It seems that Microsoft has quietly pulled the plug on one of its most ambitious laptop lines – surface laptop studio. The production of Surface Laptop Studio 2 is reportedly terminated, and the device is expected to mark the end of life by June, according to the company’s conscious sources about the company’s internal hardware plans. While Microsoft has not issued any formal statement on this, its official resellers have confirmed that manufacturing has stopped and availability will now be limited.

One such rebeller admitted that while the stock could still be available in some areas, production has officially closed. Microsoft, however, will continue to provide firmware and driver updates for the device, will suit their support policies for surface products.

Surface laptop studios were once seen as a premium laptop with a new folding design of Microsoft and focused on the creators. But this cool exit surface studio 2 refers to the recent stage-out of other surface products such as all-in-one PC and double screen surface pair. Over the years, Microsoft has gradually trimmed its hardware portfolio, which is in favor of mainstream, safe designs rather than experimental people.

The company recently introduced the latest versions of its regular surface laptop and surface pro model. These new devices stick to familiar designs and sizes, indicating a more alert approach. There is also no indication of a surface laptop studio 3, suggesting that the Microsoft is not looking to continue the series – at least never soon.

Most of the time of this change has begun after the departure of Paan Paan, the head of the surface, which left for Amazon in 2023. Since then, Microsoft has focused on simplifying its surface lineup, possibly aiming to make your hardware offerings more streamlined and cost effective.

This change also appears on Microsoft’s website, where only core surface Pro and laptop lines have been highlighted for consumers. Devices such as Surface Go 4 are still available to commercial customers, and is a potential ARM-based successor, possibly bound by the growing push of Microsoft in AI-powered PCs under Copilot Plus branding.

Microsoft’s interest in AI seems to affect its hardware ambitions. In earlier interviews, the company specifically indicated on developing equipment manufactured for AI assistants – possibly followed the path discovered with a courtana. With features such as “Hey, Copilot” Voice Activation, now the Windows 11, Focus AI is focused on integrating the Windows experience more deeply.

For now, however, the departure of the surface laptop studio – a product that once promised to shake the traditional laptop design – a clear indication that Microsoft is reconsideration on its hardware playbook. Is it just a break or complete exit from creative-centric devices uncertain.