VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 is here and, its got a 64-Bit upgrade!!

Posted on May 14, 2026 Updated on May 14, 2026

The latest update to VMware Workstation Pro, version 26H1, has officially arrived! Whether you are a developer, a sysadmin, or a tech enthusiast, this release brings a host of updates designed to streamline your virtualization workflow and expand compatibility with the latest operating systems.

Personally, I’m excited to try out is new added support for 64-Bit applications/binaries.

What’s New

• VMware Workstation Pro 26H1 contains security and bug fixes.
• Added support for 64-Bit VMware Workstation Pro for Windows: VMware Workstation Pro for Windows is now available as a 64-bit application and all binaries, libraries, installer components, and related services are delivered and executed as 64-bit processes.
• Recording and reporting time stamps: You can easily identify virtual machines virtual machines by creation and last powered-on time stamp.
• Added support for remote connections to ARM-based ESX hosts, enabling basic virtual machine operations.
• Displaying virtual machine notes in folder tabs.
• Updated the saved credential format: You can easily identify encrypted virtual machines and remote server in the credential manager of the host platform.
• Added support for guest operating systems.
  • Guest operating systems
    • Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
    • Fedora 43
    • Fedora 44
    • SUSE Linux Enterprise 16
    • openSUSE 16.0
    • FreeBSD 15.0
• Added support for Host operating systems
  • Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
  • Fedora 43
  • Fedora 44
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise 16 GA
  • openSUSE 16.0

Reminder: Workstation Pro is Now Free!

In case you missed the recent shift, VMware Workstation Pro is now free for personal, commercial, and educational use. You no longer need a license key to unlock the full power of the industry-standard desktop hypervisor. Just download, install, and start building.

Final Thoughts

The 26H1 release is a solid step forward, focusing on the “latest and greatest” in the OS world while giving power users better tools for customization. If you haven’t updated yet, now is the time to head over to the Broadcom Support Portal and grab the latest build.

Ready to upgrade? Check out the full technical details and resolved issues list in the official release notes.