# Ubuntu 27.04 release development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ubuntu-2704-release-development
> Updated: 2026-10-12T21:57:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Ubuntu community initially engaged in speculation regarding the codename for the upcoming Ubuntu 27.04 release, following the tradition of selecting an adjective and an animal starting with the letter ‘T’.

Canonical later officially announced the codename as ‘Tenacious T-Rex’, scheduled for release on April 22, 2027. This version marks a departure from previous naming traditions by selecting a prehistoric animal rather than a living creature. As an interim release, Ubuntu 27.04 is expected to feature GNOME 52 and a Linux kernel in the 7.6 to 7.9 range, serving as a testing ground for features intended for the subsequent 28.04 Long Term Support version.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Canonical announces Ubuntu 27.04 ‘Tenacious T-Rex’ release date

Canonical has named its April 22, 2027, Ubuntu 27.04 interim release ‘Tenacious T-Rex’, which is expected to feature GNOME 52 and new Linux kernel versions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canonical-announces-ubuntu-2704-tenacious-t-rex-release-date

### 2026-09-28: Ubuntu community speculates on 27.04 codename

The Ubuntu community is speculating on the codename for the upcoming 27.04 release, which will follow the tradition of using an adjective and an animal both starting with the letter ‘T’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ubuntu-community-speculates-on-2704-codename

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