Midjourney V8.1: Faster HD, Stable SREFs and Moodboards
Midjourney V8.1 ships April 30, 2026 on Discord and the web with HD 3x faster and 3x cheaper, standard mode 50% faster, and stable style references and Moodboards.
Midjourney V8.1 Alpha Ships 3x Faster HD Generation
Midjourney V8.1 Alpha brings 3x faster HD mode at 3x lower cost, 50% faster standard generation, restored image prompts, and stable moodboard references.
Midjourney V8 Alpha Adds Relax Mode and 4x Faster SREF
Midjourney has enabled relax mode for V8 Alpha and rolled out a significantly faster style reference system. The update gives Standard, Pro, and Mega subscribers access to unlimited V8 generations through relax queues, alongside a new SREF pipeline that runs 4x faster.
Midjourney V8 Alpha Launches With 5x Faster Generation
Midjourney released V8 Alpha on March 17, bringing 5x faster generation, native 2K rendering, and significantly improved text rendering to its AI image platform.
Midjourney V8 Analysis: 5x Speed at 4x the Cost
Midjourney V8 Alpha represents the company's most ambitious architectural overhaul, delivering 5x faster generation and native 2K resolution while charging 4x more for premium features.