I'm quite happy using DS 4.10 and DS 4.16  with G8F and G8M and all other previous generations of figures.  I have a large content library,  then model whatever else I need,  and can render whatever i want  in 5-20 minutes. 

I never got on the gen9 train. I thought the HD method of detail was exactly a resource hog,  which i had no intention to buy into.  I don't believe in any software that demand subscription,  whether its abode or any other provider. I do use Unreal and Unity game engines.  They are certainly exceptions to the rule. But their value added makes it worth it.