Following the destruction of Beacon Academy, Team RWBY is separated, with each member pursuing a different path:
This change allowed for more detailed character models and complex lighting, though the shift initially received mixed feedback regarding its flattened color palette.
The volume remains one of the most divisive in the franchise: Is RWBY Volume 4 Better Than We Remember? RWBY Volume 4
All main characters received updated outfits reflecting their new environments and personal growth. Critical Reception
Joins remnants of Team JNPR (forming Team RNJR) to travel on foot to the Kingdom of Mistral to seek answers. Following the destruction of Beacon Academy, Team RWBY
Remains at home in Patch, struggling with depression and PTSD following the loss of her arm. Production & Technical Shifts
Volume 4 is historic for the series due to a major software transition: Critical Reception Joins remnants of Team JNPR (forming
The production moved from Smith Micro Poser to Autodesk Maya , the industry standard for 3D animation.