Runway Makes Gen-4.5 Text-to-Video Model Available to All Subscribers

December 12, 2025

Details

  • Runway has launched its Gen-4.5 text-to-video model for all users, including both paid and free subscription plans, eliminating previous tier restrictions.
  • The company touts Gen-4.5 as the top-rated video model globally, emphasizing user praise for visual sharpness and smooth motion.
  • The update enhances frame fidelity, delivers richer color gradients, and gives users finer control over camera movement, lighting, and video length.
  • Gen-4.5 integrates seamlessly into the current Runway editor and REST API, allowing users and developers to upgrade without changing their code.
  • This release follows Gen-4 from mid-2024 and will be the final update before the upcoming Gen-5 roadmap is made public.
  • The rollout went live immediately on December 12, 2025, maintaining the current per-credit usage system with no announced price hike.
  • Enterprise customers can now opt for region-locked data processing for regulatory compliance and connect directly with AWS or GCP for storage.

Impact

This move increases pressure on competitors like Pika, Stability AI, and OpenAI’s Sora, many of which are still in closed beta. By making advanced video generation accessible across all subscription tiers, Runway could drive broader adoption among smaller creative teams and agencies. The fast upgrade cycle and enhanced privacy controls also position Runway favorably in the rapidly evolving generative video space, particularly as regulatory scrutiny ramps up in Europe.

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