Adobe Animate 2023 (version 23.0) arrived as a significant update focused on streamlining rigging, enhancing paint tools, and integrating modern asset workflows. While later versions (2024, 2025) have added more AI-driven features, the 2023 release laid the groundwork for smoother deformation , better symbol management , and improved runtime performance .
If you are using Animate 2022, version 2023 is a . If you are still on 2021 or earlier, the jump to 2023 will feel dramatically smoother. Note: Adobe Animate now follows a continuous release model. For the very latest features (like AI lip-sync or auto-rigging), check the 2024 or 2025 release notes. adobe animate 2023 new features