Octopus Deploy is revising its release strategy by providing six feature releases annually, each receiving critical patches for six months, and eliminating the Long Term Support (LTS) designation to expand support uniformly across all releases. New versions will initially be deployed to Octopus Cloud instances, allowing for immediate issue resolution, before being offered for download to self-hosted users, which enhances stability and user confidence. This approach addresses the previous challenge of balancing new features with stability and aims to offer a seamless experience where users no longer have to choose between the latest features and stable releases. The shift is expected to benefit both cloud and self-hosted customers by ensuring more stable releases and equitable access to new features.