Phased rollout of Zwift game version 1.79 to Windows / macOS / Android begins today.
Phased rollout to iOS / tvOS begins tomorrow.
All Platforms
Fixed an issue that could cause the edges of some gravel roads to end abruptly.
Improved FTP calculation that mirrors how FTP is determined when completing The Grade.
Fixed an issue that could cause Zwifters riding with RoboPacers to have their Drops multipliers unexpectedly reset.
Fixed an issue where virtual shifting may not return to the default gear when switching between ERG and SIM modes during a workout.
Improved connection reliability for the Elite Sterzo Smart steering device.
Fixed an issue that could cause your avatar to not be centered in the Garage preview when selecting head gear, glasses, or customizing facial characteristics.
The elevation shown in the home screen is now more accurate for the routes Sleepless City in Makuri Islands and Wandering Flats in Watopia.
Fixed an issue that could cause the Repack Rush progress bar to not reset after restarting the course.
Fixed an issue that could show an incorrect lap count when late-joining an event after the first lap had already been completed.
Fixed a crash that could potentially occur when joining an event via Zwift Companion.
Android
Fixed an issue that could result in missing ground textures at the top of the Temple KOM in Makuri Islands.
Fixed a crash that could occur when browsing the Garage.
iOS, Apple TV
Fixed an issue that could result in missing ground textures at the top of the Temple KOM in Makuri Islands.
Fixed a crash that could occur when browsing the Garage.
UPDATE December 4
Phased rollout expands to Windows / macOS / Android / iOS.
Phased rollout to iOS/tvOS begins.
UPDATE December 5
Rollout of game version 1.79 is complete to all platforms.
Do you have any questions or issues to report? Let us know below.
I’m happy they made this change. It’s rare to really do an all-out 20mins so my guess is a lot more folks will see FTP increases based on shorter duration “close to all-out” efforts now.
Based on Eric’s post I’m assuming the curve was made by the same PhD data scientists who messed up the ZRS seed algorithm so badly. This case is probably from using erroneous and incomplete in-game data instead of real world cycling studies for the curve.
I assume there is no fix in this release for the problem that caused video screenshots to stop working on Windows computers. Is there a chance that a fix will be available before Christmas?
Not that it is an actual issue, but has anyone else noticed the Blue cutout riders on Jarvis island, the blue wheel moving effect is going the wrong way?
They’ve acknowledged it privately in support interactions that have been shared here. Zero public comment. It makes me sad especially when I see people shopping for new devices because of a bug. Lack of communication might cost a user $1000.
yeah it would help if they started a thread here acknowledging the issue and give some timelines for a fix, and keep it updated regularly so we can point people to that thread… seems like multiple times a day a new thread is started with someone claiming their laptop is freezing up, 100% of them have been AMD machines.
Has the update covered the issue with Bluetooth connectivity on Apple tv, as i am having to connect via my phone Bluetooth as it wont connect as normal .
Shuji at Zwift HQ here. With Apple TV - flaky issues like Bluetooth connectivity are often solved by powering off and rebooting your ATV box. Are you in the habit of rebooting regularly?
FYI - I peeked at your server log files and am seeing you log in several times in a row without the expected log out happening. If you’re doing that intentionally (as opposed the app is crashing) please also force-close the Zwift app every time, as that will purge the app’s temp files. Here’s how. Force-closing is not the same thing as swiping an app into the background.
Side note - your Apple TV is still on tvOS v 17.6.1. This has nothing to do with flaky Bluetooth performance, but do consider updating to the latest v18.1.
Robo pacers still disappearing, have to constantly rejoin pacers to get it working again, extra drops etc. Other people in the pacer group reporting the same. Tried different pacer groups and same issue.
Since this latest upgrade, when i spin on my bike everything is fine until I go into game, then i automatically go into erg mode (i think). I can hardly turn my pedals but when i do it shows that my watts are about 90 on a flat surface. I have tried switching off my
trainer, re-calibrating my trainer and even using my companion app to log in (not ANT). I’m not tech savvy, so if anyone can help, please reply in layman speak.