Moving beyond release waves with the AI at Work roadmap
Microsoft will consolidate Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Dataverse roadmaps into the AI at Work roadmap starting September 2026, replacing twice-yearly release waves with continuous updates.
Microsoft announced that beginning in September 2026, roadmap content for Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, and Microsoft Dataverse will be integrated into the AI at Work roadmap. This change aims to provide customers with a unified view of upcoming capabilities across Microsoft’s business applications, productivity tools, and AI services. The consolidation reflects how organizations increasingly use multiple Microsoft products together to support workflows and AI initiatives. Users will be able to filter and track progress in a single interface rather than navigating separate release plans.
The company is also shifting from a twice-yearly release wave model to continuous publishing, where new capabilities are added to the roadmap as soon as they are committed. Each item will remain visible and updated through stages such as In Development, Rolling Out, and Launched. Microsoft states this approach will allow organizations to monitor progress more closely and access information earlier than under the previous schedule. The transition will occur over several months, with guidance provided to help users adapt their planning processes.
For teams that prefer automated access, Microsoft is introducing the Release Communications MCP Server, which enables direct integration of roadmap data into custom AI tools and workflows. Organizations can use this server to generate tailored views, create planning materials, or embed roadmap information into existing systems. The tool supports CSV exports and real-time updates via RSS or Message Center notifications. Microsoft emphasizes that this change affects communication of upcoming features but does not alter product development, release, or deployment timelines.
To prepare for the transition, Microsoft recommends that organizations review the AI at Work roadmap, update internal references from legacy release plans, and establish regular review cycles. Content with public preview or general availability dates on or after June 1, 2026, will move to the new roadmap, while earlier content will remain available on Microsoft Learn for historical reference. Microsoft Learn will continue as the primary documentation platform, and existing release plans will stay accessible for reference.