AI Playground v2.6.2 beta
Pre-release
Pre-release
AI Playground Version 2.6.2
This is a minor release of AI Playground supporting bug fixes and code improvements
Important
This version supports additional NPU models. Be sure to update your NPU drivers and restart your PC before using.
This version also supports WAN 2.1 VACE advanced video generation models, which run best on discrete GPUs. While these can run on Intel Core Ultra with built-in Intel Arc GPUs, a discrete GPU is highly recommended for optimal performance.
Version 2.6.2b Features
- All features from the previous release (v2.6.1b) are included, unless noted in the "Fixes and Deprecations" section.
Version 2.6.2b Fixes and Deprecations
- fixes a conflict between OpenVINO and latest PyTorch 2.9 that prevented document embedding in OpenVINO
- restore last used inference device per backend after AI Playground restart
- avoid global PIP config file from being loaded during package installations
- remove obsolete device selection in basic settings
- remove additional DLLs from build
- update npm dependencies
- improve dll path resolution and fixes c10_xpu.dll dependency error for default and ComfyUI backends
- fix ollama PoC
Known Issues
- Some features may fail on the first run after downloading models and nodes, requiring a restart of AI Playground. If a model fails immediately after it's downloaded, restart AI Playground and try again.
- An interrupted download can block models from downloading properly. To fix this, go to the model location, delete the temporary file, and try again.
- The WAN 2.1 VACE inference preview may appear corrupted during steps, but the final output will be fine.
- The device selector in Image settings may default to the wrong device, requiring a manual setting after restarting AI Playground.
- Installing over a previous version of AI Playground without a clean install can cause performance issues, lag when typing in prompts, and errors.
- The Colorizer workflow is limited to Xe2-supported GPUs (LNL and BMG).
- The installer can fail due to environmental issues. See the Troubleshooting guide for help.
- A PC restart may be needed after installation for optimal functionality and performance.
- Reinstalling over an existing AI Playground installation will delete any ComfyUI models and custom nodes.
- Users can adjust settings beyond their specific system's ability to generate or complete a task.
Version 2.6.2b Supported Hardware
- Intel Core Ultra 200H Processors (ARL-H)
- Intel Core Ultra 200V Processors (LNL)
- Intel Core Ultra 100H Processors (MTL-H)
- Intel Arc B Series GPU Cards (BMG)
- Intel Arc A Series GPU Cards with 8GB+ Memory (ACM)