Prusa Announces XL+ and CORE One Refresh With Automatic Upgrades for Unshipped Orders
Prusa says XL+, CORE One L+, and CORE One+ Gen 2 went on sale August 12 at unchanged machine prices, with owner upgrades following in stages.
Checked August 14, 2026: Prusa says the refreshed CORE One+ Gen 2 and CORE One L+ assembled printers are shipping now, with assembled XL+ printers following later in August. It also says unshipped open orders will be upgraded automatically. Existing owners will get upgrade-kit paths, but the complete rollout and kit prices are not yet published.
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Prusa says three refreshed printers are on sale; owner upgrades will follow in stages
Prusa announced the XL+, CORE One L+, and CORE One+ Gen 2 on August 12. The company says the assembled CORE One+ Gen 2 and CORE One L+ start shipping immediately, while assembled XL+ printers follow later in August. It is keeping the existing machine prices and automatically moving unshipped open orders to the corresponding refreshed version.
The immediate decision is different for new buyers and current owners. Buyers with unshipped open orders should not reorder; current owners should wait for the exact kit contents, price, manual, and shipping date before deciding. If you already have an INDX Conversion Kit on order, Prusa says not to order the Gen 2 upgrade yet; it plans a separate INDX update the following week.
What changes for buyers and current owners
Prusa says all three refreshed printers add a standard nozzle wiper and GT1.5 belts. The XL+ also adds 360-degree part cooling, high-flow nozzles, and a permanently mounted Tool Offset Sensor that the company says calibrates toolheads about 20 times faster than the previous removable-pin method. CORE One+ Gen 2 adds a redesigned heatbed mounting system, a snap-on top panel, and a revised automatic top vent. CORE One L+ receives the shared belt and nozzle-wiper changes.
Buy now, or wait for the upgrade details: Prusa says the refreshed machines keep the same prices as the models they replace. That makes the automatic upgrade for unshipped orders straightforward, but the owner-upgrade decision is still incomplete because full kit pricing and every release date remain unpublished. These are manufacturer hardware, availability, and rollout statements, not independently verified print-quality, calibration-speed, upgrade-value, or delivery results.
- What will each complete XL, CORE One L, and CORE One owner-upgrade kit cost?
- On what exact dates will the XL+ assembled machines and each model-specific upgrade kit begin shipping?
Wait for the kit details if:You already own one of these printers and need the exact kit price, contents, manual, and shipping date before deciding whether the hardware changes justify the upgrade.
Use the refreshed listing if:You were already ready to buy one of the three models; confirm that the listing names the refreshed version and shows a delivery window that works for you.
What Prusa says changed
| Spec | Prusa Research XL+ | Prusa Research CORE One L+ | Prusa Research CORE One+ Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume stated in this announcement | 360 × 360 × 360 mm | 300 × 300 × 330 mm | Not restated |
| Nozzle wiper | Added | Added | Added |
| GT1.5 belts | Added | Added | Added |
| Main model-specific change | 360-degree cooling and Tool Offset Sensor | Shared belt and wiper refresh | Faster print starts and tool-free top access |
| Assembled-machine timing | Later in August | Shipping immediately | Shipping immediately |
| Owner-upgrade timing | Around late August or early September | Around late August or early September | Rollout begins first |
Sources: Prusa Research official specs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is new in the Prusa XL+?▼
Prusa says the XL+ adds 360-degree part cooling, a permanently mounted Tool Offset Sensor, GT1.5 belts, high-flow nozzles, and a nozzle wiper. The company also describes the printer as ready for future chamber-heating hardware, but it has not published a heater shipping date.
When do the refreshed Prusa printers ship?▼
Prusa says assembled CORE One+ Gen 2 and CORE One L+ printers start shipping immediately. Assembled XL+ printers are scheduled for later in August 2026. Kits, upgrade packages, and individual parts follow in stages over the next several weeks.
What happens to an existing unshipped Prusa order?▼
Prusa says an open CORE One+, CORE One L, or XL order that has not shipped will be upgraded automatically to the corresponding refreshed version. The company says the buyer does not need to take action.
Can current Prusa owners upgrade to the refreshed hardware?▼
Prusa says complete upgrade kits and individual components are coming for current XL, CORE One L, and CORE One owners. The CORE One+ rollout comes first, with CORE One L+ and XL+ upgrades targeted around the end of August and beginning of September. If you already have an INDX Conversion Kit on order, Prusa says not to order the Gen 2 upgrade yet; it plans a separate INDX update the following week. Exact kit prices and every release date are still unknown.
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