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Puppet Warp received a massive speed boost. You can now place pins to bend and twist vector shapes (like a snake or a dancer’s arm) without rasterizing the shape. In 2021, Adobe allowed you to adjust the of the mesh to prevent tearing.

Variable fonts (one file that acts like 50 fonts) finally became first-class citizens. In 2021, you could bind the "Width" or "Weight" axis of a variable font to a slider control. Adobe Illustrator 2021

3D and Materials (Technology Preview) Adobe continues to invest in new capabilities that would enhance the Illustrator experience. Adobe Help Center Feature summary | Illustrator (October 2021 release) Puppet Warp received a massive speed boost

Typography got a massive upgrade. Adobe Illustrator 2021 now includes: Adobe Illustrator 2021