A source tracking Microsoft's development cycle revealed the RTM version of Windows 11 22H2 (Sun Valley 2) will launch on May 24, coinciding with the company's annual Build developers conference. This date marks the culmination of work on the operating system's first major update since its initial release.
The timing suggests Microsoft will showcase core features of the upgrade during the conference's opening day. While beta testers may access the update within days, general availability is projected for summer 2022, following completion of device deployments and refinement through cumulative updates.
Microsoft continues rolling out Windows 11 to eligible devices, with a 2021 guide detailing account management features. The company plans to finalize installations in coming weeks before the 22H2 release, incorporating user feedback for improvements.