Game update v 1.78 [November 2024]

Hello Zwifers!
Game version 1.78 starts phased rollout to Windows / macOS / Android today. Phased rollout to iOS and tvOS devices begins tomorrow. Here’s what you can look forward to:

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. If you deviate from a route at an intersection, the original route overview will be shown instead.
  • In worlds without the new route overview, the original route overview will now always be oriented from left-to-right regardless of your direction of travel.
  • 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 (link here) 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.
  • You’ve got mail! Zwifters who have opted-in to receive emails from us have received a very jolly new unlock - the Watopian Postal Service hat. To sign up for emails, visit The at Home Cycling & Running Virtual Training App and you, too, can join the mail crew. PS - there’s something coming to your inbox in December that you’ll want to be opted in for. :eyes:

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.

UPDATE: November 13
Phased rollout continues to Windows / macOS / Android machines.
Phased rollout has begun to iOS / tvOS devices.

Note: Due to a potential crash, we are temporarily turning off automatic sorting of Garage items for iOS, Android, and Apple TV. The feature is still enabled for Zwifters on Mac and PC. We will re-enable the feature as soon as possible.

  • We are rolling out a preview to some customers with a refreshed in-game emotes experience which can be activated via the Action Bar.
  • A Ride On trigered from the Action Bar sends a Ride On bomb. Previously, that was possible only by using Zwift Companion or Zwift Play controllers.
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UPDATE November 14
Phased rollout is complete to all OS platforms.

Do you have questions or issues to report? Let us know in this thread.

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@GPLama video on the new mini map in action

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I just rode Stage 5 short route without going to Jarvis Island. Instead, I rode an endless loop of Volcano Circuit CCW until I stopped. I stayed in the event throughout, gaining 40 XP per km and retained a placement in the event even though I was off course.

Afterwards I checked the iOS version and noticed it was not updated to 1.77.2 which I just did. I’ll update to 1.78 when available. Then I will repeat the event and I presume I’ll stay on course next time.

So no big deal, but I thought I’d advise of this anomaly in case it happens to others.

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Hi @Joe_Carey welcome to Zwift forums.

Shuji at Zwift HQ here. You are correct. I looked at your server logs and you were still using Zwift game version 1.76.0 earlier today. If you were using v1.77.2 or newer, you would have been routed to Jarvis correctly.

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@shooj Hi was there not supposed to be upgraded graphic profile for Apple M4 silicon in this release?

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In the last couple of updates, I am no longer seeing the orange dots representing my friends in the top right mini map. Is anyone else having this issue? Was this intentional?

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Hello Zwifters - please note:

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This is intentional. The Zwift Companion app still shows orange dots to represent your Favorites / Follows and white dots to represent others.

Hi mobile OS users - a heads up on the Garage auto-sort feature rolled out in game version 1.77.

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Just finished riding Deca Dash. Great work, Zwift (as ALWAYS). AMAZING loop! Just one request: I know I said this before but at the lap banner it would be nice to have a lap counter next to or above it just like with the volcano and some badges for laps like the volcano does, too! That said, great work! Keep it up.

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@shooj while I think the new elevation profile in the minimap is a positive addition, I noted during today’s ToW stage (Deca Dash) that the increased scale of the elevation profile, especially with all of the banner locations noted, makes it very hard to see any riders approaching from behind. Combine this with the ‘banners’ for riders approaching from behind (iPadOS), and it’s nearly impossible to know you might need to pick up the pace a bit to latch onto an approaching rider or group. If something could be done to help in this area I think that would be a great thing.

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Awesome work team. Bringing back so many memories.
Does this mean Jarvis the bear will be moving from his Honey Tree to his own Island now?

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Thanks for the Zwift mail hat, but without the New sign that says you have something new in the garage I am afraid not a lot will notice something new in the garage.

2 posts were merged into an existing topic: Preferences toggle switch the same colour in both positions. Help!

Typo on direction labels when leaving Jarvis. Left turn is reading ‘Volcan KOM’.

Everyone please update at your earliest convenience.

Not sure this a great change for massive events like ToW…one more place to look and some folks don’t/can’t use companion app.

Which change are you talking about? The white / orange dots in the mini map?