--- 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 ServiceNow Studio release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined ServiceNow 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) 9 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 ServiceNow Studio Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich This consolidated information covers all ServiceNow Studio release notes from the Xanadu through Zurich versions. It is designed to help ServiceNow customers understand key new features, changes, and upgrade considerations for ServiceNow Studio as part of their platform updates. ServiceNow Studio is now integrated by default on the ServiceNow AI Platform starting with Yokohama, eliminating the need for a separate download from the ServiceNow Store. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Consolidated Development Environment (Xanadu):** Access all integrated ServiceNow builders and tools within ServiceNow Studio, enabling streamlined app development and editing across supported file types and metadata. * **Improved File Navigation (Yokohama):** Enhanced performance for navigating large apps, with server-side search and on-demand file loading to reduce load times. * **Guided File Creation (Yokohama):** New full-page, guided experience for creating app files with permission-based visibility of file types. * **Environment Origination Visibility (Yokohama):** View where an app was originally developed to facilitate environment switching during development and deployment. * **Flexible Development Experience (Yokohama):** Switch easily between Creator Studio, ServiceNow Studio, and ServiceNow IDE to use the best tool for your development task. * **App Summary Generation (Yokohama):** Use Now Assist to generate descriptive summaries of apps to help prevent duplicate app creation. * **Expanded Application Creation Roles (Yokohama):** Users with the Guided Application Creator (GAC) role can now create applications, not just admins. * **Enhanced App Creation and Management (Zurich):** Begin app creation using Now Assist or Creator Studio, access the App Gallery for inspiration, and manage app files and metadata via an enhanced App details page. * **Role Elevation and Granular Admin Roles (Zurich):** Elevate to securityadmin role directly within ServiceNow Studio and use new granular admin roles to perform admin tasks without full admin rights. * **Editor Preferences and UI Personalization (Zurich):** Choose whether to edit files in builders or classic UI16, bookmark favorite lists, and switch between light and dark themes for a personalized experience. * **Source Control Integration (Zurich):** Link applications to Git repositories and manage source control operations from the App details page. * **AI-Enhanced Features (Zurich):** Add agentic workflows, AI Agents, and skills to apps directly within ServiceNow Studio. * **AppSee Support (Zurich):** Access AppSee functionality within ServiceNow Studio for improved app visualization and management. ## Upgrade Considerations * ServiceNow Studio no longer requires installation from the ServiceNow Store starting with Yokohama; it is included by default on the AI Platform. * Pre- and post-upgrade tasks should be reviewed and completed as specified before upgrading to Zurich. * Familiarize users with new role capabilities and interface changes to maximize the benefits of granular admin roles, role elevation, and enhanced app management features. ## Changes and Enhancements * The App settings interface has been expanded from a small modal to a full Core UI view with comprehensive app settings and related links. * Access to source control and collaboration functions has been reorganized under the More actions menu on the App details page for better navigation. * Links to open apps in Creator Studio have been moved to the More actions menu for consistent UI placement. ## Activation and Requirements * ServiceNow Studio is active by default on the ServiceNow AI Platform from Yokohama onward, requiring no additional installation steps. * No new browser, accessibility, or localization requirements have been introduced between Xanadu and Zurich, except Right-to-Left language support added in Yokohama. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Streamlined app development by consolidating multiple tools and builders within a single environment. * Improved productivity with faster file navigation, guided file creation, and enhanced app overview and management. * Greater security and flexibility with role elevation and granular admin roles, reducing the need for full admin privileges. * Integration with source control systems to support modern DevOps practices directly within the development environment. * Enhanced user experience with UI personalization options like dark theme and bookmark lists for quick access to frequently used resources. * AI-powered capabilities to accelerate app creation and enrich applications with intelligent workflows and agents. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Studio from Xanadu to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ServiceNow 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 ServiceNow Studio to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Upgrade information : ServiceNow Studio no longer has to be downloaded from the ServiceNow Store. It's available on the ServiceNow AI Platform by default. | | Zurich | Upgrade information : ServiceNow Studio no longer has to be downloaded from the ServiceNow Store. It's available on the ServiceNow AI Platform by default. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for ServiceNow Studio. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Consolidated access to all integrated ServiceNow® builders and tools](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=integrated-development-tools&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Use all of your favorite ServiceNow builders and tools in one place, without opening them in different products. For example, you can open files for flows in the Workflow Studio tool directly within ServiceNow Studio. [Work with all supported file types and metadata](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-studio-working-with-metadata&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the Navigator panel to quickly find, bookmark, and edit any type of supported ServiceNow metadata. [Deploy updates within ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=working-with-update-sets-in-servicenow-studio&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Manage your deployments using several of the ServiceNow app life-cycle options, such as pipelines, update sets, or the Application Repository, directly within ServiceNow Studio. [Generate apps using Now Assist](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sns-now-assist-app-gen-landing&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Edit applications created with Now Assist for app generation directly in ServiceNow Studio. | | Yokohama | [File Navigator performance has been improved for large applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configuring-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 27.2.4, smaller apps load all files on open, while larger apps (exceeding a configurable limit) load a subset initially, with additional files available on demand. Search for files in larger apps will perform server-side calls to decrease load times. Contact your ServiceNow support team to change the app size limits. [Create an app file in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-studio-create-app-file&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 27.2.4, use the new full-page, guided file creation experience to create any type of file for which you have permission. [Viewing app origination information in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=viewing-app-origination-information-in-sns&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 27.2.4, the app details page for each app shows which development environment your app was created in. Use this information to switch between environments as needed in the course of app development and deployment. [Change your development experience in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=change-your-development-experience&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the best tool for your app development by switching between Creator Studio, ServiceNow Studio, and ServiceNow IDE. [Summarize the contents of an app in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=summarize-an-app-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Help prevent duplicate app creation by summarizing the contents of an app using Now Assist app summary generation in ServiceNow Studio and using the summary if accurate as the app description. [Modify an app's settings in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=modify-an-apps-settings-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Change settings or see related links for an app from the app details page. Refresh your app to load updated details. [Create an application in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : In the November 2024 release, only admins could create apps in ServiceNow Studio. Now, users with Guided Application Creator (GAC) roles can also create applications. | | Zurich | [Create an application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, you can use Now Assist or Creator Studio to begin creating your applications. You can also view the App Gallery for more inspiration. [Elevate your role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=elevate-your-role-in-servicenow-studio&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, you can elevate your role to security_admin without having to leave ServiceNow Studio. Users with the security_admin role can make changes to other roles and to access control lists (ACLs). [Personas and roles](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-studio-personas-roles&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, several new granular admin roles enable developers to complete administrative configuration tasks without requiring the full admin role in ServiceNow Studio. [Opening files in your preferred editor](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=opening-files-in-your-preferred-editor&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, for file types that open in a builder, decide whether you want to edit the file in the builder or in the classic UI16 view. [Bookmark lists](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=bookmark-lists-in-sns&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, access your favorite lists by bookmarking them. [AppSee support in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-servicenow-studio&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, AppSee is supported in ServiceNow Studio. [Create an app file](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-studio-create-app-file&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, you can create files directly from an app open in the Navigator panel. [Add AI files to your apps in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-file-navigator-taxonomy&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : You can add agentic workflows, AI Agents, and skills to your apps in ServiceNow Studio. [Link an app to source control](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=link-app-to-source-control&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Use source control operations on the App details page to link an application to a Git repository. [App details page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-details-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : View and manage app files and metadata on the enhanced App details page. You can also link your app to source control from the App details page and create new files for your application. [Focus the Navigator panel on an app file](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=qs-focus-navigator-panel-on-app-app-file&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Improve efficiency as you work in ServiceNow Studio by focusing the Navigator panel on any file or application open in an integrated tab. [Personalize your UI with dark theme](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-user-interface&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Dark theme is now supported in ServiceNow Studio. Access user preferences to switch between dark and light mode on your instance. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow Studio features. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Create an application in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-an-application-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 27.2.4, the available options at the success page for creating an application changed from Go to app dashboard to View App Details and Create File. [Modify an app's settings in ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=modify-an-apps-settings-in-servicenow-studio&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The App settings icon in ServiceNow Studio used to open a small modal where only a few settings could be updated and the app could be deleted. In this release, the icon opens a Core UI view of all the app settings and related links for the app. | | Zurich | [App details page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=app-details-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As of version 28.2.1, access to source control integration and collaboration functions on each App details page has moved into the More actions menu. Some icon placement depends on the configuration for each application. [Open in Creator Studio link](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=viewing-app-origination-information-in-sns&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The link to open an app in Creator Studio was previously available on the App details page in the app metadata section. The link is now in the More actions menu. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some ServiceNow Studio features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-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 ServiceNow Studio features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate ServiceNow Studio. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Install ServiceNow 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 : ServiceNow Studio is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Zurich | Activation information : ServiceNow Studio is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-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 ServiceNow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-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 ServiceNow Studio, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-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 ServiceNow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Localization information : As of version 27.2.4, there is Right-to-Left language support for ServiceNow Studio. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for ServiceNow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowstudio-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Create, edit, maintain, and deploy custom and globally scoped apps and app files in a single, integrated development environment instead of having to switch back and forth between tools and builders. You can also edit base system apps and files and customize store apps. * Search for and edit any type of metadata record using the Navigator file taxonomy. * Package app changes for deployment using System Update Sets, pipelines, and the Application Repository. * Create applications using Now Assist for app generation. * Bookmark applications and application files for easy, fast access. See [Building applications with ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-landing&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | * Work in the best development environment for your task by using the experience switcher to switch between developing in Creator Studio, ServiceNow Studio, and ServiceNow IDE. * As of version 27.2.4, the ServiceNow Studio File Navigator performance has been improved for large applications. * As of version 27.2.4, you can easily identify apps created in Creator Studio or ServiceNow IDE by looking at the App Details page in ServiceNow Studio. * As of version 27.2.4, the file creation experience is now a full-page, guided process with built-in security checks. Admins see all application files, while delegated developers only see file types they have permission to create within the specified scope. * As of version 27.2.4, users with Write permission for an application description can use Now Assist for app summary generation to generate an app summary. The Summarize button is disabled for users without access to edit the app description, preventing failures after clicking. See [Building applications with ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-landing&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | * As of version 28.2.1, simplify the app creation process by using Creator Studio, Now Assist for app generation, or by gaining inspiration from the App Gallery. * As of version 28.2.1, elevate your access to security_admin from within ServiceNow Studio to make changes to roles and ACLs. * As of version 28.2.1, several new granular admin roles enable developers to complete administrative configuration tasks without requiring the full admin role in ServiceNow Studio. * As of version 28.2.1, for file types that open in a builder, decide whether you want to edit the file in the builder or in the classic UI16 view. * As of version 28.2.1, access your favorite lists in ServiceNow Studio by bookmarking them. See [ServiceNow Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-studio-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]