--- sourceDocument: yokohama Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/yokohama/delta-xanadu-yokohama Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - yokohama Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3yx bundleId : - delta3yx --- # Combined Service Catalog release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama # Combined Service Catalog release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Yokohama 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 Service Catalog Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a clear summary of updates, new features, changes, and important upgrade considerations for the Service Catalog application from the Xanadu release through to Yokohama. It is designed to help you prepare effectively for your upgrade by highlighting key enhancements and modifications within this cross-family span. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Inline Catalog Item Forms in Virtual Agent (Xanadu):** Requesters can fill out catalog item forms directly within Virtual Agent conversations using the inline render type, enhancing user experience with natural language understanding (NLU) support. * **Non-English Language Support in Catalog Builder (Yokohama):** Users can now create and edit catalog items in supported non-English languages, enabling better localization and accessibility for global teams. * **Accessibility Checker in TinyMCE Toolbar (Yokohama):** A new accessibility checker button allows catalog item creators to identify and resolve accessibility issues in real time during item generation, promoting compliance and inclusivity. ## Changes * **Accessibility Enhancements (Yokohama):** Introduction of the accessibility checker within the catalog item editor toolbar to facilitate easier identification and correction of accessibility concerns. * **No Changes in Xanadu:** There were no changes to existing Service Catalog features in the Xanadu release. ## Removals and Deprecations No features or functionalities were removed or deprecated between Xanadu and Yokohama, ensuring continuity and stability of the Service Catalog application. ## Activation and Requirements * **Activation:** Service Catalog remains an active, default feature of the ServiceNow AI Platform in both Xanadu and Yokohama releases. * **Additional and Browser Requirements:** There were no updates or changes to additional system requirements or browser compatibility during this upgrade period. ## Accessibility and Localization * **Accessibility:** The new accessibility checker in the TinyMCE toolbar supports compliance efforts by helping users address accessibility issues when creating catalog items. * **Localization:** Users benefit from enhanced multilingual support in Catalog Builder, allowing catalog items to be created or edited in supported non-English languages. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Improved user experience through inline catalog item requests within Virtual Agent conversations. * Expanded global usability via non-English language support for catalog item management. * Enhanced compliance with accessibility standards thanks to integrated tooling for issue identification and resolution. * Seamless upgrade path with no removal or deprecation of features, ensuring operational stability. Consolidated page of all release notes for Service Catalog from Xanadu to Yokohama. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Service Catalog release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Yokohama. 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 Service Catalog to Yokohama Before you upgrade to Yokohama, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Yokohama, new features were introduced for Service Catalog. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Added inline render type support of catalog item in Virtual Agent](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=request-topic-blocks-va&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Fill a catalog item form inline in the Virtual Agent powered by Natural Language Understanding (NLU). For example, while requesting a catalog item that's marked inline render type, the requester can fill the item and its options within the Virtual Agent conversation. | | Yokohama | [Use non-English language for creating or editing catalog items](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-item-cat-builder&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable your users to use supported languages when creating or editing catalog items. A non-English language user can create or edit a catalog item in their language that is supported in Catalog Builder. For example, if a Spanish language user logs in to Catalog Builder and creates or edits an item, the Spanish version of the item is created or updated. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Yokohama, some changes were made to existing Service Catalog features. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Accessibility checker in the toolbar](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-catalog-accessibility-checker&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Identify and resolve accessibility related issues during catalog item generation through a new accessibility checker button in the TinyMCE toolbar in Service Catalog. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Service Catalog features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Service Catalog features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Service Catalog. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Service Catalog is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Yokohama | Activation information : Service Catalog is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Service Catalog we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Service Catalog we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Service Catalog, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Accessibility information : Accessibility checker in the TinyMCE toolbar enables you to identify and resolve accessibility related issues when creating a catalog item in Service Catalog. See [Accessibility checker in the toolbar](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-catalog-accessibility-checker&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Service Catalog we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Service Catalog we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicecatalog-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Fill a catalog item form inline in the Virtual Agent conversation. * Let users experience the support of Zero Trust Access (ZTA) security model for Service Catalog. * Experience the faster loading of popular catalog items in the Popular Items widgets. See [Service Catalog](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-catalog&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | * Enable your users to experience the flexibility of using supported languages when creating or editing catalog items in Catalog Builder. * Identify and resolve accessibility-related issues during catalog item generation through a new accessibility checker button in the TinyMCE toolbar in Service Catalog. See [Service Catalog](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=service-catalog&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]