Message ID: MC1413298
[What and Why:]
Starting July 2, 2026, roadmap updates for Microsoft Copilot Studio and associated agent experiences will be published to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, giving you a single, consistent place to track upcoming features. Release Planner will no longer be maintained as a source for this roadmap information. This change makes it easier to stay informed and plan for what’s coming—all from one location. This transition also aligns roadmap information with experiences that are easier for AI-powered tools and agents to discover and consume. By consolidating roadmap content within the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, customers benefit from a more consistent and accessible source of information for both human users and AI-assisted workflows.
[Rollout Schedule:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in early July 2026 and expect to complete by early July 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization:]
Who is affected:
- Admins and users who rely on Release Planner for roadmap visibility into Microsoft Copilot Studio and associated agent experiences
Platforms/Services:
- Microsoft 365 Roadmap (web)
- Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Sales Agent, Finance Agent, Service Agent
What will happen:
- Roadmap content for Microsoft Copilot Studio and associated agent experiences will move from Release Planner to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap.
- All future roadmap updates will be published in the Microsoft 365 public roadmap
- Existing Release Planner links and entry points will automatically redirect to the new location
- Some Release Planner-specific planning capabilities, such as custom release plans, will no longer be available after this transition. The Microsoft 365 Roadmap continues to evolve, providing a more consistent, actionable way to track changes alongside clearer Message Center communications and release timing.
- Customers who previously relied on Release Planner for customized tracking can use Microsoft 365 public roadmap capabilities together with insights powered by MCP (Model Context Protocol) for deeper tracking and analysis. These experiences support more proactive planning with greater clarity and confidence by reducing manual tracking and surfacing more relevant, role-aware insights.
[Action Required / Recommendations:]
No immediate action is required.
We recommend the following to ensure a smooth transition:
- Update any saved bookmarks to point to the Microsoft 365 Roadmap
- Begin using the Microsoft 365 Roadmap as your primary source for roadmap visibility
- Communicate this update to relevant stakeholders who rely on Release Planner
- Review and update any internal documentation that references Release Planner
Resources:
- Microsoft MCP for Enterprise – Provides tenant-scoped, role-based insights from your Message Center and Service Health data to support impact analysis and stakeholder readiness.
- Microsoft Release Communications MCP Server – Enables natural language access to Microsoft 365 roadmap and update information to help answer questions and monitor upcoming changes.
- Microsoft 365 Roadmap
- Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes
- Microsoft 365 Copilot Roadmap Webinar – Register today
We will continue to share updates through Message Center as needed.
[Compliance Considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.
Source: Microsoft
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