April 2026
Release schedule
The Axon April 2026 release is scheduled by region on the listed dates. These dates indicate when updates are deployed, not when features become available.
Feature availability varies by product and region and is subject to change. For timing and availability details, refer to each feature’s release note. For Records and Standards, see the Productivity page for release dates.
Regional deployment dates
April 20, 2026
- Enterprise region (.ent.evidence.com)
- The Netherlands (edca.eur.evidence.com)
- New European region (.eur.evidence.com)
- European legacy region (.eu.evidence.com)
- U.S. Federal (.evidence.com)
- U.S. Law Enforcement (.evidence.com)
- U.S. Enterprise AWS region (.ent2.evidence.com)
- Germany (.de.evidence.com)
- Australia (.au.evidence.com)
- South America (.la.evidence.com)
April 28, 2026
- Canada (.ca.evidence.com)
- United Kingdom (edca-azure.uk.evidence.com)
We do not expect any downtime during these updates.
Learn more about the Axon Cloud Services Maintenance Schedule.
Additional help documentation for the products included in these release notes is located at axon.com/help.
Download this month's release notesMandatory firmware updates required for Axon VR training
Starting April 14, 2026, Simulator Training and vRBT Live Action will require all supported VR headsets and controllers to be updated to the latest firmware before training can continue. When launching training after April 14, users will be prompted to complete required headset and controller firmware updates before they can launch Simulator Training. These updates support new platform capabilities, including compatibility with the Rifle VR Controller (VRM4R) in Simulator Training.
For more information how to update firmware, see Update firmware for VR Controllers and the FAQ How do I check or update the headset firmware?
Availability: US1, CA1
Rifle VR Controller (VRM4R)
The VRM4R lets trainees practice rifle-based skills and scenarios to build confidence and sharpen decision-making. It will be supported in four Simulator Training exercises: Tactical Clearance and the Handgun Targets, Rifle Targets, and Rifle Transitions exercises.
Learn more about the VRM4R.
Availability: US1, CA1
Optics for Rifle VR Controller (VRM4R)
The new VRM4R is compatible with VR optics, allowing trainees to practice rifle skills with realistic sight alignment.
Availability: US1, CA1
Simulator Training: vRBT Corrections scenarios
Simulator Training: vRBT will expand to support corrections training with a new set of scenarios designed for institutional environments. These replayable use-of-force scenarios focus on de-escalation, proportional response, and use-of-force decision-making in confined spaces, allowing trainees to practice realistic decision-making under repeatable conditions.
Availability: US1
Simulator Training supports up to two paired VR Controllers
Simulator Training supports a maximum of two paired VR Controllers at a time. If three controllers are paired when the app is launched, users will be prompted to remove one before continuing.
Availability: US1, CA1
Resolved issues
- Fixed an issue where the option to pair or unpair a device disappeared after canceling the pairing screen.
- Fixed an issue where the Exit button on the Device Setup screen could not be selected.
- Fixed an issue where users were not automatically signed out after a period of inactivity on the headset.
- Fixed an issue where a disconnect warning message appeared across all modules instead of only where applicable.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training where trainers could add themselves as trainees on the tablet but could not select their own name when pairing on the headset, causing inconsistent behavior between devices.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training where users were returned to the sign-in screen without explanation when their session expired.
- Fixed an issue in Weapon Transitions in Simulator Training: Range Skills where TASER and Handgun VR Controller icons did not appear during drills.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training: Tactical Clearance where the tablet could become unresponsive and display an empty room when launching a session.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training: Tactical Clearance where selecting New Scenario after an After-Action Report could cause the tablet to become unresponsive and load the wrong module.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training: vRBT where trainees could become stuck in the Briefing Room after pairing controllers through the headset settings menu.
- Fixed an issue issue in Simulator Training: vRBT where the "Fix Device Pairing" option did not appear on the settings screen after replaying a playlist, even when controller pairing had not changes.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training: vRBT where the headset incorrectly displayed a paired status on the lobby screen when no tablet was connected.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training: vRBT where the Virtual Officer did not draw their weapon when the subject approached within eight feet in the Street Fighter - Show of Force Surrender scenario.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training: vRBT where the scenario could end abruptly when a TASER warning arc was activated during a suspect's attack, cutting off the narrative and surrender sequence.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training: vRBT where the suspect did not respond when the trainee aimed a handgun at them in a high compliance scenario.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training where Spanish LATAM text in the Core II After-Action Report was truncated with ellipses instead of displaying full text.
- Fixed an issue in Simulator Training where the Spanish (Spain) translation for TASER guidance incorrectly referred to distance instead of probe spread.
