Xcode 27 at a Glance
The newest Xcode 27 release is Xcode 27.2, build 27B52, released October 29, 2026 with Swift 6.4.2 and the iOS 27.2 SDK.
The line began with Xcode 27.0 Beta 1 on June 8, 2026; Xcode 27.0 shipped on September 14, 2026 after 7 pre-release builds. 3 releases and 13 betas and release candidates in all.
It needs macOS Tahoe 26.6, and it moved Swift from 6.4 to 6.4.2.
| Latest release | Xcode 27.2 (27B52) |
| Released | October 29, 2026 |
| Requires | macOS Tahoe 26.6 or later |
| Swift | 6.4.2 |
| SDKs | iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2 |
Every Xcode 27 Release
Shipped releases only, newest first. The minimum macOS is what Apple's installer enforces; the SDK column is the iOS SDK, and the other platforms move in step with it.
Xcode 27 Betas and Release Candidates
Every pre-release build Apple published for Xcode 27, with its date — the record of how long each version spent in testing.
| Version | Build | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Xcode 27.2 RC | 27B48 | October 19, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.2 Beta 3 | 27B5038j | October 14, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.1 RC | 27A9275 | October 5, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.2 Beta 2 | 27B5028f | September 28, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.1 Beta 1 | 27A9269 | September 18, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.2 Beta 1 | 27B5019j | September 16, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.0 RC | 27A266a | September 9, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.0 Beta 6 | 27A5252f | August 24, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.0 Beta 5 | 27A5237l | August 10, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.0 Beta 4 | 27A5228h | July 20, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.0 Beta 3 | 27A5218g | July 6, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.0 Beta 2 | 27A5209h | June 22, 2026 |
| Xcode 27.0 Beta 1 | 27A5194q | June 8, 2026 |
How to Get Xcode 27
The current release is in the Mac App Store. Every version, including betas and older releases, is on Apple's developer download page at developer.apple.com/download/all, which needs a free Apple Account; that is the route for keeping more than one Xcode installed side by side, each renamed in the Applications folder.
Check the macOS requirement first: the installer refuses to run on anything older than macOS Tahoe 26.6 for the latest Xcode 27 release. Which Xcode runs on which macOS covers every version.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest version of Xcode 27?
Xcode 27.2, build 27B52, released October 29, 2026.
When was Xcode 27 released?
Xcode 27.0 shipped on September 14, 2026. The first beta, Xcode 27.0 Beta 1, came out on June 8, 2026.
What macOS does Xcode 27 need?
macOS Tahoe 26.6 or later for the first release.
Which Swift version comes with Xcode 27?
Swift 6.4, 6.4.2, across its releases — Swift 6.4.2 in Xcode 27.2.
Which iOS SDK is in Xcode 27?
iOS 27.0, 27.1, 27.2, depending on the release. The table on this page lists the SDK for each one.
Other Xcode versions
Source: Apple's downloads and release notes, as recorded by xcodereleases.com. Updated automatically.