Neptune DXP - Open Edition life cycle
Neptune DXP - Open Edition has been available since June 2018. The name has changed over this time.
The life cycle of a version begins with the release and ends when the new version is no longer supported.
Knowing this life cycle helps you make informed decisions about when to upgrade or make other changes to your landscape.
Release life cycle overview
Neptune DXP - Open Edition’s release life cycle provides a clear, structured progression that balances ongoing improvements with reliable long-term stability.
To keep upgrades predictable, Neptune DXP - Open Edition follows a semantic version (SemVer) release methodology:
MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH
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MAJOR: Introduces breaking changes to the platform.
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MINOR: Delivers routine feature releases without breaking existing functionality.
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PATCH: Supplies safe bug-fix updates and small corrections.
Each release type includes a defined support window, ensuring you always know which versions are maintained, how long they receive fixes, and when to plan upgrades.
Neptune DXP - Open Edition release strategy
Each major version consists of a sequence of minor releases, and each of these minor releases receives Medium-Term Support (MTS). When a new minor release becomes available, the previous one continues to receive updates for an additional six months, ensuring a smooth and predictable upgrade path.
The final minor release in a major cycle is designated as the Long-Term Support (LTS) release. This version is maintained well beyond the regular MTS window and continues to receive critical updates for two years after the next major version is released.
Neptune DXP - Open Edition release strategy at a glance
| Release type | Delivery promise | Maintenance window |
|---|---|---|
Minor release (MTS) |
New features, enhancements, non-breaking changes |
From its release + six months after the next minor release |
Patch release |
Bug fixes, security updates, and small corrections only |
Inherits maintenance window of its associated minor release |
LTS release (last minor release of a major cycle) |
Long-term stability, critical fixes only |
From LTS release + two years after the next major version |
Major release |
Next platform generation, including required breaking changes. |
Until next major version is released |
Current Neptune DXP - Open Edition maintenance status
| Version | Support | Released | Maintenance status | End of maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DXP 24.14 |
MTS |
December 2025 |
Maintenance |
Release 24.15 + 6 months |
DXP 24.12 |
MTS |
May 2025 |
Maintenance |
June 2026 |
DXP 24.11 |
MTS |
March 2025 |
Out of maintenance |
November 2025 |
DXP 24.10 |
MTS |
Q4/2024 |
Out of maintenance |
September 2025 |
DXP 23 |
LTS |
Q4/2023 |
Maintenance |
Q4/2026 |
DXP 22 |
LTS |
Q4/2022 |
Maintenance |
Q4/2025 |
DXP 21 |
LTS |
Q4/2021 |
Out of maintenance |
Q4/2023 |
2.6 |
LTS |
Q4/2020 |
Out of maintenance |
Q4/2022 |