Visual Studio 2026 is here: faster, smarter, and a hit with early adopters
11 days ago
- #Visual Studio
- #Performance
- #AI Development
- Visual Studio 2026 is now generally available.
- Over 5,000 bugs fixed and 300 feature requests implemented based on user feedback.
- Significant performance improvements, including faster startup and reduced UI freezes by over 50%.
- Redesigned user experience with a modern UI and smoother interactions.
- AI-driven development tools integrated to enhance productivity without disrupting workflow.
- New C# and C++ agents for professional developers, focusing on precision and speed.
- Fully compatible with Visual Studio 2022 projects and extensions, ensuring seamless transition.
- Decoupled build tools allow independent updates of the IDE without affecting compilers.
- Insiders Channel available for early access to new features.
- Available for download now, with stand-alone licenses in the Microsoft Store from December 1, 2025.