Has GPT-5.X been removed from Copilot?

[Terbinm]

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Around 2026-01-08 01:30 AM (UTC+8) I noticed a change in Copilot: it looks like a policy update occurred and GPT-5.x models (specifically GPT-5.2) are no longer available in the Copilot Q&A/Answers interface. However, the settings page still lists GPT-5.x in the model list.

Screenshots:

• settings_screenshot.png — shows the settings page that includes GPT-5.x in the model list
• answers_screenshot.png — shows the Q&A / Answers page where GPT-5.x is missing

Has anyone else seen the same behavior? Is this an intentional policy change or a temporary UI/rollout issue? Any official notice or guidance would be appreciated.

Steps to reproduce

1. Open Copilot settings / model selection page — observe GPT-5.x listed.

2. Open Copilot Answers / Q&A interface or try to select a model for Answers — GPT-5.x is not available / not offered.

3. Timestamp when observed: 2026-01-08 01:30 AM (UTC+8).

Expected behavior

• Model availability should be consistent: if GPT-5.2 appears in settings, it should be selectable / usable in the Answers / Q&A flows, or there should be an explicit message explaining any restrictions.

Actual behavior

• GPT-5.2 (and other GPT-5.x) appears in settings but is not available in the Answers / Q&A UI. No explicit message explaining removal or restriction was shown.

Additional info & offer to help

• I can attach the screenshots (settings and Answers pages) and provide any logs or timestamps if this helps investigate.
• If this is an intentional policy change, could staff confirm the scope (all users / regions / subscription types) and whether there is a published announcement or timeline?

[jeramiahgcoffey]

All of the useful models are now gone.

[Tang-Haojin]

I am also encountering the same issue.

[AlexanderJohnston]

I went to lunch and all of my models disappeared. I was using Opus-4.5 and GPT-5.2 not even 30 minutes ago?

Now I can't use any of the premium models. My subscription didn't suddenly lapse. I already paid for this month as of a week ago and I've only used $1.92 of my credits.

See:

I tried updating Copilot CLI, no luck.

[VodzGaming]

same and i only went $2 into my credits and paid this month sub

[AlexanderJohnston]

same and i only went $2 into my credits and paid this month sub

Sounds like we're in the same boat.

I'm sitting here at work right now and this is such a brutal time for us to lose model access. I'm literally considering signing up for Cursor $20 because I can NOT afford to slow down right now or I might lose this contract.

My fault for relying on one API provider, but still. The lack of status / notice / communication is killing me.

[AlexanderJohnston]

Status page is up here: https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/183757

Thank you!! Github Copilot team! You rock!

[VodzGaming]

same here all gone whats going on?

also i do pay for pro and it says i should get it but nope i dont

[AlexanderJohnston]

New megathread up: https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/183757

[filipworksdev]

Same thing for me. Models vanished!

[Akash1134]

Hi everyone,

There was an incident causing this issue that has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we addressed this issue. A detailed root cause analysis will be shared here as soon as it is available.