Introducing Claude Opus 4.8: it builds on Opus 4.7 with sharper judgment, more honesty about its own progress, and the ability to work independently for longer than its predecessors.
Available today at the same price.
Claude Opus 4.8 is a release that builds on Opus 4.7, claiming sharper judgment…
Brief
Claude Opus 4.8 is an update to Anthropic’s Opus line that refines judgment, increases transparency about its own progress, and extends how long it can operate independently compared with Opus 4.7. Anthropic released Opus 4.8 on 2026-05-28 and is offering it at the same price as the prior version.
Why it matters
Claude Opus 4.8 is a release that builds on Opus 4.7, claiming sharper judgment, more honesty about its own progress, and the ability to work independently for longer than predecessors
Key details
- Opus 4.8 was made available on 2026-05-28 and is offered at the same price as the previous Opus 4.7 release