Microsoft replaces Power Platform Release Waves with continuous updates
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From September 2026, Microsoft will replace semiannual Release Waves with continuous disclosures and the AI at Work roadmap.
TL;DR
Microsoft will retire Release Wave 1 and Release Wave 2 for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform from September 2026. New capabilities will be shared continuously once plans are committed and ready, while the AI at Work roadmap becomes the central place to track future features and deployment progress.
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Why it matters
- Admins/IT: Follow the AI at Work roadmap to track committed capabilities and deployment progress across Power Platform and related Microsoft products.
- Leadership/Business: Replace six-month planning assumptions with continuous roadmap monitoring so adoption plans can respond to capabilities shared throughout the year.
- Admins/IT: Continue monitoring Microsoft documentation for deprecation and removal notices, which will still be published continuously to support timely system updates.
Frequently asked questions
When will Microsoft end Release Waves for Power Platform?
Microsoft will retire the semiannual Release Wave model for Power Platform and Dynamics 365 from September 2026. Updates will be shared continuously instead.
Where can I track upcoming Power Platform capabilities after Release Waves end?
The AI at Work roadmap will centralize future capabilities, deployment progress, and adoption planning for Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, and Copilot offerings.
How will Power Platform deprecation notices be published after the Release Wave change?
Deprecation and removal notices will continue appearing continuously in official Microsoft documentation. This preserves advance notice for organizations updating their systems.