Patch notes
v2.0.2Version 2.0.2 - June 22nd 2026
Major Fix Fixed crash on startup when there is no existing save file
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World Hockey '88
Also known as World Hockey '88, steam:3552680, wh8
Turn back the clock! Take a shot! Face-off against friends and family side-by-side or over the internet in this celebration of hockey video games past, present, and future!
Last update
22 Jun 2026
Latest update
Update history
Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
15 updates
June 2026
- Version 2.0.1 - June 20th 2026Minor Patch - Added VSync setting to Display Options - Added Exclusive-Mode Fullscreen as an additional display mode option - Renamed "Fullscreen" to "Borderless Window" Switched back to a legacy DirectX swap chain to p…
- Version 2.0 - June 20th 2026Happy 1st birthday to World Hockey '88! To celebrate we have an update so big we had to change the version numbering system! Version 2.0 is a major overhaul of the entire game to address the large majority of feature re…
December 2025
- Online Multiplayer Fixes Now properly supports re-syncing indefinitely long delays. This should fix ALL desync issues. Fixed desync when pressing F12 for screenshot. Fixed chat not locking menu input Improvements Minimu…Patch notes
- Online Improvements: Last set lobby Game Rules are now saved. Fixes Fixed crash when player tries to enter team setup after joining from an invite. Team Setup: Fixed incorrect prompts when switching devices Settings Fix…Patch notes
- Online: Massively improved online stability and syncing. Desyncs are now properly resolved instead of exiting back to the lobby. Maximum delay was extended from .5 seconds to 2 seconds. Increased leniency for frame rate…Patch notes
- Update 2, Part 2! If you still felt as though Update 2 wasn't truly big enough to be called "The Big One", this is why. Some features planned for Update 2 were pushed back to get some major fixes and improvements out fi…Patch notes
November 2025
- World Champion Mode Fixed "New Game" being blanked out instead of "Continue" when no save file is available. Online Friends list now displays when friends are busy or away. Menus Various minor polish. Fixed player setti…Patch notes
- Update 2 - The Big One - November 4th 2025Hey! It's hockey season! So here's a new update to celebrate! Update 2 was intended to just be another small polish patch, the keyword here is "intended". This is the largest update to the game thus far, and by far, ove…
August 2025
- Pause Menu Added [View Controls] sub-menu to the in-game pause menu. - Added Player Settings to the in-game pause menu. Practice Polished controls info. - Added reset puck button. - Fixed disabling a player that's holdi…Patch notes
- CPU Players Greatly improved and polished offense behaviour. - Fixed CPU players slowing down and jittering slightly before a shot. - Fixed CPU players shooting straight forward too often. Fighting Greatly improved CPU…Patch notes
- World Champion Fixed game crashing when continuing a save. Developer Note: This frustratingly was due to a last second fix for another issue, I apologize for not doing more thorough testing right before release. New Gam…Patch notes
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