Zwift Update Version 1.85 (141681) Released

Zwift version 1.85 begins its phased rollout today. This release delivers “Factory Tour”, the long-awaited fourth challenge, giving experienced Zwifters something to work toward. Read on for details!

New “Factory Tour” Challenge

This one will put a smile on the face of veteran Zwifters! After years of just three major in-game Challenges (Climb Mt. Everest, Ride California, and Tour Italy), today Zwift is releasing a fourth, giving longtime riders something new to work toward.

Called the “Factory Tour”, this challenge has Zwifters powering a RoboPacer factory with our watts. The more watts you put out, the faster you’ll complete the challenge. But it’s no small challenge, and there’s a hidden extra part 2! Here’s a quick video walkthrough:

Learn all about this new Challenge, including unlocks and more, on our All About Zwift’s New Factory Tour Challenge post.

“Tair Dringfa Fechan” Route Is Open

Zwift’s release notes say, “New badge alert: The Tair Dringfa Fechan route in Watopia is now available for free ride.” But that’s not entirely accurate, as the badge was actually added back in November, before races took on this route as the final race of ZRL Round 2 on December 17th.

Be that as it may, today the route changes from being event-only to being available for free rides in game. So all you badge hunters who didn’t race ZRL now have a chance to earn this route badge, and with it the 625XP bonus!

Read all about Tair Dringfa Fechan route >

Release Notes

Zwift provided notes on additional tweaks and bug fixes in this update:

• In the Zwift Companion Action Bar, the Camera View and Emote menus now automatically close after making a selection.
• We made it easier to see what you’ve selected when browsing details of events, routes, Climb Portal, and Pacer group rides on the home screen.
• FIT files now include power target data from workouts.
• We found the wooded park that went missing in central London and returned it to its proper location.
• Fixed an issue that could cause riders in the New York world to swerve at an intersection in Central Park.
• Stability improvements.

Discuss this update in Zwift’s forum >

Questions or Comments?

If you spotted any other changes or bugs in the update, please comment below!