Quick Tip: Business Central Update 27.5 Released and Version 28 Preview Sandboxes Available
Business Central update 27.5 was released as the latest monthly update for the 2025 release wave 2, while version 28 preview sandboxes are now available for partners and developers to test upcoming features before general availability. Preview environments help developers identify breaking changes, validate extension compatibility, and prepare for the next major release.
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"If you build extensions or maintain solutions on top of Business Central, preview environments are extremely valuable."
Key points
- Update 27.5 delivers platform improvements, bug fixes, and feature enhancements for the 2025 release wave 2 cycle
- Preview sandboxes for version 28 enable partners and developers to test new capabilities and extension compatibility before general availability
- Preview environments help identify breaking changes, validate dependencies, and adjust CI/CD pipelines ahead of major releases
- SaaS environments receive update 27.5 automatically according to Microsoft’s schedule
- Version 28 preview environments are created directly from the Business Central admin center
Quotes
- “If you build extensions or maintain solutions on top of Business Central, preview environments are extremely valuable.” (Highlights the critical importance of preview testing for solution partners and developers)
- “Preview sandboxes help avoid surprises when the next major release arrives.” (Demonstrates the risk mitigation value of early testing for production upgrades)
Context
- Features: preview sandboxes, monthly updates, extension compatibility testing, platform improvements
- Versions: 27.5, 28, 2025 release wave 2, 2026 release wave 1
Source: think about IT - Steven Renders, community blog. Summary, key points and quotes are derived (CONTENT-NOTICE.md); read the original for the full text.