Denny86,
Yes, although CB 1.2 is quite a new framework, great care has been taken to backwards compatibility for all plugins using the CB 1.1 API, and CB testteam will be testing backwards compatibility of all popular CB plugins which are not hacks.
So, with hopefully as little exceptions as possible, most CB 1.1 plugins will be working just fine with CB 1.2.
Roland,
That might be an idea too, what's sure is that for 1.2 RC it will be the case. What's already sure too, is that we will also be adding some cool extras for documentation subscribers once CB 1.2 becomes available.
To be informed firsthand by an email to our doc subscribers when CB 1.2 RC becomes available, and be among first ones to get it, subscribing now to documentation subscription and supporting our work (thanks) is one of the best and easiest way.