FeatureOct 14, 2026

(2026-R44) Version updates

Google Kubernetes EngineGCP · Containers

Note: Your clusters might not have these versions available. Rollouts are already in progress when we publish the release notes, and can take multiple days to complete across all Google Cloud zones.

Version 1.36.4-gke.1495002 is now the default version for cluster creation in the Extended channel.
The following versions are now available in the Extended channel:
1.31.14-gke.2825000
1.31.14-gke.2963000
1.32.13-gke.2567000
1.32.13-gke.2701000
1.33.13-gke.1815000
1.33.13-gke.1952000
1.34.12-gke.1011000
1.35.8-gke.1796000
1.36.4-gke.1495003
1.36.4-gke.2046002
1.36.4-gke.2046003
The following versions are no longer available in the Extended channel:

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(2026-R44) Security updates
This release includes new GKE versions that use updated Container-Optimized OS images. These updated images are cumulative, incorporating security fixes from all Container-Optimized OS versions released since the previous GKE release.
Google Kubernetes EngineSecurityOct 14, 2026
Fixed an issue in GKE Sandbox where Pods using the Cloud Storage FUSE CSI driver could become indefinitely stuck in a Terminating state.
To resolve this issue, upgrade your node pools to GKE version 1.37.1-gke.1552000 or later and add the dev.gvisor.fuse.abort-on-teardown: "true" annotation to your Pod or Deployment metadata.

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