When will DeepSeek V4 be released? — one of the key issues in the field of artificial intelligence in 2026. According to the latest data, the model may be presented by at the end of April, although the launch has already been postponed twice, and the exact timing remains uncertain.
What is known about the launch of DeepSeek V4
Insiders and Reuters point to a release in the coming weeks. Initially DeepSeek planned to introduce the model back in February, but the deadline was pushed back and then postponed again.
An important signal is the appearance of V4-Lite in the API. This means that the company is already testing the infrastructure under load, which usually happens right before a full launch.
Key features of DeepSeek V4
- about 1 trillion parameters
- Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture
- 32–37 billion active parameters per query
- potential context window up to 1 million tokens
- optimization for chips Huawei
How a model with 1 trillion parameters works
At first glance, the figure of 1 trillion parameters seems like pure marketing. But in reality, everything is more complicated.
DeepSeek uses a Mixture-of-Experts approach. This means that:
- the model consists of a large number of "experts"
- only some of them are activated during operation
- total capacity increases, but costs remain controlled
In the case of V4, only 32–37 billion parameters are running at the same time. This allows for adequate speed and processing cost, even with a gigantic overall model size.
This approach was already used in the previous version of DeepSeek V3 and showed good results.
Why switching to Huawei is a key change
The most important detail is that DeepSeek builds V4 on chips Huawei Ascend.
The company deliberately:
- did not give early access to optimization NVIDIA
- limited cooperation with AMD
- opened access to Chinese manufacturers
This is a strategic decision that shows:
- course towards technological independence
- development of our own AI infrastructure
- adaptation to chip export restrictions
In fact, DeepSeek is trying to prove that modern AI models can develop without dependence on Western GPUs.
If the V4 performance is confirmed, it will be a serious signal for the entire market.
Context for 1 Million Tokens: What is Known
This is the most talked about characteristic, but it has not yet been officially confirmed.
What is there at the moment:
- DeepSeek has not published the final documentation
- information is based on sources and research
- in 2026, the company introduced long context technology
It is also worth considering that V4-Lite already shows much better performance with large amounts of text.
This makes the claim of 1 million tokens logical, but not yet guaranteed.
Should we wait for the release in April?
The situation is ambiguous.
On the one hand:
- the model has already been moved twice
- there is no official date
On the other hand:
- testing is already underway
- infrastructure is almost ready
- insiders talk about "a few weeks"
As a result, the most realistic scenario is a launch in the second half of April or a slight shift to May.
Visnovok
DeepSeek V4 looks like one of the most important releases in AI in recent times.
Key factors:
- scale to 1 trillion parameters
- efficient MoE architecture
- full bet on Huawei
The main question is not the characteristics, but the real results after launch.
FAQ
When will DeepSeek V4 be released?
Probably late April 2026, but delays are possible.
Are 1 million tokens confirmed?
No, this is still unofficial information.
Why DeepSeek was abandoned by NVIDIA
Due to limitations and the desire to develop our own infrastructure.
