As Neowin reports, in the Minimum Hardware requirements for version 2004, Microsoft notes that, "Beginning with Windows 10, version 2004, all new Windows 10 systems will be required to use 64-bit builds and Microsoft will no longer release 32-bit builds for OEM distribution." It means new desktop PCS and laptops must use 64-bit versions of the OS.
There are some key differences between 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, but for the most part this isn't a change the majority of PC users will notice or need to care about. However, if you are running a 32-bit Windows system, don't worry.
Microsoft also makes it clear that, "This does not impact 32-bit customer systems that are manufactured with earlier versions of Windows 10; Microsoft remains committed to providing feature and security updates on these devices, including continued 32-bit media availability in non-OEM channels to support various upgrade installation scenarios."
New PCs will debut with 64-bit Window
Microsoft's decision to stop releasing 32-bit versions of Windows 10 means that manufacturers will be able to build new PCs and laptops with only 64-bit Windows versions. This will also convince chipmakers to leave support for 32-bit CPUs and eventually make 64-bit architecture as the only option in the market.
In January last year, Google announced that it would no longer host 32-bit apps on the Play store starting 2021. The Android maker also asked app developers to move their legacy apps towards a 64-bit ecosystem. Similar to Google, Apple also dropped support for 32-bit apps in macOS Catalina last year.
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