Release notes
Gen 2
Use these release notes to learn about the latest updates to IBM Cloud Databases for MongoDB that are grouped by date or build number.
02 March 2026
- Databases for MongoDB Gen 2 is now availabe in Chennai
- Databases for MongoDB Gen 2 is now also available in Chennai - Airtel (in-che), in addition to Montreal (ca-mon). For more information, see Overview of Gen 1 and Gen 2Databases for MongoDB.
26 February 2026
- Databases for MongoDB Gen 2 is now generally available (GA)
- Databases for MongoDB Gen 2 is now available, offering the same fully managed Databases for MongoDB engine on newer VPC‑based infrastructure with improved security, networking, and more performant snapshot‑based backups. Try Databases for MongoDB Gen 2 now.
15 December 2025
- Databases for MongoDB Gen 2 is now available in beta
- Support for Mongo v8: Built on VPC architecture with software-defined networking, delivering enhanced security and flexibility.
- Now available in the Montreal region, giving developers early access to next-generation database innovation.