Steam News23 January 20242y ago

Update v0.8.17 is LIVE!

Riders, get ready for the DownhillVR 0.8.17 update! We've added exciting new content and crucial fixes to elevate your mountain biking adventure. Let's dive into the latest enhancements and improvements!

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addedRiders, get ready for the DownhillVR 0.8.17 update! We've added exciting new content and crucial fixes to elevate your mountain biking adventure. Let's dive into the latest enhancements and improvements!

added🆕 New ContentSpelunker's Split Challenge Track : Unveil a new Pro tier challenge track for a thrilling ride.

changed🕹️ EnhancementsMenu Environment Enhancements : We've upgraded the menu environment for an improved visual experience.

changed🕹️ EnhancementsRefined Reflection Captures : Experience more immersive visuals with improved reflection captures across various environments and challenge tracks.

changed🕹️ EnhancementsMaterial Quality Upgrade : Delight in a more lifelike environment with enhanced landscape blending.

added🕹️ EnhancementsNew Texture Details : Immerse yourself in a more realistic environment with upgraded textures.

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addedSpelunker's Split Challenge Track : Unveil a new Pro tier challenge track for a thrilling ride.

changedMenu Environment Enhancements : We've upgraded the menu environment for an improved visual experience.

changedRefined Reflection Captures : Experience more immersive visuals with improved reflection captures across various environments and challenge tracks.

changedMaterial Quality Upgrade : Delight in a more lifelike environment with enhanced landscape blending.

Release Notes

🆕 New Content

Spelunker's Split Challenge TrackUnveil a new Pro tier challenge track for a thrilling ride.

🕹️ Enhancements

Race Medals & Time Trial Trophies in Free Play: Track your progress in Free Play by viewing your best results in races and time trials across various tracks and conditions. Can you conquer the clock in time trials to earn a gold trophy, or secure the first-place medal in races against numerous NPCs, even on extreme difficulty?
Headlamp in Speedy Challenges: Headlamps now activate earlier, ensuring better visibility before you dive into tunnels in the Speedy Challenges.
PID and G-Force Computation Tweaks: We've implemented fixes for more accurate and responsive bike handling.
Menu Environment EnhancementsWe've upgraded the menu environment for an improved visual experience.
Refined Reflection CapturesExperience more immersive visuals with improved reflection captures across various environments and challenge tracks.
Material Quality Upgrade: Delight in a more lifelike environment with enhanced landscape blending.
New Texture Details: Immerse yourself in a more realistic environment with upgraded textures.

🛠️ Fixes & Optimizations

Fence Pole FixesFixed gaps in fences across all tracks.
Speedy Challenges Lights & Shadows Overhaul: Enjoy enhanced lightmap UV generation on curved roads and more authentic shadows around the tracks.
Speedy Challenges Performance: Experience smoother rides with optimized texture usage.
LOD EnhancementsWe've made Level of Detail improvements and introduced new textures.
Shadow ImprovementIssues with static shadows have been resolved for a more natural and realistic lighting effect.

Your feedback is invaluable in our journey to continually enhance DownhillVR. Keep it coming!

Enjoy the ride! 🚵‍♂️

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Steam News / 23 January 2024

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