VMware Workstation & Fusion 25H2: Embracing Calendar Versioning and New Features

A Clearer Versioning Model Key New Features Expanded CPU and OS Support Bug Fixes and Improvements Customer Questions & Support Global Availability Looking Ahead Discover more from VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Blog Related Articles VMware Workstation & Fusion 25H2: Embracing Calendar Versioning and New Features VCF Breakroom Chats Episode 65: VMware Cloud Foundation with Ubuntu OS - Smarter Choice for Modern Apps VCF Breakroom Chats Episode 64 - AI Made Simple: Empowering VI Admins to Offer Private AI with VCF 9.0 We’re excited to announce VMware Workstation 25H2 and VMware Fusion 25H2 , the latest updates to our desktop hypervisors. These releases introduce a new versioning model, deliver new features, and expand support for the latest operating systems and hardware — all designed to make virtualization more seamless, powerful, and up-to-date. Staying current with your tools should be simple. With calendar versioning, it’s now easier to understand when your release was published and plan upgrades accordingly. We’re moving away from traditional version numbers (e. g. , Workstation 17.6. x, Fusion 13.6. x) and adopting a new naming format — 25H2 — that reflects the year (2025) and the half of the year (H2). This provides consistency across releases and ensures clarity for customers. The 25H2 release brings new tools and capabilities that simplify automation, enhance compatibility, and make day-to-day tasks faster and more reliable. dictTool (Workstation & Fusion) A new command-line utility that allows customers to inspect and edit VMware configuration files (.