Noctua’s Updated Roadmap For 2026
Noctua has quietly updated its public roadmap, and there is a mix of good and bad news for PC builders and gamers who love high quality cooling gear. Some of the most anticipated products are slipping a little further into 2026, while others are still on track for release.
If you are into quiet, high performance rigs or spend long nights gaming with your system a few feet away, these changes are worth knowing about.
What Is Being Delayed
The biggest disappointment for some fans is a delay to a couple of highly anticipated products. Noctua has shifted several items from a first quarter release window to later in the year.
- Pulsar Feinmann Noctua Edition gaming mouse: This unusual gaming mouse has an integrated fan designed to cool your palm during long gaming sessions. Originally targeted for a first quarter 2026 launch, it has now been moved to the second quarter.
- NF A12x25 G2 chromax black fan: The second generation of Noctua’s legendary 120 mm fan in a stealthy all black chromax version is also moving from the first quarter to the second quarter.
- 140 mm desk fan and USB fan controller: These accessories, aimed at keeping your workspace cool using Noctua grade fans, are now pushed from a second quarter estimate to the third quarter.
- Seasonic Prime PX HPD Noctua Edition: This special edition power supply collaboration with Seasonic has also slipped to the third quarter.
From the original early 2026 lineup, that leaves just one product still scheduled for release in the first quarter of the year.
Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition is now the only item left on Noctua’s roadmap for a first quarter launch. While details are light, this looks to be a case or cooling focused collaboration that will likely integrate Noctua fans and design choices into an Antec chassis.
It is important to remember that Noctua’s roadmap is a transparency tool, not a set of hard release dates. Even the company itself clearly notes that the schedule is subject to change. Historically, Noctua prefers to delay and refine products rather than rush them out, so minor slips like these are not unusual.
The Big Win For PC Builders: Noctua’s First All In One Liquid Cooler
While some products are moving back, there is very good news for anyone planning a new build or major upgrade in 2026. Noctua’s first all in one liquid CPU cooler is still on track for its estimated second quarter launch window.
This is a major step for Noctua. The company is known for its top tier air coolers and fans, and many enthusiasts have been waiting years to see a Noctua branded liquid solution. The upcoming all in one cooler is being developed in collaboration with Asetek, one of the biggest names in liquid cooling technology.
According to previous previews, the cooler will be available in multiple radiator sizes including:
- 420 mm
- 360 mm
- 240 mm
That gives builders plenty of options, from compact mid towers to large full tower builds aimed at overclocked CPUs and high core count processors.
What really sets this cooler apart is its focus on noise. Noctua is designing the pump with a heavy emphasis on quiet operation. The pump head shroud appears to include noise absorbing material and Noctua claims it will be almost 6 decibels quieter than a typical water pump.
For gamers and content creators who let their systems run late into the night, this is a big deal. Pump noise is often the most annoying and constant sound in a liquid cooled system. Reducing that by several decibels can make a rig feel dramatically more silent, especially in a quiet room.
Noctua is also working on a more experimental thermosiphon based liquid cooling project, which aims to remove the pump entirely. That system is still in the future and not part of this immediate launch. In the meantime, this new all in one cooler looks like the best option yet for builders who want Noctua quality with the flexibility and performance of liquid cooling.
What This Means For Your Next Build
If you are planning a new gaming PC or a serious upgrade in 2026, here is how this roadmap shift might affect your plans.
- Air coolers and current fans remain safe picks: Noctua is not replacing its existing air coolers, so if you need to build now, their classic tower coolers are still some of the best choices for quiet performance.
- Hold out for the new all in one if you want liquid cooling: If your timeline is flexible and you want a clean liquid cooled setup, waiting for the second quarter 2026 window could be worth it. You will likely get a cooler that combines strong performance with Noctua level acoustics.
- Plan ahead for case compatibility: With 420 mm and 360 mm radiator options, you will want to make sure your case can handle the size of the radiator you are interested in. Many mid tower cases support 360 mm radiators, but 420 mm support is less common.
- Desk cooling and accessories will arrive later in the year: If you liked the look of Noctua’s desk fan or USB fan controller, expect those more as quality of life upgrades in the third quarter rather than part of an early year setup.
- Mouse and fan enthusiasts need a little patience: The fan cooled Pulsar Feinmann Noctua Edition mouse and the NF A12x25 G2 chromax black will come a bit later, but should still land in time for the hotter months when extra cooling feels most welcome.
Overall, this roadmap update does not signal trouble for Noctua. It reflects the company’s usual pattern of prioritizing refinement over speed. For PC builders and gamers, the key takeaway is simple: the long awaited all in one liquid cooler is still on course, and 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year for quiet high performance cooling options.
Original article and image: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/noctua-once-again-delays-its-fan-equipped-mouse-and-140-mm-desk-fan-but-were-still-on-for-the-launch-of-its-all-in-one-liquid-cooler-soon/
