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- The Local
v19.06.2026
Fixed a bug for custom levels where oceans would be very small if you're using the Performant graphics quality setting Fixed a bug where opening the Steam overlay while viewing a leaderboard would open the pause menu in…
Announcement2 changesFix - The Local
The GIANT'S HEART Update
Giant's Heart Giant's Heart is a brand new area added to the map and is inside of Northern Peak. There are 2 entrances, one on the forest side of the mountain, and one on the quiet ocean side. 2 New Timed Courses Giant'…
Store11 changesFixMaps - The Local
365 days of The Local
Today marks one year since The Local officially launched! Yes, that's right. The Local has already been out for a year. If you've been playing since launch, thanks for sticking around. That's pretty cool of you. And if…
Announcement - The Local
Here's your 2025 Wind Down
To end off the year, here's a break down of how everyone played The Local in 2025. But first, some context. This is using data from existing leaderboard entries on the current leaderboard versions, and does not include…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - The Local
VOTE THE LOCAL FOR... GAME OF THE YEAR!!!
Hello everybody! It's Steam Awards nomination time! It would be pretty cool if you voted for The Local. No pressure, though... Oh, and I've gotta choose a category, so... GAME OF THE YEAR!!! Why not? Vote now, etc. Than…
Announcement - The Local
v19.10.2025
Adjusted Medal and Trophy times for PRIX, making the Legend rank actually... possible. Whoops PRIX is now included in the Superboard Added a kill trigger beneath PRIX Fixed a bug where quitting to title while watching a…
Store4 changesFixGameplay - The Local
The PRIX Update
This update officially introduces PRIX: a Timed course where slide boosting is your only real option. Added PRIX Fixed a bug where the "TImed" achievement could not be achieved. If you already meet the criteria, you wil…
Store3 changesFixGameplay - The Local
v04.10.2025 and Modded v1.3.1
Quick update to fix the UI scrolling speed bug from yesterday's update. Modded v1.3.0 has been disabled and replaced with v1.3.1.
Announcement1 changeUI/audio - The Local
Security Patches
This update addresses a recently found security vulnerability that affects all Unity games built with Unity version 2017.1 and later, including The Local. There should be no functional difference between this version an…
Security2 changes - The Local
v27.07.2025 Changelog
Fixed an oversight where you were able to select and delete rails in the base world when in the level editor. Since the world asset in the editor just enables the base world, deleting rails (or anything) from it applies…
Store2 changesFixBalance - The Local
v26.07.2025 Changelog
Fixed a bug that caused hidden / cheated leaderboard entries to break displayed rankings https://store.steampowered.com/app/2560140/The_Local__Supporter_Package/ Steam post image
Store2 changesFix - The Local
v25.07.2025 Changelog
Fixed a bug that prevented you from completing the Orders tutorial when buying Perks https://store.steampowered.com/app/2560140/The_Local__Supporter_Package/ Steam post image
Store2 changesFix - The Local
The Superboard Update
Superboard This update introduces the Superboard for the Timed gamemode. This leaderboard reveals the top 100 best players across every course, excluding the Weeklies. Sorting is done with a rank score. You will receive…
Store5 changesFixGameplay - The Local
Modded v1.2.0 - Workshop Support
The modded branch is now up to date with the main branch, including today's changes. This means that the level editor is now included. Workshop Uploads Modded uploads will have a "[MODDED]" prefix, and will recieve the…
Store3 changesWorkshopGameplay - The Local
14.06.2025.1 A Small Update
Timed Adjusted the Trophy times on "my_map" to make the Legend Trophy feasibly achievable Level Editor The level browser can now display more than 50 levels Fixed an issue with the Ocean asset's collider https://store.s…
Store3 changesFixGameplay - The Local
Winding Down
Coming up on 2 years of development, and with the release of the Level Editor, I'm now very satisfied with the game's state. As such, active development has ended. From here on, updates are gonna get smaller and more in…
Store2 changesGameplay
