Sledders

Hanki Games · Bonus Stage Publishing

Released: Mar 20, 2025
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 09:37 GMT

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03 Sep 2026Developer post
Sledders - September 3, 2026 Hotfix
Hi everyone ! We've got some fixes and adjustments rolling out for you today. Have a look. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 Fast Travel: You can now fast travel from the map to any fuel station you've already discovered. Hover over the fuel station icon and press 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 to spawn at its fuel pump. Un
Hi everyone ! We've got some fixes and adjustments rolling out for you today. Have a look.

𝗡𝗲𝘄
Fast Travel: You can now fast travel from the map to any fuel station you've already discovered.
Hover over the fuel station icon and press 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 to spawn at its fuel pump. Undiscovered fuel stations remain greyed out but can still be used for route planning.
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱
Increased the 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝘆 1.5×
Fuel level no longer resets when changing sleds or customization options. Instead, the 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗱𝘀 .
Snowmen now 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 .
𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱
Fixed an issue where 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗸 and could increase it beyond full capacity.
Fixed an issue where pressing 𝗘𝘀𝗰 during the respawn preview would cancel the preview and open the pause menu with a single press.
Fixed 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 around 100 metres ahead of the player.
Fixed some 𝗠𝗼𝗱.𝗶𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀. Thanks for always letting us know what's up on your end with the game so we can keep improving Sledders!
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19 Aug 2026Developer post
New Horizons - Part 2 is here!
Sledders! The snow might be gone, but the New Horizons update Part 2 is here! This update opens up the creativity for players on PC to craft their own maps and distribute them for all platforms to play on. You’ll be wanting to take a stop every now and then to refuel your imagina
Sledders! The snow might be gone, but the New Horizons update Part 2 is here!
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This update opens up the creativity for players on PC to craft their own maps and distribute them for all platforms to play on. You’ll be wanting to take a stop every now and then to refuel your imagination too.
Have a look at the patch notes.
New Horizons - Part 2
New Features
⚒️ New Level Editor
A brand-new Level Editor is now available for PC players, offering powerful tools for creating and sharing custom levels.
Over 200 different props to use when building your levels
River and lake creation tools for shaping waterways
Integrated Test Drive mode that allows testing from any point on the map
Map labels for marking locations, areas, and routes
In-depth editing tools for creating new experiences
Levels created with the editor can be uploaded through mod.io and played by everyone
🪫Fuel System
Players can now enable fuel consumption for their sleds, adding another layer of planning and challenge to their rides.
Off by default, Fuel consumption can be enabled by players in the enviromental options
A fuel gauge shows how much fuel there is remaining
Gas stations around the map can be used to refuel
Running out of fuel will require a rescue to the nearest gas station
Gas stations are now marked on all maps that include them
Fuel consumption can only be enabled on maps with gas stations
✅ Changes and Improvements
Game Size Reduced from ~13 GB to 7.2 GB
Optimised asset management and organisation have allowed us to significantly reduce the game's installation size. Reduced game size may also improve performance on some PCs and consoles
Optimised RAM Usage
The way assets are loaded and unloaded within levels has been significantly optimised.
RAM usage should be noticeably lower in many situations
On systems and consoles with limited RAM, this should improve stability
Some systems may also see improved performance
🪲 Bug Fixes
Using Photo Mode within a replay now correctly allows you to change the time of day
Characters such as Ä and Ö now display correctly on consoles
The Replay System and Spawn points now works correctly when used on custom maps on Xbox
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11 Jun 2026Developer post
Wrap it! New Horizons Update Part 1 is here!
Freeriders! It's time to venture your first steps to New Horizons! This first update focuses on player customization, the on-going tweaks and additions to the game's audio, and some more. PATCH NOTES Custom wrap support for helmets (mod.io supported) Custom wrap support for suits
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Freeriders! It's time to venture your first steps to New Horizons! This first update focuses on player customization, the on-going tweaks and additions to the game's audio, and some more.
PATCH NOTES
Custom wrap support for helmets (mod.io supported)
Custom wrap support for suits (mod.io supported)
Updated engine sounds for all sleds
New adaptive environmental ambiances for all times and weathers
New surface sounds for driving on diffferent enviroments.
Fixed visuals of the MXZ rev
Bug fixes
Mod.io update
We're also updating the mod.io categories to allow better browsing. New options include being able to categorize wraps by sled type and manufacturer.
The next part of the New Horizons roadmap item will drop later this summer, adding the remaining planned features.
Thank you for your patience and continued support of Sledders!
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12 May 2026Developer post
Start Your Engine Festival begins now!
Whether you want to drift through mountain passes, haul cargo across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, run a transcontinental rail empire, or sail an open sea with the wind at your back, there's an engine here for you! Start Your Engine has gone live with 86 games participating, 28 o
12 May 2026Developer post
The Spring Colours Update is here!
Sledders - 12 May 2026 Patch Notes Major Features Deviant Ink for trail and crossover sleds Deviant Ink is now available for trail and crossover sleds. Custom wrap support for all sleds Custom wraps are now supported on every sled. Customization presets Create and save customizat
Sledders - 12 May 2026 Patch Notes
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Major Features
Deviant Ink for trail and crossover sleds
Deviant Ink is now available for trail and crossover sleds.
Custom wrap support for all sleds
Custom wraps are now supported on every sled.
Customization presets
Create and save customization presets.
Presets can be applied at any time and used across different sleds.
Improved first-person riding
First-person gameplay has been improved with better camera turning and viewing angles.
A new Panini Projection option has been added and will be enabled by default with this patch
Replay menu
A new garage element has been added, allowing you to easily browse and watch all of your saved replays.
Minor Features
MXZ Rev Upgraded
MXZ Rev has been upgraded to use longer track and a different engine.
Map backgrounds
All maps now have backgrounds, so the map view is no longer displayed in a black void.
- Lobby browser tweaks
- Lobby browser has been updated to be able to show games on maps you haven't yet installed.
- Additional filter setting have been added
Audio engine overhaul
The way engine audio is handled by the game has been reworked. This should make the system lighter on performance and make future audio development easier.
Improved Engine sounds
Improved Turbos
Minor audio tweaks here and there
Expanded customization
Change the colors of rails, spindles, and handlebars.
Improved replay viewer
The replay viewer now supports full weather and time-of-day changes.
Free camera options have also been expanded, making it easier to capture perfect videos.
Fixed RPM Values
The displayed RPM value has been adjusted for every sled to show numbers you would expect out of those sleds in real life.
This is only a visual change and the performance characteristics are not changed.
Show us your customizations here in the community hub and on the official Sledders Discord!
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09 Apr 2026Developer post
We've got the need... for SPEED
Do you hear the roar approaching? It's the Polaris XCR 800 retro drop coming to your garage! PATCH NOTES Added Polaris XCR 800 to Retro category (with triple engine sounds) Always looking for your thoughts and feedback on the new vehicle, here in the Discussions forums or on our
Do you hear the roar approaching? It's the Polaris XCR 800 retro drop coming to your garage!
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PATCH NOTES
Added Polaris XCR 800 to Retro category (with triple engine sounds)
Always looking for your thoughts and feedback on the new vehicle, here in the Discussions forums or on our official Discord server!
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08 Apr 2026Developer post
Sledders 2026 Roadmap
We're only getting started. Have a look at our roadmap for the upcoming months and what we will be focusing on at Hanki Games. As mentioned in the disclaimer, this list highlights the top priority updates and features and is subject to change. See you on the tracks!
02 Apr 2026Developer post
Enter the Lynx Forest Fox!
Hear the call of the Lynx Forest Fox! We added the next retro sled in our Retro line up, available now! Share your rides and clips with us here on the Community Hub or on our official Discord server ! View game page
26 Mar 2026Developer post
Cut through the ice with this new retro drop!
Keeping up with our retro drops, the Lynx GLS 3500 FC is now available in Sledders! Patch Notes Changes Added the new retro sled GLS 3500 F.C Fixes Fixed an issue where replays could cause crashes on consoles Fixed an issue where wrap names were not displaying properly View game
Keeping up with our retro drops, the Lynx GLS 3500 FC is now available in Sledders!
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Patch Notes
Changes Added the new retro sled GLS 3500 F.C
Fixes
Fixed an issue where replays could cause crashes on consoles
Fixed an issue where wrap names were not displaying properly
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17 Mar 2026Developer post
Ski-doo to the past!
Hey there all you rad snowsleddin' riders! We've got a Retro drop + fixes update for you this week :) Patch Notes New Content Added new Ski-Doo Safari L Added recoloring support to all retro sleds Added support for custom/modded wraps to all retro sleds Updated retro sled audio #
Hey there all you rad snowsleddin' riders! We've got a Retro drop + fixes update for you this week :)
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Patch Notes
New Content
Added new Ski-Doo Safari L
Added recoloring support to all retro sleds
Added support for custom/modded wraps to all retro sleds
Updated retro sled audio
### Fixes
Fixed memory spikes caused by customization like changing a wraps
Fixed crashes caused by memory overflows on Xbox and PS5 (was affecting crossplay multiplayer lobbies if the host was on console).
### Optimizations
Improved memory usage across levels and particle systems
As always, your feedback mentions are welcome if you encounter any, and be sure to share any clips and screenshots with us here or in the official Discord server!
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05 Mar 2026Developer post
DIAL IN! New seasonal update for Sledders!
Sledders! It's time to let yourself be heard; dial into this new Season 26 update with some new gameplay features, adjustments and fixes. New this update Session visualization in the map view, showing your current play session, Ride History, allowing you to view recorded replays
Sledders! It's time to let yourself be heard; dial into this new Season 26 update with some new gameplay features, adjustments and fixes.
New this update
Session visualization in the map view, showing your current play session,
Ride History, allowing you to view recorded replays and drone lines,
Replay Mode, Record and watch back your saved replays, rewind and fast forward and use Ghost Ride to drive alongside your own saved replays.
Mod.io integration, Allowing players to make and share customs wraps and maps.
Dedicated servers, for multiplayer sessions, improving stability and latency.
Voice Chat, allowing for players using the dedicated servers to talk to each other, both globally and locally (200m proximity-based).
Seeing is believing, so have a look at the update trailer!
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We even reworked a lot of VFX and Audio, changing things like the fully reworked snowmobile snow and water visual effects and adding three new engine types for the SKS, Ace and the GGB quiet can.
PATCH NOTES
📺VFX
Fully reworked snowmobile snow and water visual effects,
VFX are now synced with multiplayer drivers,
🎧Audio
Added three new engine types:
SKS Liberty 700
Ace 900 Turbo R
850 E-TEC GGB Quiet Can (available for all BRP sleds)
Added various new sound effects, including steering, driver, and drone sounds
Additional audio mixing and polishing,
🛠️Fixes and Improvements
Improved time and weather synchronization in multiplayer,
When using Fixed Time, forecast times now use system time,
Switching from Fixed to Dynamic time no longer changes the weather,
Adjusted some tree colliders and physics values,
Various other small fixes and improvements,
Other notes
Mod.io content: We are aware that not all mod content available to play testers did not completely carry over to this update. Mod.io will automatically show new mods added to the platform and become available over time.
Restrictions:
We cannot approve mods that clearly infringe on an intellectual property of others.
mod.io has file upload limits, with a maximum file size of 8GB to 10GB per mod file, generally requiring files to be zipped. While the API documentation mentions certain endpoints for smaller files, the general platform limit accommodates large mods up to 10GB, designed to handle everything from small scripts to large total conversions.
Performance note: Using many custom wraps or very large custom levels can cause performance issues. If you’re experiencing slowdowns, crashes, or long loading times, we recommend reducing the number of active wraps and avoiding very large custom levels.
We're excited for you to jump in again and share your thoughts on this update!
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15 Jan 2026Developer post
Sledders Steam Trading Cards now available
Trading Cards have just gone live on Steam , you can collect them by playing the game, about half the set is dropped through gameplay, the others can be traded or bought via Steam's trading system! Whenever you get all the cards, you get a tier, which will unlock a badge that you
19 Dec 2025Developer post
Sledders Dec. 19th Hotfix
Sending you into the Holiday season with some clutch hotfixes for Sledders! Customization & Features Seasonal headwear is now available in the helmet selection 🧑‍🎄 New save system for Drone and Photo Mode, preserving your preferences each session New drone input hints added
Sending you into the Holiday season with some clutch hotfixes for Sledders!
Customization & Features
Seasonal headwear is now available in the helmet selection 🧑‍🎄
New save system for Drone and Photo Mode, preserving your preferences each session
New drone input hints added to the Control Info UI for easier controls
Option to enable or disable tree collisions while in Drone Mode

Multiplayer Improvements
Players can now choose to use local time and weather settings in multiplayer
Numerous fixes to weather synchronization issues
Graphics settings are no longer synced trough steam from one device to another.

World & Gameplay Fixes
Terrain fixes for Lakeside and High Peaks areas
Drivers can no longer remain stationary on extremely steep slopes while - climbing
Fixed trail visibility issues in the map view
Bug Fixes & Stability
Fixed an issue allowing Reverse to be toggled while the engine was off
Fixed photo Mode effects when using Drone Mode
Yuhana’s achievement is now unlocking correctly
Minor tweaks and overall stability improvements
Multiple spawn point bug fixes
Fixed bug causing drivers becoming invisible under certain conditions
From the team at Hanki Games & Bonus Stage, we hope you enjoy the Christmas season, Sledders!
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08 Dec 2025Developer post
The 'First Snow' has fallen! ❄️
𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱: Completely remade audio, engine sounds and playback system Environment and weather update (new time and weather system with updated menus) New snow conditions and riding settings HUD overhaul (new HUD dependin
𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱:
Completely remade audio, engine sounds and playback system
Environment and weather update (new time and weather system with updated menus)
New snow conditions and riding settings HUD overhaul (new HUD depending on the sled manufacturer you’re riding)
1 map (Lakeside)
Drone/spectator mode
Updated lighting and shadow profiles - visual improvements
Polished Map view, Level Selections
Some of the features are close to deliver and some need more love. We are going to drop multiple updates during Season 26.
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Audio Disclaimer This patch contains a completely remade audio and playback system. It is still missing sounds, and mixing is not finalized. While the system has several current limitations and known issues, we want to test its general viability and direction. We hope you keep this in mind when giving feedback. Engines are E-tec 850 (Stock) and Patriot 850 (GGB Quiet Can)
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24 Nov 2025Developer post
Sledders is Competing in Steam Awards' Better With Friends!
We are thrilled that Sledders is running for the Better With Friends award in the Steam Awards 2025! This nomination celebrates games that are simply more fun when you play them with other people. Sledders is all about exploring the big, snowy mountains and riding your snowmobile
30 Oct 2025Developer post
Three ways to get stuck in snow
We bundled up Winter is around the corner, so we thought, why not put all the extreme snow games together? That’s how the Extreme Winter Sports Bundle was born. In Shredders, you’re chasing the perfect snowboard line, hitting rails, and going huge on jumps. In Lonely Mountains: S
We bundled up
Winter is around the corner, so we thought, why not put all the extreme snow games together?
That’s how the Extreme Winter Sports Bundle was born.
In Shredders, you’re chasing the perfect snowboard line, hitting rails, and going huge on jumps.
In Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, you’ll crash more times than you can count, but every run takes you closer to the finish.
And in Sledders, it’s you, your sled, and a whole lot of deep snow.
Three games, three different ways to get stuck in snow.

Collect them all
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14 Oct 2025Developer post
It's Almost Winter-Update out now!
The update you’ve been waiting for is here. A brand new map, Drainage , is now playable in Sledders. Along with the new map, we’re also adding Photo mode . With it you can pause the game, move the camera freely, and take stunning shots of your sled. Use them as your desktop backg
The update you’ve been waiting for is here. A brand new map, Drainage, is now playable in Sledders.
Along with the new map, we’re also adding Photo mode. With it you can pause the game, move the camera freely, and take stunning shots of your sled. Use them as your desktop background, share them on Steam or social media, or join our upcoming screenshot contests on Discord. We can’t wait to see what kind of shots you come up with.
Here’s the full changelog:
CHANGED
The "Infinite" Snow Tracks feature now allows snowmobile tracks to remain without resetting at a specific distance.
Wrap color customization: new ways to personalize your sled.
Various optimizations and improvements have been made to reduce RAM usage, particularly on consoles.
Delete All Markers: hold to delete all spawn points and markers at once (permanent action).
New map: Drainage.
Photo mode: capture and share your best moments.
Multiplayer Race: visual overhaul and improvements.
CONSOLE
Xbox Series S has higher quality textures now
PS5/Xbox has outside-of-map terrains enabled
Fixes:
Random snow holes fixed on Xbox Series S
FIXED
Headlight emission now works consistently.
Some HUD elements were positioned incorrectly and are now fixed.
DISCLAIMER ABOUT PC MODS
All mod wraps may currently be broken, as we changed all wrap objects to Unity’s Addressables. Sorry in advance!
Mod maps may also be broken for now. But don’t worry, our own Custom Map Editor tool is coming soon™.
This is just the start. A second, bigger update will land before Christmas with even more new content and improvements!
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14 Oct 2025Developer post
It's Almost Winter-Update Patch Notes
CHANGED "Infinite" Snow Tracks: snowmobile tracks do not reset anymore at a certain range. Wrap color customization: new ways to personalize your sled. Various optimization changes and improvements have been made to help reduce RAM usage, particularly on consoles. Delete All Mark
CHANGED
"Infinite" Snow Tracks: snowmobile tracks do not reset anymore at a certain range.
Wrap color customization: new ways to personalize your sled.
Various optimization changes and improvements have been made to help reduce RAM usage, particularly on consoles.
Delete All Markers: players can now press and hold to delete all spawn points and markers simultaneously. Be cautious; this action is permanent.
New map: Drainage.
Photo mode: capture and share your best moments.
Multiplayer Race: visual overhaul and improvements.
CONSOLE
Xbox Series S has higher quality textures now
PS5/Xbox has outside-of-map terrains enabled
Fixes:
Random snow holes fixed on Xbox Series S
FIXED
Headlight emission now works consistently.
Some HUD elements were positioned incorrectly and are now fixed.
DISCLAIMER ABOUT PC MODS:
All the mod wraps might be totally broken because we changed all our wrap objects to Unity's Addressables. Sorry in advance!
Mod maps may currently be broken, but our own Custom Map Editor tool is coming soon™
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09 Jul 2025Developer post
Sledders 2025 Roadmap
Hey everyone! We're sharing our 2025 roadmap for the rest of the year and can say we are actively working on these pointers to get them out there. Our updates are planned for Autumn and Season 25-26 As mentioned before, our team has grown a bit more with more people working on th
Hey everyone! We're sharing our 2025 roadmap for the rest of the year and can say we are actively working on these pointers to get them out there.

Our updates are planned for Autumn and Season 25-26

As mentioned before, our team has grown a bit more with more people working on the game, so we're making steady progress

We are still very dedicated to keep on improving the game, so don't think we're going anywhere anytime soon.

Game Roadmap
Replay Mode,
Drone Spectator,
Photo Mode,
Mod Support,
Voice Chat,
More Race Modes,
Arctic Cat (Depending on if the brand says yes to a license ),
New Map: Drainage,
Improved Engine Sounds,
And of course ongoing will be hotfixes, Quality of Life updates, performance updates and we have a ton more new stuff planned for the future of the game!

Get Sledders now:
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Just to note that anything mentioned on the roadmap is under reservation, meaning that if we hit a wall or something, we will let you know, while there are no current pointers that this will happen, it might for example happen that a license doesn't get through.
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26 Jun 2025Developer post
❄️ Sledders – 30% off! ❄️
Hey Sledders! We're excited to let you know that we are partaking in the Steam Summer Sale with a 30% discount! Experience the thrill of realistic snowmobile physics as you: 🏔️ Explore vast, snowy environments 👥 Compete with friends in multiplayer mode 🔧 Customize your sled an

Updates & announcements

𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱

New Horizons - Part 2

New Features

⚒️ New Level Editor

🪫Fuel System

✅ Changes and Improvements

Game Size Reduced from ~13 GB to 7.2 GB

Optimised RAM Usage

🪲 Bug Fixes

PATCH NOTES

Mod.io update

Sledders - 12 May 2026 Patch Notes

Major Features

Minor Features

PATCH NOTES

Hear the call of the Lynx Forest Fox!

Patch Notes

Fixes

Patch Notes

New Content

### Fixes

### Optimizations

New this update

PATCH NOTES

📺VFX

🎧Audio

🛠️Fixes and Improvements

Other notes

Customization & Features

Multiplayer Improvements

World & Gameplay Fixes

Bug Fixes & Stability