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

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Status

In development

Release

General Availability
Preview

Published

Mar 10, 2026

Platforms

Desktop
Web

Service

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 app

Tag

In development
General Availability
Preview
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

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.

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