: For versions 4 to 5 years back, you can sometimes request a download through the Autodesk Assistant in your account.

: A subscription typically gives you access to the current version and three years of previous versions.

As of 2026, you cannot directly buy a new, standalone license for because Autodesk has shifted entirely to a subscription model. Autodesk no longer sells perpetual (one-time purchase) licenses for any of its software, including legacy versions like 2016.

: Since 2016 is now over a decade old, it is significantly outside the standard 3–5 year "previous version" support window. Official downloads for it are generally no longer provided, and activation for old perpetual licenses may no longer work even if you have the original installer. 2. Marketplace and Used Copies Autodesk Maya - eBay

The most reliable way to access older versions of Maya is to purchase a current subscription for Autodesk Maya .

If you are looking to acquire or use Maya 2016, here is the current landscape: 1. Official Access via Current Subscriptions