The Summer ’25 Release from Salesforce is out and it’s packed with fresh updates, smarter features and productivity boosts that are set to change the way Salesforce is used. Staying true to its mission, Salesforce continues to raise the bar with intuitive upgrades and tools that make work faster, easier, and more connected.
From AI-powered enhancements to backend performance boosts, this release redefines what’s possible in CRM and enterprise automation. But the bigger question remains. Is your organization ready to implement it efficiently and without disruption? That’s where Milestone Technologies, a trusted Salesforce Managed Services Provider (MSP), makes all the difference.
Each Salesforce release brings hundreds of changes, many subtle, some critical. Managing these manually or reactively can lead to broken integrations, security gaps, feature underutilization, user confusion and training delays and mounting technical debt. Milestone’s Salesforce MSP model is purpose-built to prevent this. We proactively monitor every release, assess its impact on your org, test changes in sandbox environments, and execute enhancements with governance-backed precision.
We’ve broken down the key takeaways of Salesforce Summer’25 Release into four clear buckets: good to know, nice to have, must take action, and might have an impact; so, you know exactly what deserves your attention, and how it might affect your Salesforce environment.
Salesforce Summer’25 Highlights
Must Take Action
SAML Integration Upgrade
Salesforce is strengthening its security architecture by updating the SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) framework. This change impacts how your Single Sign-On (SSO) and Single Logout (SLO) configurations work. If your Salesforce org uses SAML for user authentication, you must validate that everything continues to function correctly post-upgrade.
Might Have an Impact
LinkedIn Lead Syncing Reconfiguration
LinkedIn is sunsetting its legacy Ads Lead Sync APIs. As a result, Salesforce integrations using these APIs must be updated. Failing to do so will stop lead data from syncing between LinkedIn and Salesforce.
Email Verification for Pre-2016 Users
Salesforce will soon block email capabilities for users created before 2016 who haven’t verified their email addresses. This will roll out fully in Winter ’26 but must be addressed during this release cycle.
ICU Locale Formats Enforcement
Salesforce is transitioning to the ICU (International Components for Unicode) standard for formatting dates, numbers, and currencies. This ensures consistent formatting across platforms and international use cases.
Retirement of API Versions 21.0–30.0
Salesforce will stop supporting API versions 21.0 through 30.0. Any integration using these endpoints will fail after the Summer ’25 upgrade.
Upgrade Lightning Web Components to API Version 64.0
LWC developers should update their component metadata to use API version 64.0. This ensures continued compatibility and unlocks new features introduced in Summer ’25.
Nice to Have
Dynamic Formula Evaluation with parseAsTemplate()
Salesforce’s new formula method parseAsTemplate() allows dynamic string merging within formulas. This makes it easier to build flexible and readable logic without hardcoding values.
Enhanced Screen Flow Layout Control
Users now have fine-tuned control over layout components within Flow screens without needing to write custom code.
Secure Role Hierarchy Split
Salesforce is now clearly separating “Roles” and “Internal Subordinates” in role-based sharing. This reduces unintentional access for external users.
Scale Test Load Simulator
Salesforce now allows peak load testing with Scale Test. Simulate up to 50,000 requests per second to validate app performance.
Custom Lightning Components for Agent UI
Developers can now build tailored input/output UI elements within Agentforce, leveraging custom LWCs.
ApexGuru Coding Optimiser
ApexGuru is a smart tool that analyses Apex classes for performance issues and bad practices like SOQL inside loops or excessive CPU time.
Good to Know
Time-Only Data Type in Flows
Salesforce Flows now support a time-only data type, useful for scheduling logic not tied to specific dates.
New “Has Error” Flow Operator
A new operator in Flow Builder allows for testing whether a step generates an error, making negative testing possible.
Native Approval Processes in Flow
Admins can now build full approval workflows directly in Flow without relying on legacy Approval Process tools.
Business Hours Case Age Tracking
A new field tracks how long a case has been open, factoring in only business hours. This is critical for SLA measurement.
Integrated Flow Test Cases
Admins and developers can now create and run Flow test cases within Flow Builder.
sf flow run test
Review the test results.
Record List Component for LWR Sites
A new component allows sortable, filterable record lists to be embedded in Lightning Web Runtime (LWR) sites.
Agentforce AI Deal Assistant
An AI-powered assistant now suggests next best actions for sales reps based on historical and contextual deal data.
Apex Trigger Batch Metadata Visibility
Admins can now view batch sizes and associated users directly in Setup, eliminating the need for Tooling API queries.
Own from Salesforce Suite
Salesforce’s native data governance suite, “Own,” includes backup, compliance, and lifecycle tools built right into the platform.
Summary
And that’s a wrap. The Salesforce Summer ’25 Release brings a host of improvements aimed at enhancing user experience, streamlining processes, and integrating advanced AI capabilities. By understanding and acting on these updates, businesses can ensure they remain at the forefront of innovation. That said, Salesforce Summer ’25 isn’t just another upgrade. It’s a catalyst for smarter, more connected, and AI-enabled operations if implemented the right way. Milestone’s Salesforce MSP model turns complexity into clarity, and updates into opportunities ensuring your Salesforce org evolves without risk, downtime, or disruption.
If you’re a developer, we hope the above information adds value to your repository as a handy guide. And if you’re a business who needs help navigating this release, Milestone Technologies, one of the top Salesforce consulting companies in USA, is ready to support your Salesforce evolution.
