Reviewers generally recommend Update 2 for its "quality of life" improvements, particularly for those using the renderer (which became Maya's default in 2017) as the viewport enhancements align closely with its shading parameters.
: Introduced hierarchical collections , making it easier to organize and control overrides in large projects. It also streamlined the process of adding lights to render layers by making them default additions. Maya 2017 Update 2
While the update aimed to stabilize Maya 2017, which some users found "buggy" early on, user reviews highlight a mix of relief and persistent issues. Reviewers generally recommend Update 2 for its "quality
: Supports blurred reflections for non-shiny surfaces. While the update aimed to stabilize Maya 2017,
: You can now view environment map reflections directly in the viewport without complex Hypershade workarounds.
: Included as part of the update to provide essential security fixes and better compatibility for asset exchange. Performance and Stability