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RKE2End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 1.36Latest Release: N/A
Support summary
RKE2 1.33 reaches EOL in 31 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Oct 28, 2026
RKE2 1.33 · 31 days left
Supported cycles
4
0 lts
Versions
14
Latest Version
N/A
Active Support
2
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
May 11, 2023As of Sep 27, 2026
1.36Active · Oct 12, 2027
1.35Active · Jun 28, 2027
1.34Security · Feb 27, 2027
1.33Security · Oct 28, 2026
1.32EOL · Jun 28, 2026
1.31EOL · Feb 28, 2026
1.30EOL · Jun 28, 2025
1.29EOL · Feb 28, 2025
1.28EOL · Oct 28, 2024
1.27EOL · Jun 28, 2024
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | May 12, 2026 | Apr 12, 2027 | Oct 12, 2027 | - | No | Active |
| 1.35 | Dec 30, 2025 | Dec 28, 2026 | Jun 28, 2027 | - | No | Active |
| 1.34 | Sep 10, 2025 | Aug 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2027 | - | No | Security |
| 1.33 | May 7, 2025 | Apr 28, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | - | No | Security |
| 1.32 | Jan 2, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 | Jun 28, 2026 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.31 | Sep 4, 2024 | Aug 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.30 | May 9, 2024 | Apr 28, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.29 | Jan 13, 2024 | Dec 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.28 | Sep 8, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.27 | May 11, 2023 | Apr 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.26 | Jan 10, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.25 | Sep 14, 2022 | Aug 28, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.24 | Jun 13, 2022 | May 28, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | - | No | EOL |
| 1.23 | Jan 5, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 | - | No | EOL |
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Sep 27, 2026
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/rke2/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/rke2.svg" alt="RKE2 end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of RKE2 have reached end of life?
The following RKE2 versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.32, 1.31, 1.30, 1.29, 1.28, 1.27, 1.26, 1.25 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using RKE2 1.32?
RKE2 1.32 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of RKE2?
The latest version of RKE2 is 1.36, released in the 1.36 release cycle.
How many versions of RKE2 are currently supported?
RKE2 currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 1.36, 1.35, 1.34, 1.33.
When does RKE2 1.36 reach end of life?
RKE2 1.36 is scheduled to reach end of life on Oct 12, 2027.
What should I do when RKE2 reaches end of life?
When a RKE2 version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.