# MiniMax M2.1 Highspeed — deprecation status

> No — MiniMax M2.1 Highspeed is not deprecated as of August 3, 2026. MiniMax has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

The original highspeed variant, which established a naming convention MiniMax has applied to every model since. It is the oldest id in the pattern and, on a platform with no deprecation policy, the one with the least idea of how long it has left.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | MiniMax |
| Model id | `MiniMax-M2.1-highspeed` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | December 22, 2025 |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is MiniMax M2.1 Highspeed still available?

Yes. MiniMax M2.1 Highspeed is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

## Sources

- [MiniMax model release notes](https://platform.minimax.io/docs/release-notes/models) — accessed 2026-08-03
- [MiniMax API models overview](https://platform.minimax.io/docs/api-reference/api-overview) — accessed 2026-08-03

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Canonical page: https://modeldeprecations.dev/minimax/MiniMax-M2.1-highspeed
JSON: https://modeldeprecations.dev/api/v1/models/minimax/MiniMax-M2.1-highspeed.json