Salesforce Summer 25 Release

Salesforce Summer ’25 Release: Key Updates & Action Items

The Salesforce Summer ’25 release is here—packed with AI-driven innovations, critical deprecations, and tools to modernize your org. Whether you’re an admin, developer, or business leader, these changes will shape your Salesforce strategy.

Let’s break down what matters most.

1. Legacy Tools Sunset: Time to Migrate

Salesforce is accelerating its shift to modern automation:

Workflow Rules & Process Builder: Support ends with Winter ’26. Migrate to Flow now—issues post-retirement won’t receive fixes.
- Action: Audit automations; use.
API Versions ≤30.0: Calls will fail post-release. Update integrations and scripts.
Outbound Messaging: Timeout reduced from 60s to 20s. Test high-volume workflows.

2. Flow’s Quantum Leap

Flow becomes more powerful and user-friendly:

Redesigned Canvas: Faster loading, responsive layouts, and mobile/tablet previews.
Inline Email Editor: Build rich emails with merge fields and formatting—no external templates needed.
Debugging & Templates: Test fault paths and save reusable flow templates.

3. Flow-Based Approvals (Next-Gen)

Classic approval processes get a Flow-powered successor:

Dynamic Routing: Assign steps by role, ownership, or custom logic (e.g., auto-route to account owners).
Centralized Tracking: New Approvals app and Approval Work Items object replace the legacy related list.
Action: Pilot in sandbox; rebuild complex approvals in Flow.

4. Agentforce Goes Enterprise-Wide

AI-powered agents expand beyond customer service:

Embedded LWCs: Add interactive components (e.g., buttons, calendars) to chat interfaces.
HR & Field Service: Prebuilt templates for onboarding, time-off requests, and field rescheduling.
Multilingual & Voice: Email agents support multiple languages; field reps use Siri integration for voice commands.

5. Admin Efficiency Boosters

Bulk Object Permissions: Manage access from Object Manager (no more permission-set hopping).
Enhanced Summaries: Permission sets now show tab access; user summaries include public groups/queues.

6. Critical Dates & Prep Checklist

Rollout: Sandbox previews began May 9; production deploys hit May 16–June 13.
Check your org’s date at status.salesforce.com.

✅ Your Action Plan

Priority	Task
Urgent	Migrate Workflow Rules/Process Builder to Flow
High	Update API integrations to v31+
Medium	Test outbound messaging under 20s timeout
Pilot	Explore Flow approvals & Agentforce templates