diff --git a/_variables.yml b/_variables.yml
index c550dc539a..42cd42b6d6 100644
--- a/_variables.yml
+++ b/_variables.yml
@@ -1,3 +1,2 @@
 rstudio:
   min_version: "v2022.07"
-  current_release: "v2023.12"
diff --git a/docs/faq/rmarkdown.qmd b/docs/faq/rmarkdown.qmd
index b5ca6e32aa..054566cfcf 100644
--- a/docs/faq/rmarkdown.qmd
+++ b/docs/faq/rmarkdown.qmd
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ Quarto v1.0 was [announced at rstudio::conf(2022)](https://www.rstudio.com/blog/
 
 Yes! You need to use RStudio {{< var rstudio.min_version >}} or a later version, which includes support for [editing and preview of Quarto documents](/docs/tools/rstudio.qmd).
 
-You can download the latest release ({{< var rstudio.current_release >}}) of RStudio from <https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/>.
+You can download the latest release of RStudio from <https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/>.
 
 ### Does Posit Connect support Quarto?
 
diff --git a/docs/get-started/authoring/rstudio.qmd b/docs/get-started/authoring/rstudio.qmd
index 02a8f28197..499590d24b 100644
--- a/docs/get-started/authoring/rstudio.qmd
+++ b/docs/get-started/authoring/rstudio.qmd
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ In this tutorial we'll show you how to author Quarto documents in RStudio.
 In particular, we'll discuss the various document formats you can produce with the same source code and show you how to add components like table of contents, equations, citations, etc.
 The [visual markdown editor](/docs/visual-editor/index.qmd) in RStudio makes many of these tasks easier so we'll highlight its use in this tutorial, but note that it's possible to accomplish these tasks in the source editor as well.
 
-If you would like to follow along step-by-step in your own environment, make sure that you have the [latest release](https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/) of RStudio ({{< var rstudio.current_release >}}), which you can download [here](https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/), installed.
+If you would like to follow along step-by-step in your own environment, install the [latest release](https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/) of RStudio.
 
 ## Output Formats
 
diff --git a/docs/get-started/hello/rstudio.qmd b/docs/get-started/hello/rstudio.qmd
index 954f769eb9..595356caae 100644
--- a/docs/get-started/hello/rstudio.qmd
+++ b/docs/get-started/hello/rstudio.qmd
@@ -28,10 +28,10 @@ If you would like a video introduction to Quarto before you dive into the tutori
 
 If you would like to follow along with this tutorial in your own environment, follow the steps outlined below.
 
-1.  Download and install the latest release of RStudio ({{< var rstudio.current_release >}}):
+1.  Download and install the latest release of RStudio:
 
     ::: {.callout appearance="minimal"}
-    <i class="bi bi-download"></i> [Download RStudio {{< var rstudio.current_release >}}](https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/)
+    <i class="bi bi-download"></i> [Download RStudio](https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/)
     :::
 
 2.  Be sure that you have installed the `tidyverse` and `palmerpenguins` packages:
diff --git a/docs/interactive/shiny/running.qmd b/docs/interactive/shiny/running.qmd
index 1148628bb2..dd446c7088 100644
--- a/docs/interactive/shiny/running.qmd
+++ b/docs/interactive/shiny/running.qmd
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ install.packages("rmarkdown")
 
 While you are developing an interactive document it will likely be most convenient to run within RStudio.
 
-Note that you need RStudio {{< var rstudio.min_version >}} or a later version in order to run Quarto interactive documents. You can download the latest release ({{< var rstudio.current_release >}}) here <https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/>.
+Note that you need RStudio {{< var rstudio.min_version >}} or a later version in order to run Quarto interactive documents. You can download the latest release at <https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/>.
 
 Click the **Run Document** button while editing a Shiny interactive document to render and view the document within the IDE:
 
diff --git a/docs/tools/_rstudio.md b/docs/tools/_rstudio.md
index 4db53d6a3c..f6b161e8ce 100644
--- a/docs/tools/_rstudio.md
+++ b/docs/tools/_rstudio.md
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 RStudio {{< var rstudio.min_version >}} and later includes support for editing and preview of Quarto documents (the documentation below assumes you are using this build or a later version). 
 
-If you are using Quarto within RStudio it is **strongly** recommended that you use the [latest release](https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/) of RStudio ({{< var rstudio.current_release >}}).
+If you are using Quarto within RStudio it is **strongly** recommended that you use the [latest release](https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/) of RStudio.
 
-You can download RStudio {{< var rstudio.current_release >}} from <https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/>.
+You can download RStudio from <https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/>.
 
 ### Creating Documents
 
diff --git a/docs/visual-editor/index.qmd b/docs/visual-editor/index.qmd
index 0222be3e94..1bbf2a0211 100644
--- a/docs/visual-editor/index.qmd
+++ b/docs/visual-editor/index.qmd
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Note that you can switch between source and visual mode at any time (editing loc
 
 The Quarto visual editor is currently available as a feature of the [RStudio IDE](https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/). The visual editor will eventually also be made available in standalone form.
 
-To get started with the visual editor, download the latest release of RStudio ({{< var rstudio.current_release >}}) for your platform from:
+To get started with the visual editor, download the latest release of RStudio for your platform from:
 
 <https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/>