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Microsoft to Retire Office Online Server in 2026, Shifts Focus to Cloud-Based Microsoft 365

Microsoft is phasing out its Office Online Server by the end of 2026, ending security updates and support. The company is directing users toward its Microsoft 365 platform to ensure continued access to secure, collaborative tools.

Microsoft Announces End of Support for Office Online Server

Microsoft will officially retire its Office Online Server service on December 31, 2026, according to reports from the company’s support blog. Sources indicate that after this date, no further security updates or bug fixes will be provided, leaving organizations that continue using the service vulnerable to potential cyber threats.

Gaming

Waterfowl Warfare Wows: Duck-Themed Extraction Shooter Sells Half Million Copies in Launch Weekend

A duck-themed extraction shooter has taken Steam by storm, with reports indicating it sold over 500,000 copies in its launch weekend. The singleplayer game’s peak concurrent player count reportedly rivaled major multiplayer playtests, surprising industry observers.

Unexpected Waterfowl Success Story

According to reports from gaming metrics trackers, the extraction shooter genre shows no signs of slowing down despite previous predictions. Sources indicate that Escape From Duckov, a top-down singleplayer game featuring weapon-wielding waterfowl, achieved remarkable commercial success by selling more than 500,000 copies on Steam within its first 72 hours of availability.