ComfyUI shipped two releases in three days, and together they turn the open-source node editor into the broadest single hub for new AI media models right now. Version 0.25.0 landed on June 16, 2026 with a stack of new model nodes spanning video, depth, and 3D, and version 0.25.1 followed on June 18 to add Kling V3-Turbo support. If you build image, video, or 3D pipelines locally, this is the update that pulls a dozen separate launches into one graph.
What Shipped in ComfyUI v0.25
The headline is breadth. A single release added partner and native nodes for Runway Aleph 2, Krea 2 Medium Turbo text-to-video, Tripo3D mesh import, and Google Gemini text generation, plus the first native nodes for previewing Gaussian splats and point clouds. On the model side, v0.25.0 added full support for ByteDance's Depth Anything 3 for monocular and multi-view depth, day-0 templates for Ideogram 4, a Wan video integration called Bernini-R, and fixes for LTXV LoRA key mapping and OmniGen2.
It is the kind of release that usually arrives as five separate news posts. Instead, creators get one version bump that wires the latest depth model, the latest open image model, a new 3D import path, and two hosted video models into the same canvas. The ComfyUI team documented the Ideogram 4 path in its own day-0 support post, and the depth model is backed by a published research paper for anyone who wants the method details.
v0.24.1 vs v0.25: What Changed
The previous release, covered in our ComfyUI v0.24.1 breakdown, introduced Krea 2 Turbo and the Bria background nodes. The jump to v0.25 is larger in scope: it adds 3D preview, 10-bit video, and a wave of new partner models. Here is the version progression at a glance.
| Dimension | v0.24.1 (Jun 4) | v0.25.0 (Jun 16) | v0.25.1 (Jun 18) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headline integrations | Krea 2 Turbo, Bria video nodes | Depth Anything 3, Bernini-R/Wan, Tripo3D, Runway Aleph 2, Ideogram 4 templates | Kling V3-Turbo |
| Kling support | None | Kling v2-master | Kling V3-Turbo |
| 3D and spatial | None new | Gaussian Splat and Point Cloud preview nodes | Inherited |
| Video bit depth | 8-bit | 10-bit support added | Inherited |
| Memory flags | Standard | Adds high-ram and debug-hang flags | Inherited |
One breaking change is worth noting before you update: in v0.25.0, the legacy Manager UI flag now implies the manager flag, so check your launch arguments if you run a customized startup script.
The New Model Nodes, Side by Side
The most useful way to read this release is by what each new node lets you generate. The Kling node, upgraded to V3-Turbo in v0.25.1, calls Kuaishou's hosted video model, which the company says runs roughly 0.11 dollars per second at 720p with synced audio included, per its investor release. The Tripo3D node imports generated meshes from Tripo3D straight into your graph, and the splat preview nodes let you inspect 3D output without leaving ComfyUI.
| Node | Model | Type | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| KlingTextToVideo | Kling V3-Turbo | Text-to-video | Hosted (credits) |
| RunwayAleph2 | Runway Aleph 2 | Video edit and gen | Hosted (credits) |
| KreaTextToVideo | Krea 2 Medium Turbo | Text-to-video | Hosted (credits) |
| Tripo3DImport | Tripo3D | 3D mesh import | Hosted (credits) |
| Depth Anything 3 | ByteDance Seed | Depth estimation | Local weights |
| Ideogram 4 templates | Ideogram | Image gen | Local weights |
Workflow: Update and Run Kling V3-Turbo
Here is the fastest path from updating to a finished clip. The Kling node is a hosted partner node, so it spends credits rather than running on your GPU, while local models like Depth Anything 3 stay free.
1. Update the app. In ComfyUI-Manager, click Update ComfyUI, then restart and confirm the version badge reads v0.25.1. Command-line users can pull and reinstall requirements, then check the version in the official docs if anything looks off.
2. Add API access. Partner nodes call hosted models, so add your ComfyUI API key under Settings, then API. Without a key, the Kling node will not queue.
3. Build the graph. Create a new graph, add the KlingTextToVideo node, and select Kling V3-Turbo in the model dropdown.
4. Prompt and set output. Enter a shot description, choose 720p for the lower per-second rate or 1080p for higher fidelity, and set duration. Optionally set first and last frames for keyframe control.
5. Queue and save. Run the prompt, preview the clip, and export the MP4. To separate the audio track, chain the new advanced audio save node.
Why It Matters for Creators
The practical win is consolidation. Instead of installing a separate custom node for each new model and fighting version conflicts, you update once and get tested integrations for the current crop of video, depth, and 3D models. For anyone comparing hosted video engines, the new nodes make it trivial to A/B Kling against Runway in the same workflow, which complements our broader Kling, Runway, and Sora comparison.
The 3D additions are the sleeper feature. Native splat and point-cloud preview plus Tripo3D import mean a still image can now move toward a usable 3D asset without a second application, which is where a lot of product and game creators are headed.
It is worth planning around the cost split before you build. The local models, Depth Anything 3 and Ideogram 4, run on your own GPU and cost nothing per generation once downloaded, so they are the right place to prototype. The hosted video nodes, Kling, Runway Aleph 2, and Krea, spend credits on every render, so treat them as the final step rather than the experimentation phase. A sensible pattern is to lock composition and depth locally, then send only the approved shot to a hosted model. The new 10-bit video support also matters for anyone grading footage afterward, since it preserves more tonal range than the previous 8-bit output when you take a clip into a color tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ComfyUI v0.25.0 and v0.25.1?
v0.25.0 added the bulk of the new nodes and model support on June 16. v0.25.1 on June 18 is a focused follow-up whose main change is adding the Kling V3-Turbo model to the partner video node.
How do I use Kling V3-Turbo inside ComfyUI, and does it cost credits?
Add an API key under Settings, then add the KlingTextToVideo node and select V3-Turbo. It is a hosted model, so each render spends credits rather than using your local GPU.
What are the new Gaussian Splat and Point Cloud preview nodes for?
They let you visualize 3D output, such as splats and point clouds, directly inside ComfyUI instead of exporting to a separate 3D viewer.
Is Depth Anything 3 free to run locally?
Yes. Depth Anything 3 runs on local weights, so once the model is downloaded the depth passes do not spend API credits.
Are there breaking changes when updating to v0.25?
The main one is in v0.25.0: the legacy Manager UI launch flag now implies the manager flag. Review any custom startup arguments before updating.
What to Do Next
Update ComfyUI through Manager, confirm the v0.25.1 badge, and run one local Depth Anything 3 pass to test the new pipeline at no cost before spending any credits on the hosted video nodes.
