• Added an option in the Settings menu that allows Zwifters with Elite or Jetblack steering devices to enable or disable the "use steering to select intersections" feature, which is enabled by default.

Here is what you can expect in the upcoming release and what events are on the horizon. The release is expected to go live Tuesday, February 20th at approximately 16:00 UTC. This release will be a rolling release, meaning we will scale up the percentage of people with the release over a few days to minimize bugs or crashes. Below you will find the updates included in this release.

RELEASE NOTES FOR 1.59 - UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL RELEASE IS LIVE

THIS INFORMATION UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL February 20th, 16:00 UTC / 11:00 AM EST / 9:00 AM MST / 8:00 AM PST.

• Player Highlight is rolling out on Mac, PC, iOS and Apple TV! A halo will appear around your avatar when in a large crowd so you don't get lost in the pack. This effect can also be seen on ride leaders, those being fan viewed, and friends (up to 5 at a time) you may come across in the world. This WILL roll out separate from the release but during the 1.59 release window.

• When signing up for an event in Zwift, the event's route name is now displayed in the sidebar.

• When riding in small RoboPacer groups, the area in which Drops multipliers are in effect has been increased.

• When riding in a RoboPacer group, you now have a longer period of time to re-join the group before losing your Drops multiplier.

• Improved body shape illustrations when selecting a body type in the Garage.

• Fixed an issue where the color selector would not appear when customizing your avatar’s hair, body, and facial hair.

• Fixed an issue where some running shirts did not appear properly on smaller body types.

• Fixed an issue that could cause seals to float in midair on the Beach Island Loop route in Watopia.

• Fixed an issue that could cause the Tacx Neo Road Feel setting to appear for devices that don't support this feature.

• Fixed an issue that could potentially cause a "Did Not Finish" result to incorrectly be displayed in the Zwift activity feed after completing a race event.

• Fixed an issue that could cause the distant mountains in Innsbruck to appear to wiggle on the horizon.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Check out the details for events that are coming up in the next month. All events are available to be covered in marketing promotions beginning the date of registration or first in-market date.

L'Etape du Tour de France

L’Etape du Tour de France is recognized as one of the biggest amateur Gran Fondos in the world—taking riders through iconic destinations that the WorldTour pros consider their battlegrounds during the Tour de France.

We’re bringing Europe’s hardest amateur race to the Zwift universe with a L’Etape-inspired Gran Fondo series, running February, March, April, and July. Virtual L’Etape du Tour kicks off with Prologue rides from Tuesday through Thursday and brings the heat with a Gran Fondo from Friday through Sunday during one week of the month.

Starting February 20, it’s the perfect series to crush L’Etape du Tour or any other Fondo or race—so join in!

Zwift Games

Ready to experience the thrill of racing against thousands of Zwifters? Welcome to the inaugural Zwift Games—an adrenaline-packed race series that gives everyone a shot at glory. Are you game?

We’ve got five stages lined up, all filled with epic challenges, friendly competition, and sweet new gear to unlock. 

After you’ve tested your legs, tune into the action as the world’s best men and women Zwifters battle it out during the Zwift Games Championship. Registration opens February 26th.

Climb Portal

Details: We have the new schedule available for Feruary. We will now have one portal with a "Climb of the Month" and one portal with a rotating number of climbs to choose from.

Climb Portal Free Ride Schedule:

Website: https://www.zwift.com/events/series/zwift-climb-portal

Monthly Mission: Find Your Fitness

Task: Complete 3 workouts throughout the month of February
Registration Start: January 29, 2024 @ 16:00 UTC
Registration End: March 2, 2024 @ 00:59 UTC
Mission Start: February 5, 2024 @ 16:00 UTC
Mission End: March 3, 2024 @ 00:59 UTC
Recommended Activity: Check out the Fitness Jumpstart with Coach Kristin

zRacing January: Flat is Fast

URL: www.zwift.com/eu/racing/monthly-calendar