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Steam News26 March 20263mo ago

Update v0.8.34 is LIVE!

Hello riders! The latest update is finally here after a bit of a delay, so thanks for your patience. This release introduces two brand-new trails, improvements to NPC AI, subtle UI enhancements and range of fixes.

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Repeated intro

Hello riders! The latest update is finally here after a bit of a delay, so thanks for your patience. This release introduces two brand-new trails, improvements to NPC AI, subtle UI enhancements and range of fixes.

What changed

3 fixes2 additions3 changes0 removals
  • UI and audio
  • Maps
  • Events
  • Fixes
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
addedHello riders! The latest update is finally here after a bit of a delay, so thanks for your patience. This release introduces two brand-new trails, improvements to NPC AI, subtle UI enhancements and range of fixes.
changed🕹️ EnhancementsNPC AI Improvements: Enhanced pathfinding and smoother behavior on technical sections, allowing NPCs to handle more challenging terrain.
changed🕹️ EnhancementsChallenge Tier Selector: Empty challenge tiers are now hidden, reducing visual clutter and making navigation more intuitive.
fixed🛠️ FixesLighting Fixes: Resolved missing lightmaps in several areas of the Blackrock Heights environment.
changed🛠️ FixesShadow Optimization: Improved shadow rendering for better performance.
fixed🛠️ FixesWooden Fences: Fixed an issue where fence segments did not connect properly.

DownhillVR changes

addedHello riders! The latest update is finally here after a bit of a delay, so thanks for your patience. This release introduces two brand-new trails, improvements to NPC AI, subtle UI enhancements and range of fixes.
changedNPC AI Improvements: Enhanced pathfinding and smoother behavior on technical sections, allowing NPCs to handle more challenging terrain.
changedChallenge Tier Selector: Empty challenge tiers are now hidden, reducing visual clutter and making navigation more intuitive.
fixedLighting Fixes: Resolved missing lightmaps in several areas of the Blackrock Heights environment.
changedShadow Optimization: Improved shadow rendering for better performance.

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Release Notes

🆕 New Content

  • "Timberflow Meadow" Track: A relaxed countryside trail set in the Mountain Hills environment, featuring wooden features, rocky sections, and even a few cows along the way.

  • "Highfall Crossings" Track: A fast-paced and technical descent in the Blackrock Heights environment, with exposed ridgelines, tight turns, and narrow bridges.

🕹️ Enhancements

  • NPC AI Improvements: Enhanced pathfinding and smoother behavior on technical sections, allowing NPCs to handle more challenging terrain.

  • Challenge Tier Selector: Empty challenge tiers are now hidden, reducing visual clutter and making navigation more intuitive.

🛠️ Fixes

  • Lighting FixesResolved missing lightmaps in several areas of the Blackrock Heights environment.
  • Shadow OptimizationImproved shadow rendering for better performance.
  • Wooden FencesFixed an issue where fence segments did not connect properly.

Hit the new trails and chase for best times. We would love to hear your feedback and thanks for your support.

Enjoy your ride! 🚵‍♂️🗻

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Steam News / 26 March 2026

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