Hey Runagades,
We’ve started using the Steam Beta branch to test upcoming updates before they go live for everyone.
If you’d like to help us out (and get an early look at what’s coming), you can opt into the beta through your Steam library by going to the game’s Properties → Betas tab.
We’ll be using this branch going forward to test future updates, gather feedback, and make sure everything runs smoothly before release.
First Update Now in Beta
Our first major update is now available on the beta branch.
This update focuses on localization, alongside a range of quality of life improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes.
If you jump in, we’d especially love for you to try the game in your native language (if supported) and let us know if all letters and signs are in all the correct places.
We’re planning to keep this update in beta for about a week before pushing it to the main branch.
What’s New in The Beta Branch
New Content & Features
New Track: Potatopez Dash (created by our community winner)
Offline Play: You can now play without an internet connection
Expanded Localization: Added support for Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, and Indonesian
Steam Deck Support: On-screen keyboard now opens automatically when needed
Mod Support (Early): Initial groundwork for modding has been added (very early and not yet documented)
Gameplay & Balance
Rail Momentum: Improved momentum retention while grinding
Grappling Hook:
Added spam prevention for downward grappling
Added separate input bindings for upward and downward grapples
Visual & World Updates
Improved animations for:
Race starts
Finishes
Knockouts
Minor environment updates in the world
Removed the launch banner from the town square
Multiplayer & Crew
Improved Spectating: Crew members can now join a new race while spectating
Crew Status UI: Shows which members are currently racing
Spectator HUD: Finish checkpoint is now always visible
Fixes & UI Improvements
Reworked Create-a-Challenge tool UX
Added a dedicated keybind (R) to quickly restart a time-trial.
Fixed incorrect player rotations at race/lap start in multiplayer
Fixed broken checkpoints and finish lines
Improved UI accuracy:
Fixed rounding issues on Time Trial results
Added player names to HUD for web players
Implemented dynamic fonts for better readability across all languages
Help Us Improve
If you run into any issues (or new bugs), please tell us. You can join our Discord to get in direct contact with us! Your feedback helps us make sure everything is solid before the update goes live.
Thanks for helping us shape Sprint City!
See you in the streets, Second Stage Studio
