This year, Zwift have been consistent with releasing incremental updates to the platform and on Tuesday December 3rd, at 15:30 UTC, 1.79 will be rolled out.
This update involves a list of fixes that are listed below, with the headline being changes to your FTP calculation on The Grade.
All Platforms
- Improved FTP calculation that mirrors how FTP is determined when completing The Grade.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the edges of some gravel roads to end abruptly.
- 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 cantered 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.
Summing-up
Zwift’s latest update 1.79, fixes a number of problems on all platforms and improves user experience. There are better FTP calculations, improved steering device connectivity, and solutions for issues with avatar customisation and event participation in Repack Rush are some of the main enhancements.
