MakeCode for micro:bit

Microsoft Corporation Education

Works on Arm Native Arm64

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MakeCode for micro:bit runs natively on Windows on Arm.

Arm support since version v6.0.25. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

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Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Type: Native Arm64
Version: v6.0.25
Source: Microsoft · Source
Data updated: Sep 16, 2026

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Data updated: Sep 16, 2026
Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026
Device test date: Not recorded

An official native or architecture-neutral package was found. Package availability does not establish device test results.

Microsoft Store ↗ AnyCPU / Neutral Sep 16, 2026

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MakeCode for micro:bit has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.

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Microsoft · Source · Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

MakeCode for micro:bit on Windows on Arm — FAQ

Does MakeCode for micro:bit work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?

MakeCode for micro:bit runs natively on Windows on Arm. Arm support since version v6.0.25. Source record updated: Mar 2, 2026.

Is MakeCode for micro:bit native Arm64 or emulated?

MakeCode for micro:bit ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.

Does MakeCode for micro:bit work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?

MakeCode for micro:bit is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.