The long-awaited stable version of the VLC media player is now officially supporting Windows 11 on Arm PCs, marking a significant milestone after its initial testing phase began over a year ago. This popular media player has introduced a new release candidate build, version 3.0.22 RC1, which brings with it native Arm64 support along with various enhancements and bug fixes.
Key Features of the New Release
Among the noteworthy improvements in this update is the restoration of support for Windows XP Service Pack 3, a feature that will undoubtedly be welcomed by the small community of users still operating on that platform. The release candidate build was first highlighted by linuxiax.com, indicating that this marks the first such build of VLC in a year.
For those eager to explore the latest features, the new release candidate can be accessed through VLC’s GitHub page. However, users who prefer a more conventional approach will need to wait for the official release before they can install or update the application.
This update reflects a broader trend among Windows applications, as many have recently adopted support for Windows on Arm. Microsoft recently celebrated the strides made in this area, noting that users now spend 90% of their time on Arm-based PCs running native applications on Windows 11. This is a remarkable shift from a few years ago when many app developers overlooked the platform. Today, virtually all mainstream applications, including VLC, offer native support for Windows on Arm, showcasing the growing acceptance and integration of this technology.
