--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Classic Workflow release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Classic Workflow release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Classic Workflow Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This document consolidates all release notes related to Classic Workflow across ServiceNow release families from Xanadu through Australia. It is intended to guide customers through the upgrade process by summarizing new features, changes, deprecations, and important upgrade tasks relevant to Classic Workflow. Show full answer Show less Notably, most release families from Xanadu to Australia report no updates or changes for Classic Workflow, except for Zurich, which introduces key updates. ## Key Features * **Zurich Release:** Introduced role-based access control for the Workflow Editor by adding the `sncrequiredscriptwriterpermission` role, allowing customers to restrict editor access securely. * **Activation:** Workflow is an AI Platform feature activated by default starting with Zurich. ## Deprecations and Removals * **Zurich Release:** Support for Classic Workflows entered Planned Deprecation. Customers are encouraged to migrate to Workflow Studio flows and subflows for enhanced capabilities. * Legacy workflows originally created and published by ServiceNow were removed from new customer installations starting with Zurich, while retained for customers upgrading from earlier versions. ## Upgrade Preparation and Important Notes * Before upgrading to Australia, review and complete any pre- and post-upgrade tasks specific to Classic Workflow. * The `sncrequiredscriptwriterpermission` role was added to all Workflow tasks in Zurich, impacting permission management. * No additional requirements, browser, accessibility, or localization changes were introduced between Xanadu and Australia. ## What Customers Can Expect ServiceNow customers upgrading Classic Workflow from Xanadu to Australia should primarily note the Zurich enhancements related to access control and planned deprecation of Classic Workflow. There are no new features or changes in the Australia release itself. Customers should plan migration strategies toward Workflow Studio flows to align with ServiceNow's future direction. Consolidated page of all release notes for Classic Workflow from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Classic Workflow release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Classic Workflow to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Classic Workflow. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Restrict access to Workflow Editor with a new role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_WorkflowRoles&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Grant access to the Workflow editor by giving users the snc_required_script_writer_permission role. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Classic Workflow features. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Classic Workflow features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Classic Workflow features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Support for classic workflows is in Planned Deprecation. For more information about application and plugin deprecation, see [KB0867184 on Support](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0867184). * Use Workflow Studio flows and subflows instead of classic Workflow. * Removed the legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow, Inc. for new customers who start on the Zurich release. * Retained the legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow, Inc. for customers who upgraded from versions prior to the Zurich release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Classic Workflow. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Workflow is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Classic Workflow we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Classic Workflow we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Classic Workflow, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Classic Workflow we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Classic Workflow we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-classicworkflow-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Added the snc_required_script_writer_permission role to all Workflow tasks. * Removed the legacy workflows created and published by ServiceNow, Inc. from new customer installations. See [Classic Workflow](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_WorkflowOverview&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]