Genie 4: who can use it, and what to try now
Google DeepMind's new world model is in limited preview. Here is where access stands, how to ask for it, and how to explore a world from your own photo today.
- Announced
- October 27, 2026
- Who has it
- Trusted testers in a research preview
- Next to get it
- Google AI Ultra members, then Gemini API early-access partners
- Public API or price
- Not announced
What Genie 4 is
Genie 4 is a world model from Google DeepMind. You describe or show a scene, and it generates an interactive world you can move through in real time. Here is what stands out compared with Genie 3:
Change the scene with new prompts while you are inside it.
Ambient audio and character dialogue are generated with the world.
Google describes the worlds as more realistic than before.
A research preview, not a public product yet.
How to get access
- Read the official Genie 4 announcement from Google DeepMind. It is the only reliable source for sign-up links.
- If you subscribe to Google AI Ultra, watch for Genie 4 inside Project Genie. Google has said Ultra members are next, without a date.
- Developers should watch the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. Early-access partners come after the Project Genie rollout. There is no public model ID or price yet.
- Ignore sites that claim to sell Genie 4 access or API keys. As of this check, none is offered publicly.
Can't wait for an invite?
worldmodel turns one of your photos into a 3D world you can walk through today. Drag the scene on the left to look around.
worldmodel is independent and does not use Genie 4.
FAQ
Is Genie 4 free?
Google has not announced pricing. The first wider rollout is planned for Google AI Ultra members, which is a paid plan.
Is there a Genie 4 API?
Not publicly. Google says early-access partners of the Gemini API and Google AI Studio will get it after Project Genie, with no dates given.
What is the difference between Genie 3 and Genie 4?
Genie 4 adds live steering with prompts, generated sound and dialogue, and more realistic worlds.
Is worldmodel made by Google?
No. worldmodel is an independent product that is not affiliated with Google or Google DeepMind.