Zwift today announced The Wild Isles, the latest Watopia expansion visually inspired by California’s coast and Catalina Island. Across three new islands, riders will discover about 17km of flat terrain, pairing flat, fast roads with sights worth slowing down for, from ocean views to wildlife such as bison, whales and egrets.
Located between the Mayan Jungle and Jarvis Island, this archipelago opens up new possibilities for exploring Watopia. The new roads provide a convenient bypass around the Jungle, creating opportunities for longer, flatter routes and more ways to connect a ride across the map.
Two collections of islands are designed with crit racing in mind, bringing a competitive edge to this coastal escape. Whether riders are chasing the pack, settling into a longer effort, or exploring with friends.
At launch, there will be a total of 9 new cycle routes and 3 run routes to explore:
- Cycling Routes
- Caldera Coaster
- The Watopia 150
- Seafoam Circuit
- Laps, Camera, Traction
- Watt Goes Up Must Come Down
- Four Foalsmen
- California Dreamin’
- California Roll
- Pacific Pursuit
- Running Routes
- Seafoam Scamper
- Lightning Lap Run
- Lava legs
Zwifters can explore The Wild Isles from today, including Stage 4 of The Tour of Watopia.
What is Zwift’s Wild Isles?
The Wild Isles is a Watopia expansion featuring three new islands inspired by California’s coast and Catalina Island. It adds around 17km of flat roads, coastal scenery and wildlife encounters.
Where are the Wild Isles in Watopia?
The Wild Isles sits between the Mayan Jungle and Jarvis Island. Its roads create a bypass around the Jungle, giving riders more ways to connect different parts of Watopia.
How many new cycling routes does the Wild Isles add?
The expansion introduces nine cycling routes: Caldera Coaster, The Watopia 150, Seafoam Circuit, Laps, Camera, Traction, Watt Goes Up Must Come Down, Four Foalsmen, California Dreamin’, California Roll and Pacific Pursuit.
Are there running routes in the Wild Isles?
Yes. The expansion introduces three running routes: Seafoam Scamper, Lightning Lap Run and Lava legs.
What wildlife can riders see in the Wild Isles?
Zwift’s announcement highlights bison, whales and egrets among the wildlife riders can encounter in the California-inspired landscape.
Is the Wild Isles designed for racing?
Parts of the expansion are designed with crit racing in mind. The new roads also provide options for group rides, longer efforts and exploring Watopia.
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