The "story" of version 16.0 is defined by a massive overhaul of its flagship plugin, . Key narrative highlights include:

: A new environment engine allowed users to combine Air and Bounce physics for the first time, creating realistic scenarios where particles could catch a breeze and then bounce off surfaces.

Released in November 2020, Red Giant marked a major milestone in the suite's history, representing the first major update following the merger of Red Giant and Maxon. The suite is an industry-standard collection of 11 plugins for particle simulation and 3D effects within Adobe After Effects . The Evolution of Particle Physics

A secondary plot point of the 16.0 release was the deepened integration with , a direct result of joining forces with Maxon.