DeepSeek V4: What We Know About the New Multimodal Model
DeepSeek is preparing a major update: the multimodal V4 model, with a context window of up to 1 million tokens, is expected in April 2026. After the success of R1, the company stayed quiet for a long time, so the new launch could be its most important move in a year, especially in the race for long context, handling of different data types and enterprise use cases.
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DeepSeek is preparing to release V4, a multimodal model with a context window of up to 1 million tokens, expected in April 2026.
When is DeepSeek V4 coming out?
According to the publication, the company plans to release it in April 2026.
What capabilities will DeepSeek V4 have?
The model will be multimodal, with a context window of up to 1 million tokens, which should deliver a notable performance jump over previous versions.
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Key Questions Answered
When is DeepSeek V4 coming out?
According to the publication, the company plans to release it in April 2026.
What capabilities will DeepSeek V4 have?
The model will be multimodal, with a context window of up to 1 million tokens, which should deliver a notable performance jump over previous versions.
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