Visual Studio 2026 release notes:
Released on February 24, 2026.
| Top bug fixes | From the community |
|---|---|
| Compiler optimization codegen causing access violation introduced with v145 toolset | Feedback ticket |
| Bug fix in MSVC optimizer that causes bad assembly code generation |
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Visual Studio February Update - Visual Studio Blog
This month’s Visual Studio update continues our focus on helping you move faster and stay in flow, with practical improvements across AI assistance,
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