DuckDB version 1.4.3 has been released, featuring bug fixes, performance enhancements, and new support for Windows Arm64. Key fixes address various issues, including incorrect row counts reported by the ART index, erroneous results from corner cases in queries, and optimizations that previously removed ORDER BY clauses from aggregates. The release also tackles crashes related to foreign key constraints and race conditions that could cause segmentation faults. Performance improvements target macro binding and memory management during WAL replay, with notable enhancements from the Vortex extension for writing Vortex files. The update introduces beta support for Windows Arm64, allowing native installations of core extensions, including spatial capabilities. Users can execute spatial queries directly after installation. Additionally, Python wheels for DuckDB are now available for Windows Arm64, enabling seamless installation with Python 3.11 or later using pip. This is significant as many existing installations on Windows Arm64 rely on emulated x86_64 distributions, potentially affecting performance. A native ODBC driver for Windows Arm64 is also included, expanding integration options for users. For those interested in installation, instructions are available on the DuckDB website, along with complete release notes on GitHub. The team appreciates user contributions that help refine the software and is gearing up for future releases in 2025.