Steam News31 August 202510mo ago

Patch Update - 0.1.38.8b

Cosmic Patch: The MIX Fall Game Showcase Edition! This update brings the Online multiplayer lobbies and now it's time to race with your friends.

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UI and audio
Performance
Compatibility
Server

addedCosmic Patch: The MIX Fall Game Showcase Edition!We've also been hard at work to bring you this update filled with improvements and fixes. Here’s a summary of what's new in the latest Cosmic Patch! 🚀

changedDriving and Gameplay 🏎️Improved Car Handling: We've refined the car mechanics for better handling and collision response. This means your car will feel more predictable and stable, especially after hitting a wall or hitting a ramp and landing on its nose.

changedDriving and Gameplay 🏎️Enhanced Car Effects: When your wheels hit the ground, you'll now see corresponding dust effects. We also improved the visual feedback of car collisions by increasing the number of collision points for sparks. ✨

addedDriving and Gameplay 🏎️Car Flipping Feedback: An upside-down detection system has been added to the car controller. If your car flips, a new UI panel will appear to provide feedback, including how to reset the car.

fixedDriving and Gameplay 🏎️Better AI Behavior: AI opponents are now more dynamic. Their risk-taking and attack focus will change based on their position in the race. For example, AIs that are behind will take more risks, while those in the lead will be more cautious. We also fixed a bug that could cause the AI to target itself.

addedPerformance and Stability ⚙️Smoother Performance: We've made significant optimizations to reduce stutters and improve overall performance. This includes: Implementing a new object pooling system for things like runtime streaming and particle effects, which helps make the game run smoother and use less memory. Tweaks to the AI and dynamic leaderboard tracking to give you better framerates and a more stable game.

Cosmic Race: Galactic Showdown changes

addedWe've also been hard at work to bring you this update filled with improvements and fixes. Here’s a summary of what's new in the latest Cosmic Patch! 🚀

changedImproved Car Handling: We've refined the car mechanics for better handling and collision response. This means your car will feel more predictable and stable, especially after hitting a wall or hitting a ramp and landing on its nose.

changedEnhanced Car Effects: When your wheels hit the ground, you'll now see corresponding dust effects. We also improved the visual feedback of car collisions by increasing the number of collision points for sparks. ✨

addedCar Flipping Feedback: An upside-down detection system has been added to the car controller. If your car flips, a new UI panel will appear to provide feedback, including how to reset the car.

fixedBetter AI Behavior: AI opponents are now more dynamic. Their risk-taking and attack focus will change based on their position in the race. For example, AIs that are behind will take more risks, while those in the lead will be more cautious. We also fixed a bug that could cause the AI to target itself.

Cosmic Patch: The MIX Fall Game Showcase Edition!

This update brings the Online multiplayer lobbies and now it's time to race with your friends.

We've also been hard at work to bring you this update filled with improvements and fixes. Here’s a summary of what's new in the latest Cosmic Patch! 🚀

Driving and Gameplay 🏎️

Improved Car Handling: We've refined the car mechanics for better handling and collision response. This means your car will feel more predictable and stable, especially after hitting a wall or hitting a ramp and landing on its nose.
Enhanced Car EffectsWhen your wheels hit the ground, you'll now see corresponding dust effects. We also improved the visual feedback of car collisions by increasing the number of collision points for sparks. ✨
Car Flipping FeedbackAn upside-down detection system has been added to the car controller. If your car flips, a new UI panel will appear to provide feedback, including how to reset the car.
Better AI BehaviorAI opponents are now more dynamic. Their risk-taking and attack focus will change based on their position in the race. For example, AIs that are behind will take more risks, while those in the lead will be more cautious. We also fixed a bug that could cause the AI to target itself.

Performance and Stability ⚙️

Smoother Performance
We've made significant optimizations to reduce stutters and improve overall performance.
This includes
- Implementing a new object pooling system for things like runtime streaming and particle effects, which helps make the game run smoother and use less memory.
- Tweaks to the AI and dynamic leaderboard tracking to give you better framerates and a more stable game.
Faster LoadingWe've enabled background loading for audio to improve game performance when loading into a scene. 🎧

UI and Visuals 🎨

Interface and ReadabilityThe in-game information panel now scales better on different screens. We also fixed anchor positions for UI elements to improve visibility.
Camera AdjustmentsWe've increased the camera's far clip plane to help you see distant objects more clearly. The field of view has also been adjusted for a better perspective. Additionally, camera shake values have been improved for interactions with walls and other obstacles.
Updated Car Selection: The car selection in garage now displays the car's name and has better visual feedback.
Smoother Multiplayer Experience: We've ironed out a bug that made other players' cars look a bit wonky. Now, their wheels will always be in the right place, not floating or stuck in the ground, for a much cleaner visual experience.
Bug FixesWe've fixed a number of UI navigation issues, particularly for controller support. We also addressed layout inconsistencies in the FTUE (First-Time User Experience) scene. 👾

Thank You ❤️

We want to give a massive thank you to everyone who played the demo during the Steam Racing Fest! Your feedback and suggestions were incredibly valuable. This patch is a direct result of your input, and we've worked hard to address the most important points you raised.

We hope you enjoy this update. Please continue to share your thoughts and talk with the developers directly on our Discord server. See you on the track! 👋

— Cosmic Race Team (Psypher Interactive)

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Steam News / 31 August 2025

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