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Alpha Changelog - 9/16/26

Midjourney has rolled out a fresh batch of changes to its alpha web interface at alpha.midjourney.com, continuing a steady cadence of updates aimed at refining the user experience. The team's stated priority remains consistent: simplify and clarify the interface without stripping away the depth of control that experienced users rely on.

The most notable addition in this update is Korean language support. This expands the platform's accessibility to a significant new audience, and reflects Midjourney's ongoing push to internationalize its web product beyond its English-language roots. The move is likely welcome news for the sizable Korean-speaking creative community that already uses the service.

Beyond localization, the update continues the broader effort to make the alpha site feel more intuitive. Midjourney has been shipping updates to the alpha platform at a high frequency, using it as a testing ground before changes make their way to the wider product. The team has acknowledged that some things will remain broken at any given point - a trade-off they appear comfortable with in exchange for faster iteration and real user feedback.

Users encountering bugs are encouraged to report them, as this feedback loop appears to be central to how Midjourney is shaping the alpha into a more polished experience. Those following the platform's development can expect further changes in the near term, given the pace at which updates have been landing.

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