Rider 2026.1 Release Candidate Is Out! The JetBrains Blog | Releases | March 20, 2026 The Rider 2026.1 Release Candidate is ready for you to try. This upcoming release brings improved support for the .NET ecosystem and game development workflows, as well as refinements to the overall developer experience. Rider 2026.1 allows you to work with file-based C# programs and offers an improved MAUI development experience on Windows, mixed-mode debugging, and early support for CMake projects. If you’d like to explore what’s coming, you can download the RC build right now: https://blog.jetbrains.com/dotnet/2026/03/20/rider-2026-1-release-candidate/ 🏷️ Release candidate, Rider