Hello Creators!
Midjourney just dropped some exciting insights in their latest Office Hours (2.12.25), revealing major developments in V7, video capabilities, and even real-time 3D generation. If you’re deep into AI-generated visuals, buckle up—there’s a lot to unpack.
Midjourney V7: “Omni-Reference” & The Next Evolution
One of the most anticipated features in the upcoming Version 7 (V7) is Omni-Reference, which aims to integrate supplied images (logos, characters, objects) more faithfully into new outputs. This could be a game-changer for artists who want consistent styles across different generations—no more struggling to get the same look in multiple prompts!
Expected Release: Late February — Early March
AI Video Features: What’s Cooking?
Midjourney is exploring three different pathways for AI video:
- Partnering with external companies
- Adapting open-source models
- Building a custom Midjourney-specific solution
Cost efficiency is a major concern, meaning they aim to make AI video generation accessible—not just for big-budget studios.
The Leap to Real-Time 3D?
If you’ve been dreaming of AI-powered real-time 3D generation, Midjourney sees this as the next step after image and video models. While they acknowledge research limitations, they hint that real-time 3D features might emerge this year. This could revolutionize game design, AR/VR, and virtual production.
Website & Editor Enhancements
The Midjourney team is refining the user experience with:
✔ A new folder/workspace system (like “channels” for organizing projects)
✔ Improved selection tools (possibly for segmentation and layering)
✔ Large batch generation (big batch creation, though possibly post-V7)
These updates suggest Midjourney is moving toward a more structured and user-friendly workflow for artists managing multiple projects.
Secret Hardware Projects: AI Meets Physical Tech?
Here’s where things get wild—Midjourney is diving into hardware! They’ve acquired a large warehouse for device production, and at least two major hardware projects are in early development:
🟢 One that might be worn or used on the body
🟢 One large enough to require significant assembly space
The exact details remain a mystery, but their AI x creativity x physical tech focus suggests something beyond just software innovations.
Final Thoughts
Midjourney’s roadmap hints at a bigger ecosystem beyond AI images. With Omni-Reference, video expansion, 3D innovations, and even hardware, they’re positioning themselves at the forefront of AI-driven creativity.
What excites you the most? Omni-Reference? AI video? Real-time 3D?
