CONFIDENTIAL — Rhino 9 soft launch schedule
October 2026
design · model · present · analyze · realize
RESELLER UPDATE 4 · CONFIDENTIAL
The Rhino 9 schedule is final. Here's when you can order, when we announce, and what happens next.
Starting Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026, you can order and start selling Rhino 9.
Do not announce Rhino 9 — no email campaigns, social posts, or press releases — until 24 Nov 2026. Why?
Unless something goes wrong.
14 Oct 2026
Final launch schedule and logistics sent to resellers
27 Oct 2026
Ordering opens. First shipments to resellers. Rhino 8 stock swaps available. Quiet shipments to customers can begin — still no public announcements.
24 Nov 2026
Public announcement. The 90-day upgrade promotion is announced. Marketing and support materials are ready.
4 Dec 2026
Final Rhino 9 beta expires
25 Jan 2027
First Rhino 9 evaluations expire
22 Feb 2027
Upgrade promotion ends
Place your Rhino 9 orders.
Request your Rhino 8 stock swap.
Ship Rhino 9 to customers who order — quietly.
Watch for our next update in about a week.
No access? Contact your McNeel regional office.
Best,
Bob McNeel
bob@mcneel.com +1 (206) 545-7000
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