Plexus 2, the successor to the next generation particle system plugin for After Effects, has launched and is available from AEScripts. Plexus 2 has updated with over 15 new features including new layer objects, the ability to create and use facets between points, triangulation for point clouds, support for render objects, random sprite modes, and improved OBJ support which also comes bundled with the Plexus OBJ Sequence Exporter for Cinema 4D.
Rowbyte Plexus has shaped up to be an amazing particle plugin for After Effects which goes so far beyond what is currently available for particle generators by also including 3D beams, Splines, and instances and echoes, allowing you to replicate objects in 3D Space.
Right now Plexus 2 is offered at a special upgrade price for all Plexus 1 owners, otherwise Plexus 2 will run you $199.99. If you purchased Plexus 1 after July 1st, 2012 you can upgrade to Plexus 2 for free. If you purchased it before July 1st you can upgrade for $99.