Visual Assist 2026.5 is our biggest release yet. It expands two things we believe developers increasingly need help with: checking code across a large solution, and deciding where and when to use AI.
The headline of this release is project-wide code inspections, which extends Visual Assist’s Code Inspections beyond the file you’re working in. Select projects (or the entire solution)…
Visual Assist 2026.4 release post
June 30, 2026
The first thing you do with Visual Assist is install it. The first thing you do with it on a project is wait for it to parse. VA 2026.4 makes both smoother. Download it now.
This is a smaller build between larger ones — a few bigger efforts are running in parallel, shaped…
Visual Assist 2026.3 release post
April 3, 2026
Visual Assist 2026.3: Expanding AI Workflows & Improving Performance
AI in IDEs is evolving quickly, but for many the hype might feel artificial. For most C++ developers, the question isn’t “can AI write code?” — it’s: “how can I fit this…
Visual Assist 2026.1 release blog
January 19, 2026
TL;DR
Visual Assist 2026.1 introduces several productivity and usability improvements designed to make large-scale C++ and Unreal Engine development faster and more efficient. The release adds Clang-powered macro expansion previews, realtime AI response streaming, a fully modernized UI experience, improved Visual Studio 2026 compatibility, and better integration with tools like GitHub Copilot.
It…
Visual Assist 2025.4 release post
October 22, 2025
TL;DR
Visual Assist 2025.4 brings one of the platform’s largest updates to-date with 60+ new C++ code inspections focused on safety, a redesigned user experience for core navigation and refactoring features, and the introduction of VA Intelligence, a new local AI-powered…
Visual Assist 2025.3 release post
July 3, 2025
TLDR
Visual Assist 2025.3 continues a series of productivity enhancements in the spotlight, such as a more flexible Extract Method that allows developers to customize parameters before creating a new method. This release also features macro expansion previews on hover…
Visual Assist 2025.1 release post
March 31, 2025
VA 2025.1 enhances usability with smarter navigation, better C++ module support, and more flexible refactoring options. The updated first-run dialog, configurable test snippets, and a refreshed UI improve the overall experience. Additionally, several key fixes address navigation issues, assignment suggestions, and UI inconsistencies, ensuring a more stable and efficient development…
Visual Assist 2024.9 release post
December 31, 2024
Happy Holidays! Visual Assist 2024.9 makes its way to general availability this holiday season!
This update introduces a key update to Find References and a new refactoring. We are also introducing a new way to experience Visual Assist—more on this below! And of course…
Visual Assist 2024.7 release post
October 1, 2024
We are excited to announce the release of 2024.7 of Visual Assist! This update introduces several powerful features aimed at improving your coding efficiency and project navigation. Download the release now.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s new in this version:
New…
VA 2024.6 is here and is available to download! This release features small but crucial updates.
IMPORTANT: Users of 2024.5 should upgrade as soon as possible, or install the previous version 2024.4.
To get the latest version, visit our website now and download the new update.
Visual Assist 2024.6 brings two critical fixes for Visual Assist’s interaction with Visual Studio.
The first fix in…
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