Adobe has released version 27.0 of its animation software, “Adobe Animate.” Although the company had previously stated it had no plans to add new features to the software, this update includes features related to generative AI, among other things.
Despite No Plans for New Features… “Adobe Animate” Gets an Update
“Adobe Animate” is the successor to “Flash Professional,” which was used to create Flash games and animations. It was renamed to its current name in 2016 and now supports output to formats such as HTML5.
Adobe had previously announced that the software would be provided in “maintenance mode,” with ongoing security updates and bug fixes. While the official FAQ stated that no new features were planned, version 27.0, released this time, does include new features.
The newly added “Turntable” feature uses Adobe Firefly to generate images of a 2D illustration viewed from different angles. This reduces the effort required to redraw characters or objects from different perspectives, and users can also edit the generated results.
In addition, support for “Content Credentials”—which identifies assets created with generative AI—has been added, along with a feature that allows users to check their AI credit usage within the app. The UI has been revamped and stability has been improved; users can update via the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Poeyama, who gained popularity through the Flash animation series “Gonorego” and other works, also reacted to this Animate update. He posted on his X account, “I heard there wouldn’t be any more new versions… but Animate 2027 is out,” and has even streamed a session where he actually tried out the new version.
In the world of Flash games, the Steam version of “Happy Wheels” is also making waves
When it comes to Flash, many gamers probably have fond memories of playing browser games.
A recent topic of discussion in the Flash gaming world is *Happy Wheels*, which was released on Steam in September 2026. First released as a browser game in 2010, it’s an action game where players control characters riding vehicles as they navigate courses filled with dangerous obstacles.
In the Steam version, it became a talking point that the number of Wishlist additions—which the developers had expected to be around 5,000—actually reached 750,000. It garnered positive user reviews immediately after release and continued to attract the attention of many players even 16 years after its debut.
Even after Flash Player’s end-of-life, the production tool has lived on as Animate. For those familiar with the Flash animations of the past, the addition of new features to a tool that creators from that era still use today is certainly news worth paying attention to.
