FeatureSep 25, 2026

GKE Standard clusters now support up to 512 maximum Pods per node, an increase from the previous limit of 256.

Google Kubernetes EngineGCP · Containers

GKE Standard clusters now support up to 512 maximum Pods per node, an increase from the previous limit of 256. Nodes configured for 257 to 512 Pods will now be allocated a /22 Pod CIDR block (1,024 IP addresses).

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Backup for GKE is now available in the following region: asia-southeast3 (Bangkok, Thailand).
For more information, see Backup for GKE locations.
Google Kubernetes EngineRegionOct 12, 2026
(2026-R43) 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 Engine

GKE Standard clusters now support up to 512 maximum Pods per node, an increase from the previous limit of 256.

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GKE Standard clusters now support up to 512 maximum Pods per node, an increase from the previous limit of 256.

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