M365 Changelog: (Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections: Dark mode support on Microsoft Teams

MC726116 – Updated March 15, 2024: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

Microsoft Viva Connections will now respect dark mode on both Microsoft Teams Desktop and mobile devices.

When this will happen:

Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, and DoD: Microsoft will begin rolling out late March 2024 (previously early March) and expects to complete by late April 2024 (previously late March).

How this will affect your organization:

The Viva Connections app will support user’s preferred setting for dark mode on Microsoft Teams. For now, if your organization has customized Viva Connections app with company branding, Microsoft will not surface company branding in favor of the user’s preferred setting.

What you need to do to prepare:

You do not need to do anything to prepare for this feature. However, you can learn more about the requirements and best practices.