ZWIFT UNVEILS THE WILD ISLES, BRINGING FAST ROADS AND WILD SIGHTS TO WATOPIA

Three islands have just appeared in Watopia, filled with sweeping ocean views, unexpected and wildlife encounters inspired by California’s West Coast

Zwift today announced The Wild Isles, the latest Watopia expansion visually inspired by California’s coast and Catalina Island. Across three new islands, riders will discover about 17km of flat terrain, pairing flat, fast roads with sights worth slowing down for, from ocean views to wildlife such as bison, whales and egrets.

Located between the Mayan Jungle and Jarvis Island, this archipelago opens up new possibilities for exploring Watopia. The new roads provide a convenient bypass around the Jungle, creating opportunities for longer, flatter routes and more ways to connect a ride across the map.

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Two collections of islands are designed with crit racing in mind, bringing a competitive edge to this coastal escape. Whether riders are chasing the pack, settling into a longer effort, or exploring with friends.

At launch, there will be a total of 9 new cycle routes and 3 run routes to explore:

Cycling Routes

Caldera Coaster

The Watopia 150

Seafoam Circuit

Laps, Camera, Traction

Watt Goes Up Must Come Down

Four Foalsmen

California Dreamin’

California Roll

Pacific Pursuit

Running Routes

Seafoam Scamper

Lightning Lap Run

Lava legs

Zwifters can explore The Wild Isles from today, including Stage 4 of The Tour of Watopia.

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About Zwift

Zwift is the fitness company born from gaming. We’re dedicated fitness enthusiasts, experienced video game developers, and disruptive thinkers. Play is in our DNA and we know fun fuels results.

Zwift utilizes massively multiplayer online gaming technology to create rich, 3D worlds ripe for exploration. Join thousands of cyclists and runners in immersive playgrounds like London, New York, and Paris as well as our very own Watopia.

Our app connects wirelessly to exercise equipment: bike trainers, treadmills, and more, so your real world effort powers your avatar in the game.

From friendly races to social rides and structured training programs, Zwift unites a diverse community in pursuit of a more fun, immersive and social fitness experience.

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