--- 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 Release Management release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Release Management 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 Release Management release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated guide provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive overview of Release Management updates from the Xanadu release through to Australia. It is designed to assist you in preparing for your upgrade by summarizing new features, changes, deprecations, and activation details relevant to Release Management across these release families. Show full answer Show less ## Pre- and Post-Upgrade Considerations Before upgrading to the Australia release, review and complete any necessary pre- and post-upgrade tasks related to Release Management. Notably, there are no specific new features, changes, removals, or additional requirements documented for Release Management in these releases, simplifying the upgrade process. ## Deprecations * Starting with the Xanadu release, Release Management v2 is marked for future deprecation. It will be hidden and not activated on new instances but remains supported for existing ones. * The recommended replacement is the **Digital Product Release** application, which offers the latest capabilities for managing digital product release processes. ## Activation Information Release Management functionality is activated via the **Release Management plugin (com.snc.releasemanagementv2)** starting from the Xanadu release. Ensure this plugin is activated to enable Release Management features. There have been no changes to activation procedures in subsequent releases through Australia. ## Additional Notes * No updates were made regarding browser requirements, accessibility, localization, or highlight information for Release Management between Xanadu and Australia. * The Digital Product Release application is highlighted as the preferred tool for release process tracking and management moving forward. ## What to Expect If you are currently using Release Management v2, note that while it remains supported, transitioning to Digital Product Release is encouraged to leverage the latest enhancements. The upgrade from Xanadu to Australia does not introduce new features or remove existing ones for Release Management, allowing for a stable upgrade experience without disruption. Consolidated page of all release notes for Release Management from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Release Management 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 Release Management to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-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 Release Management. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-summary__entry__12} | 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. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Release Management features. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-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 Release Management features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-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 Release Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Starting with the Xanadu release, Release Management v2 is being prepared for future deprecation. It will be hidden and no longer activated on new instances but will continue to be supported. Digital Product Release provides the latest experience for this functionality. For details, see the [Deprecation Process \[KB0867184\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0867184) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Release Management. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Release Management is available with activation of the Release Management plugin (com.snc.release_management_v2). For details, see [Activate Release Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_ActivateReleaseManagement&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Release Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-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 Release Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-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 Release Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-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 Release Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-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 Release Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-releasemanagement-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | The Digital Product Release application is the preferred application to track and manage the release processes of digital products. See [Digital Product Release](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=dpr-landing-page&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]