Microsoft Dev Box will
retire on September 18, 2028. Beginning on September 14, 2026,
Microsoft Dev Box will begin the closing-down process. After retirement,
Microsoft Dev Box will no longer be available.
Microsoft Dev Box is currently in maintenance mode, and
Microsoft’s investments for developer cloud environments are focused on Windows
365. Existing Microsoft Dev Box usage remains supported during the transition
period, and we recommend that you begin planning your migration now to avoid
disruption to developer workflows.
What this means for you
- If
you currently use Microsoft Dev Box, you can continue using your existing
deployments during the transition period.
- No
new feature development is planned for the service.
- You
should evaluate and begin planning your move to Windows 365, which is
the recommended path forward for virtualized developer environments.
Recommended action
- Review
your current Dev Box usage, including dev centers, projects, pools, images, and
developer workflows.
- Identify
which scenarios can transition directly to Windows 365 and which require
additional planning.
- Validate
identity, device management, networking, image, and licensing requirements for
your future-state environment.
- Begin
testing replacement workflows as early as possible to reduce risk before
retirement.
If you have questions or need support, please contact your
Microsoft representative.