17 October 2008 - Blender 2.48 has been released

A new release of Blender, version 2.48, is available. Again many more new features and enhancements have been added. Here is a break down of the announced changes:

• Real-time GLSL Materials
• Game Logic
• Bullet SoftBody
• Game Engine notes
• Colored shadows
• Shrinkwrap Modifier
• Simple Deform Modifier
• Grease Pencil
• Animation tools
• Sun, Sky, Atmosphere
• Sculpt mode improvements
• Python Editor
• Fluid Control
• Wind & Deflectors

Blender 2.48 has some truly great new features and they can all be viewed on the Blender 2.48 release notes