Hey again, pool fans! 👋
Welcome to another round of Ask the Devs, where we respond to your questions about Pure Pool Pro from across our social channels.
With our gameplay trailer now out in the wild and Beta sign-ups well underway, the conversation is heating up - so let’s dive into some of your most recent questions!
Q1. “Is there a chance of getting a beta for Xbox and PlayStation?”
– @InsideXboxDE, X (formerly Twitter)
Hey there – we hear you! The Closed Beta is exclusive to Steam. We’re a very small team, and managing a multi-platform beta would stretch our resources to the point where it could impact the full launch timeline.
We chose Steam because it offers the smoothest pipeline for managing this kind of testing, but we really appreciate the interest from console players. Thank you for understanding – we'll do our best to make sure it’ll be worth the wait!
Q2. “Can you just shadow drop it lol I’m just that eager.”
– Nathan, Facebook
We love the enthusiasm, Nathan! Unfortunately, shadow dropping an unfinished game would be a terrible business plan haha! Steam players can sign up for the Beta coming this September – it’s your best shot at getting hands-on early.
Q3. “Is there going to be a physical release? Also, will the ultimate pool rules be in place, or will there be a choice between old school rules and new ultimate pool rules?”
– Tom A, Facebook
Hi Tom! Right now, we don’t have plans for a physical edition, but we’d love to hear if there’s a demand for a limited run – let us know!
As for rulesets, that’s still being finalised. We’re considering both the classic and Ultimate Pool rules, and we're even consulting with a professional referee later in development to make sure we get it right.
Q4. “Looks great, is the Snooker pack at launch?”
– MJ1931, Reddit
Thanks so much! We're glad you’re excited. The Snooker DLC won’t be available at launch, but it is in our post-launch plans. Once the main game goes gold, we’ll be shifting focus straight to that!
Q5. “Will this game make its way to Nintendo Switch?”
– Samarra, Steam Community
Hi Samarra! Sadly, the performance demands of Pure Pool Pro exceed the specs of the original Switch, so we have no plans to bring it to that platform.
That said, Pure Pool did eventually land on Switch, and we’ll always be open to revisiting platforms if the tech makes sense down the line.
Q6. “Will it play the same as Pure Pool? So the right thumb stick determines power, and no power bar. Only able to take shots head-on. And in multiplayer, allow us to see the opponent lining up a shot? Please say yes to all 3.”
– Steve1977Beyond, Reddit
Hey Steve — YES to all 3!
You’ll still use the right thumbstick to determine shot power when playing with a controller
There’s no on-screen power bar – it’s still about feel and precision
And yes, you’ll see your opponent lining up their shots in real time
We’re keeping the DNA of the original alive, with a fresh coat of polish.
Q7. “Will there be a top-down view?”
– Horror-Abies-3403, Reddit
Great question! There won’t be a top-down view in Pure Pool Pro. That’s a deliberate choice – just like in its predecessor, the goal here is immersion and realism.
You’ll be able to rotate around the table naturally between shots, but we avoid artificial broadcast-style angles so that all play decisions are made just like you were standing at the table in real life.
Q8. “Pretty awesome that this runs at native 8K! How did you guys even manage that? Some sort of culling, or is it because everything is just close up?”
– @LivedWater, YouTube
Thanks! It’s a mix of a few things. Pool’s fixed perspective helps – we’re always focused on a relatively small scene. But the real magic is our custom-built Magma Engine, which was purpose-built for cue sports. It lets us scale to extreme detail while keeping performance strong on high-end systems.
Q9. “Release Date?”
– @grashalm, Instagram
We’re keeping this under wraps for now! 😉
The only thing we’ve said publicly is: 2025. As soon as we’re ready to share more, you’ll be among the first to know.
💬 Got More Questions?
Didn’t see your question answered this time? Don’t worry – we’ll be back with another Ask the Devs soon. In the meantime:
🎥 Watch the New Gameplay Trailer
🎮 Sign Up for the Closed Beta
Thank you for your support – every question, wishlist, and kind comment makes a difference!
– The Ripstone Team 🎱