# Phoenix version 8.8 has been released

**URL:** <https://forum.certara.com/t/phoenix-version-8-8-has-been-released/4387>\
**Category:** Phoenix WNL basics\
**Created:** [May 1, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.certara.com/t/phoenix-version-8-8-has-been-released/4387 "2026-05-01T11:09:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![SimonDavis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@SimonDavis](https://forum.certara.com/u/SimonDavis)\
**Post date:** [May 1, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.certara.com/t/phoenix-version-8-8-has-been-released/4387/1 "2026-05-01T11:09:33Z")

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Hello all!

Phoenix version 8.8 has been released and is now available for download [https://certara-phoenix.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Phoenix\_8.8.zip](https://certara-phoenix.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Phoenix_8.8.zip) \> Do read the documentation and release notes for Phoenix 8.8 to ensure you install it correctly [https://help.certara.net/en/articles/14062044-phoenix-8-8-documentation](https://help.certara.net/en/articles/14062044-phoenix-8-8-documentation)

This release focuses mainly on updates to PK Submit but there are a couple of nice things for NLME. For example, new capability to to handle AQL (concentrations above quantitation limit) via the M3 method, as well as a new [simulate function](https://help.certara.net/en/articles/14546266-the-simulate-block-in-phoenix-8-8-more-flexible-simulation-control "https://help.certara.net/en/articles/14546266-the-simulate-block-in-phoenix-8-8-more-flexible-simulation-control") within the observe statement.. You can get more details on the updates [here](https://help.certara.net/en/articles/14425858-phoenix-8-8-is-here "https://help.certara.net/en/articles/14425858-phoenix-8-8-is-here") and there was a launch webinar

> **[What is new in Phoenix 8.8?](https://www.certara.com/webinar/what-is-new-in-phoenix-8-8/)**
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> Join our April 29, 2026 webinar to explore new features in Phoenix 8.8, including PK Submit automation, NLME enhancements, CDISC generation improvements, and advanced data integration tools for faster regulatory ready PK/PD analysis.

For those of you who use hosted Phoenix, we are currently building and validating a new image that will be available in ~3 weeks, let your Customer Success Manager or Support know if you’d like to schedule this upgrade for your workspace.  
Simon.  
[Certara launches Phoenix Hosted, a cloud-based solution of Phoenix™ software | Certara](https://www.certara.com/announcement/certara-launches-phoenix-hosted-a-cloud-based-solution-of-phoenix-software/) Let me know if you have any questions.