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Steam News28 June 20242y ago

Update v0.8.22 is LIVE!

We're thrilled to announce the release of update v0.8.22. This update brings a host of quality of life improvements, performance enhancements, and visual upgrades to enhance your gameplay experience.

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addedWe're thrilled to announce the release of update v0.8.22. This update brings a host of quality of life improvements, performance enhancements, and visual upgrades to enhance your gameplay experience. From revamped lighting and improved in-air controls to new ambient sounds and optimized materials, we've worked hard to make your rides smoother and more immersive. Dive into the details below and see what's new in DownhillVR!
changed🕹️ EnhancementsLighting Improvements : We've updated lighting for improved visuals and increased performance.
added🕹️ EnhancementsIn-Air Control : You can now lean side to side while airborne to slightly adjust your flight direction.
changed🕹️ EnhancementsChallenge Ghost Rider : Ghost riders will now fade out when too close to you, reducing visual clutter. Additionally, the ghost's bike now matches its color.
changed🕹️ EnhancementsMountain Hills River : The Mountain Hills environment has been updated to include rivers for a more dynamic landscape.
added🕹️ EnhancementsNew Ambient Sounds : Immerse yourself in the game with new sounds for the ocean, caves, wind, desert, mountains, and rivers.

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addedWe're thrilled to announce the release of update v0.8.22. This update brings a host of quality of life improvements, performance enhancements, and visual upgrades to enhance your gameplay experience. From revamped lighting and improved in-air controls to new ambient sounds and optimized materials, we've worked hard to make your rides smoother and more immersive. Dive into the details below and see what's new in DownhillVR!
changedLighting Improvements : We've updated lighting for improved visuals and increased performance.
addedIn-Air Control : You can now lean side to side while airborne to slightly adjust your flight direction.
changedChallenge Ghost Rider : Ghost riders will now fade out when too close to you, reducing visual clutter. Additionally, the ghost's bike now matches its color.
changedMountain Hills River : The Mountain Hills environment has been updated to include rivers for a more dynamic landscape.

We're thrilled to announce the release of update v0.8.22. This update brings a host of quality of life improvements, performance enhancements, and visual upgrades to enhance your gameplay experience. From revamped lighting and improved in-air controls to new ambient sounds and optimized materials, we've worked hard to make your rides smoother and more immersive. Dive into the details below and see what's new in DownhillVR!

Release Notes:

🕹️ Enhancements

  • Lighting ImprovementsWe've updated lighting for improved visuals and increased performance.

  • In-Air Control: You can now lean side to side while airborne to slightly adjust your flight direction.

  • Challenge Ghost Rider: Ghost riders will now fade out when too close to you, reducing visual clutter. Additionally, the ghost's bike now matches its color.

  • Mountain Hills RiverThe Mountain Hills environment has been updated to include rivers for a more dynamic landscape.
  • New Ambient SoundsImmerse yourself in the game with new sounds for the ocean, caves, wind, desert, mountains, and rivers.

  • Night / Rain Conditions: Enhanced visual quality during rainy and nighttime conditions for a better overall experience.

  • Ride Setup Difficulty Label: The label that previously said "Difficulty" has been renamed to "NPC Difficulty" to make it clear that it relates to NPCs.

  • Landscape MaterialsVarious tweaks to landscape materials for improved visuals.

🛠️ Fixes & Optimizations

  • Performance Enhancements: The lighting rework and various other tweaks should result in better performance and smoother gameplay.

  • Material Optimizations: Optimized certain materials to enhance performance.

  • Metallic FenceFixed issues with the LODs of metallic fences.
  • Starting Traffic LightsThe starting lights have been updated to avoid performance hiccups at the beginning of races.
  • Pinpoint Dash Elite Challenge TrackAdded missing killzones to the floor.

Thank you for being part of our DownhillVR community! Your feedback helps us improve the game with every update.

Enjoy your ride! 🚵‍♂️💨

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Steam News / 28 June 2024

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