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Star Drift Evolution
- Released
- Aug 27, 2021
- Platforms
- Last updated
Updates & announcements
Developer postOriginal post- Developer post
Daily Challenge now features all Track/Car combinations
I updated the daily challenge to feature all possible track/car combinations in the game. These should be over 3500 unique combinations, so it will take roughly 10 years to cycle through all of them :D Enjoy!
Original postI updated the daily challenge to feature all possible track/car combinations in the game. These should be over 3500 unique combinations, so it will take roughly 10 years to cycle through all of them :D
Enjoy!
- Developer post
Update 1.1.3
- fixed a bug causing weather fog to be enabled in local multiplayer for player 1
Original post- fixed a bug causing weather fog to be enabled in local multiplayer for player 1
- Developer post
Free Online Multiplayer included in the Demo
Previously you could play online multiplayer with the Demo of Star Drift Evolution, but you were only paired with players who also played the demo version. With Update 1.1.2 this changed, and owners of the full game can now play together with players who have the Demo installed .
Original postPreviously you could play online multiplayer with the Demo of Star Drift Evolution, but you were only paired with players who also played the demo version.
With Update 1.1.2 this changed, and owners of the full game can now play together with players who have the Demo installed. We hope this helps connecting players and makes finding races easier!
There are a few limitations for room options, when a player who owns the Demo hosts a game (limited track and car mode choices). But when connecting to a game hosted by a player who owns the full game, Demo players can enjoy all content the game has to offer!
This also means that if you want to play online multiplayer with your friends with all content enabled, only one of you needs to own the full game.
We hope you like this choice of opening up the multiplayer experience and hope to see you on the track!
Best,
Catze - Developer post
Version 1.1.2 - Small update to better connect players
- demo players and normal players can now join each other's games in online multiplayer - demo players have the limitation that if they host a game, they can not change the tracklist setting (= first 15 tracks) and car pick setting (= pick same) - when you are not correctly conne
Original post- demo players and normal players can now join each other's games in online multiplayer
- demo players have the limitation that if they host a game, they can not change the tracklist setting (= first 15 tracks) and car pick setting (= pick same)
- when you are not correctly connected to steam, discord should no longer falsely report players being rank 1 in a leaderboard when they are not
- top 10 times driven in the demo should now be reported in discord too, but have a [demo] tag attached - Developer post
Local Multiplayer water fix
- fixed a bug with water visuals in local multiplayer
Original post- fixed a bug with water visuals in local multiplayer
- Developer post
Update 1.1.1
- fixed an issue causing some transparent blend effects to appear opaque
Original post- fixed an issue causing some transparent blend effects to appear opaque
- Developer post
Update 1.1.0
- improved performance in local multiplayer splitscreen mode
Original post- improved performance in local multiplayer splitscreen mode
- Developer post
Update 1.0.9
- fixed a checkpoint issue on LA River - the 3D speedometer should now be properly positioned in various resolution settings - controllers should now be properly assigned to players when the game starts, even if you unplugged controller 1 at some point - time trial challenges sho
Original post- fixed a checkpoint issue on LA River
- the 3D speedometer should now be properly positioned in various resolution settings
- controllers should now be properly assigned to players when the game starts, even if you unplugged controller 1 at some point
- time trial challenges should no longer be displayed when playing online
- watching a replay from the daily challenge should no longer show the "start race" button afterwards
- playing online with the "only topdown camera" setting should now properly force this camera angle on every race start - Developer post
Update 1.0.8
- fixed a checkpoint issue on track #1 - fixed an issue with leaderboard reports to the discord channel
Original post- fixed a checkpoint issue on track #1
- fixed an issue with leaderboard reports to the discord channel - Developer post
Halloween Update
Update 1.0.7: - added a new Halloween themed fun car, 3 new horns and a new wheel model
Original postUpdate 1.0.7:
- added a new Halloween themed fun car, 3 new horns and a new wheel model
- Developer post
Update 1.0.6
Update 1.0.6: Fixes: - when your first run on a track is a top 10 placement, it should now correctly report to discord - the challenge timer on the top/center UI should no longer stop registering finish crosses - car liveries "keep original" option should now work correctly in "c
Original postUpdate 1.0.6:
Fixes:
- when your first run on a track is a top 10 placement, it should now correctly report to discord
- the challenge timer on the top/center UI should no longer stop registering finish crosses
- car liveries "keep original" option should now work correctly in "car draft" car pick modes
- when changing tracks, the old track should now correctly be unloaded to free the memory and prevent crashes when playing for a long time
- adjusted the video codec for ingame videos for linux proton (let me know if it now works)
- daily challenges should no longer break when trying to select "the rock" as daily car - Developer post
New: Trading Card Set added!
If you're a trading card collector, this is good news for you: Star Drift Evolution now has its own Trading Card set on Steam, consisting of 8 cards in total. Start racing now to unlock cards, earn badge ranks and collect unique backgrounds and emotes! See you on the track, SDE T
Original postIf you're a trading card collector, this is good news for you:
Star Drift Evolution now has its own Trading Card set on Steam, consisting of 8 cards in total.
Start racing now to unlock cards, earn badge ranks and collect unique backgrounds and emotes!See you on the track,
SDE Team - Developer post
Update 1.0.5
Update 1.0.5 Replays: - you can now fast forward/rewind with Keypad Plus and Minus while watching a replay (can be handy when you are in free fly mode and cant use left/right to fast forward/rewind) - you can now adjust the camera field of view with Keypad Multiply and Divide whi
Original postUpdate 1.0.5
Replays:
- you can now fast forward/rewind with Keypad Plus and Minus while watching a replay (can be handy when you are in free fly mode and cant use left/right to fast forward/rewind)
- you can now adjust the camera field of view with Keypad Multiply and Divide while watching a replay (gives more cinematic freedom to create certain shots)Cars:
- star kart hood view improvedUI:
- when you do time trials with lap count option "one race", you will see the novice/expert total times displayed at the top, if you havent beaten them yet
- added a new congratulations popup for when you complete all star challenges of a track
- whenever you change tabs in the main menu settings menu, a new tip will be displayed (in case you wanna read all in-game tips)Fixes:
- environment sounds like rain and forest sounds should now also be affected by the environment volume slider
- fixed a total skill rating display error in the global leaderboard menu
- fixed a bug causing some smoke effects to not work in "view replay" mode - Developer post
Update 1.0.4
Update 1.0.4 UI: - you can now also see "yesterday's challenge times" in the daily challenge menu Tracks: - added more atmospheric lighting to a few tracks (# 3, 6, 34, 42, 47, 52, 53, 66, 71) Fixes: - your total skill rating should now correctly be calculated (same error for all
Original postUpdate 1.0.4
UI:
- you can now also see "yesterday's challenge times" in the daily challenge menuTracks:
- added more atmospheric lighting to a few tracks (# 3, 6, 34, 42, 47, 52, 53, 66, 71)Fixes:
- your total skill rating should now correctly be calculated (same error for all players, so relative positions stay unchanged) - Developer post
Livestream
Livestream of the Star Drift Evolution Release!
Original postLivestream of the Star Drift Evolution Release!
- Developer post
1.0 Out Now!
Star Drift Evolution Version 1.0 is out now, leaving Early Access! To celebrate the release, SDE will be on 25% discount now! Start your engines, race with new cars on new tracks and compete on fresh Season 1 Leaderboards! Enjoy improved AI, UI and campaign navigation! Master Cha
Original postStar Drift Evolution Version 1.0 is out now, leaving Early Access!
To celebrate the release, SDE will be on 25% discount now!
Start your engines, race with new cars on new tracks and compete on fresh Season 1 Leaderboards!
Enjoy improved AI, UI and campaign navigation! Master Challenges on Circuits, Arenas, Mountain Touge, Rally Stages and more!We cant wait to see you on the track!
SDE Team
- Developer post
Changes when Update 1.0 goes live on Friday
A quick overview of what will happen on friday 17:00 CET, when the 1.0 Update goes live: - season 1 will start , resetting all local track records and online leaderboards from season 0 (you can still browse the season 0 leaderboards in the leaderboards menu) - medals will be awar
Original postA quick overview of what will happen on friday 17:00 CET, when the 1.0 Update goes live:
- season 1 will start, resetting all local track records and online leaderboards from season 0 (you can still browse the season 0 leaderboards in the leaderboards menu)
- medals will be awarded based on your rank in the global skill rating leaderboard, season 0. rewards are exclusive livery patterns based given to top 100, top 10, best player
- season 0 track records are still kept in the background and checked, so that you do not lose stars that you unlocked in season 0 (only in rare cases where a track changed or expert time got adjusted you might a lose a star)
- track records driven in the open beta branch will be wiped, also the daily eternal rating will be reset
- daily challenges will start one day later, on saturday on the 28th of august (only saturday and sunday for week 1), and on the following monday a fresh week will start (week 2)
- in rare cases your money might be lower than before the update (due to losing a few stars), and since you keep your complete garage, it might put you in debt (negative money), but re-unlocking the missing stars will bring you back to normalCheers,
Catze - Developer post
Reaching the finish line! Full Release on Friday 27th of August 2021
Hello Friends and Drifters, after almost one year of Early Access polishing, tweaking and feature adding, the time has finally come! On the 27th of August 2021, 17:00 CET, Star Drift Evolution will become fully released with the 1.0 Update. This also means that a new season start
Original postHello Friends and Drifters,
after almost one year of Early Access polishing, tweaking and feature adding, the time has finally come!
On the 27th of August 2021, 17:00 CET, Star Drift Evolution will become fully released with the 1.0 Update.This also means that a new season starts, with fresh leaderboards to compete on!
Here is a short recap of what has been improved and added during Early Access:
- team racing for online multiplayer and new fun modes like moon gravity or no brakes
- added Daily Challenges with weekly Leaderboards
- added 15 new Tracks and polished existing ones with greater detail
- added over 10 new cars including fun cars like go-karts and monster trucks
- new career chapters and special events like truck races
- improved AI driving lines and options to make the AI easier or harder
- overhauled UI with new design
- added horns and customizable emojis
- added hood view camera
- discord notifications for whenever the top 10 of a leaderboard change
- added new music
- added news ticker to the main menu
- improved camera customization
We hope that the Early Access period has helped making the game a better experience, and that we will see you on the track very soon!
Cheers,
SDE Team 
Developer postTransition from Early Access to Fully Released
Hello Drifters! In August 2021 Star Drift Evolution will transition from Early Access to Fully Released with the 1.0 Update. With the full release being on the horizon, we will be increasing the price of Star Drift Evolution to 12,99 EUR / 14,99 USD on July 18th, as announced in
Original postHello Drifters!
In August 2021 Star Drift Evolution will transition from Early Access to Fully Released with the 1.0 Update.
With the full release being on the horizon, we will be increasing the price of Star Drift Evolution to 12,99 EUR / 14,99 USD on July 18th, as announced in our Early Access info page. This will be the final price increase and the game's cost at full release. Please spread the word and tell your friends that this is now the last chance to get the game at its discounted Early Access price.
PS: You can still join the open beta and give some last minute feedback before launch. Any feedback is appreciated! You can join our discord channel here: DISCORD
Happy drifting!
Catze