We’re preparing our 2026 iOS development roadmap and need clarification on upcoming App Store submission requirements related to Xcode versions.
Our team plans to migrate our apps to Xcode 26 by December 2025, and we’ve seen references indicating that Xcode 26 or later may become mandatory for App Store submissions starting April 2026.
Could Apple please confirm:
1. Whether April 2026 is the official enforcement date after which builds created with earlier versions of Xcode (e.g., Xcode 16.x) will no longer be accepted for App Store submission.
2. Whether there will be any grace period or continued acceptance for builds created with older versions of Xcode beyond that date.
We want to ensure our upgrade plans and release timelines are aligned with Apple’s official submission policies to prevent any disruption to our delivery schedules.
Thank you for your guidance.