How to continue use Microsoft Maps SDK

Question

Hi there,

My company has been using the Microsoft Maps Unity SDK (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/garage/profiles/maps-sdk/) to build mission planning tools in VR. Unfortunately, that project will not be supported beyond March 2025. So I am looking for any guidance on what options are available to us to either continue to have support for the SDK or to move to another Microsoft product or platform.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thank you

Answer 1

Hello Shahin Firouzbakht,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A and thank you for posting your questions here.

I understand that you need Microsoft Maps SDK for your existing project beyond March 2025.

First, to continue using Microsoft Maps SDK beyond March 2025, you'll need to transition to the Azure Maps Web SDK. Microsoft recommends transitioning to the Azure Maps Web SDK with enhanced features and is actively supported. You can integrate it into your VR tools using a web view - https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/updates/azure-maps-native-sdk-for-android-and-ios-will-be-retired-on-31-march-2025-transition-to-use-web-view-of-azure-maps-web-sdk Also, you can get started, by review the Azure Maps Web SDK documentation for detailed guidance on implementation.

Secondly, if the Azure Maps Web SDK does not meet your needs, consider other Microsoft mapping solutions like Bing Maps. However, note that Bing Maps for Enterprise is also being phased out, with support ending in June 2025 for free accounts and June 2028 for enterprise accounts - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1685219/impact-of-bing-maps-for-enterprise-retirement-to-u

Thirdly, if you prefer an open-source solution, you might explore alternatives like Mapbox or OpenStreetMap. These platforms offer robust mapping capabilities and can be integrated into your VR tools.

Lastly, for personalized assistance you can fill out the Azure Maps contact form - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/maps/azure/contact to get in touch with a specialist who can help with your queries or contact Microsoft Azure Support https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/contact-microsoft-azure-support-2315e669-8b1f-493b-5fb1-d88a8736ffe4 to raise ticket.

I hope this is helpful! Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions.

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