Business Central 2026 release wave 2 is version 29, the next major update after 2026 wave 1 (version 28). General availability is planned for October 2026, with features rolling out gradually through April 2027. This post covers what Microsoft has signaled so far and what you should plan around before the update reaches your environment.
The full feature list is still firming up. Treat the specifics below as a preview based on early release plan information, not a final list. For the authoritative and current details, check Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 release plans.
Release Timeline
Business Central follows two major release waves per year. Wave 2 covers the second half of the cycle. Here is how the recent versions line up:
| Version | Release wave | General availability |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 2025 wave 2 | October 2025 |
| 28 | 2026 wave 1 | April 2026 |
| 29 | 2026 wave 2 | October 2026 |
Online environments receive version 29 automatically once it reaches your region. Administrators can schedule the update within the update window in the admin center rather than taking it on day one. On-premises customers deploy the update on their own schedule.
AI Agents and Copilot
The largest area of investment continues to be AI. Version 29 expands the agent model introduced in earlier releases with more capable agents and predictive features.
Expected areas include:
- More advanced agents that can act on business documents with less manual setup.
- Predictive assessment of sales opportunities, so users see which deals are more likely to close.
- Recommendations surfaced inside the pages where users already work.
Agents run against your data through the same permission model as users, so review agent permissions and the tasks each agent is allowed to perform before you turn them on in production.
B2B Order Processing Automation
Order processing automation moves beyond sales quotes in this release. Microsoft is extending automated B2B order handling across more channels, including email, Microsoft Teams, Shopify, and EDI.
The goal is to turn an incoming order from any of these channels into a Business Central sales document with less manual entry. If you handle a high volume of recurring orders from business customers, this is the area worth watching most closely.
Development and API Changes
Two changes matter for anyone maintaining integrations or extensions.
SOAP Web Services for Pages Are Removed
SOAP web service endpoints for Microsoft UI pages are permanently removed in version 29. If you have integrations that call page-based SOAP endpoints, they will stop working after the upgrade. Move these to OData v4 REST APIs, which are the supported standard going forward.
Check your integrations now. Look for any external system, Power Automate flow, or custom code that connects to a Business Central page through a SOAP endpoint, and plan the migration before version 29 reaches your environment.
OData v4 as the Standard
OData v4 REST APIs are the recommended path for both reading and writing data. New integration work should target the API pages and OData endpoints rather than SOAP.
To review how API access works today, see How to Use APIs in Business Central.
Supply Chain and Warehouse
Microsoft is continuing its investment in supply chain and warehouse management. Version 29 is expected to add operational improvements in inventory handling and warehouse processes rather than a single headline feature. Specific items will be confirmed as the release plan is published in full.
E-Documents and Compliance
Electronic documents and compliance remain a steady focus across releases. Expect continued work on e-document exchange and on local and international compliance requirements, which is relevant if you operate across multiple countries or send and receive structured invoices.
What to Do Before the Update
You do not need to wait for general availability to prepare. A few steps now reduce surprises later:
- Inventory your integrations. Identify anything using SOAP endpoints for pages and schedule the move to OData v4 REST APIs.
- Test in a sandbox. When the preview becomes available, create a sandbox from a copy of production and run the update there first. For guidance, see How to Use the Business Central Sandbox Environment for Development.
- Review agent and Copilot permissions. Decide which AI features you want enabled and confirm the permissions they run under.
- Plan the update window. Check the scheduled update date in the admin center and pick a window that fits your business calendar.
For a recap of the features that shipped in the previous update, see What’s New in Business Central 2026 Wave 1.