On September 30, Esri delivered the 25.2.0 release of ArcGIS Field Maps, an off-cycle, mobile-only update that represented a major milestone for the app. Years in the making—and previewed across release articles and Esri events—this update rebuilt Field Maps on a modern code base derived from ArcGIS Maps SDK 200.8, marking a significant evolution of the product.

The 25.2.0 release introduced Tasks, offline Utility Network support, and a wide range of enhancements to map viewing and data capture workflows.

25.3.0 Release: Stability and Quality Improvements

While 25.2.0 delivered substantial new capabilities, some customers experienced stability issues. In response, Esri issued several patch updates to address critical concerns. The 25.3.0 release consolidates these fixes and delivers broad quality and performance improvements across both iOS and Android.

Additional improvements reported through the Esri Community include:

• Fixes for repeated or unexpected sign-in prompts
• Support for opening app links while signed out
• Restored distance units behavior (yards only when explicitly set)
• Display of field values when selecting features from OGC layers
• Automatic upload resumption when reopening the app
• Preservation of EXIF data when browsing or resizing photo attachments
• Improved snapping behavior after map rotation or zoom
• Preventing automatic zoom to a parent feature when adding child features

25.3.1 Release: Final Quality Update of the Year

One more quality-focused release is planned for this year. Following the rollout of 25.3.0, 25.3.1 builds will be made available as soon as they are ready.

Planned highlights include:

• Additional enhancements and bug fixes
• Ability to select text in Info elements on forms
• Promotion of the Collect Here action to the main toolbar
• Performance improvements when browsing maps on Android
• Faster form loading
• Improved popup behavior for aggregated (non-clustered) features

To help validate these updates, Esri encourages users to participate in the ArcGIS Field Maps Early Adopter Program, which provides access to beta builds ahead of general availability. This upcoming beta cycle will be short, so early testing and feedback are especially valuable.

What’s Coming Next

Looking ahead to 2026, several exciting enhancements are planned:

Evolving Map Capabilities

• Downloading and opening GeoPDFs directly as on-device maps
• Using GeoPDFs as referenced basemaps for data capture
• Filtering attachments in pop-ups by type or keyword
• A new Stakeout tool for precise navigation to points, lines, or polygon boundaries
• Continued quality-of-life improvements

Utility Network Enhancements

• Support for association pop-up elements
• Viewing and editing subtype group tables
• Enhanced tracing workflows
• Greater flexibility with branch versioning (ArcGIS Enterprise 12.1+)

Data Capture Advancements

• Support for additional GPS receiver manufacturers
• Tilt compensation
• Enhanced GNSS metadata (tilt, orthometric height, coordinate system details)
• Direct support for Line Locators, including locate metadata

Form and Workflow Improvements

• Capturing attachments directly within forms
• New media input types
• Expanded form logic support
• Attachment keyword tagging for filtering
• Multi-choice questions and dynamic pick lists driven by tables
• Date-only and time-only field inputs
• Arcade Assistant support in Field Maps Designer

AI-Assisted Data Capture

• Extracting form data from images
• Audio transcription and text analysis

As always, planned enhancements are subject to change. If you have feedback, feature requests, or questions about ArcGIS Field Maps, we encourage you to engage through the Esri Community and connect with other users via the Field Maps LinkedIn group.