MAVRIX Update – RIDE THE LEGENDARY DARKFEST TRAIL, and more....
Hey MAVRIX crew!
This update is a massive moment for MAVRIX. For the first time ever, we’re bringing a real-world MTB event into the game with the arrival of Darkfest - one of the most legendary freeride events on the planet that is happening right now IRL! We’ve built an entirely new mountain just for this.
We’ve got a NEW TECH CHALLENGE for you too! Complete Slim Jim to unlock fast travel straight to Helfare Hotrod, but be warned…it’s called Slim Jim for a reason, so thread the line cleanly.
As ever, we’ve got a bunch of bug fixes going in thanks to your feedback. More detail on everything below.
Get out there and send it… if you dare.
NEW – Darkfest Trail
The legendary Darkfest event has landed in MAVRIX.
Known for its huge jumps, insane airtime, and next-level freeride lines, Darkfest is an IRL event hosted over in South Africa that pushes riders to their absolute limits. Unlocking in-game as real-world pro riders test what’s possible on two-wheels in the 10th anniversary of the now-legendary event, the Darkfest trail is now yours to ride.
It’s our first ever IRL track in-game and we are STOKED.
To bring this trail to life we’ve added:
A brand new mountain behind the Helfarm
A dedicated chairlift to take riders to the top
A Slopestyle event built around the trail’s massive features
Let’s see how many of you can handle one of the most iconic freeride setups ever built.
NEW – Slim Jim Tech Challenge
Now introducing Slim Jim: a brand-new Tech Challenge that is all about testing your technical precision and putting your bike handling skills to the test.
If (and that’s a big if!) you can make it to the end of the challenge, you’ll unlock fast-travel access to Helfare Hotrod, making it much easier to drop straight into one of our most popular race trails.
Who will be the first to conquer Slim Jim? Over to you…
Bug Fixes & Polish
Alongside the new content, we’ve rolled out a large number of fixes and improvements across the game based on your feedback.
World & Environment
Multiple world-related fixes for things like floating assets and clipping.
Addressed lighting issues.
Improved collisions and rock placements.
Trails, Events & Gameplay
Fixed several Slopestyle exploits where players could repeat jumps or gain extra trick opportunities.
Fixed issues allowing players to skip sections of certain Tech Challenges.
Improved spawn and respawn behaviour across multiple events.
Fixed race boundary resets on several trails.
UI, Challenges & Progression
Fixed issues where MAVRIX Cup rewards were not granted when joining a server.
Resolved cases where sponsor challenges UI could appear blank after suspend/resume on consoles.
Fixed several missing or incorrect UI elements across Slopestyle and event interfaces.
Corrected text errors and missing translations across several prompts and lessons.
Visuals & Presentation
Fixed arm clipping in first-person at high speeds.
Addressed dirt VFX appearing above the ground during certain tricks.
Console & Stability
Fixed several console-specific UI and level issues on PlayStation and Xbox.
Addressed collision, spawn, and environment inconsistencies affecting console builds.
Improved stability when interacting with events, lessons, and world traversal systems.
The addition of DarkFest marks the first time we’ve brought a real-world MTB event into MAVRIX, and it’s something we’re mega hyped about. As always, keep the feedback coming! Be sure to let us know what you think after sending the Darkfest jumps. See you on the mountain, legends.
— Matt, Jono & The MAVRIX Team