After receiving backlash from animators and other users, Adobe reversed its decision on Tuesday night. In an announcement ...

Adobe will now put the 2D animation software in maintenance mode, meaning it will only receive bug fixes, not new features.

Animate's distinctive vector animation tools will no longer be available for purchase as of March.

Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.

The announcement, posted on the Adobe forums, spread quickly as 2D animators made their frustration with the company known.