GCP Releases
Google Cloud releases and Terraform Google provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 819 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: New versions and deprecations
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new versions for cluster creation and upgrades across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, and Extended channels. Several older versions are now deprecated and will be removed within 90 days, requiring users to upgrade to avoid disruption. This update affects all GKE users managing cluster versions.
patch - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationengineergcp-composer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow: New Release and Deprecations
A new release of Managed Service for Apache Airflow is rolling out, featuring Airflow 3.2.2 and updated build images for both Gen 3 and Gen 2 environments. While some features like Multi-Team Airflow are not yet available, bug fixes for alerts and error messages are included. This release also marks the end of support for several older Airflow versions and builds, requiring users to upgrade to avoid disruption.
deprecation feature patch announcement - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpdeprecationengineergcp-bigquerygcp-dataproc ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.42.0: New resources, BigQuery, Colab enhancements
HashiCorp's Terraform Google Provider has been updated to version 7.42.0, introducing several new resources including those for quotas, service accounts, and API Hub attachments. Enhancements focus on BigQuery, Cloud Run, Colab schedules, and Compute Engine, along with bug fixes for Bigtable, GKE Hub, and Secret Manager. This release also deprecates a Vertex AI resource, directing users to an alternative. The update is available for all users managing Google Cloud infrastructure via Terraform.
deprecation feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
Google Kubernetes Engine: Version Updates and Security Patches
Google Kubernetes Engine has released new cluster versions across its Rapid, Regular, Stable, Extended, and default channels, offering new default versions and updated patch/minor version availability for upgrades. Several older versions are now deprecated and scheduled for removal within 90 days, requiring users to plan their upgrades. The release also includes security updates via updated Container-Optimized OS images for enhanced vulnerability management.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes gcpdeprecation ·
Cloud API Registry Deprecates Model Context Protocol Support
Support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and tools in the Cloud API Registry will be shut down on July 30, 2026. This deprecation will prevent users from managing MCP resources via the API. Affected users should consult documentation on feature deprecations for further details.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes gcpdeprecationengineer ·
Service Usage v2beta API for MCP policies deprecated
Support for managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enablement and consumer policies via the Service Usage v2beta API will end on July 30, 2026. This deprecation affects users who rely on this specific API for policy management. Users should migrate to alternative methods before the shutdown date.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineer ·
Managed Airflow changes Airflow version support policy
Google Cloud is updating its version support policy for Managed Apache Airflow services. Starting September 2026, new images for Managed Airflow (Gen 2) will only include Airflow 2.11, and Airflow 2.10.5 will be phased out. Existing images will not be affected, and this change aligns Gen 2 support with the policy for Gen 3.
announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogaigcpdeprecationengineerretailgcp-bigquerygcp-looker ·
Open Knowledge Format v0.2 enhances agentic trust and provenance
The Open Knowledge Format (OKF) has been updated to version 0.2, introducing new frontmatter fields to address concerns about agent-generated content trustworthiness. These additions enable consumers to assess provenance, trust, freshness, lifecycle, and attestation of knowledge assets. This release is particularly relevant for systems where agents continuously generate and consume knowledge, allowing for explicit signals to build accountability. The updates are optional and do not change the core format, maintaining compatibility with v0.1.
feature announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.34.700-gke.93 released
Google Distributed Cloud (software only) for bare metal version 1.34.700-gke.93 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.34.7-gke.200. This update removes the deprecated csi-snapshot-validation-webhook component, relying instead on native Kubernetes CEL rules for volume snapshot validation. The release also includes fixes for reported vulnerabilities, though it may take 7-14 days for full availability across GKE On-Prem API clients.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes infraawsgcpgapreviewdeprecationengineergcp-bigquerygcp-gkegcp-compute-enginegcp-firestore ·
Cloud SDK Update: Agent Identity GA, BigQuery S3 Service Directory, Firestore DML
The Cloud SDK has been updated, promoting agent identity authentication and access summaries to general availability. New features include S3 Service Directory support for BigQuery AWS connections via private networks and DML support for the Firestore Pipelines API. These changes impact developers and architects working with BigQuery, Firestore, and agent identity management on GCP.
patch - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewdeprecationengineergcp-looker ·
Looker Reports Deprecated July 2026
Looker reports are being deprecated as of July 13, 2026. Users who enabled the preview will lose the ability to create, view, or edit existing Looker reports. Access to other Looker content and its use as a data source for Data Studio will remain unaffected.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes aigcpdeprecationengineer ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform deprecates open model endpoints
Google Cloud is deprecating several open model endpoints within the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, scheduled for retirement on October 21, 2026. This change affects users relying on these specific endpoints for their AI applications, prompting a need to migrate to alternative models. The deprecation notice provides a comprehensive list of affected models, emphasizing the deadline for migration.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationarchitectgcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.35.300-gke.87 Released
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.35.300-gke.87 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400. This release removes the deprecated csi-snapshot-validation-webhook component, relying on native Kubernetes CEL rules for validation. Users should verify storage vendor compatibility and be aware that full availability via GKE On-Prem API clients may take up to two weeks.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpdeprecationengineergcp-compute-engine ·
Compute Engine deprecates customer-supplied encryption keys
Google Compute Engine is deprecating the use of customer-supplied encryption keys (CSEKs) for disks, snapshots, images, and machine images. This change will be effective on July 20, 2027, impacting users who rely on CSEKs for encryption. Alternatives and further details are available in the official documentation.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes governancegcpdeprecationengineergcp-gke ·
GKE deprecates vulkan-tools on Ubuntu nodes
Google Kubernetes Engine is deprecating the pre-installation of vulkan-tools on Ubuntu node images starting with GKE version 1.37. This change aims to improve security by reducing the attack surface on host nodes. Users running Vulkan diagnostic tools directly on GKE Ubuntu hosts will need to manually install this package, but containerized GPU/Vulkan workloads are unaffected.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow Updates and Deprecations
Google Cloud's Managed Service for Apache Airflow has begun rolling out a new release, introducing Airflow 3.1.8 for Gen 3 and updated provider packages. This release fixes a UI issue for tasks in non-terminal states and deprecates several older versions, impacting users who need to stay on supported Airflow and Composer builds. The rollout is ongoing, with features potentially not yet available in all regions.
deprecation feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpdeprecationengineer ·
Google SecOps SIEM deprecates legacy APIs
Google Security Operations is deprecating its legacy SIEM APIs, including the Backstory API and Ingestion API, in favor of the modern Chronicle API. This change affects custom scripts, integrations, SOAR connectors, or ingestion feeds that rely on these legacy endpoints. The deprecation will fully take effect with the complete shutdown of legacy APIs for all existing instances on July 20, 2027.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpdeprecationengineer ·
Google SecOps deprecates legacy SIEM APIs
Google Security Operations is deprecating its legacy SIEM APIs, including the Backstory and Ingestion APIs, in favor of the modern Chronicle API. This change impacts custom scripts, integrations, and ingestion feeds that use these legacy endpoints. Full deprecation is scheduled for July 20, 2027, with new instances no longer supporting legacy calls from October 26, 2026.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpgapreviewdeprecationsecurity-advisoryengineergcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-rungcp-gkegcp-cloud-sqlgcp-cloud-storagegcp-dataprocgcp-compute-enginegcp-looker ·
Cloud SDK 576.0.0: BigLake, GKE, Compute Engine updates
Cloud SDK version 576.0.0 introduces several feature promotions to GA, including BigLake Delta sharing commands and GKE rollbackable upgrades, alongside numerous enhancements across Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, and other services. A breaking change updates gcloud storage rsync to decompress gzip files by default, impacting users who previously relied on the default behavior. Linux bundled Python was updated to address a security vulnerability, and a performance regression in Artifact Registry was fixed. Most changes are applicable to engineers and architects managing Google Cloud resources.
breaking - Terraform Google Provider Releases terraforminfragcpgapreviewdeprecationengineergcp-bigquerygcp-cloud-rungcp-cloud-sqlgcp-cloud-storagegcp-dataflowgcp-dataprocgcp-spannergcp-firestore ·
Terraform Google Provider v7.40.0: New Data Sources and Resources
This release of the Terraform Google Provider introduces several new data sources and resources, enhancing infrastructure management capabilities for Google Cloud services. Notably, it adds new integrations for Data Catalog, Oracle Database Exascale, and Chronicle, alongside improvements to existing Compute Engine and Container resources. These updates benefit engineers and architects managing GCP infrastructure via Terraform, with many new resources becoming generally available.
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