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Relax mode for V8 Alpha

Hey everyone! We have some quick V8 Alpha related updates to make todayRelax mode is now available!V8 Relax is now up for all Standard/Pro/Mega subscribersSupports all commands (except using --hd and --q 4 at the same time)There is a chance we run out of

Relax mode for V8 Alpha

Published March 21, 2026 · Category: AI Create

Overview

Hey everyone! We have some quick V8 Alpha related updates to make today

Relax mode is now available!

  • V8 Relax is now up for all Standard/Pro/Mega subscribers
  • Supports all commands (except using --hd and --q 4 at the same time)
  • There is a chance we run out of servers. If we do, we may change availability or speed of relax mode (until we get more servers online hopefully mid-late next week)

Two Versions of SREF / Moodboards now available

  • We have a new version of SREF/Moodboards that is less accurate but is 4x faster/cheaper and also supports --hd and works better with --p and --stylize and --exp
  • This version is now 'default'
  • You can use the old version by putting --sv 6 (style version 6) after your prompt
  • Our guides/mods are split between which is 'better' but certainly in my (David's) opinion, this new version is more 'fun' - so please enjoy!

Update on V8 Development

  • We REALLY appreciate everyone's feedback so far!
  • We are now working on a big training run for a new version of V8 (it might even be called V8.1)
  • This new version will (probably) take 1-3 weeks to be ready
  • When the next V8 comes out, we will likely remove the 'present' version of V8. So remember everything you're using now is Alpha and temporary.
  • The next version we're working on is aiming to have improved default aesthetics, creativity, coherence, image prompts, better moodboards/srefs and possibly 2K default resolution
  • Obviously we can't guarantee this but it's a big cool goal and worth our time to give it a shot!

Reminder: If you want to use MJ V8 go to alpha.midjourney.com and if you want to help us with ratings or feedback, check out Discord

Details

Wish us luck and we hope you continue to have fun playing with the first early version of V8! <3

Source

Originally published at updates.midjourney.com.

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