What’s Next for CLion: The 2026.1 Roadmap | The CLion Blog

CLion's upcoming release, version 2026.1, focuses on maintenance and bug fixes rather than introducing new features, with priorities set on enhancing language support, build tools and project formats, and features for embedded development. The update includes improvements to CLion's language engine, CLion Nova, and plans to integrate popular features from the legacy engine, along with support for Clang blocks and GCC nested functions. Enhancements in build tools involve better Bazel support and optimizing the update process, particularly for Windows users, while embedded development updates will refine features like live watches and introduce a dedicated OpenOCD debug server. Although the roadmap outlines significant plans, it remains preliminary, and the final implementation may vary due to unforeseen circumstances.