Introducing Compute Engine API Multi-Versioning: Predictable Evolution Without Breaking Production
Google, Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
Google Cloud makes Compute Engine API multi-versioning generally available, adding immutable date-based API versions alongside /v1.
Google Cloud announced general availability of API multi-versioning for Compute Engine, letting customers adopt newer API semantics without risking existing automation built on the /v1 API.
Previously, Compute Engine used long-lived /v1, /beta and /alpha channels, so any behavior change to /v1 could break scripts.
The new interface-based versioning, aligned with Google AIP-185, adds immutable stable versions released quarterly starting with 2026-09-01, which receive no breaking changes and have no end-of-support date.
Preview versions on a faster cadence give early access to upcoming features, safer defaults and machine-readable errors.