Claude 6 release date

The next major Claude generation. Only prediction markets give a date so far.

RumorAnthropicAI model familyUpdated Oct 26, 2026
Download Claude 6Goes live on launch day, expected May 15, 2027

Last checked 2 min ago.

Expected launch dateMay 15, 2027Launches in 200 days
40%chance it launches between Feb 2027 and Oct 2027
Most likely May 15
Today
Earliest Feb 1, 2027Latest Oct 31, 2027

What Claude 6 will offer

  • The next major Claude generationBetting markets
  • No details announced yetOur guess
RumorExpectedOut nowReviewedOn launch day this page turns into a full first look, then a hands-on review, at the same address.

About Claude 6

The Claude 5.5 family (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku) shipped between September and October 2026. Markets put the next major generation around May 2027.

Details we expect

ItemWhat we expectSource type
ReleaseAround May 2027Betting markets

Still unknown

  • Tiers
  • Capabilities
  • Pricing

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