It will be entirely up to me but I don't understand what Microsoft is doing anymore. Let's just shorten the term to 6 months validity instead of a year. Oh no, let's make it even shorter: 1 quarter! Then you are simply only concerned with obtaining and keeping your certificates. And oh yes, let's change all the names of the exams again every half year. And you simply don't get to work anymore.
Now explain the rationale for such a ridiculous decision. My plan was to do recertification but with this announcement I think it's okay. I quit. This is really becoming a huge circus with clowns. Not only that: you just can't keep up with everything because of the speed and width. Today, in my opinion, also requires other skills than simply memorize all the buttons, checkboxes, scripts and options (which change daily anyway). Applying functionality in the context of your company and being able to quickly familiarize yourself with a specific part. Add real value in this way. I also have other certifications like CISSP and you just have a 3 year term to get your points for a recertification. All will not be ideal too, but then you can still reasonably plan this around other activities and your private life. I may sound like Statler and Waldorf but Microsoft: you did it! The shakeout has begun!