NewsCLion’s Classic Engine Unbundled: What’s Next
Last year, we announced that CLion Nova would become the default C and C++ engine for all users and that all new language improvements would be developed for Nova. With CLion 2026.2, we’re taking the next step in that transition – the legacy Classic engine is moving from the CLion bundle to an optional plugin.
What this means for you
If you already use Nova, no action is required.
If you still need the Classic engine, it’s available as the standalone C/C++ Language Support via Classic Engine plugin. You can install it from Settings | Plugins | Marketplace in CLion or from JetBrains Marketplace. We’d appreciate it if you could also contact the CLion support team and let us know what’s preventing you from adopting Nova.
