Windows 11, version 24H2 and Office OPK 2404 Release Updates

Created: 2023-09-29 |  Last Modified: 2024-04-02

Applies To: TVO, Named

In the 2024 calendar year, Microsoft is planning to release to OEMs Windows 11, version 24H2. This communication provides additional information about the upcoming release and will be updated as more information becomes available.

This communication is updated to share that the RTM date for Windows 11, Version 24H2 will move to May 22, 2024 which will allow for additional time for partner testing. The RTM move was not due to Windows 11 engineering readiness. The Office OPK 2404 RTM date will remain the same. Additional information about Windows Release adoption is available below.

Updated March 05, 2024

This page has been updated with a link to OPK 2404 screenshots.

Updated February 21, 2024

This communication was updated to include information about a Continuous innovation release in the second half of 2024.

Updated February 05, 2024

This communication is updated to include information about an updated Feature Complete date.

Updated January 19, 2024

Updated to include information about a Continuous innovation release in the second half of 2024.

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Important Upcoming Dates
Reminder: all dates and information in this communication shared under NDA.

Event
Date
Windows 11, version 24H2 Feature Complete February 7, 2024
Office OPK 2404 Feature Complete February 13, 2024
Office OPK 2404 Release Candidate March 22, 2024
Windows 11, version 24H2 Release Candidate* April 3, 2024
Office OPK 2404 RTM April 8, 2024
Windows 11, version 24H2 RTM to OEMs May 22, 2024
Windows 11, version 24H2 General Availability (GA)
(inclusive of H2 CY2024 Continuous Innovation release)		 H2 of CY2024
Windows 11, version 24H2 Feature Complete
February 7, 2024
Office OPK 2404 Feature Complete
February 13, 2024
Office OPK 2404 Release Candidate
March 22, 2024
Windows 11, version 24H2 Release Candidate*
April 3, 2024
Office OPK 2404 RTM
April 8, 2024
Windows 11, version 24H2 RTM to OEMs
May 22, 2024
Windows 11, version 24H2 General Availability (GA)
(inclusive of H2 CY2024 Continuous Innovation release)
H2 of CY2024
*Reference to Final Build from previous versions of this communication has been changed to Release Candidate to align with terminology used in past releases.

Windows 11, version 24H2

  • Windows 11, version 24H2 is the annual feature update. See Windows 11 Release information for more information on the annual feature update cadence.
  • Version number. The version number will be “24H2”.
  • Part numbers. Available here.
  • Windows Release Adoption: The Windows 11, version 24H2 release will be required for purposes of Windows Release adoption requirements as outlined in the Windows Price List and Product Terms. As a result of the change in RTM to May 22, 2024, Microsoft is suspending Windows Release adoption and program requirements, as applicable, to an aligned date: OEMs must begin installation and distribution of Windows 11, version 24H2 by October 9, 2024 to meet adoption timeline requirements. Updated Windows Price List and Product terms and program documents, as applicable, will be posted to DPC by April 18, 2024 with more details.

 

Windows 11, version 24H2 – H2 CY2024 Continuous Innovation Release

  • Microsoft is planning a Continuous Innovation release that will provide updates to the Windows 11, version 24H2 release as part of its General Availability (GA) in the second half of calendar year 2024.
  • More information will be available for this release at a later date.

 

Office OPK 2404

  • The next version of the Office OPK will be releasing before Windows 11, version 24H2.
  • Release reference. The release will be referred to as Office OPK 2404.
  • This release will be considered required under the Office Price List and Product terms.
  • Part numbers. Available here.
  • Office OOBE overview. Office first run experience presentation is now available.