Midjourney
Midjourney
Current
8.5
shipped 1mo · 4 Oct 2026
Still the reference point for artistic style over literal accuracy.
Specification
- Current
- 8.5
- Output
- HD 2K
- Weights
- Closed
- Access
- Web, Discord
Modalities: text-to-image, image-to-image
Midjourney — 6-Axis Capability Radar
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Shipping Cadence & Next Drop Forecast
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183 days
±82d variance38 days
Shipped on 2026-10-042 drops/yr
3 observed intervals · limited history2027-04-05
Next version: UnannouncedOptional AI cadence commentary
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Model Version Capability Delta
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Version history
4 releases tracked
8.5
minor4 Oct 2026 · 1moMidjourney V8.5 introduces direct web-canvas camera re-framing and 4K photorealism.
- Interactive 3D bounding box controls for multi-character scene consistency.
- Significant improvement in complex hand anatomy and legible signage text.
Recorded announcementGeneral link · release source needed ↗V8.1
minor30 Apr 2026 · 6moV8.1 is the fastest Midjourney yet — 4–5× on standard jobs.
- HD 2K output added.
- Better prompt adherence and small-detail retention.
- Raw mode options expanded.
Date basis unconfirmedSource neededV8
major22 Jan 2026 · 9moV8 resets the base model.
- Large jump in prompt following.
Date basis unconfirmedSource neededV7
major3 Apr 2025 · 1yV7 introduces draft mode and personalisation by default.
- Personalisation on by default for the first time.
Date basis unconfirmedSource needed