diff --git a/portmaster/news.yaml b/portmaster/news.yaml
index a642987..bacabdd 100644
--- a/portmaster/news.yaml
+++ b/portmaster/news.yaml
@@ -11,9 +11,11 @@ cards:
   #     Get talking during the event in our [Discord room](https://discord.gg/safing).  
   #     Watch [previous live streams on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/c/safingio).
 
-  - title: "Safing Joins Forces with IVPN: A New Chapter Begins"
-    url: https://safing.io/blog/2024/12/03/a-new-chapter-begins/
+  - title: "Portmaster v2 Official Release"
+    url: https://safing.io/blog/2025/07/23/portmaster-v2/
     body: |
-      We're excited to announce that Safing is being acquired by IVPN, marking the beginning of a new era for our company and our products. This decision comes after months of collaboration and careful consideration, and we believe it will bring significant benefits to our users and the privacy community as a whole.
+      We’re excited to announce the official release of Portmaster v2! The latest stable version of v2 is our recommended default for all Portmaster users.
 
-      Read more about this in [our announcement](https://safing.io/blog/2024/12/03/a-new-chapter-begins/) or watch the [announcment video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Maf2u4Z90) and the [live Q&A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLBGM--fxjg).
+      Ready to upgrade? Download the latest v2 release [here](https://safing.io/download/).
+
+      Read our [release announcement](https://safing.io/blog/2025/07/23/portmaster-v2/) for further details.
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diff --git a/portmaster/notifications.yaml b/portmaster/notifications.yaml
index 7ffc6b1..c3eba78 100644
--- a/portmaster/notifications.yaml
+++ b/portmaster/notifications.yaml
@@ -6,34 +6,40 @@ notifications:
   # 50-60 characters per line
   # resuling in about 350-400 characters
 
-  release-announcement-v2:
-    title: "Test Portmaster v2 beta"
+  release-announcement-v2-stable:
+    title: "Portmaster v2 Official Release"
     message: |
-        Portmaster v2 is now available in beta. We invite you to test the new version and give your feedback.
+        We’re excited to announce the official release of Portmaster v2! The latest stable version of v2 is our recommended default for all Portmaster users.
 
-        New additions:
-        - Offline installers
-        - A new and improved update system (less storage required)
-        - Correct install paths (e.g. improved support for immutable distros)
-        - DNS Monitoring (better VPN compatibility)
-        - SQLite Database Backend (better stability and smaller databases)
-
-        Install notes:
-        - During the Portmaster v2 install process, your configuration from Portmaster v1 is copied and Portmaster v1 is removed
-        - To roll back to v1, simply uninstall Portmaster v2 and install Portmaster v1 again 
-
-        Download links for v2 beta are available in the Beta section on the [Portmaster Download page](https://safing.io/download/#beta). 
-
-        Please share your feedback and any issues you encountered via [GitHub](https://github.com/safing/portmaster/issues) or the dedicated beta channel on our [Discord](https://safing.io/discord).
-
-        Thank you for participating!
+        Portmaster v2 doesn’t introduce flashy new features, but it brings major foundational improvements that pave the way for future innovation and stability. These core changes require a fresh install, as they couldn’t be delivered via auto-update.
         
-    match: "(Updates.Channel sameas beta or Updates.Channel sameas staging or Updates.Channel sameas support) and Version startswith 1."
+        Key improvements:
+        - Offline Installers  
+        Set up Portmaster without needing an internet connection — perfect for secure or air-gapped environments.
+
+        - Streamlined Updates  
+        Updates now download and install faster and use less storage, making the whole process more efficient.
+
+        - Better Linux Support  
+        Improved compatibility with immutable Linux distributions such as Fedora Silverblue and NixOS.
+
+        - Smarter DNS Monitoring  
+        Enhanced VPN compatibility and privacy, with more robust DNS monitoring.
+
+        - Modern Database Engine  
+        A switch to an SQLite backend increases stability and keeps the database lean.
+
+        Upgrading to Portmaster v2 is simple. The installer will automatically migrate your existing v1 configuration and remove Portmaster v1, ensuring a smooth transition.
+
+        If you need to revert for any reason, you can easily roll back: just uninstall Portmaster v2 and reinstall v1 - your settings will be preserved. Note: Leave ‘Delete application data’ unchecked on Windows during the uninstall process.
+
+        Please share your feedback and any issues you encountered via [GitHub](https://github.com/safing/portmaster/issues) or on [Discord](https://safing.io/discord).
+    match: "Version startswith 1."
     repeat: 168h # 1 week
     availableActions:
-    - text: "Download beta"
+    - text: "Download v2"
       type: open-url
-      payload: https://safing.io/download/#beta
+      payload: https://safing.io/download/
 
   filterlist-trim-oisd-nsfw:
     title: "Optimizing OISD-NSFW Filter List"
@@ -50,15 +56,6 @@ notifications:
       type: open-url
       payload: https://oisd.nl
 
-  release-announcement-v1-6-2:
-    title: "What's New in v1.6"
-    message: "[Read about importing and exporting settings and app profiles](https://safing.io/blog/2023/12/11/Portmaster-v1.6/?source=Portmaster). Thank you for using Portmaster!"
-    match: "Version startswith 1.6."
-    availableActions:
-      - text: "Read Blog"
-        type: open-url
-        payload: https://safing.io/blog/2023/12/11/Portmaster-v1.6/?source=Portmaster
-
   removing-network-rating:
     title: "Removing Deprecated Network Rating"
     message: |