MC1247634: Microsoft Agent 365 Generally Available May 1, 2026
Microsoft Agent 365 will be generally available on May 1, 2026, following the Frontier early-access program. Frontier participants retain access and can continue testing new features. Trial and paid options will launch with transition guidance. Organizations should prepare by reviewing deployment...
[Introduction]
Microsoft Agent 365 will become Generally Available (GA) on May 1, 2026. This milestone reflects extensive customer feedback and validation through the Frontier early-access program, where participating organizations have helped improve product quality, readiness, and overall experiences. GA enables broader adoption of Agent 365 while allowing Frontier participants to continue shaping future innovations.
[When this will happen:]
- General availability: May 1, 2026
- Frontier program: Continues without interruption
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected:
- Customer tenants currently enrolled in the Agent 365 Frontier program
- Administrators planning or evaluating Agent 365 deployment.
What will happen:
- Agent 365 will be Generally Available starting May 1, 2026.
- Customers already participating in Frontier will retain their access and continue to receive early-access features.
- Frontier will remain the channel for piloting new capabilities and providing feedback before features reach GA.
- Trial and paid options for Agent 365 will be introduced, with transition guidance shared prior to GA.
[What you can do to prepare:]
- No immediate action is required for customers currently participating in Frontier.
- Learn about today’s announcements https://aka.ms/AIBuiltforWork
- Review Agent 365 deployment guidance and technical documentation to prepare for GA rollout: Getting Started with Microsoft Agent 365
- Plan internal readiness activities (for example, admin training or helpdesk awareness) ahead of May 1, 2026.
- Watch for upcoming communications detailing trial availability, licensing, and paid options