2025.26 Update Release Notes

[tate16t]

2025.26 is beginning early testing and looks to be a well-rounded release with a mix of performance upgrades, tech improvements, and Gen 2-exclusive enhancements. Both generations see steering refinements and smoother in-car experiences, while Gen 2 drivers get a big step forward in Driver Assistance.

• Steering Upgrades in Sport and Off-Road Modes
  • Sport mode now delivers sharper cornering and more tire feedback. Off-Road modes reduce steering kickback over rocky terrain and improve control when rotating or drifting on gravel. All-Purpose, Snow, and Conserve modes remain unchanged.
• Gen 2 Driver Assistance Improvements
  • The system reacts faster to merges, cut-ins, and stopped traffic. Detection works better when sensors are blocked by snow, mud, or direct sunlight, tracks vehicles across more lanes, and avoids unnecessary disengagements on poorly marked roads.
• Tech and Usability Tweaks
  • Apps on the center display run smoother, Navigation is more responsive to swipes, and Alexa now works with YouTube. Apple Music login issues are fixed, Gear Guard videos display properly, and trip efficiency readings are now accurate. Climate control in humid conditions is improved, battery conditioning is more available at low charge, and there’s now an option in Settings to restart the vehicle. Even the active grille shutters are quieter when the vehicle wakes from sleep.

2025.26 is still in early testing, but if things go smoothly, a wider rollout should follow in the coming weeks.

Full release notes: https://riviantrackr.com/2025-26/

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[SolartoEV]

Alexa already works with YouTube in my truck. Kids found that one for me.

 

[Jonger1150]

Damn, was hoping I could stop using reduced traction to avoid the dual motor clunk.

 

[JRock]

What? No CarPlay?

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

What? No CarPlay?

We'll get a carp before CarPlay.

 

[Cycliste]

No one is going to believe that fish tail.

 

[Jivian]

Reasonable update but I was hoping to see the Driver Comfort Assist feature they have under the "Made to Improve Overtime" heading in the Autonomy section.

Expected in 2025, Driver Comfort Assist intelligently adjusts speed and lane position based on traffic conditions or other cars around you.

 

[Schroederhc]

Damn, was hoping I could stop using reduced traction to avoid the dual motor clunk.

Supposed to be on its way

 

[waitingonanr1s]

What? No CarPlay?

S00N

 

[mkhuffman]

• • and there’s now an option in Settings to restart the vehicle.

No Hazzard light action? No neighbors calling because I reset the truck and when it finished rebooting the hazards were on? Nice.

• • Even the active grille shutters are quieter when the vehicle wakes from sleep.

Does this mean the truck is quieter overall? Kind of a weird item without context.

 

[LiamM]

still waiting for G1 Quad Launch Mode and Messaging support

 

[shrink]

still waiting for G1 Quad Launch Mode and Messaging support

The lack of text message integration is pretty glaring. I can’t believe it’s taking so long. Doesn’t even seem to be a priority.

 

[ksumnole]

If we could just focus on bug fixes, like the camp speaker not turning on every 10 min. That would be great…. Mmaaaokay

 

[tate16t]

No Hazzard light action? No neighbors calling because I reset the truck and when it finished rebooting the hazards were on? Nice.



Does this mean the truck is quieter overall? Kind of a weird item without context.

I hope so for the first one. The hazard light action is annoying.

As for the second item, the active grill shutters manage airflow to improve aerodynamics, efficiency, etc. When the vehicle wakes, you may hear the shutters open and close. I believe this is what they’re referring to.

 

[Hillbilly]

I don't bother with Alexa. Crazy slow response time.

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