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Qwen model release frequency and variety questioned by users

A user on Reddit's r/LocalLLaMA community is inquiring about the release status of a new Qwen model, specifically mentioning "Qwen3.8-next-flash." The user notes that since the release of Qwen 3 and 3.5, the frequency and variety of Qwen model publications have decreased, with fewer smaller models being released. AI

IMPACT User discussion indicates potential shifts in model release strategies by Qwen, impacting the availability of smaller, more accessible models.

RANK_REASON User discussion about a potential upcoming model release, not an official announcement.

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Qwen model release frequency and variety questioned by users

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/chocofoxy ·

    Do we forget about another Qwen model for a while now ?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>So when Qwen3.8 27b dropped they were hinting for another model which is Qwen3.8-next-flash , i was hoping for something more light like Qwen 3.6 35b and we got a large one but since the Qwen 3 and 3.5, they reduced the number of models they publ…