# SurrealDB releases version 4.0.1

> **Key takeaway:** SurrealDB has issued a minor patch release, version 4.0.1, to its multi-model database engine.

**Published:** 2026-11-09T16:56:21+00:00 
**Source:** SurrealDB Multi-Model Database 
**Category:** databases-storage 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/surrealdb-releases-version-401.html 

## Summary
SurrealDB has released version 4.0.1 of its multi-model database. This update follows the previous major version 4.0 release and is distributed via the surrealdb-sync repository.

This release is a maintenance update intended to provide stability for users of the SurrealDB ecosystem. It affects developers and system administrators utilizing the database for multi-model data management.

## Release details for SurrealDB 4.0.1
- **Release Version:** The update is identified as version 4.0.1.
- **Repository Context:** The release is associated with the surrealdb-sync component of the project.
- **Update Scope:** The release consists of a single commit to the main branch since the previous version.

## Why it matters
As a multi-model database, SurrealDB updates are critical for developers building applications that require flexible schema and diverse data relationships. Minor patch releases like 4.0.1 ensure the continued reliability of the database engine in production environments.