In this article, we will talk about the Major Annual Release for 2027, which will be Windows 11 27H2. Windows 12 is not happening for another year at least.
As in every year, users are discussing whether Microsoft is releasing another Windows Version in the coming year or not. We can say with a pretty high certainty that Windows 12 is not coming in 2027, and the Major Release will be Windows 11 27H2.
Windows 12 or Windows 11 27H2
Windows 12 would be a complete new OS and Microsoft hasn’t yet finished developing Windows 11. They most likely need a few more years to finish Windows 11 and then we can think about another Windows Version. That’s why in 2027, we will have Windows 11 Version 27H2.
Windows 11 27H2 General Information
Windows 11 27H2 will be a full OS Swap, meaning it will no longer be an Enablement Package. It will also be based on a New Platform and the install process will take longer compared to Windows 11 26H2.
Windows 11 27H2 is also the time where 26H1 will be combined with the Main Release of Windows 11.
Preview Windows 11 27H2 in Experimental (Future Platforms) Channel
For very early Preview of Windows 11 27H2, you can roll into the Experimental (Future Platforms) Channel from the Windows 11 Insider Program, where Microsoft is testing the New Platform, as the Channel description is stating: Foundational platform and kernel updates which may impact stability. Features may arrive later from other releases.
New Windows 11 27H2 Features
As for New Features, we can expect a lot of Quality Improvements for the Core Functions of Windows 11 and also development of the New Features related to the Next Generation of Processors that use Unified Memory and Features such as Intel APX.
Windows 11 27H2 Release Date
The Release Date for 27H2 can be estimated to be around the 28th of September 2027, or the 5th of October 2027.
New Windows 11 27H2 Wallpapers
We have also seen some previews of New Wallpapers that Microsoft is apparently using on their Retail RTX Spark Laptops. You can them in this Reddit Post.
For more information related to Windows 11 27H2, you can watch the video below from the youtube channel.
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