We're excited to announce the availability of the Visual Studio 2026 March update.

Issue #1: There is a bug configuring CMake targets using the Visual Studio (MSBuild) generator. ... Open Developer Command Prompt for VS Insiders (or the prompt for the version of Visual Studio you are using) as an administrator

December 5, 2025 - Visual Studio 2026 Insiders makes transitioning seamless, offering side-by-side installation with VS2022 and full compatibility with existing workloads.

November 7, 2025 - Visual Studio 2026 Insiders is here – and it marks one of the most ambitious steps forward we’ve taken with the IDE. This release brings AI woven directly into the developer workflow, performance improvements that reset expectations for speed at enterprise scale, and a modern design that ...

September 10, 2025 - Released on September 9, 2025, Visual Studio 2026 Insiders represents what Microsoft calls “one of the most ambitious steps forward we’ve taken with the IDE.” And for the first time ever, they’re launching with a brand-new Insiders Channel ...

Microsoft released a new Visual Studio 2026 Insiders build (version 11104.47) that, according to their announcement, brings performance improvements--especially in startup speed and hot-reload.

December 18, 2025 - For developers who want to purchase a stand-alone Professional license, Visual Studio 2026 will be available through the Microsoft Store starting December 1, 2025. ... Huge thanks to our Insiders and MVPs for making this release something special.

We explain our release rhythm of Insider and Stable releases, preview features, servicing fixes, and long-term support.

Microsoft announced the general availability of Visual Studio 2026 on Nov. 11, during .NET Conf 2025. The release introduces what Microsoft calls the world's first Intelligent Developer Environment (IDE), combining AI-driven assistance with ...

Visual Studio 2026 Insiders is available now via the new Insiders Channel. Side-by-side installs ensure existing VS2022 environments remain intact. GitHub Copilot Free unlocks AI features without a trial or payment requirement.

November 14, 2025 - The first release, the Insider’s version, was on September 1, 2025, and it includes a pack of new features that are also available in the full version. I will not mention them, as it would be a copy-paste from the official Microsoft release page.

September 10, 2025 - Introduction to Visual Studio 2026 Visual Studio 2026 represents the most ambitious evolution of Microsoft’s flagship IDE, officially released as an Insider build on September 9, 2025. This v…

November 12, 2025 - I've been running the Insiders edition since they dropped it a few months ago, and one thing I have noticed is that upgrades are significantly faster than they are for 2022, but that could be due to me having fewer features installed. I've met MadsK in the past and he is definitely passionate about constantly improving Visual Studio.

November 3, 2021 - If you'd like to read these release notes online, go to Updates on code.visualstudio.com. Insiders: Want to try new features as soon as possible? You can download the nightly Insiders build and try the latest updates as soon as they are available.

September 9, 2025 - Here's the reality; Visual Studio 2026 minimum and recommended requirements are the same as 2022 and 2019, but will perform significantly better on the same hardware. The new version uses less resources, and make better use of the available resources when needed. Future updates later in the year of insiders ...

October 20, 2025 - Visual Studio 2026 release notes: Released October 20th, 2025 Top bug fixesFrom the community feature diagnostic analyzer runner is currently unavailableFeedback ticket Some C++ development settings defaulted to the wrong values causing experiences ...

Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2026 (Insiders).

November 11, 2025 - For developers who want to purchase a stand-alone Professional license, Visual Studio 2026 will be available through the Microsoft Store starting December 1, 2025. Download Visual Studio 2026 Huge thanks to our Insiders and MVPs for making this ...

January 23, 2026 - Visual Studio 2026 was released shortly before September 2025, and the new version comes across as a bold declaration rather than merely another update. With a stable version that ensures reliability, projects transition seamlessly from previous ...

September 19, 2025 - Visual Studio 2026 release notes: Released September 16th, 2025 Top bug fixesFrom the community VS 2026 Insiders - Tab Layout only works with TopFeedback ticket https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/insiders/ Read more...