"One big change for 2026 is a move away from the Mono runtime for Android .NET applications to CoreCLR. The modern .NET platform evolved from the open source Mono project, and even though it now has its own runtime in CoreCLR, it has used the older runtime as part of its WebAssembly (Wasm) and Android implementations."
"Switching to CoreCLR for Android allows developers to get the same features on all platforms and makes it easier to ensure that MAUI behaves consistently wherever it runs. The CLR team notes that as well as improving compatibility, there will be performance improvements, especially in startup times."
.NET 11's first preview reveals significant infrastructure changes rather than new language features. The major shift involves moving Android and WebAssembly implementations from the older Mono runtime to CoreCLR, the modern .NET runtime. This transition enables developers to access identical features across all platforms and ensures MAUI behaves consistently regardless of deployment target. The change delivers performance improvements, particularly in startup times, and simplifies maintenance by consolidating runtime implementations. These foundational infrastructure updates demonstrate the .NET team's strategic direction for platform expansion and optimization.
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