# Redis Cloud changelog (January 2026)

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## New features

### Redis 8.4 on Redis Cloud Essentials

Redis 8.4 is now available for [Redis Cloud Essentials databases](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rc/databases/create-database/create-essentials-database) in select regions.

Redis 8.4 builds on the foundation of Redis 8.2 with significant enhancements to cluster operations, string manipulation, and stream processing capabilities. For more information on the changes in Redis 8.4, see [What's new in Redis 8.4](https://redis.io/docs/latest/develop/whats-new/8-4) and review the Redis Open Source [8.4 release notes](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/oss_and_stack/stack-with-enterprise/release-notes/redisce/redisos-8.4-release-notes).