What’s New in Business Central Update 28.0

Update 28.0 is the first major release of the 2026 wave, moving from public preview into general availability. It lays the foundation for the AI-first direction that defines this release, and it is where most of the wave’s headline capabilities first appear.

The headline features

Update 28.0 introduces the building blocks of the new experience:

• New AI agents that automate everyday, repetitive tasks.
• Finance and reporting improvements, including groundwork for the rebuilt reporting engine.
• Administration enhancements that give partners and admins more control.
• Platform upgrades that improve performance, security, and connectivity.

Preview first, then production

A smart part of Microsoft’s approach is that many features arrive in public preview before general availability. This lets you spin up a sandbox environment, try a feature with your own data, and confirm it behaves the way you expect — all before it touches your live company.

Why it matters for your business

The 28.0 update is the gateway to everything else in the wave. Getting onto it early means your team can start evaluating the new AI agents and finance tools, and you can build a confident adoption plan for the monthly updates that follow.

The path forward

Review the release notes, list the features relevant to your industry, and schedule a sandbox test. Treat 28.0 as your starting line for the whole wave.

Read the official notes on the What’s new in Update 28.0 page.