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Steam News20 December 20256mo ago

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.

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Full World Hockey '88 update

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What changed

5 fixes2 additions0 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
fixedFixesNow properly supports re-syncing indefinitely long delays. This should fix ALL desync issues.
fixedFixesFixed desync when pressing F12 for screenshot.
fixedFixesFixed chat not locking menu input
addedImprovementsAdded ability to forfeit mid-match (by holding pause for 3 seconds) .
addedAdditionsAdded option for lobby host to change the rink .
fixedSteam DeckFixed stretching & incorrect aspect ratio.

World Hockey '88 changes

fixedNow properly supports re-syncing indefinitely long delays. This should fix ALL desync issues.
fixedFixed desync when pressing F12 for screenshot.
fixedFixed chat not locking menu input
addedAdded ability to forfeit mid-match (by holding pause for 3 seconds) .
addedAdded option for lobby host to change the rink .

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

  • Minimum frame delay is now less than 40% of what it was before. This allows for much smoother online play.

  • Added ability to forfeit mid-match (by holding pause for 3 seconds).

Additions

  • Added option for lobby host to change the rink.

Steam Deck

  • Fixed stretching & incorrect aspect ratio.

Input

  • DualSenseFixed Touch Pad glyph being used in place of Create button.

Source

Steam News / 20 December 2025

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