17 Jul 2025Developer post

1.1.0 - Enhanced Gameplay Logic & Event System Overhaul

Hello Pongers! After some feedback we got this update. This update brings major performance improvements and gameplay tweaks. Core scripts like the player, pause, and main menu have been optimized for smoother and faster operation. We've added a clear visual effect to show which

06 Jul 2025Developer post

1.0.2 - Skill Sequence

✨ NEW: Added new random event: Sudden Death Added "power_up" control Added animation for the Speedball skill Added animation for the No Goal random event Added texture for walls in No Goal random event Added new icons for random events: Invisible Ball , Extra Point , Player Explo

27 Jun 2025Developer post

1.0.1 - Polish & Performance Update

✨ NEW FEATURES: Added version number on the splash screen. Added random events in tutorial. Updated tutorial text for improved clarity and better English. 🔨 IMPROVEMENTS: 🕹️ Gameplay: Slightly decreased the ball’s bounce rate for better control. Ball trail is now smaller to red

30 May 2025Developer post

1.0.0 - FULL RELEASE!

Pongaball – Full Release! Hey everyone, I'm excited to announce that Pongaball has officially been released in its full version! This is a big milestone, and I want to thank everyone who’s supported the project so far. That said – I’ll be honest – I’m not 100% satisfied with the

Pongaball – Full Release!

Hey everyone,

I'm excited to announce that Pongaball has officially been released in its full version!

This is a big milestone, and I want to thank everyone who’s supported the project so far. That said – I’ll be honest – I’m not 100% satisfied with the current state of the game. There are still things I want to improve, tweak, and expand in future updates. This release isn’t the end – it’s just the beginning.

More updates are planned, and I’ll be working on improving the gameplay, balancing, and overall polish over time. Your feedback means a lot, and I really appreciate everyone who's played, tested, or shared their thoughts.

If you find any bugs or issues, please let me know – either on the Steam discussion board or on our Discord server. It helps a lot!

Thanks again – and stay tuned for what’s next.

Changelog:
1.0.0
✨ NEW:
Added new ball trail

Added bounce particle effect

Added new random events: Two Balls, Player Explosion, Walls

Added camera shake on player explosion

Added player labels in mp_choose

Added animation when someone scores

Added 2 new songs by Tulamor

Added AI descriptions in enemy_picker

Added Discord link

Added progress bar for game event duration

Added 2 new game events: Freeze Ball, Extra Time

Added Extra Time icon

Added game events to local multiplayer

Added plugin to remap inputs (moved to settings)

AI now can use skills (Speedball, Freeze Ball)

Added sound when changing SFX volume

Added names and flags to the bottom of the game scene

Added 3 new skins

🔨 IMPROVEMENT:
Ball speed increased from 30 to 40

Improved outline of some fonts for better visibility

Updated panel showing random events

Updated game intro

Updated AI stats

Updated showing equipped skin

Improved Extra Time game event (added icon)

Updated Engine to V4.4

Updated flags and campaign flags

Updated scoreboard and deleted old scoreboard animations

Changed "Freeze Ball" sprite to emit Freeze particles

Updated icons: Speedball, Freeze Ball, No Goal

Updated map selection (map_choose) [not complete]

Enabled HDR 2D

Updated locked enemy label

Updated localization files

Updated icon skill for red enemy

Updated about label

Updated label in Rewards

Updating rewards for beating enemies

Updating enemy_picker with reward panels and information

Updated all rewards in Single Match [not tested]

Updated skill icons for AI

Updated reward logic [not done]

Updated visibility for "beaten" label

🐞 FIX:
Fixed yellow paddle of enemy not showing

Fixed crash when selecting yellow paddle as enemy

Fixed incorrect enemy difficulty assignment

Fixed bug not deleting second ball after scoring [needs verification]

Fixed music not playing in main menu

Fixed shop purchase issue

Fixed skill animation bug

Fixed SFX issue

Fixed Language Manager file creation

Fixed settings data creation

Fixed bug with skin not displaying

Fixed issue with loading rounded skins in settings

Fixed Pong count not showing on first launch

Fixed game event display issues

Fixed WallSkill bug

Fixed crash in enemy_picker scene

Fixed tutorial achievement bug

Fixed scene switching issue in multiplayer

Fixed invisible_ball bug in multiplayer

Fixed crash in singleplayer after invisible ball

Fixed ball getting stuck after scoring

🗑 REMOVED:
Deleted bug reporter

Removed unused files

Deleted old scoreboard animations

Removed old plugins

Deleted new map_choose

Deleted Levels

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13 Apr 2025Developer post

PongBall Update Status & Development News

Hello PongBall Players, Work on the next update for PongBall is underway, and we're excited about the new features and improvements coming your way! This update will include: New Flag Designs : Fresh visuals for the flags. New Music : Added background tracks to enhance the atmosp

10 Feb 2025Developer post

1.0.0 - FULL RELEASE COMING SOON

PongBall Arrives on April 30th (we hope) with Exciting New Features and Improvements NerxStudio is excited to announce the launch of PongBall on April 30th. The new release will include a number of exciting new features and improvements, including: Bug fixes: We've squashed a num

16 Jan 2025Developer post

0.17.1.1

Hello Pongers! after month we are back. For now there are just few little improvements.. 0.17.1.1 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: Improved AI enemies to be more challenging. Decreased duration of game events. Updated the mp_choose_player scene. 🐞 FIX: Fixed issue where game events could trigger

14 Dec 2024Developer post

0.17.0.0 - New celebrations and Claim rewards!

✨ NEW: Added more celebrations. Added an option to choose celebrations. 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: Improved loading of levels. Updated level rewards. 🐞 FIX: Fixed pause bug.

31 Oct 2024Developer post

0.16.0.0 - Halloween update, Events, Imrpovements!

Hey Pongers! Celebrate the spooky Halloween season with our latest update of Pongball, complete with a brand new Halloween themed map! But, of course, that is not all that we have done! Here's the full breakdown! NEW: - Added Halloween Map - Random Events during matches, along wi

16 Oct 2024Developer post

0.15.3.0

- Added 2 new songs by MokkaMusic - Fixed tutorial achievement - Fixed optionbutton issue on Steamdeck - Updated enemy description - Added new animation in choosing enemy - Added RT and LT icons to navigate change enemy on controller

15 Oct 2024Developer post

0.15.2.1

- Input fixes - Fixed not grabing focus in case scene - Updated local multipalyer scene to correct size

14 Oct 2024Developer post

0.15.2.0

✨ NEW: Added animations in reward scene. Added new animation for appearing ball. 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: Speeded up enemies and ball. Updated controller icon. Updated textures for improved visuals. 🐞 FIX: Fixed errors in editor with MPIO. Fixed issue with not getting the "100 goals" ach

11 Oct 2024Developer post

0.15.1.2

- Update Video settings UI - Updated focus of settings - Fixed bug with not selecting res on SteamDeck - Fixed not leveling up

02 Oct 2024Developer post

0.15.1.1 - New maps and improvements

✨ NEW: Added mountain map. Added Synthwave map. Added 1 new song. Added Steam leaderboards. Added new SFX when game is over. Added effects when game is over in Training. Added the option to press Enter on the loading screen after loading. 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: Increased speed of AIs. C

27 Sep 2024Developer post

0.15.0.1 - HotFix

This update focuses on key bug fixes and improvements to enhance your gameplay experience, along with some UI and feature tweaks. ✨ NEW: - Updated font values in Video settings for better visibility. 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: - Minor adjustments to wall mechanics in training. 🐞 FIX: - Res

26 Sep 2024Developer post

0.15.0.0 - Resolution and Training

This update brings a fresh new look and plenty of UI improvements to enhance your experience in PongBall! ✨ NEW: - Training Mode Added: Practice and enhance your gameplay skills with the all-new Training mode! 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: Menu UI Overhaul: Experience a cleaner, modern interfa

09 Sep 2024Developer post

0.14.0.1 - Linux and macOS

0.14.0.1 Get ready for another exciting update to PongBall with brand-new features, important fixes, and expanded compatibility! New Features & Updates macOS & Linux Support: PongBall is now officially supported on macOS and Linux! Play the game seamlessly across these pl

18 Jul 2024Developer post

0.14.0.0 - XP and LEVELS

Hello Pongers! Today we have big update! Check this out.. New Features XP Level System: Introducing a new XP level system to track your progress. Level Up Rewards: Earn exciting rewards each time you level up. Winning XP: Gain XP for each match you win. Gameplay Changes Locked Co

13 Jul 2024Developer post

0.13.2.0 - Mini event update

Hello Pongers! Get ready for an exciting new update to PongBall! We've packed in fresh features, more customization options, and crucial fixes to enhance your gaming experience. Here's what you can expect in version 0.13.2.0: Update 0.13.2.0 GamePlay New Mini Event: Introducing t

03 Jul 2024Developer post

0.13.1.0 - Improvements

0.13.1.0 - Added 15 seconds to game (due to slowed ball in previous update) - Added panel in map_choose to see white letters on white backgrounds - Moved choose skill in settings (someone couldnt choose skill) - Redesigned enemy_picker (added difficulty label) - Added new song "M

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