

To be clear, Microsoft officials have never committed to Windows 11 release in October, but this new discovery ties in with what we’ve already heard from the rumour mill. It’s important to understand that plans are always subject to change and this doesn’t necessarily mean that Windows 11 will arrive in October, but it’s a strong indication that’s when Microsoft is planning to launch it, at least for now. Windows 11 release date and rollout speculation So, assuming that this schedule remains on track, Windows 11 could be released a month later, possibly in the third or fourth week of October 2021. This ties in with our previous reports and what we’ve already seen in Intel’s support doc as well as teasers posted by Microsoft. In the comments section of the document, Microsoft further clarified that this deadline is for “Windows 11 version 21H2” and not Windows 10 version 21H2. “Partners looking to achieve compatibility for systems shipping with Windows 11, version 21H2 Release may factory-install drivers for components that achieved compatibility with Windows 10, version 2004 until September 24, 2021,” Microsoft’s documentation reads.

As per the document, OEMs are now required to submit their final drivers for Windows 11 version 21H2 by the end of September, so that the company has enough time to include them in Windows Update for Windows 11.
