Zwift Release 1.78 & Upcoming Events

THIS INFORMATION IS UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL NOVEMBER 12th, 15:30 UTC // 11:30 AM EST // 08:30 AM PST

RELEASE NOTES for 1.78 - UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL RELEASE IS LIVE

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, November 12th at approximately 15:30 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. 

All Platforms

• Zwifters riding in Watopia will now see a brand new route overview below the mini map, showing the route's elevation changes, sprints, and KOMs. This feature will be rolling out to additional Zwift worlds over time.
• Recently added routes are now shown with a "new" tag in the Route screen.
• Workouts will now seamlessly sync from CoachCat and JOIN.cc. CoachCat is the industry’s most advanced AI-powered coach, which analyzes your data the moment you finish a ride and instantly provides coaching feedback. Use AI to optimize your training preparation, execution, and recovery. JOIN.cc is a highly adaptive AI-driven training platform designed to fit seamlessly into your busy life. With intuitive guidance, pro-level workouts, and a supportive community, you’ll have everything you need to reach your full potential.
• After selecting an activity within a Challenge (like Cardio Crusher or Route Chaser: The Grade), you can now see the activity's details before starting.

• Fixed an issue that could cause Play controllers to not automatically reconnect when starting Zwift.

• Fixed an issue that could cause your Strava connection to be unlinked from your Zwift account if Strava's servers were unavailable.

• Fixed an issue that could cause the Pinarello Dogma F paint job icons in the Garage to be blurry.

• Fixed issues that could potentially occur with virtual shifting when using the Wattbike Atom.

• Fixed an issue that could cause the intersection selector to appear earlier than intended when descending the Radio Tower KOM.

Windows

• The Ultra graphics profile is now enabled for the following graphics cards: Radeon RX 7900 GRE, RX 7800 XT, RX 7700 XT, RX 7600 XT.

• The High graphics profile is now enabled for the following graphics card: Radeon RX 7600.

iOS, tvOS

• New Zwifters will see a refreshed welcome experience when starting Zwift for the first time.

Android

• New Zwifters will see a refreshed welcome experience when starting Zwift for the first time.

• Fixed an issue that could potentially cause Play, Ride, or Click controllers to not connect after completing one Zwift session and then starting a new session.

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.

EMBARGOED UNTIL NOV 12 at 9AM PST

The rumors are true: that mysterious isle bubbling up in the seas of Watopia is Jarvis! Take a ride back in time and experience the early days of Zwift on the island that started it all. With seven new routes, there’s no shortage of ways, both classic and new, to explore the fresh tarmac and become a part of Zwift history!

Live: November 12, 9am PST

URL: zwift.com/watopia-expansion [won’t update until embargo lifts]

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Train smarter in 2025 with Zwift’s all-new workout program, Zwift Camp: Baseline. Over six weeks, challenge yourself with six Zwift Camp: Baseline rides—three workouts and three tests—to unlock a deeper understanding of your strengths as a rider. Afterward, you’ll get your personalized Rider Strength Report via email, spotlighting your standout skill: Sprinting, Attacking, Endurance, or Versatility.

Registration: Nov 12

Campaign Live: Nov 18-Jan 5

URL: zwift.com/zwift-camp

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The tradition continues! Join Eric Min the morning of Thanksgiving for one of the largest group rides of the year. A special unlock has been added this year - this will be the LAST CHANCE to unlock the 10th anniversary kit in Zwift. Join the event, ride with the amazing Zwift community, and unlock a piece of Zwift history. The event will be live to sign up for on November 14th.

You've got mail! We have a fun email coming to everyone's inbox to close out our 10th anniversary next month and we need people to be opted in to email to ensure they receive it. As a thank you, you will receive this Watopia Postal Service hat, inspired by a Sinbad's classic holiday character. If you are already opted-in, you will have this hat already in your garage.

To ensure you receive emails or to encourage people to opt in, we want people to visit their email settings: https://www.zwift.com/settings/emails

NOVEMBER 1 - 30 (Mission window is in UTC)

Task: Complete 4 different workouts in the month of November. Workouts can be completed though:

• completing a workout from the workout menu

• completing a workout sent through from our Zwift Link API

• completing a workout within an event

• completing a workout within a club

• completing a workout within a meetup

• completing a workout within a free-ride

Giveaway:

A trip for 2 to the Grand Depart of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift! Prize includes flights, lodging, and VIP finish line access to Watch the Femmes in person!

Terms:

OCTOBER 7 - NOVEMBER 24

We’re thrilled to introduce an exciting new chapter for our racing community! We’ve heard your feedback about the calendar, and we're excited to announce a dynamic new series. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on the vibrant world of community racing and elevate the amazing work of our top 35 racing organisers.

From October 7 to November 24, ZRacing will bring you the "Community Racing Festival," where we'll feature a series of exhilarating events hosted by community clubs. This is a chance to dive into the rich tapestry of community racing, discover new clubs, and connect with Zwift Racing League teams and other key racing series. For our clubs, this is a golden opportunity to increase visibility, grow membership, and showcase their events to a wider audience.

Get ready for an action-packed festival celebrating the passion and enthusiasm that fuels our racing community. Let’s make this the most thrilling season yet!

OCTOBER 14 - NOVEMBER 24

Tour of Watopia is coming back! Registration will open on September 30, and events will be live starting October 15.

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Zwift, and Tour of Watopia 2024 is primed and ready to celebrate a decade of cycling and running fun. The 2024 ToW will take riders on a trip back in time, starting with some of the first routes in Watopia. From there, it’s all about cruising through fan-favorite routes all the way to Zwift’s roots, where a special surprise awaits. And to top it off, Zwifters will earn Double XP and epic unlocks all along the way!

Event URL: https://www.zwift.com/tour-of-watopia

Images: https://zwift.app.box.com/folder/278717643925?s=5efk0b3go0kbe7m1jr0bhni4ky7ap4bm

There is a great reveal when you enter Jarvis for the first time. Anything to know?

For most people, the experience getting into Jarvis will be majestic. In the chance you experience both nighttime and rain prior to your first entrance into Jarvis, consider riding a little longer so it either stops raining or daytime begins before starting your Jarvis visit.

Is there a game minimum to enter Jarvis?

Yes, you must be on game version 1.77 or later.

Can I see the cool Jarvis unveil again the next time I enter the section of the map?

No, this is a special visual that only occurs on your first entrance into Jarvis. Once you start the unveil, it cannot be reset to show again in the future.

Anything I should know about the new mini map in Watopia?

A known experience is that the legacy mini map will return if you venture off your route or make a u-turn. This is something that will be addressed in a future release.