Deducting one point only because the persistent Material Editor bug in Max 2025 should have been caught in QA.
If you are still on Corona 11 (perhaps avoiding the workflow changes of Corona 12 or waiting for your third-party script library to update), Hotfix 2 is not just a recommendation—it is a necessity. Before diving into the technical nitty-gritty, it is crucial to understand where this version sits. Corona 11 launched with a focus on Scatter performance and Cryptomatte improvements . However, initial releases and Hotfix 1 introduced minor regressions regarding multi-shader behavior and interactive rendering stability when using high-poly Forest Pack geometries. Corona Renderer 11 Hotfix 2 for 3DS MAX 2016-20...
For production studios, the reduction in DR authentication errors alone justifies the 10-minute installation time. For freelancers, the interactive rendering memory fix means you can leave your scene cooking while you invoice clients. Deducting one point only because the persistent Material