Here's everything we think we know, and what we'd like to see, in Windows 12 . The next earliest date we could see a Windows 12 is in 2025. (Image credit: Windows Central) The next version of... Microsoft has not provided an official release date for Windows 12. The company has shifted from its traditional, lengthy release cycles, but it is not expected to move to an annual release schedule for major versions. As Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 10, rumours are circulating around a Windows 12 operating system. Here's what we know. By publicly ruling out a Windows 12 release in 2025 and instead investing in a robust “25H2” update for Windows 11, Microsoft is sending a strong message about its long-range vision for desktop computing.