--- 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 Upgrade Center release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined Upgrade Center 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) 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 Zurich This consolidated release notes document guides ServiceNow customers through the Upgrade Center enhancements and considerations when upgrading from the Xanadu release family to Zurich. It combines cross-family updates, new features, changes, and activation details to help you prepare and optimize your upgrade process. Show full answer Show less ## Important Information for Upgrading to Zurich Before upgrading to Zurich, review and complete the recommended pre- and post-upgrade tasks to ensure a smooth transition. No new upgrade-specific tasks or changes were noted in the Zurich release itself. ## New Features Introduced Between Xanadu and Zurich * **Xanadu:** * UI messages added to manage upgrade risk by categorizing metadata records based on file severity. * Default skipped rules introduced to reduce upgrade time by auto-retaining configuration metadata types that typically cause friction. * **Yokohama:** * Enhanced Upgrade Preview experience with Application Upgrade Preview and Predicted Schema Changes cards. * Ability to monitor upgrade preview status directly from the Upgrade Preview page. * New Upgrade Management Console consolidates upgrade information and tools for a cohesive upgrade experience. * **Zurich:** No new features introduced. ## Changes to Existing Features * **Yokohama:** Upgrade Plan now offers options to include or bypass skipped records and customizations when building the upgrade plan to enable a more seamless upgrade. * **Xanadu and Zurich:** No changes reported. ## Removed and Deprecated Features No Upgrade Center features or functionality were removed or deprecated between Xanadu and Zurich. ## Activation and Requirements * Upgrade Center is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is active by default starting from Xanadu and continuing through Yokohama and Zurich. * No additional requirements, browser specifications, accessibility, or localization changes were introduced. ## Highlight Information * **Xanadu and Yokohama:** * Ability to explore release versions in the Upgrade Preview module without performing an actual upgrade. * Monitor ongoing upgrades and view summaries via Upgrade Monitor. * Access past upgrade records in Upgrade History. * Accelerate upgrades using the Upgrade Plan feature. * **Zurich:** No new highlights reported. This information equips ServiceNow customers with clear expectations for Upgrade Center capabilities and enhancements from Xanadu through Zurich, enabling efficient and risk-managed upgrade planning and execution. Consolidated page of all release notes for Upgrade Center from Xanadu to Zurich. ## 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 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 Upgrade Center to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Upgrade Center. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__10} | 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Upgrade Center features. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__18} | 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Upgrade Center features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__42} | 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__82} | 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]