Combined Localization Framework release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu

  • Release version: Yokohama
  • Updated January 30, 2026
  • 3 minutes to read
  • Consolidated page of all release notes for Localization Framework from Vancouver to Xanadu.

    How to use this page

    To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Localization Framework release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Vancouver to Xanadu.

    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 Localization Framework to Xanadu

    Before you upgrade to Xanadu, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    New features

    Between your current release family and Xanadu, new features were introduced for Localization Framework.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    New hub-spoke model for translation requests
    Configure your hub instance with the Localization Framework Hub plugin and your spoke instances with the Localization Framework Spoke plugin so that incoming translation requests are sent to a centralized resource. Translation fulfillers can complete translations on the hub instance and those translations are applied to the spoke instances as well, simplifying your translation workflows. For more information, see Localization Framework Hub and Spoke architecture.
    Create translations for scoped applications
    Translations no longer default to the global scope and can be used in scoped applications to tailor the user experience.
    Move translated text between instances with update sets
    With the support for scoped translations, translated content can now be moved between instances with update sets. For more information, see Localization Framework Properties: Update Set Strategies.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Changes

    Between your current release family and Xanadu, some changes were made to existing Localization Framework features.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Removed

    Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Localization Framework features or functionality were removed.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Deprecations

    Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Localization Framework features or functionality were deprecated.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Activation information

    Review information on how to activate Localization Framework.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    Localization Framework is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is available with activation of the Localization Framework installer (com.glide.localization_framework.installer). For details, see Activate Localization Framework.

    Additional requirements

    If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Localization Framework we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Browser requirements

    If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Localization Framework we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Accessibility information

    Review details on accessibility information for Localization Framework, such as specific requirements or compliance levels.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Localization information

    If there are specific localization considerations for Localization Framework we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    No updates for this release.

    Xanadu

    No updates for this release.

    Highlight information

    If there are specific highlight considerations for Localization Framework we have noted them here.

    Release Release notes

    Vancouver

    No updates for this release.

    Washington DC

    • Localize your instance more smoothly with a new hub-spoke model for translation requests and fulfillment.
    • Move translations between instances with update sets to standardize the localization experience for all users.
    • Create translations within scoped applications for finer control over localized content.

    See Localization Framework for more information.

    Xanadu

    The Localization Insights dashboard is available in the Next Experience UI.

    See Localization Frameworkfor more information.