Microsoft works on Windows 12, that’s something we’ve known for a long time. We’ve also seen numerous rumors and leaks that have allowed us to get a fairly complete picture of what we can expect from this new Microsoft operating system, including things as important as its bet on AI and it is possible increased requirements.

A few weeks ago we shared carefully crafted summary with you a compilation of the most important and reliable information we have about Windows 12, and today we can practically confirm its release date thanks to a post from the official account of the Windows Insider program on the X social network.

A post from the Windows Insider account was in response to previous post by user who shared images related to Office 2024 Preview and who also commented Windows 12 is expected to launch in 2024. The said user concluded the post by saying “2024 is shaping up to be an incredible year”, to which the Windows Insider program account responded “The future is really bright.

When will Windows 12 arrive?

We know that in 2024, and seeing what Microsoft has done with the previous versions of the said operating system, it is most likely that we will see it at the end of the said year, between the months October and November. Before that date, probably in the summer of next year, it will be launched open beta testing phase.

When Windows 12 officially launches will have to coexist for some time with Windows 10, which ends its support cycle in October 2025, and with Windows 11, which has a much longer life cycle ahead of it. As I have told you on previous occasions, I am confident that Microsoft will allow upgrade to this operating system for free from Windows 11 and possibly from Windows 10 as well.

With this free promotion update, the Redmond giant will be able to increase the adoption rate of Windows 12, and it will make it easier for users who want to start enjoying the said operating system but cannot afford to pay the full price. We’ll keep an eye out for new information, but if you’re looking forward to the new Windows, I think you can mark the end of 2024 on your calendars now.

Before I finish, I remind you that Intel itself also pointed to 2024 as the date of the launch of Windows 12, a year that will be very important for the PC sector for many reasons, although one of the most important is undoubtedly the year. the rise of AI in this sector. In this sense, it is said that Windows 12 could be key in promoting the adoption of this technology and that it will have full support in the said operating system.