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Steam News10 November 20178y ago

Online Multiplayer Update

The latest patch brings huge improvements to the gameplay and multiplayer experience.

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What changed

0 fixes8 additions9 changes1 removal
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • UI and audio
  • Server
changedThe latest patch brings huge improvements to the gameplay and multiplayer experience. Online multiplayer has been redesigned from the ground up adding a new Lobby system, in-game Steam friend list support, connectivity and stability improvements. Check out the full change log below:
removedGameplayRemoved penalty for out of bounds and water hazard strokes.
addedGameplayPower bar has been improved by expanded length and added markers for more accuracy.
changedGameplaySlightly increased gravity.
addedGameplayTemporarily disabled announcer until production ready sound effects are added.
changedGameplayImproved follow camera smoothing during a shot.

The latest patch brings huge improvements to the gameplay and multiplayer experience. Online multiplayer has been redesigned from the ground up adding a new Lobby system, in-game Steam friend list support, connectivity and stability improvements. Check out the full change log below:

Changelog

Gameplay

  • Removed penalty for out of bounds and water hazard strokes.

  • Power bar has been improved by expanded length and added markers for more accuracy.

  • Slightly increased gravity.

  • Temporarily disabled announcer until production ready sound effects are added.

  • Improved follow camera smoothing during a shot.

  • Small fixes on some levels.

Online multiplayer

  • Online multiplayer has been reworked from the ground up switching from a peer-to-peer network architecture to a server-based one. This update should fix most connectivity issues and provide a much better online experience.

  • Added redesigned Lobby for online multiplayer game mode.

  • Added friend list and the ability to join your friend's private match more easily.

  • You can now give up a hole in the Pause menu during an online multiplayer match for +5 penalty points over par.

  • Ping is now visible for all players in a multiplayer match.

  • Stability improvements.

User interface

  • You can now access online multiplayer features from the main menu instead of the game mode selection menu.

  • Online region selector has been moved to Settings -> Network menu.

  • Added Local port selector to the Settings -> Network menu.

  • Added Vibration level slider to the Settings -> Controls menu to be able to control the vibration strength of your controller.

  • Small changes and typo fixes on the user interface.

-Zol

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Steam News / 10 November 2017

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