Node.js 27.0.0-alpha.0.0.0 was released on October 29, 2026, marking the transition to a new annual-release model that eliminates the previous odd/even split for Long-Term Support (LTS). This version introduces significant upgrades, including V8 15.6.75.13 and a crypto overhaul with OpenSSL 4.1.0, along with various breaking changes that library authors should test against immediately. The release schedule will now consist of an alpha phase for six months, followed by a stabilization period, and an LTS phase lasting around 30 months, with the first major release under the new model, Node 27.0.0, set to arrive in April 2027. The changes aim to provide a more predictable release cycle for enterprises while still accommodating early adopters and library maintainers through the alpha channel

Node.js 27 Alpha Ships: First Release Under New Annual Model

Node.js 27.0.0-alpha.0.0.0 shipped on October 29, 2026, marking the first release under the project's new annual-release model. Starting with Node 27, there will be one major release per year, and every line becomes LTS, retiring the old odd/even split that separated Current from Long-Term Support. The alpha is packed with upgrades, most notably V8 15.6.75.13 and an OpenSSL 4.1.0 crypto overhaul, alongside a spread of breaking changes that library authors should test against now. Node 27.0.0 lands in April 2027, enters LTS in October 2027, and reaches End of Life around April 2030.

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