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Release notes

This page outlines the release notes of all versions of Multipass. If you're interested in getting notified for the latest Multipass releases, subscribe to the Multipass category on the Ubuntu discourse.

For detailed release information, see the Multipass releases page on GitHub.

Recent releases

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Only the most recent release of Multipass is actively supported. Users are encouraged to [upgrade](how-to-guides-install-multipass-upgrade) to the latest version to receive new features, security updates and bug fixes.

What's new in 1.16.x?

Along with bug fixes and general improvements, Multipass 1.16.x includes:

• Enhanced networking capabilities
• Improved instance management
• Performance optimizations
• Updated cloud-init support
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

Release and support policy

Multipass follows a defined release cycle with regular releases.

Minor releases : A new minor release of Multipass is released approximately every 6 months. It includes new features and bug fixes.

Patch releases : A patch release for Multipass is released as needed and includes critical bug fixes and security updates.

To ensure that you receive the latest security updates and bug fixes, you should upgrade to a new release of Multipass shortly after it is released.