Does Xcode 26 only run on the new macOS 26?

I currently do not want to upgrade to macOS 26, but I still want to install the latest Xcode. Is it required to install macOS 26 if I were to get Xcode 26?

Answered by B347 in 857640022

Here is the Link to get the latest Xcode 26. [https://developer.apple.com/download/applications/)

Xcode 26 RC requires a Mac running macOS Sequoia 15.6 or later. [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode-release-notes/xcode-26-release-notes)

Have fun, and good luck. Cheers!

No, you don't need macOS 26 to run Xcode 26, you do need the latest version of macOS 25 though.

Accepted Answer

Here is the Link to get the latest Xcode 26. [https://developer.apple.com/download/applications/)

Xcode 26 RC requires a Mac running macOS Sequoia 15.6 or later. [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode-release-notes/xcode-26-release-notes)

Have fun, and good luck. Cheers!

Does Xcode 26 only run on the new macOS 26?
 
 
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