Release notes — July 1, 2026

Highlights

  • Brightspace is now called D2L — All references to Brightspace in the product now say D2L, matching the terminology instructors use.
  • Intro videos that adapt to the session — A new intro video slide type automatically plays the right introduction for an individual or a group session.
  • Captions on Breakout Originals — Every Breakout Originals experience now includes captions.

Accessibility

  • Addressed accessibility audit findings, improving keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and colour contrast across key areas of the product.
  • Moved the mute control for auto-playing audio to the top of the view experience dialog so keyboard-only users can reach it quickly (WCAG 1.4.2).

Improvements and fixes

  • Sessions start only once the minimum group size is met, and can no longer be scheduled before an experience's start date.
  • Instructors no longer receive duplicate assignment results emails.
  • The demo waiting room now includes the same device check as standard rooms.
  • Absent participants are now removed from their group after a session.
  • Navigation and display improvements across assignment management, the agenda tab, catalog breadcrumbs, rescheduling, exhibits, participant search, and the talk track field.
Published
Permanent link
https://updates.breakoutlearning.com/updates/2026-07-01-release/