On Tuesday, October 18, Adobe announced the release of a new set of tools for users to create “metaverse-ready immersive experiences.” The new release added products to Substance 3D, a portfolio of tools for creators that is also the 3D equivalent of Adobe’s popular Creative Cloud photo and video editing toolset. In addition, the company entered into a partnership with Meta to bring its Substance 3D suite to Facebook’s parent company Quest virtual reality platform.

In exchange, Meta will make Adobe tools available to Quest users to allow them to create their own 3D content for use on Quest headsets.

Explaining the additions made to the metaverse-focused creative toolkit, Sebastien Deguy, Vice President and Director of…