With the release of Sublime Text 4 (starting around Build 4000), the licensing structure changed significantly. A license is no longer tied to a specific version number but instead provides access to a period of updates.

: To use builds released after the initial 3-year window, such as subsequent updates following 4200 for older license holders, a license upgrade is required. sublime text 4200 license

marks a significant milestone in the software's history, not just for its technical enhancements—such as GPU rendering Python 3.13 With the release of Sublime Text 4 (starting