MiniMax launches M3.1-Flash-Preview text model: what are the key facts?

MiniMax released the text model M3.1-Flash-Preview on September 27.

MiniMax launches M3.1-Flash-Preview text model: what are the key facts?

The model is now live on the MiniMax Code platform for users.

MiniMax launches M3.1-Flash-Preview text model: what are the key facts?

The company also issued quota reset cards, resetting the Token Plan quota for all users.

MiniMax launches M3.1-Flash-Preview text model: what are the key facts?

Logging in and checking in from September 28 to October 7 earns double free credits.

MiniMax launches M3.1-Flash-Preview text model: what are the key facts?

Both new and existing users can take part in the double-credit check-in event.

Physix Frontier · News Briefing Card (enbrief · Sep 28, 2026)

MiniMax launches M3.1-Flash-Preview text model

KEY FACTS

MiniMax released the text model M3.1-Flash-Preview on September 27.
The model is now live on the MiniMax Code platform for users.
The company also issued quota reset cards, resetting the Token Plan quota for all users.
Logging in and checking in from September 28 to October 7 earns double free credits.
Both new and existing users can take part in the double-credit check-in event.

KEY DATA

September 28 to October 7Check-in double-credit event period

PHYSIX OBSERVATION

The model iteration itself is not a heavyweight move, but paired with the quota reset and double check-in credits, MiniMax is clearly fighting to retain developers. Competition in the toolchain has shifted from parameter counts to everyday usage stickiness, and free quota is the most direct customer-acquisition lever. For developers, running the new model during the event is the lowest-cost way to try it, and it is worth watching whether its code-loop capabilities can actually deliver.

Source: enbrief original report ↗