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I have done several kubernetes upgrades in last 5 years, and from personal experience I have always done them in steps for example - 1.23.x to 1.23.y to 1.24.x to 1.24.y etc Yes this takes bit longer, but in production why take the chance. Take extra few minutes review the release notes, review support matrix, and then upgrade. Ofcourse these are just my 2-cents - at the end its your decision

What @hundreds-evening-84071 points to is the recommended scheme. Upgrade to latest patch on the version you’re on know. Then to latest patch of the next minor in line.