HomeGamesUpdatesPricingMethodology
Steam News6 February 20242y ago

Update v0.8.18 is LIVE!

Hey riders! We're thrilled to announce the latest updates to DownhillVR, filled with exciting new challenge track, a lot of improvements and important fixes to ensure your virtual mountain biking experience is better th

In this update4

Full notes

Full DownhillVR update

Read the full published notes in a cleaner layout. The original post stays linked below.

Repeated intro

Hey riders! We're thrilled to announce the latest updates to DownhillVR, filled with exciting new challenge track, a lot of improvements and important fixes to ensure your virtual mountain biking experience is better than ever.

What changed

5 fixes4 additions7 changes0 removals
  • Events
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • Performance
  • Fixes
addedHey riders! We're thrilled to announce the latest updates to DownhillVR, filled with exciting new challenge track, a lot of improvements and important fixes to ensure your virtual mountain biking experience is better than ever.
added🆕 New ContentNew Speedy Track: Brace yourself for the 5th Speedy challenge track, "Lean To The Twist." Experience adrenaline-inducing speed with smooth turns to keep your heart racing.
changed🕹️ EnhancementsLeaderboards on Finish: The finish screen now features a leaderboard button, giving you immediate access to track time leaderboards. See how you stack up against other riders without having to navigate back to the main menu.
added⚙️ ImprovementsFences Collision Physics: Fences have been reworked to be more bouncy, enhancing collision realism and adding an extra layer of excitement to your rides.
changed⚙️ ImprovementsSweeping Coaster Challenge Trophy Times: The bronze time for the 1st Speedy challenge track has been updated, making it easier for you to progress to subsequent challenges.
changed⚙️ ImprovementsEnhanced Environment & Visuals: We've improved tree shadows, optimized foliage, and fine-tuned the lighting to create more immersive environments that will captivate you with every ride.

DownhillVR changes

addedHey riders! We're thrilled to announce the latest updates to DownhillVR, filled with exciting new challenge track, a lot of improvements and important fixes to ensure your virtual mountain biking experience is better than ever.
addedNew Speedy Track: Brace yourself for the 5th Speedy challenge track, "Lean To The Twist." Experience adrenaline-inducing speed with smooth turns to keep your heart racing.
changedLeaderboards on Finish: The finish screen now features a leaderboard button, giving you immediate access to track time leaderboards. See how you stack up against other riders without having to navigate back to the main menu.
addedFences Collision Physics: Fences have been reworked to be more bouncy, enhancing collision realism and adding an extra layer of excitement to your rides.
changedSweeping Coaster Challenge Trophy Times: The bronze time for the 1st Speedy challenge track has been updated, making it easier for you to progress to subsequent challenges.

🆕 New Content

  • New Speedy Track: Brace yourself for the 5th Speedy challenge track,"Lean To The Twist."Experience adrenaline-inducing speed with smooth turns to keep your heart racing.

🕹️ Enhancements

  • Leaderboards on Finish: The finish screen now features a leaderboard button, giving you immediate access to track time leaderboards. See how you stack up against other riders without having to navigate back to the main menu.

⚙️ Improvements

  • Fences Collision PhysicsFences have been reworked to be more bouncy, enhancing collision realism and adding an extra layer of excitement to your rides.
  • Sweeping Coaster Challenge Trophy TimesThe bronze time for the 1st Speedy challenge track has been updated, making it easier for you to progress to subsequent challenges.
  • Enhanced Environment & VisualsWe've improved tree shadows, optimized foliage, and fine-tuned the lighting to create more immersive environments that will captivate you with every ride.
  • Performance Optimizations: Enjoy smoother rides thanks to a variety of performance enhancements, including upgraded tree materials, optimized shadow resolutions, and more efficient static lighting across all maps.

  • Sunset Condition AdjustmentThe sunset lighting has been adjusted to slightly reduce brightness, creating a more pleasant and realistic evening riding experience.
  • Size Reduction Efforts: We've taken steps to reduce the game size following the last update's bloating, and we're committed to further optimizations to keep the game as compact as possible.

🛠️ Bug Fixes

  • Shadow FixesWe've addressed the shadow issues with bushes, ensuring a more coherent visual experience.
  • Horizon Fine-TuningThe horizon has been simplified for a cleaner and more immersive visual experience, enhancing your sense of depth and space as you ride.
  • Optimized Cave and Stadium: We've optimized the cave and stadium surroundings in Challenges for a more seamless experience, ensuring better performance and smoother rides.

  • PSO Caching FixAddressed an issue with Pipeline State Object (PSO) caching to enhance overall game performance and reduce stuttering.
  • Steam Leaderboards LoadingResolved a problem that caused increasingly longer load times from the Steam Leaderboards after each ride, improving your post-ride experience.

We're excited for you to experience these updates and continue your thrilling rides in DownhillVR. Your feedback is crucial to us, so let us know your thoughts on the new features and improvements.

Enjoy your ride! 🚵‍♀️

Source

Steam News / 6 February 2024

Open original post

Changelog.gg summarizes and formats this update. How we read updates.