--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-yokohama-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ay bundleId : - delta3ay --- # Combined ServiceNow Studio release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined ServiceNow Studio release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 11 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 ServiceNow Studio Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated guide details the key updates, new features, changes, and upgrade considerations for ServiceNow Studio from the Yokohama release through to Australia. It supports ServiceNow customers in understanding how ServiceNow Studio has evolved across these releases, enabling efficient app development on the ServiceNow AI Platform, now provided by default without requiring downloads from the ServiceNow Store. Show full answer Show less ## Important Upgrade Information * **ServiceNow Studio Availability:** From Yokohama onwards, ServiceNow Studio is included by default on the ServiceNow AI Platform---no separate installation from the ServiceNow Store is needed. * **Pre- and Post-Upgrade Tasks:** Customers should review and complete any required tasks before and after upgrading to ensure a smooth transition. ## Key Features Introduced Across Releases * **Yokohama Enhancements:** * Improved File Navigator performance for large applications, with smarter file loading and server-side search to reduce load times. * New full-page, guided app file creation experience with security checks and permission-based visibility. * App details pages now show the originating development environment (Creator Studio, ServiceNow IDE), aiding environment switching. * Ability to switch between Creator Studio, ServiceNow Studio, and ServiceNow IDE for flexible development experiences. * Use of Now Assist for generating app summaries to prevent duplicate app creation. * Expanded app creation rights to users with Guided Application Creator roles, beyond admins. * **Zurich Enhancements:** * Application creation support via Now Assist and Creator Studio, plus inspiration from the App Gallery. * Role elevation to securityadmin directly within ServiceNow Studio, facilitating ACL and role management. * Introduction of granular admin roles to allow developers to perform administrative tasks without full admin rights. * Choice to open files either in builders or classic UI16 views. * Bookmarking favorite lists for quick access. * Support for AppSee within ServiceNow Studio for enhanced app insights. * Direct file creation from the Navigator panel and ability to add AI-related files like agentic workflows and AI Agents. * Linking apps to Git source control repositories and managing them from the App details page. * UI personalization with dark mode. * **Australia Enhancements:** * Integration of ServiceNow IDE capabilities into ServiceNow Studio, including an Explorer tab for Fluent files and source code. * Upgraded source control features with enhanced Git command support. * Creation of collections to organize frequently used apps, files, and lists across scopes, extending bookmarking functionality. * In-Studio viewing and management of deployment requests; ability to attach update sets for grouped deployments. * Build Agent integration enables conversational full-stack app creation and editing directly within ServiceNow Studio, accessible from app creation workflows. * Support for adding UI Builder components and interactions directly into apps. * Introduction of ServiceNow Otto branding for AI experiences, reflecting a unified AI naming convention with unchanged entitlements. * Streamlined file preview opening in ServiceNow Studio to reduce workflow interruptions. * Updated UI elements such as Navigator panel icon refinements and changes in tab grouping behavior for improved usability. ## Changes to Existing Features * Transition from modal dialogs to full Core UI views for app settings to offer comprehensive configuration options. * Relocation of source control and collaboration functions into contextual menus on the App details page for cleaner interfaces. * Modifications to tab grouping and color-coding to simplify editor navigation. * Build Agent set as the default AI-assisted app generation tool, configurable via user preferences. * Bookmarks have evolved into Collections for better organization, including apps and files from multiple scopes. ## Removed and Deprecated Features No features or functionality were removed or deprecated in ServiceNow Studio between Yokohama and Australia releases. ## Activation and Requirements ServiceNow Studio remains an active feature by default on the ServiceNow AI Platform across all releases covered. No additional activation steps or specific browser requirements were introduced or changed in this upgrade path. ## Localization and Accessibility Right-to-Left language support was introduced in Yokohama. No further localization or accessibility updates were noted in later releases. ## Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers * You can now develop and manage applications more efficiently within ServiceNow Studio through improved performance, enhanced source control, and integrated AI-assisted development tools. * Role-based access improvements enable more granular security and administrative control without broad admin permissions. * New organizational tools like collections and bookmarks enhance navigation and productivity when working with multiple apps and files. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Studio from Yokohama to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ServiceNow Studio release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama 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 ServiceNow Studio to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Upgrade information : ServiceNow Studio no longer has to be downloaded from the ServiceNow Store. It's available on the ServiceNow AI Platform by default. | | Zurich | Upgrade information : ServiceNow Studio no longer has to be downloaded from the ServiceNow Store. It's available on the ServiceNow AI Platform by default. | | Australia | Upgrade information : ServiceNow Studio no longer has to be downloaded from the ServiceNow Store. It's available on the ServiceNow AI Platform by default. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for ServiceNow Studio. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [File Navigator performance has been improved for large applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configuring-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 27.2.4, smaller apps load all files on open, while larger apps (exceeding a configurable limit) load a subset initially, with additional files available on demand. Search for files in larger apps will perform server-side calls to decrease load times. Contact your ServiceNow support team to change the app size limits. [Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-studio-create-app-file&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 27.2.4, use the new full-page, guided file creation experience to create any type of file for which you have permission. [Viewing app origination information in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=viewing-app-origination-information-in-sns&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 27.2.4, the app details page for each app shows which development environment your app was created in. Use this information to switch between environments as needed in the course of app development and deployment. [Change your development experience in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=change-your-development-experience&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the best tool for your app development by switching between Creator Studio, ServiceNow Studio, and ServiceNow IDE. [Summarize the contents of an app in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=summarize-an-app-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Help prevent duplicate app creation by summarizing the contents of an app using Now Assist app summary generation in ServiceNow Studio and using the summary if accurate as the app description. [Modify an app's settings in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=modify-an-apps-settings-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Change settings or see related links for an app from the app details page. Refresh your app to load updated details. [Create an application in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : In the November 2024 release, only admins could create apps in ServiceNow Studio. Now, users with Guided Application Creator (GAC) roles can also create applications. | | Zurich | [Create an application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, you can use Now Assist or Creator Studio to begin creating your applications. You can also view the App Gallery for more inspiration. [Elevate your role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=elevate-your-role-in-servicenow-studio&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, you can elevate your role to security_admin without having to leave ServiceNow Studio. Users with the security_admin role can make changes to other roles and to access control lists (ACLs). [Personas and roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-studio-personas-roles&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, several new granular admin roles enable developers to complete administrative configuration tasks without requiring the full admin role in ServiceNow Studio. [Opening files in your preferred editor](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=opening-files-in-your-preferred-editor&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, for file types that open in a builder, decide whether you want to edit the file in the builder or in the classic UI16 view. [Bookmark lists](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=bookmark-lists-in-sns&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, access your favorite lists by bookmarking them. [AppSee support in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-servicenow-studio&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, AppSee is supported in ServiceNow Studio. [Create an app file](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-studio-create-app-file&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, you can create files directly from an app open in the Navigator panel. [Add AI files to your apps in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-file-navigator-taxonomy&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : You can add agentic workflows, AI Agents, and skills to your apps in ServiceNow Studio. [Link an app to source control](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=link-app-to-source-control&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Use source control operations on the App details page to link an application to a Git repository. [App details page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-details-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : View and manage app files and metadata on the enhanced App details page. You can also link your app to source control from the App details page and create new files for your application. [Focus the Navigator panel on an app file](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=qs-focus-navigator-panel-on-app-app-file&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Improve efficiency as you work in ServiceNow Studio by focusing the Navigator panel on any file or application open in an integrated tab. [Personalize your UI with dark theme](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-user-interface&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Dark theme is now supported in ServiceNow Studio. Access user preferences to switch between dark and light mode on your instance. | | Australia | [Building apps in source code in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=building-apps-in-source-code-sn-studio&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Use ServiceNow IDE capabilities within ServiceNow Studio to create apps in source code. Use the new Explorer tab to open Fluent files and see underlying Fluent source code. [Metadata source control in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=source-control-in-servicenow-studio&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Upgrade to the new version of source control in ServiceNow Studio to access more features, such as additional Git commands. [Create a collection of files](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=qs-create-a-collection&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Create collections of your most frequently used apps, files, and lists for easy access. Collections extend current bookmark capabilities and can contain apps and files from different scopes. [App deployment in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-deployment-servicenow-studio&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : View deployment requests directly within ServiceNow Studio. Attach update sets to a request to group related changes for deployment. [Create an application in ServiceNow Studio with Build Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Begin a chat with Build Agent directly from the app creation workflow. This setting can be configured in user preferences. [Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=build-agent-in-servicenow-studio&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Use Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio to create and edit full-stack applications conversationally. [Add UI Builder files to your apps in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-file-navigator-taxonomy&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Add UI Builder components, controllers, experiences, page collections, and UI interactions into your ServiceNow Studio apps. [New vibe coding documentation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=vibe-coding-landing&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Explore agentic development, which is a natural language approach to application development in ServiceNow. Learn how to get started, when to use it, and how it fits within the broader suite of AI-powered development tools. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow Studio features. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | [Create an application in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 27.2.4, the available options at the success page for creating an application changed from Go to app dashboard to View App Details and Create File. [Modify an app's settings in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=modify-an-apps-settings-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The App settings icon in ServiceNow Studio used to open a small modal where only a few settings could be updated and the app could be deleted. In this release, the icon opens a Core UI view of all the app settings and related links for the app. | | Zurich | [App details page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-details-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, access to source control integration and collaboration functions on each App details page has moved into the More actions menu. Some icon placement depends on the configuration for each application. [Open in Creator Studio link](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=viewing-app-origination-information-in-sns&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The link to open an app in Creator Studio was previously available on the App details page in the app metadata section. The link is now in the More actions menu. | | Australia | [AI tools and files](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=working-with-now-assist-tools-sn-studio&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : ServiceNow Otto is the new AI experience brand. This change is reflected in the name of ServiceNow products, including ServiceNow Studio. Your product entitlements remain unchanged. Check your entitlements to determine your access to specific features. [Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=build-agent-in-servicenow-studio&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Developers who prompt Build Agent to create an app from the [ServiceNow Developer site](https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do) are redirected to ServiceNow Studio instead of ServiceNow IDE to continue building their app. [Preview an app file](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=preview-app-file&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Files with preview capabilities open directly in preview mode in ServiceNow Studio, bypassing the record view. This change reduces the number of steps required to view file content and keeps developers focused on their work without manual mode switching. [Integrated tab groupings](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=qs-open-apps-files-across-scopes&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Integrated tabs are no longer color-coded or grouped by scope. You can see a list of the open files by selecting the more actions icon and selecting Show Opened Editors. [Build Agent in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=build-agent-in-servicenow-studio&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Build Agent is the default setting for AI-assisted app generation in ServiceNow Studio. You can change this setting in the ServiceNow Studio user preferences menu. [Create a collection of files](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=qs-create-a-collection&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : As of the Australia Patch 3 (June), the Bookmark icon is now the Collections icon. Bookmarks are available as a category under collections. [ServiceNow Studio user interface](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-user-interface&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The Navigator panel icons in ServiceNow Studio have changed slightly in size and appearance, but not in function. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some ServiceNow Studio features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ServiceNow Studio features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ServiceNow Studio. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Activation information : ServiceNow Studio is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Zurich | Activation information : ServiceNow Studio is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Australia | Activation information : ServiceNow Studio is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ServiceNow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ServiceNow Studio, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 ServiceNow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | Localization information : As of version 27.2.4, there is Right-to-Left language support for ServiceNow Studio. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for ServiceNow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | * Work in the best development environment for your task by using the experience switcher to switch between developing in Creator Studio, ServiceNow Studio, and ServiceNow IDE. * As of version 27.2.4, the ServiceNow Studio File Navigator performance has been improved for large applications. * As of version 27.2.4, you can easily identify apps created in Creator Studio or ServiceNow IDE by looking at the App Details page in ServiceNow Studio. * As of version 27.2.4, the file creation experience is now a full-page, guided process with built-in security checks. Admins see all application files, while delegated developers only see file types they have permission to create within the specified scope. * As of version 27.2.4, users with Write permission for an application description can use Now Assist for app summary generation to generate an app summary. The Summarize button is disabled for users without access to edit the app description, preventing failures after clicking. See [Building applications with ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-landing&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | * As of version 28.2.1, simplify the app creation process by using Creator Studio, Now Assist for app generation, or by gaining inspiration from the App Gallery. * As of version 28.2.1, elevate your access to security_admin from within ServiceNow Studio to make changes to roles and ACLs. * As of version 28.2.1, several new granular admin roles enable developers to complete administrative configuration tasks without requiring the full admin role in ServiceNow Studio. * As of version 28.2.1, for file types that open in a builder, decide whether you want to edit the file in the builder or in the classic UI16 view. * As of version 28.2.1, access your favorite lists in ServiceNow Studio by bookmarking them. See [ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * As of version 29.2.11 ServiceNow Otto is the new AI experience brand. This change is reflected in the name of ServiceNow products, including ServiceNow Studio. Your product entitlements remain unchanged. Check your entitlements to determine your access to specific features. * As of version 29.2.11, ServiceNow IDE capabilities have been merged into ServiceNow Studio under the new Explorer tab, enabling the ability to view Fluent files and open the underlying Fluent source code in ServiceNow Studio. * As of version 29.2.11, use an improved version of source control while developing apps in Fluent source code. * As of version 29.2.6, organize apps and files into collections, which extend the existing bookmark system by allowing multiple organized folders of applications, app files, and lists. * As of version 29.2.6, view all deployment requests and attach update sets to them directly in ServiceNow Studio. See [ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-landing&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]