Modding is Here!

Cranked Update - May 8, 2026

Modding has finally arrived! This update is currently only available to our Patreon member, but we will be dropping the full Patreon version of the game to the FREE Steam Playtest soon! Our plan is to do that this next week. That playtest will be a limited time playtest that lasts around 5 days. More info coming soon.

Here's the patch notes for the Patreon version. Link to join Patreon at the end of this post.

⚠️ Heads up:\ Save file version bumped to v2. Old v1 save files will be wiped on first launch — your career progress will reset

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Tutorial System

• Brand new tutorial for newcomers — covers controls, bunny hops, markers, and bike basics with on-screen button glyphs, dialogue, and a refreshed dialogue style

• Lakeside Airtime Challenge added — learn to send it

Modding (Phase 1)

• Mod.io browser in the main menu — browse, download, and play community mod maps without leaving the game

New Trails

• Tons of new trails added to the map in Heartwood region

• Racing added to Potholes, Arrhythmic, Cedar Flesh, Code Red, Smack Dab, Far West, and One Armed Scissor — go set your times

Improvements

• Refreshed main menu

• Fast travel to challenges added — jump straight into a challenge from the menu

• Loading screen now shows controller layout including bike type swap and look back hints

• Track tape added to some trails

• New roots across the entire map — if you spot any old roots, let us know

• Trail polish on existing trails with nicer jump lips — based on player feedback

• Film grain reduced (0.4 → 0.2) — cleaner image

• Microsplat terrain interpolation contrast tuned — less feathering

Bug Fixes

• Fixed camera jitter on sharp leaning at low tilt factor

• Fixed stretched gates on Paper Wings and Siggy

• Fixed gate on Deathgrip that was on a bridge

• Fixed the rest of the broken career challenges

Balance Changes

• Drone jammers removed from all trails — based on player feedback

Get it here if you're a paid Patreon member: https://session-syndicate.itch.io/cranked/patreon-access

Not a paid member? Join any paid tier, starting at $5, to get access to the Open World and Wales maps now!

Check out the walkthrough of all the updates in this video: [dynamiclink href="https://youtu.be/FJqPYVEF0P0?si=43dLTkHNWV2u41Un"]