--- sourceDocument: brazil Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/delta-zurich-brazil Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - brazil Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3bz bundleId : - delta3bz --- # Combined ServiceNow Studio release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Brazil # Combined ServiceNow Studio release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Brazil {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil 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 Zurich to Brazil This consolidated release notes document guides ServiceNow customers through the key updates, features, changes, deprecations, and upgrade considerations for ServiceNow Studio from the Zurich release through to the Brazil release. It serves as a comprehensive resource to prepare for upgrades by summarizing enhancements and changes across multiple releases. Show full answer Show less ## Important Upgrade Information * **Zurich and Australia:** ServiceNow Studio is now available by default on the ServiceNow AI Platform and no longer requires downloading from the ServiceNow Store. * **Brazil:** There are no specific upgrade tasks or changes unique to this release. ## Key Features Introduced * **Zurich Release Highlights:** * Begin application creation using Now Assist or Creator Studio and explore the App Gallery for inspiration. * Elevate user roles within Studio to *securityadmin* to manage roles and access control lists (ACLs) without leaving the environment. * New granular admin roles enable developers to perform administrative tasks without full admin rights. * Choice to open files in either builder mode or classic UI16 for flexibility. * Bookmark favorite lists and create app files directly from the Navigator panel. * Support for AppSee and integration of AI files like agentic workflows, AI Agents, and skills into apps. * Link apps to source control repositories and manage app metadata on an enhanced App details page. * Personalization options including dark theme and focused Navigator panel for improved development efficiency. * **Australia Release Highlights:** * Integration of ServiceNow IDE capabilities within Studio, including a new Explorer tab for Fluent source code. * Upgraded source control features with more Git commands. * Ability to organize apps, files, and lists into collections extending bookmark functionality. * View and manage deployment requests and attach update sets directly in Studio. * Conversational app creation and editing using Build Agent integrated into the app creation workflow and chat. * Add UI Builder components and interactions into apps. * Introduction of agentic development methodology leveraging natural language for application creation. * **Brazil Release Highlights:** * Enhanced generative and agentic AI capabilities for building, managing, and deploying applications and global metadata records. * Access to low-code builders like Table Builder and Workflow Studio flows directly within Studio. * Streamlined deployment packaging using update sets, pipelines, or Application Repository without leaving Studio. * Support for the Delegated Admin role in app content summarization and an updated quick start learning course. * Personalized user interface options including pro, vibe (minimal), or custom modes. * Build Agent spec mode to generate full implementation plans from requirements. ## Key Changes * Source control integration and collaboration features moved to a centralized More actions menu on the App details page. * Links to open apps in Creator Studio relocated to the More actions menu for consistency. * Rebranding to ServiceNow Otto for AI experiences reflected in product names, with unchanged entitlements. * Files with preview capabilities now open directly in preview mode, reducing mode-switching steps. * Integrated tabs no longer color-coded or grouped by scope; open files can be viewed via a menu option. * Deployment tab relocated from the homepage to a dedicated activity bar tab for easier access. * User preferences and settings moved to the bottom left of the interface, providing quick access to new features, keyboard shortcuts, and UI personalization. * App summary generation transitioned to an AI agent orchestration model, requiring administrator activation but maintaining the same end-user experience. ## Deprecated and Removed Features * Pre-VS Code versions of ServiceNow Studio have been deprecated; turning off Build Agent no longer reverts to earlier versions but disables Build Agent within the VS Code environment. * Experience switcher and Tools tab removed from the interface; functionality consolidated or replaced by other means. * Create menu in the top right corner removed; the activity bar Create option remains available. * Resources section removed from the homepage; Build Agent users can access resources via main chat prompts. ## Activation and Requirements * ServiceNow Studio is active by default as a feature of the ServiceNow AI Platform across all releases. * No additional specific browser, localization, accessibility, or extra requirements were introduced between Zurich and Brazil. ## Practical Impact for ServiceNow Customers Upgrading to Brazil from Zurich enables customers to leverage advanced AI-powered development tools and workflows directly within ServiceNow Studio, streamlining app creation, management, and deployment. The integration of source control, Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Studio from Zurich to Brazil. ## 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 Zurich to Brazil. 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 Brazil Before you upgrade to Brazil, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Brazil, new features were introduced for ServiceNow Studio. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | | Brazil | [Summarize the app content](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=summarize-an-app-in-servicenow-studio&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) : ServiceNow Studio supports the Delegated Admin role for ServiceNow Otto app summary generation. [ServiceNow Studio quick start](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-quick-start&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) : Learn ServiceNow Studio efficiently with an updated course of quick start topics. [ServiceNow Studio user interface](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-user-interface&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) : Personalize the new, agentic-first ServiceNow Studio user interface by choosing which components you want to use. Use the pro option with all features, vibe mode with minimal components, or custom, to choose your own. [Autonomous Engineer](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ba-autonomous-engineer&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) : ServiceNow Studio supports Build Agent spec mode, which generates a complete implementation plan from your requirements. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Brazil, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow Studio features. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | | Brazil | [Managing application and record changes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=managing-application-and-record-changes&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) : Update sets and changes linked to source control both display in the Changes tab, with clear tracking paths for both options and support for simultaneous update set and source control use. [ServiceNow Studio settings](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-settings&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) : ServiceNow Studio user preferences and settings have moved from the top right corner to the bottom left corner of the interface. View what's new in ServiceNow Studio, access command palette and keyboard shortcut options, and update preferences. [App summary generation moves to an agentic architecture](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sns-exploring-now-assist-app-summarize&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) : ServiceNow Otto for app summary generation now uses an AI agent to generate application summaries. This change moves the App summary generation from a skill-based architecture to the AI agent orchestration model. With this release, users who install the App summary plugin receive the App Summary AI agent. The App Summary AI agent is turned off by default after plugin installation to help avoid unexpected charges. An administrator must enable the agent in AI Agent Studio before users can generate application summaries. The end-user experience remains the same. The change affects only the underlying architecture, which now uses an agentic model instead of the earlier skill-based model. Deployment tab : The Deployment tab, with lists of all update sets, applications, and deployment requests, has moved from the home page to the activity bar as a separate tab. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Brazil, some ServiceNow Studio features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Brazil, some ServiceNow Studio features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | Pre-VS Code replatformed version of ServiceNow Studio : The newly redesigned ServiceNow Studio went through several iterations before the replatform onto VS Code that occurred in March 2026. All versions before the replatform have been deprecated. Previously, turning off Build Agent returned you to the pre-VS Code version of ServiceNow Studio. Now, it stays on the VS Code version and turns off Build Agent. Experience switcher : The Experience switcher has been removed from ServiceNow Studio. ServiceNow IDE capabilities were consolidated under the Explorer tab in ServiceNow Studio. There is no current replacement for the Experience switcher, but each individual application can still be accessed on the ServiceNow AI Platform. Tools tab : The Tools tab has been removed from the ServiceNow Studio home page, with no replacement. For links to documentation for each development tool, see [Integrated dev tools in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=integrated-development-tools&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US). Create menu : The Create menu in the top right corner of ServiceNow Studio has been removed. The other Create option in the activity bar is still available and has the same functionality. Resources : The Resources section has been removed from the ServiceNow Studio home page. There is no current replacement for the Resources section, but users with Build Agent can prompt in the main chat to access resources. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate ServiceNow Studio. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | | Brazil | 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 | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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 | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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 | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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 | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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 | |-|-| | 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. | | Brazil | * Use the generative and agentic AI capabilities in ServiceNow Studio to build, manage, and deploy custom, base system, or global applications and global metadata records. * Access low-code builders available in the ServiceNow AI Platform, including Table Builder and flows in Workflow Studio, alongside other development tools. * Package changes for deployment using update sets, pipelines, or the Application Repository without leaving ServiceNow Studio. See [ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-landing&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]