On October 30, 2025, OpenAI made a significant announcement: its AI - powered video generation tool, Sora 2, has officially done away with the invitation - code restrictions. Now, users in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea can download it. They can directly acquire the app via the Apple App Store and log in using their ChatGPT accounts. This move represents Sora's first major expansion, especially notable as it marks its initial foray into the Asian market.

In the past, Sora 2 operated under an invitation - only system. Only iOS users in the United States and Canada could gain access, either through invitation codes or by being on a waitlist. The current open - access approach is designed to test the server's capacity and gather user feedback, which is crucial for its future commercialization plans.

OpenAI clarified that this limited - time policy will be in effect for a set period. Depending on the test results, the company may reintroduce some restrictions in the future to maintain service stability.

Powered by the cutting - edge Sora2 model, Sora 2 can create high - quality short videos based on text descriptions or image inputs. Moreover, it can add audio effects simultaneously. The tool boasts features like physical simulation, multimodal generation, and personalized control, bringing a fresh wave of vitality to the field of video creation.