Packaging change·May 25 → Jun 2, 2026·Week 23, 2026·AI & Machine Learning
Anthropic API launches Opus 4.8 with new fast mode for lightning speeds
What changed
New plan
Opus 4.8 launched as new flagship API model (same $5/$25 per MTok pricing as Opus 4.7); Opus 4.7 moved to legacy section. New fast mode available for Opus 4.8 at 2x standard pricing for up to 2.5x faster speeds.
Before and after
May 25, 2026 vs Jun 2, 2026Pulse.
100%
What changed
Opus 4.8 launched as new flagship API model (same $5/$25 per MTok pricing as Opus 4.7); Opus 4.7 moved to legacy section. New fast mode available for Opus 4.8 at 2x standard pricing for up to 2.5x faster speeds.
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