Navigation just got sharper. Starting April 2026, we're rolling out updates across Suunto watches and the Suunto app: clearer turn guidance, richer map detail, better climb information, and offline routing capability.
These aren't incremental tweaks. If you’re building a route at home the night before or making decisions on the fly in the field, we want the experience to feel immediate, reliable, and legible. That’s what this update is all about.
“Navigation has been at the core of Suunto since 1936. These updates build on that foundation — making navigation clearer, more dependable, and fully functional even without connectivity.”
— Janne Kallio, Head of Digital Ecosystem at Suunto.
Find Your Line: Navigation Updates on Suunto Watches
Five meaningful improvements to how navigation feels on your wrist. From the moment you deviate from your route to the final climb of your day, your watch keeps pace with what you need to know.
- Improved turn guidance with clearer cues and route awareness
- Enhanced track back and off-route alerts
- Updated maps with refined labels and terrain representation
- Improved climb detection and elevation insights
- Customisable navigation views with adjustable map data fields
Availability: Immediately on Suunto Vertical 2, Race 2, and Race S. Selected features also rolling out to Suunto Race. Suunto Ocean support to follow.
Plan Ahead, Go Anywhere: Offline Maps and Routing in the Suunto App
Plan your route, download your maps, and head out. Once it's on your device, the Suunto app handles everything offline, meaning no signal is needed when it counts.
Offline maps provide access to map data without a network connection once downloaded (must be downloaded over Wi-Fi or mobile data in advance).
Offline routing enables route creation and navigation offline.
Offline maps and offline routing are available to all Suunto app users at no additional cost.
Availability
Updates begin rolling out from April 7, 2026 across supported Suunto watches and the Suunto app.