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- World Hockey '88
Version 2.0.2 - June 22nd 2026
Major Fix Fixed crash on startup when there is no existing save file
Patch notes1 changeFixPerformance - World Hockey '88
Version 2.0.1 - June 20th 2026
Minor 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…
Announcement2 changesGameplayPerformance - World Hockey '88
Version 2.0 - June 20th 2026
Happy 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…
Event80 changes2 numericFix - World Hockey '88
Patch 9 - December 20th 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 notes6 changesFixGameplay - World Hockey '88
Patch 8 - December 17th 2025
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 notes3 changesFixPerformance - World Hockey '88
Patch 7 - December 13th 2025
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 notes9 changesFixPerformance - World Hockey '88
Update 2.5 - Localization & More - December 1st 2025
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 notes20 changesFixUI/audio - World Hockey '88
Patch 6 - November 6th 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…
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Update 2 - The Big One - November 4th 2025
Hey! 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…
Event43 changesFixGameplay - World Hockey '88
Patch 5 - August 20th 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 notes5 changesFixGameplay - World Hockey '88
Patch 4 - August 15th 2025
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 notes5 changesFix - World Hockey '88
Patch 3 - August 12th 2025
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 notes3 changesFixGameplay - World Hockey '88
Update 1 - CPU vs CPU - August 9th 2025
New Features! Added support for CPU vs CPU gameplay for Exhibition and Tournament modes. Added saving and continuing progress to World Champion. New Settings! Added camera settings for flipping the orientation. Added ca…
Store27 changesFixGameplay - World Hockey '88
Patch 2 - July 19th 2025
Game Changes: Significant overall improvements to input device handling. Fixed multiple crashes and issues related to controller disconnects. Demo Changes: Updated demo to reflect fixes, polish, and overall improvements…
Announcement2 changesFixGameplay - World Hockey '88
Patch 1 - June 22nd 2025
Fixed World Champion Mode crashing upon completion Fixed "No Goalies" Gameplay mod not unlocking properly.
Announcement2 changesFixGameplay
