| title | What's new in Windows App SDK 0.5 |
|---|---|
| description | Provides information about what's new in Windows App SDK 0.5. |
| ms.topic | release-notes |
| ms.date | 09/22/2025 |
| keywords | windows win32, windows app development, Windows App SDK, release notes |
| ms.localizationpriority | medium |
| zone_pivot_groups | wasdk-release-channels |
[!INCLUDE wasdk-releasenotes]
:::zone pivot="stable"
New features and updates
This release supports all stable channel features.
Known issues and limitations
This release has the following limitations and known issues:
- Desktop apps (C# or C++ desktop): This release is supported for use only in desktop apps (C++ or C#) that are packaged using MSIX. To use the Windows App SDK in unpackaged desktop apps, you must use the experimental release channel.
- .NET apps must target build 18362 or later: Your TFM must be set to
net6.0-windows10.0.18362or later, and your packaging project's<TargetPlatformVersion>must be set to 18362 or later. For more info, see the known issue on GitHub.
:::zone-end
:::zone pivot="preview"
There are no preview releases for this version.
:::zone-end
:::zone pivot="experimental"
There are no experimental releases for this version. :::zone-end