--- 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 Upgrade Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama # Combined Upgrade Center 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 Upgrade Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama This consolidated guide summarizes all release notes for the ServiceNow Upgrade Center, focusing on upgrades from the Xanadu release to the Yokohama release. It highlights new features, changes, activation details, and other relevant upgrade information to help you effectively plan and execute your upgrade. Show full answer Show less ## Important information for upgrading Upgrade Center to Yokohama Before upgrading to Yokohama, review and complete the recommended pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition. No specific updates or changes were noted for these tasks in either the Xanadu or Yokohama releases. ## New features * **Xanadu:** * Introduced UI messages to manage upgrade risk by handling metadata records based on file severity. * Implemented default skipped rules to reduce upgrade processing time by automatically retaining metadata types that cause high friction. * **Yokohama:** * Enhanced the Upgrade Preview experience with new Application Upgrade Preview and Predicted Schema Changes cards, plus the ability to monitor preview status directly from the Upgrade Preview page. * Launched the new Upgrade Management Console experience, providing centralized access to all relevant tools and information needed for a cohesive upgrade process. ## Changes * **Yokohama:** Enhanced the Upgrade Plan feature to allow users to include or bypass skipped records and customizations during plan creation, supporting a more seamless upgrade experience. * **Xanadu:** No changes noted. ## Removed and Deprecated Features There were no features or functionality removed or deprecated in Upgrade Center between Xanadu and Yokohama releases. ## Activation information Upgrade Center is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default in both Xanadu and Yokohama releases, requiring no manual activation. ## Additional requirements, Browser requirements, Accessibility, and Localization No new or changed requirements, browser compatibility notes, accessibility information, or localization considerations were introduced between Xanadu and Yokohama. ## Highlight information * Use the Upgrade Preview module to explore upgrade versions and gain insights about the upgrade experience without performing an actual upgrade. * Monitor ongoing upgrade status and review summaries of completed upgrades using the Upgrade Monitor module. * Access your upgrade history in the Upgrade History module to track past upgrades. * Leverage the Upgrade Plan feature to accelerate your upgrade process. Consolidated page of all release notes for Upgrade Center from Xanadu to Yokohama. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Upgrade Center 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 Upgrade Center to Yokohama Before you upgrade to Yokohama, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [UI messages to manage upgrade risk](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-manage-upgrade-risk&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : New UI messages were added to manage metadata records based on the severity of the files. [Default skipped rules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-default-skipped-rules&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Reduce upgrade processing time with the new default skipped rules to auto-retain high-friction causing configuration metadata types. | | Yokohama | [Upgrade Preview enhancements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-preview-module&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Enhance your upgrade preview experience with the new Application Upgrade Preview and Predicted Schema Changes cards. You can also monitor the status of the preview process from the Upgrade Preview page. [Upgrade Management Console experience](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=um-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the new Upgrade Management Console experience to access all the relevant information and tools required for a cohesive upgrade on your instance. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Yokohama, some changes were made to existing Upgrade Center features. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Upgrade Plan enhancements](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-upgrade-plan&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Experience a seamless upgrade on your instance with the Upgrade Plan, offering the option to either include or bypass skipped records and customizations during its building. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Upgrade Center features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Upgrade Center is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Yokohama | Activation information : Upgrade Center is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Explore the different release versions available to you in the Upgrade Preview module. * Gain insights about the upgrade experience without actually upgrading your instance. * Monitor the status of any ongoing upgrade and view the summary of your latest upgrade in the Upgrade Monitor module. * View all your past upgrades in the Upgrade History module. * Accelerate your upgrades using the Upgrade Plan feature. See [Upgrade Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-landing-page&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | * Explore the different release versions available to you in the Upgrade Preview module. * Use the Upgrade Preview module to gain insights about the upgrade experience without actually upgrading your instance. * Monitor the status of any ongoing upgrade and view the summary of your latest upgrade in the Upgrade Monitor module. * View all your past upgrades in the Upgrade History module. * Accelerate your upgrades using the Upgrade Plan feature. See [Upgrade Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=uc-landing-page&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]