--- 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 Workflow Studio release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama # Combined Workflow Studio 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 Workflow Studio Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Yokohama This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a clear summary of all updates, new features, and important upgrade information related to Workflow Studio from the Xanadu release through to Yokohama. It is designed to help you prepare for and successfully upgrade your Workflow Studio environment, highlighting changes that affect application dependencies, feature enhancements, and activation processes. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Create Button on Tab Header:** Starting in Xanadu, you can create workflow items directly from any page within Workflow Studio using a convenient Create button on the tab header, streamlining workflow creation. * **Custom Categories for Organization:** You can now organize actions, data stream actions, and subflows by creating your own categories, enhancing manageability and clarity within complex workflows. * **Version Update Notifications:** Workflow Studio displays an information banner when a new version is available, ensuring you stay informed about the latest releases and updates. ## Important Changes for Upgrading * **Automatic Dependency Updates:** From the Washington DC patch 3 update within Xanadu, upgrading Workflow Studio automatically updates all its dependencies, including Playbook and Decision Builder. Individual application dependencies can no longer be updated separately via the ServiceNow Store or plugins list, simplifying the upgrade process. * **No Updates in Yokohama Release:** The Yokohama release introduces no new features, changes, removals, deprecations, or additional requirements for Workflow Studio. ## Activation and Additional Considerations * **Activation:** Workflow Studio installation requires a request through the ServiceNow Store. For comprehensive app release histories and installation guidance, consult the ServiceNow Store resources. * **Browser, Accessibility, and Localization:** There are no new or changed browser requirements, accessibility considerations, or localization updates for Workflow Studio between Xanadu and Yokohama. ## What to Expect When upgrading from Xanadu to Yokohama, you can expect a streamlined upgrade process due to the automatic dependency updates introduced in Washington DC patch 3. Enhanced workflow creation and organization features introduced in Xanadu remain available, with no further changes or new features added in Yokohama. This stable environment allows you to continue building and managing workflows efficiently while being notified of new version availability. Consolidated page of all release notes for Workflow Studio from Xanadu to Yokohama. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Workflow Studio 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 Workflow Studio to Yokohama Before you upgrade to Yokohama, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | As of Washington DC patch 3, updating Workflow Studio automatically updates all of its application dependencies such as ServiceNow® Workflow Studio, Playbook, and ServiceNow® Decision Builder. You can no longer see or update the individual application dependencies of Workflow Studio from the ServiceNow® Store or the list of plugins. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Yokohama, new features were introduced for Workflow Studio. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Create workflow items from a button on the tab header](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-workflow-studio&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Create workflow items from any Workflow Studio page by using the Create button on the tab header. [Create a category to organize your actions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-action&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Create your own categories to organize actions. [Create a category to organize your data stream actions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-data-stream-action&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Create your own categories to organize data stream actions. [Create a category to organize your subflows](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-subflow&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Create your own categories to organize subflows. [See when a new version of Workflow Studio is available](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=update-to-the-latest-version-of-workflow-studio&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : See an information banner when a new version of Workflow Studio is available. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Yokohama, some changes were made to existing Workflow Studio features. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Update Workflow Studio and all its dependencies](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=update-to-the-latest-version-of-workflow-studio&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : As of Washington DC patch 3, updating Workflow Studio automatically updates all of its application dependencies such as Workflow Studio, Playbook, and Decision Builder. You can no longer see or update the individual application dependencies of Workflow Studio from the ServiceNow Store or the list of plugins. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Yokohama, some Workflow Studio features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Install Workflow Studio by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Workflow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Create workflow items from any Workflow Studio page by using the Create button on the tab header. * Create your own categories to organize actions, data streams, and subflows. * Monitor playbook and flow operations with new usage dashboards. * See an information banner when a new version of Workflow Studio is available. See [Workflow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=workflow-studio&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | [ ]