--- 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 Workflow Studio release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined Workflow 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) 4 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 Zurich This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with essential information about upgrading Workflow Studio from the Xanadu release family to Zurich. It combines all updates, new features, changes, and other relevant information across the release families to help you prepare and execute your upgrade efficiently. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features Introduced from Xanadu to Zurich * **Create workflow items easily:** You can now create workflow items from any Workflow Studio page using the new Create button located on the tab header, streamlining workflow creation. * **Organize your workflows:** Create custom categories to better organize actions, data stream actions, and subflows to improve manageability and navigation within Workflow Studio. * **Version update notifications:** An information banner now appears when a new version of Workflow Studio is available, ensuring you stay informed about updates. ## Important Upgrade Changes * Starting with Washington DC patch 3 (within the Xanadu family), updating Workflow Studio automatically updates all its application dependencies including Workflow Studio itself, Playbook, and Decision Builder. * Individual application dependencies can no longer be seen or updated separately from the ServiceNow Store or plugin list. This simplifies maintenance but requires understanding that updates are bundled. ## Activation and Installation Workflow Studio installation requires a request through the ServiceNow Store. Visit the ServiceNow Store website to submit your request and review available applications. For detailed version history and cumulative release notes, refer to the ServiceNow Store version history documentation. ## Additional Information No updates or changes were noted for Yokohama and Zurich releases beyond those introduced in Xanadu. This includes no changes in browser requirements, accessibility, localization, or feature deprecations and removals. ## What to Expect After Upgrading * Simplified update process by managing Workflow Studio and its dependencies as a single package. * Enhanced workflow management through new creation and organization capabilities. * Proactive awareness of new versions to keep your Workflow Studio environment current and optimized. Consolidated page of all release notes for Workflow Studio from Xanadu to Zurich. ## 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 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 Workflow Studio to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Workflow Studio. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-summary__entry__10} | 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Workflow Studio features. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-summary__entry__18} | 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Workflow Studio features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-summary__entry__42} | 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. | | Zurich | 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__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 Workflow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-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 Workflow Studio we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-workflowstudio-summary__entry__82} | 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. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]