Windows 12, Codenamed 'Hudson Valley': Everything We Know So Far
Updated March 6, 2026: While Microsoft has not made an official announcement, multiple reports now point to a potential launch of Windows 12, codenamed 'Hudson Valley Next,' later this year in 2026.
Microsoft hasn't officially announced Windows 12, but mounting evidence from industry reporting suggests a major new version with deep AI integration and a modular "CorePC" architecture is in the works for 2026.
Rumors indicate it may require specialized NPU hardware and could introduce new AI feature tiers, though some speculation about a subscription-based OS has been debunked.