--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-yokohama-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zy bundleId : - delta3zy --- # Combined ServiceNow Studio release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined ServiceNow Studio release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 7 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 Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with essential information about the ServiceNow Studio upgrades from the Yokohama release family to Zurich. It highlights new features, changes, and important upgrade considerations to help you prepare and smoothly transition your development environment. ServiceNow Studio is now available by default on the ServiceNow AI Platform, eliminating the need for separate downloads. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **File Navigator Performance:** Improved handling for large applications by loading subsets of files initially and supporting server-side search calls (available since Yokohama 27.2.4). * **Guided File Creation:** A full-page, guided experience for creating app files with built-in security checks enhances usability and permissions management. * **App Origination and Details:** View which development environment created an app to facilitate environment switching during app lifecycle management. * **Development Experience Switching:** Switch seamlessly between Creator Studio, ServiceNow Studio, and ServiceNow IDE to use the best tool for your development needs. * **AI-Assisted App Summaries:** Use Now Assist to generate app summaries to prevent duplicate app creation and improve app descriptions (available since Yokohama 27.2.4). * **Enhanced App Details Page:** Manage app files, metadata, and link to source control repositories directly from the App details page in Zurich. * **Application Creation Enhancements:** Users with Guided Application Creator roles can create apps; Zurich introduces starting app creation via Now Assist or Creator Studio and access to the App Gallery for inspiration. * **Role Elevation and Granular Admin Roles:** Elevate to securityadmin within Studio for role and ACL management. New granular admin roles enable developers to perform administrative tasks without full admin rights. * **File Editing Preferences:** Choose to open files either in the builder or classic UI16 view for file types that support builders. * **UI Personalization and Productivity:** Support for dark theme and bookmarking favorite lists improves user experience and navigation efficiency. * **AppSee Support:** Integration of AppSee within ServiceNow Studio for enhanced application insights. * **Navigator Panel Improvements:** Focus the Navigator panel on any open app file to work more efficiently in ServiceNow Studio. ## Key Changes * Success page after application creation now offers options to view App Details and create files instead of going directly to the app dashboard (Yokohama 27.2.4). * The App settings icon now opens a comprehensive Core UI view with all app settings and related links rather than a limited modal dialog. * Source control and collaboration features on the App details page have been reorganized under the More actions menu in Zurich, with icon placements configurable per app. * The link to open an app in Creator Studio has moved from the App metadata section to the More actions menu. ## Upgrade and Activation Information ServiceNow Studio is enabled by default on the ServiceNow AI Platform starting with Yokohama and continuing in Zurich. No additional downloads are needed. Review pre- and post-upgrade tasks as recommended to ensure a smooth upgrade process. ## Additional Notes * Right-to-Left language support was introduced in Yokohama 27.2.4, enhancing localization capabilities. * No features were removed or deprecated between Yokohama and Zurich releases. * There are no changes to browser requirements or accessibility compliance noted for these releases. This information equips ServiceNow customers to effectively leverage new capabilities in ServiceNow Studio, optimize development workflows, enhance security role management, and improve user experience when upgrading from Yokohama to Zurich. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Studio from Yokohama 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 Yokohama 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 | |-|-| | 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__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | [ ]