8/26/2026 · 1 min read
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This article discusses the new format of Salesforce's release notes, first seen with Winter '27, highlighting the addition of a "Changes to the Release Notes" section. It examines how this new structure affects user preparation for upcoming releases.
Salesforce is changing the format of its release notes starting with Winter '27, a move speculated to potentially signal a future shift towards more frequent major releases driven by the accelerating pace of AI-assisted development.
Salesforce has announced that Winter ‘27 preview orgs are going live, marking the start of a "treasure hunt" for new features. Registrations for these preview environments will open on August 13.
Salesforce's Winter '27 release brings significant enhancements to Sales Cloud, focusing on AI and Agentforce to streamline sales workflows. Key updates include AI-generated follow-up actions, improved pipeline insights, and advanced agent capabilities for prospecting and engagement.