Awaiting SDXL's Arrival: "Release Postponed from 18th of July to later" announced the Devs

In a surprising turn of events, the much-awaited SDXL, the latest brainchild of the StableDiffusion team, has had its release postponed. This news, shared on the r/StableDiffusion subreddit, has set the community abuzz with a mix of reactions, ranging from understanding to disappointment.

The delay was announced by a user named GBJI, who promised to provide more details the following day. This left the community in a state of suspense, with members speculating about the reasons behind the postponement and its potential impact on the model's future.

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The community's response has been diverse. Some members, like CasimirsBlake, believe that the team's focus should be on enhancing the model rather than ensuring compatibility with previous versions. "People should know what they were getting into with pre-release versions," CasimirsBlake pointed out.

Meanwhile, others expressed worries about how the delay might affect their ability to fine-tune the model and the compatibility of 0.9 LoRAs with the upcoming release. It's worth noting that the team had previously cautioned that the 0.9 version was a research pre-release and that the 1.0 version would differ significantly.

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Despite the postponement, the community remains hopeful about SDXL's future. Echoing this sentiment, GBJI responded to CasimirsBlake's comment, saying, "I'm 100% with you on this. This new SDXL model should be rock solid and free of any artificial limits that would jeopardize its future as a foundation model."

The delay in SDXL's release underscores the intricate challenges involved in developing and launching new models. As the StableDiffusion team navigates these complexities, the community waits with bated breath for further updates.

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