Upcoming model launches, expected refresh cycles, and announced releases — one place.
Expected mid-2026 · Bambu typically refreshes prosumer models every 9-12 months. A P3S or equivalent is expected in 2026 with improved chamber temperature control and possibly dual extrusion.
Expected 2026 · The Prusa Mini+ is significantly overdue for a refresh. A Mini 2 with CoreXY motion and higher speed is anticipated, though Prusa has not made any announcement.
Expected mid-2026 · The Ender 3 V3 KE is past its typical Creality refresh cycle. A successor with improved speed and possibly multicolor capability is expected in 2026.
Expected mid-2026 · The X1C is overdue for a successor. A next-generation flagship — likely called X2C — is expected to introduce improved AI monitoring, faster speeds, and possibly dual extrusion or larger build volume.
Expected mid-2026 · Creality refreshes its K1 series every 12-18 months. A K1C successor with improved chamber heating and possibly larger build volume is expected in mid-2026.
Expected mid-2026 · Elegoo follows a 12-18 month refresh cycle. The Neptune 5 Pro is expected with improved speed and possibly multicolor support.
Expected late 2026 · The H2C (Combo) is expected to add AMS integration to the H2 dual-extrusion platform, enabling up to 4 filaments across both nozzles for the ultimate multi-material printing setup.
Expected late 2026 · Creality is expected to iterate the K2 Plus with improved CFS reliability and possibly more color slots in a 2026 refresh.
Expected late 2026 · Elegoo refreshes the Saturn line every 12-18 months. A Saturn 5 Ultra with higher resolution or faster cure times is expected in late 2026.
Expected Q4 2026 · No announcement yet. Bambu typically refreshes the A1 Mini line annually. Expect improved calibration and possibly a larger build volume.
Expected Q4 2026 · Bambu has followed an annual refresh cycle for the A1 line. A 2026 refresh is expected with improved speed and possibly a larger build volume.
Expected late 2026 · Anycubic follows approximately a 12-18 month refresh cycle. A Kobra 3 successor with improved ACE Pro multicolor and possibly CoreXY motion is expected in late 2026.
Expected late 2026 · A Kobra 4 Max with improved speed and possibly CoreXY motion is expected in late 2026.
Expected late 2026 · Prusa is expected to iterate on the XL with improved tool-changer reliability, possible enclosure option, and an updated hotend system. The XL 2 is a longer-term prospect given Prusa's deliberate release cadence.
Expected 2027 · Prusa typically takes 2-3 years between MK-series generations. The MK5 is expected to introduce a new motion system or larger build volume. No announcement as of early 2026.
Expected 2027 · A Core One S with an enclosure is rumoured to be in development, which would bring Prusa's open-source CoreXY into direct competition with the Bambu P2S for engineering materials.