For now, Microsoft is fully focused on Windows 11. Little information has leaked about Windows 12. In the meantime, a video imagines what the future operating system could look like.
Windows 11 is Microsoft’s priority in 2025, as the company reiterated at the recent CES. Indeed, Windows 10 is saying goodbye after several years of loyal service, although support will be extended by one year starting in October 2025. In short, all eyes are on Windows 11, but behind the scenes, its successor is in the works.
Windows 12.2 is presented in a conceptual video
Pavan Davuluri, Vice President and Head of Windows at Microsoft, has given some hints about Windows 12. According to Zac Bowden, Senior Editor at Windows Central, Windows 12 could be “a truly ambient and multimodal experience made possible by AI that will redefine our use of PCs.” Unsurprisingly, AI will be at the center of the experience, as Microsoft has been progressively integrating Copilot into Windows 11.
Recently, the Redmond company also hinted that multimodal AI will be so advanced that one day, users may not need a keyboard or mouse. We expect Windows 12 will also incorporate AI features from Windows 11, such as Recall, Live Captions, and Windows Studio Effects.
In the meantime, a designer has shared a video of “Windows 12.2.” Naturally, this is an invention from a passionate creator, not official. The video showcases a “Fluent” design for all applications and various system elements.
It features many customization options, including a Windows 7 theme to recapture that classic aesthetic. Windows 10 also appears among the options, which is a great idea considering the operating system’s ongoing popularity, even though Windows 11 has recently taken the lead.
The concept video also shows customization options for the Windows taskbar. Again, users can select the Windows 7 and Windows 10 themes, as well as floating, compact, or mini modes.
In summary, this video helps us pass the time while waiting for Windows 12, whose release is expected to be delayed due to Windows 11 25H2. Microsoft prefers to focus on the latest version of its OS for now before moving on, but there is no doubt that Windows 12 will heavily focus on AI. It remains to be seen whether users will be ready for it.
