--- sourceDocument: Yokohama Release Notes sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/release-notes Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Yokohama Release Notes ft:clusterId : - rn bundleId : - rn --- # Yokohama release notes # Yokohama release notes {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Yokohama Updated May 5, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read The ServiceNow® Yokohama release includes new products and applications, as well as additional features and fixes for existing products. Read the release notes to learn about the release, prepare for your upgrade, and upgrade your instance. ## Yokohama highlights {#family-release-notes__section_zzb_g2w_smb} For more information about products and features in the ServiceNow AI Platform Yokohama release, see the [Yokohama General Availability release highlights](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CMV7ydr2vtOvwe_6zJHWvw "High-level overview of products and features in the ServiceNow AI Platform Yokohama release."). ## Path to successful upgrades {#family-release-notes__section_hkk_zmd_tmb} Upgrading your instance involves planning, testing, and validation. The release notes guide you through completing all of the phases and tasks for a successful upgrade. ## Start your upgrade journey {#family-release-notes__section_hzr_1nd_tmb} To use the release notes in your upgrade process, choose the upgrade phase that you're ready to start with. It's recommended you complete the phases in the order listed. For a guide to the redesigned release notes experience, see [Using the release notes](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/I6nGWuD1zPL1TM7O6NOrrQ "Learn how to navigate the redesigned release notes and find the information you're looking for."). |-|-|-| | [Learn about Yokohama ![icon for the tile Learn about Yokohama]() Find out what's new and changed in Yokohama](Vi1e8bdk_0ezOvj_JSqFdg "The Yokohama release includes new features and improvements built on the ServiceNow AI Platform.") | [Prepare your upgrade ![icon for the tile Prepare your upgrade]() Choose the target version and prepare for your upgrade](tQUTzvVtdVNptm41zm_x4Q "Before each upgrade, refresh your memory on general upgrade information, learn which important pre- and post- upgrade tasks apply to your upgrade, and learn how to use ServiceNow products and tools to make your experience easier.") | [Upgrade to Yokohama ![icon for the tile Upgrade to Yokohama]() Review the process and upgrade your instance](dZTq3fHUGm9ACP_snvx3Eg "Upgrading and patching your instance requires planning, testing, and validation. To ensure a safe and effective upgrade, read the release notes, create upgrade plans, and test your upgrade on non-production instances before upgrading your production instance.") | [ ] {#family-release-notes__table_fxj_bnd_tmb} ## Release timeline {#family-release-notes__section_zbw_bnd_tmb} New Yokohama release versions are released throughout the year. Here are the current dates for Yokohama patch and security patch releases. To view a full list of Yokohama release versions, refer to [Available patches and hotfixes](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/UjMbkR0pM5AuGG3NJZjc8g "The Yokohama family includes patches and hotfixes."). Future release dates are subject to change. ## Maximize your release notes value {#family-release-notes__section_cym_4nd_tmb} Learn how to navigate the redesigned release notes and find the information you're looking for. Use new release notes tools to improve your upgrade experience. ## Release notes tools {#family-release-notes__section_hx4_pnd_tmb} We've created some tools to help you review the release notes and upgrade more quickly and efficiently. For more information, see [Build your own release notes](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/rqNldV0HBwqeedpLJkAsBA "Enhance your upgrade experience with configurable release notes that fit your unique upgrade scenario. Assemble product information, fixes included in your targeted release version, and upgrade tasks to streamline your upgrade preparation, even when you skip a family release."). Release notes summaries : If you're interested in a specific set of release notes information, we've displayed release notes for all products by category. For example, you can read about the browser requirements for all Yokohama products, all on one page. Personalized PRB release notes : Generate a cumulative list of all the problems that are fixed in an upgrade from your current release version to any available target version. Combined product release notes for cross-family upgrades : View all release notes information for any product, from any family release version to another, on one page. To check out the release notes tools available for your upgrade scenario, choose your upgrade path to Yokohama. * [Release notes for upgrading from Xanadu](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kSAKVVo8OBmO1LHxotRJdw "When you upgrade from the Xanadu release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Release notes for upgrading from Washington DC](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LyvjzHsews63xgPL73~CWQ "When you upgrade from the Washington DC release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Release notes for upgrading from Vancouver](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/S60DZSCK0TRJJVBmm8DslA "When you upgrade from the Vancouver release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Yokohama patch and hotfix release notes](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/UjMbkR0pM5AuGG3NJZjc8g "The Yokohama family includes patches and hotfixes.") {#family-release-notes__ul_oyx_fq5_hpb} ## Choose your upgrade path to Yokohama {#family-release-notes__section_vpq_1j1_pjb} * [Release notes for upgrading from Xanadu](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kSAKVVo8OBmO1LHxotRJdw "When you upgrade from the Xanadu release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Release notes for upgrading from Washington DC](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LyvjzHsews63xgPL73~CWQ "When you upgrade from the Washington DC release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Release notes for upgrading from Vancouver](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/S60DZSCK0TRJJVBmm8DslA "When you upgrade from the Vancouver release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Yokohama patch and hotfix release notes](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/UjMbkR0pM5AuGG3NJZjc8g "The Yokohama family includes patches and hotfixes.") {#family-release-notes__ul_od3_cj1_pjb}