Microsoft originally announced Windows 10 as the final version of the software, but it is actively working on a successor and have set a retirement date for the latest Microsoft operating system.
Windows 10 released way back in 2015 and Microsoft was confident enough in the software that it could announce it as the final iteration of Windows. Just like many prophecies, time changed the original sentiment and Microsoft is working to release Windows 11. Windows 10 officially has a retirement date of October 14, 2025, set by Microsoft.
Once Windows 10 has officially retired in 2025, PC fans can expect to stop receiving support for both Pro and Home editions of the software. Microsoft officially announced the end date for Windows 10 in a recent document that has been circulating the internet. As new versions of the software are released, Microsoft removes support for the older versions and that theme will continue into the future. Microsoft hasn't officially unveiled the next version of Windows, but it is working to show off the next generation of the operating system.
The existing version of Windows 10 (Version 21H1) may not be the final version of Windows 10, as the end date is set as December 13, 2022. This leaves PC fans with a few years in between, suggesting several more updates coming to Windows 10 before the next generation of the operating system releases. While Windows 10 will stop receiving support in 2025, the release of Windows 11 may not immediately precede it and PC fans may consider sticking with Windows 10 beyond the release of the next generation of the operating system.
Microsoft continued to evolve Windows 10 with bi-annual feature upgrades to keep it fresh and relevant, but fans of the operating system may have to upgrade to the latest version when it releases. This focus on quality has made Windows 10 one of the most popular iterations of the Microsoft software, but the company apparently knows how to make it better. Microsoft hasn't confirmed an official release date for the next Windows, but PC enthusiasts should be able to expect a launch coinciding with the 2025 retirement of Windows 10. PC enthusiasts can expect to hear more about Microsoft regarding the future software in the near future.
Microsoft hasn't officially announced that Windows 10 will be followed by Windows 11, so it may throw a curveball to avoid being criticized for saying that Windows 10 would be the final version. Although Windows 10 was a big step from Windows 8, Microsoft continues to improve the software based on the fact that it continues to release new versions of the popular software.
Source: PC Gamer