--- 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 System Update Sets release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined System Update Sets 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) 2 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 System Update Sets Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich This consolidated release notes page provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive summary of System Update Sets changes and features from the Xanadu release through to Zurich. It is designed to assist customers in preparing for upgrades by summarizing all relevant updates, changes, removals, deprecations, activation, requirements, and other considerations across these releases. Show full answer Show less Where no updates occurred for a particular release or section, this is explicitly noted to ensure clarity. ## Upgrade Preparation Before upgrading to Zurich, customers should review the recommended pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition. No specific changes or additional requirements have been introduced that impact System Update Sets between Xanadu and Zurich. ## New Features and Changes * **Application Installations (Yokohama Release):** Customers can now add specific applications or versions as part of an app installation and configure these to be tracked within an update set. This enhancement enables more precise management of application versions during upgrades. * **Actions and Subflows for Update Set Operations (Yokohama Release):** New actions and subflows are available to support update set operations such as create, complete, retrieve, preview, and commit. This provides automation capabilities to streamline update set management processes. No new features or changes were introduced in Xanadu or Zurich releases for System Update Sets. ## Removed and Deprecated Features There have been no removals or deprecations of System Update Sets features or functionality from Xanadu through Zurich. ## Activation and Additional Requirements System Update Sets is a feature of the ServiceNow AI Platform and is activated by default starting in the Yokohama release. There are no additional activation steps required in Zurich. There are no new browser requirements, accessibility considerations, or localization updates affecting System Update Sets across these releases. ## Key Takeaways for ServiceNow Customers * System Update Sets remain stable and consistent from Xanadu to Zurich, with minimal changes. * The primary enhancement is the ability to track specific app installations and versions within update sets, facilitating better control over application lifecycle during upgrades. * Automation through actions and subflows supports more efficient update set operations. * Activation is automatic with no additional requirements or compatibility concerns introduced. Consolidated page of all release notes for System Update Sets from Xanadu to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family System Update Sets 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 System Update Sets to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for System Update Sets. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing System Update Sets features. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | [Application installations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : You can add specific applications or versions as an app installation and configure to track them in an update set. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some System Update Sets features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-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 System Update Sets features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-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 System Update Sets. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Activation information : System Update Sets is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for System Update Sets we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-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 System Update Sets we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-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 System Update Sets, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-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 System Update Sets we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-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 System Update Sets we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-systemupdatesets-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | * Add specific apps/versions as an app installation instruction in an update set. * Actions and subflows are available for update set operations, such as create, complete, retrieve, preview, and commit. See [System update sets](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=system-update-sets&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]