--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-xanadu-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zx bundleId : - delta3zx --- # Combined App Engine Studio release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined App Engine Studio release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 5 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 App Engine Studio Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich This consolidated guide assists ServiceNow customers in preparing for upgrades of App Engine Studio from the Xanadu release family through Zurich. It details important upgrade considerations, new features, changes, deprecations, and activation instructions to ensure smooth transitions and optimal use of App Engine Studio capabilities. Show full answer Show less ## Important Upgrade Information * **Plugin Consistency:** For both Xanadu and Yokohama releases, ensure the Application Intake plugin version is identical across all instances due to new group assignment processes in App Engine Management Center (AEMC). * **Pre- and Post-Upgrade Tasks:** Review and complete necessary upgrade tasks to maintain compliance and functionality before upgrading to Zurich. * **Separate Release Notes for AEMC:** App Engine Management Center now has separate release notes as it manages applications across App Engine Studio, Creator Studio, and ServiceNow Studio. ## New Features * **User Group Management (Xanadu):** Add users to multiple AES and Creator Studio groups during intake request review in AEMC, and manage active user groups via the User Groups Permission Types table. * **Non-Production Testing (Xanadu):** Test AEMC functionality in non-production instances before production deployment to ensure expected behavior. * **ServiceNow Studio Integration (Xanadu Store Release 2):** Open applications directly in ServiceNow Studio from App Engine Studio for advanced development. * **App Readiness and Compliance Report (Yokohama):** Use this report in AEMC to scan and verify app readiness for live deployment, identifying potential deployment issues. * **Granular Admin Roles (Zurich):** New fine-grained admin roles allow developers to perform configuration tasks without full admin privileges, enhancing security and role management. ## Changes and Deprecations * **Zurich Changes:** Introduction of granular admin roles and separation of AEMC release notes. * **Deprecation in Zurich:** The `uibuilderadmin` role was removed from the AES Portal UI Template plugin. However, admin and delegated developer roles retain access. * **No removals or other deprecations noted between Xanadu and Zurich.** ## Activation and Installation App Engine Studio is available exclusively via the ServiceNow Store. Customers must request installation through the ServiceNow Store portal, which maintains cumulative version history and release notes for all apps. This activation process has remained consistent from Xanadu through Zurich. ## Additional Considerations * **Browser, Accessibility, Localization:** No changes or new requirements were introduced between Xanadu and Zurich. * **Testing and Governance:** It is strongly recommended to test new features and governance settings such as user group permissions in non-production environments before production rollout. ## Key Takeaways for ServiceNow Customers * Maintain consistent Application Intake plugin versions across instances to prevent issues during upgrade. * Leverage new user group management and app readiness reporting tools for better governance and app deployment confidence. * Use granular admin roles introduced in Zurich to improve role-based access control and limit full admin privileges. * Utilize integration with ServiceNow Studio for enhanced development capabilities when needed. * Plan upgrades carefully, performing testing in non-production environments to ensure smooth transitions. Consolidated page of all release notes for App Engine Studio from Xanadu to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family App Engine Studio release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Zurich. 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 App Engine Studio to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Due to a new process for assigning groups in App Engine Management Center (AEMC), ensure you have the same version of the Application Intake plugin installed on each of your instances. | | Yokohama | Upgrade information : Due to a new process for assigning groups in AEMC, the same version of the Application Intake plugin must be activated on each of your instances. For more information, see [App Readiness and Compliance Report](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-readiness-report&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for App Engine Studio. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Add users to one or more user groups](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manage-intake-application-requests&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : When viewing an intake request in AEMC, add a user to one or more AES and Creator Studio user groups. [Manage user groups for Application Intake](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manage-app-intake-user-groups&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Manage which AES and Creator Studio user groups are active in your instance by updating records on the User Groups Permission Types \[sn_app_intake_permission_type\] table. [Test AEMC on a non-production instance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=test-aemc-non-production-instance&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Test AEMC on a non-production instance to ensure everything works as expected before moving to your production instance. [Open applications in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-app-scratch&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : As of Xanadu Store Release 2, open an application in ServiceNow Studio directly from a banner link in App Engine Studio to explore the more advanced application development environment ServiceNow Studio offers. | | Yokohama | [App Readiness and Compliance Report](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-readiness-report&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As an App Engine Admin, use the App Readiness and Compliance report in AEMC to check if the apps you're making are ready to go live. You can run an instance scan suite that looks for any issues that can impact app deployments. This feature helps determine if the app is prepared for use in the real world. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing App Engine Studio features. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Granular configuration admin roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aes-personas-roles&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Several new granular admin roles enable developers to complete administrative configuration tasks without requiring the full admin role. [Separate App Engine Management Center release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aemc-rn&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The App Engine Management Center (AEMC) release notes now appear separately from the App Engine Studio release notes because you can use AEMC to manage app development for apps built in App Engine Studio, Creator Studio, and ServiceNow Studio. For information about AEMC, see [App Engine Management Center release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aemc-rn&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some App Engine Studio features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some App Engine Studio features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | The ui_builder_admin role was removed from the AES Portal UI Template plugin in the Zurich release. Admin and delegated developer roles can still access the AES Portal UI Template plugin (sn_portal_starte_0). | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate App Engine Studio. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Install App Engine 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 | Activation information : Install App Engine 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=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: App Engine Studio is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install App Engine 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=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: App Engine Studio is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for App Engine Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for App Engine Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for App Engine Studio, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for App Engine Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for App Engine Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-appenginestudio-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Give users permission to work in AES or Creator Studio by assigning roles during the intake request review process in AEMC. * Govern which AES and Creator Studio groups show as active by managing records on the User Group Permission Types \[sn_app_intake_permission_type\] table. * Test AEMC on a non-production instance to ensure everything works as expected before moving to production. * As of Xanadu Store Release 2, open an application in ServiceNow Studio directly from App Engine Studio. See [Build apps using App Engine Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aes-overview&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | Use the App Readiness and Compliance report in App Engine Management Center (AEMC) to check if apps are ready to go live. See [App Readiness and Compliance Report](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-readiness-report&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]