RM558251 - Microsoft 365 Apps: Cloud Update - Enhanced Rollout Waves

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Summary

New improvements are coming to the rollout wave functionality for Cloud Update. These enhancements will allow organizations to continue leveraging Microsoft Entra ID groups to set up rollout waves, with increased flexibility to configure more than the current limit of three waves. Additionally, admins will be able to assign custom delays between each wave, streamlining phased deployments and offering greater control over update distribution.

Last Updated

Jun 15, 2026

Published Mar 10, 2026

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Rolling out

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General Availability
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Desktop
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Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 app

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Rolling out
General Availability
Preview
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

New improvements are coming to the rollout wave functionality for Cloud Update. These enhancements will allow organizations to continue leveraging Microsoft Entra ID groups to set up rollout waves, with increased flexibility to configure more than the current limit of three waves. Additionally, admins will be able to assign custom delays between each wave, streamlining phased deployments and offering greater control over update distribution.

GA date: June CY2026

Preview date: May CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

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  1. Jun 15, 2026 · 11:00 PMLatest · v2

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  2. Mar 10, 2026 · 11:00 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version