OpenAI is bringing its GPT-5.6 Luna model to free ChatGPT users, according to a report from Italian tech outlet Multiplayer. The update also removes caps on text-based conversations for accounts on the no-cost tier, as noted by DDay.it and HDblog.it.
The rollout was reported on Friday, August 7, 2026, with multiple Italian publications covering the same development. Multiplayer’s headline states that GPT-5.6 Luna is now arriving for free users, while DDay.it describes text chats becoming unlimited. HDblog.it similarly frames the move as OpenAI strengthening the free tier of ChatGPT.
The change follows a period of cost pressure for OpenAI. A Yahoo Finanza report cited by the same news roundup indicates that the company has been cutting prices for customers amid rising AI expenses and preparations for an initial public offering. The expansion of GPT-5.6 Luna to free accounts may be part of that broader pricing strategy, though the source material does not explicitly confirm a direct link.
Free users previously faced restrictions on model access and conversation volume. With GPT-5.6 Luna now available without charge, OpenAI appears to be narrowing the gap between its paid and unpaid offerings, at least for text-based interactions. The exact limits, if any, that remain on the free tier are not detailed in the available reporting.
Observers will likely watch whether OpenAI extends similar unlimited access to other features, such as image generation or voice mode, in the coming weeks.
