--- 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 Upgrade Center release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined Upgrade Center 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) 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 Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated release notes page covers all updates and important information for ServiceNow's Upgrade Center when upgrading from the Yokohama release to the Zurich release. It is designed to help you prepare and understand new features, changes, and activation details relevant to the Upgrade Center across these release families. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **Upgrade Preview Enhancements (Yokohama):** Improved upgrade preview experience with new Application Upgrade Preview and Predicted Schema Changes cards, plus the ability to monitor preview status directly on the Upgrade Preview page. * **Upgrade Management Console Experience (Yokohama):** Introduction of a unified console that consolidates all relevant upgrade information and tools, facilitating a cohesive upgrade process on your instance. No new features were introduced specifically in the Zurich release. ## Changes * **Upgrade Plan Enhancements (Yokohama):** The Upgrade Plan now allows you to include or bypass skipped records and customizations during its construction, enabling a smoother upgrade experience. No changes were made in the Zurich release. ## Removed and Deprecated Features No features or functionality were removed or deprecated in either Yokohama or Zurich releases. ## Activation Information Upgrade Center is an AI Platform feature in ServiceNow that is active by default starting from Yokohama and continues in Zurich. No additional activation steps are necessary. ## Additional Requirements, Browser, Accessibility, and Localization There were no updates or changes to additional requirements, browser compatibility, accessibility compliance, or localization considerations for Upgrade Center between Yokohama and Zurich. ## Highlights * Use the Upgrade Preview module to explore different release versions and gain insights about your upgrade experience without actually performing the upgrade. * Monitor ongoing upgrades and view summaries via the Upgrade Monitor module. * Access your past upgrade history in the Upgrade History module. * Accelerate upgrades using the enhanced Upgrade Plan feature. These capabilities remain consistent through Yokohama and Zurich. ## Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers When planning your upgrade from Yokohama to Zurich, you can leverage enhanced preview and management tools introduced in Yokohama to better understand and control the upgrade process. The default activation of Upgrade Center means minimal setup is needed. Expect a streamlined upgrade with options to manage skipped records and customizations effectively. No breaking changes or deprecated features require additional action. Consolidated page of all release notes for Upgrade Center from Yokohama 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 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 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 | |-|-| | 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__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__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 Upgrade Center features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__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 Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-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 Upgrade Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-upgradecenter-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | [ ]