Pika unveiled its V2.5 video generation model, offering outputs from 480p up to 1080p, and adjusted platform access rules.

Capabilities and output

The new model produces videos at resolutions between 480p and 1080p, prioritizing quality and prompt fidelity in generation tasks.

Examples of prompts

Pika demonstrates V2.5 responding to descriptive cinematic requests and scenic compositions with high detail and coherent framing.

• "A cyberpunk cat holding a sign with neon lettering"
• "A cat observing a cyberpunk cityscape from a rooftop at night with flying vehicles, view from behind, very high detail"
• "An endless corridor lined with large vertical monitors, each displaying different images, night scene"
• "Drone footage of an epic hall at a climactic mythic moment"
• "Smiling woman in sunglasses on a beach, cinematic lighting"

Access, speed and credits

The free tier supports 480p generation, typically completing clips in under one minute and charging 12 credits per render from a monthly pool of 80 credits.

Model migration

Pika removed legacy models 1.0, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2 and Turbo from general access, leaving them available only where specifically embedded, such as in tool integrations like Pikascenes.

Architecture and direction

The changes suggest a transition to a new underlying architecture focused on a single, consolidated model family and tighter tooling integrations across the platform.

Pika did not publish further commercial details in the announcement, and the company’s update centers on V2.5 availability and the scaled-back presence of previous engines.