Zwift version 1.83 begins its phased rollout today. This release doesn’t contain any major new features, but does include some graphics upgrades for Android and MacOS users, as well as a video screenshots fix for Windows 11.
Graphics Upgrades
Zwift’s level of graphical detail is automatically set by the game, and today’s update enables better graphics for certain android and MacOS devices.
Android devices with more than 4GB of RAM will see improved textures and 3D models for items like avatar accessories (kits, helmets, socks), bikes, and surrounding terrain.
If you’re a macOS user, you may notice an upgrade in your graphics experience. The higher “Ultra” graphics profile is now enabled for devices with the following chips: Apple M4 (all versions), M3 Max, M3 Pro, M2 Ultra, M2 Max, M2 Pro, M1 Ultra, M1 Max, M1 Pro. The “High” graphics profile is now enabled for devices with the following chips: Apple M3, M2, M1.
Windows Video Screenshots Fix
Zwift’s Video screenshots are a popular feature among Zwifters running powerful enough devices to allow the feature. Unfortunately, some PC-based Zwifters (myself included) lost video screenshots when we automatically updated to Windows 11 version 24H2 which came out in November 2024.
Today’s update fixes video screenshots for Windows users. To celebrate, here’s an automatically-recorded video screenshot of my buddy Zane winning his race:
Release Notes
Zwift provided notes on additional tweaks and bug fixes in this update:
- Fixed an issue that could cause custom workouts imported from other training apps to not be removed after being deleted.
- Fixed an issue that could allow Zwifters to steer off of the roadway on the City and the Sgurr route in Scotland.
- Android: If insufficient storage space is available to install Zwift, the specific amount of needed storage is now shown to make it easier to know how much space to free up.
- General stability improvements.
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Questions or Comments?
If you spotted any other changes or bugs in the update, please comment below!
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