So Quixel Mixer was discontinued — does that mean you should abandon it? Not really. Before Epic Games pulled the plug, they actually gave everyone access to download and keep the existing versions. And as a bit of a bonus on top of that, they released the Quixel Smart Material library, which is a big reason why Mixer still holds up.
If you’ve never used it, it’s not like Substance Painter, it’s not like Blender, and it’s definitely not like Mari. It kind of sits in its own lane. The whole workflow is built around layering and mixing PBR materials rather than painting everything from scratch.
And honestly, that’s where it shines. The moment you see how fast you can stack, blend, and iterate materials, it just clicks. It’s one of those tools where the workflow already feels “finished,” like it doesn’t really need constant updates to stay useful.
That’s why it’s still a solid option even today. For what it does—especially environment and surface texturing—it can easily carry on for years without further development.
If you want a copy of Quixel Mixer, make sure you grab it while it’s still available., here.
