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Release2026-08-13

DeepSeek released DeepSeek-V4-Pro for general use, available in its app and web chat under "Expert Mode" and through its API under the existing model names. The release adds a setting to control how much reasoning a request uses and support for OpenAI's Responses API. DeepSeek also announced new API prices with cheaper off-peak rates, taking effect on 16 August 2026.

What changed

V4 was available only as a preview, with flat API pricing and no adjustable reasoning setting.

What it unlocks

Choosing how much reasoning effort a request uses, and scheduling bulk work into cheaper off-peak hours.

  • off-peak rates 50% below peak
  • new pricing from 16:00 UTC, 16 Aug 2026

What you need to act on it

  • a DeepSeek API key, or the app/web "Expert Mode" for the chat interface

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