Hello pilots,
The latest version of the DRL Simulator has just been released. This release adds:
• A new drone is available and drones have been broken down into classes. The classes are 3", 4", 5" and 6".
• Leaderboards now track times created by ALL drones. These times are grouped by drone class. The leaderboard UI has been updated to allow sorting by Drone Class.
• D-pad support for console controllers.
The top 24 pilots of the 2018 Swatch DRL Tryouts are making their way to NYC to compete for the opportunity to be the Official Swatch Pilot in the upcoming 2018 DRL season. You can catch it live on February 3rd, starting at 7pm EST on the DRL website here: drl.io/2018Tryouts
As always all feedback is welcomed and encouraged, please share your thoughts with us in the discussion section.
Release notes follow below:
Game
- Drones are now grouped by frame class. These classes are 3", 4", 5" and 6".
- A new drone has been added. The Flaco 4" is now available along with the previous 5 drones.
- Random 50 opponent choice has been added to Race Mode to give pilots a wider selection of rival pilots to face. This option creates a pool of 50 pilots and randomly selects 6 of those pilots to face.
- Overall optimizations for improved performance.
UI
- Drone select UI has been updated to include new drones.
- Map select UI has been improved.
- The Frame selection option has been added to the Leaderboard UI.
- Random 50 option has been added to the Opponent UI in Race Mode.
Leaderboards
- Drones of all classes can now record times on the leaderboards.
- Leaderboard times are now grouped by frame classes.
Maps and Tracks
- Fixed graphical bugs in Gates of Hell.
- Fixed bug with missed Boston Foundry checkpoint.
- Fixed Miami Nights respawn bug.
- Fixed bug in L.A.pocalyse where players got stuck in wall.
- Fixed other graphical bugs on maps.
Multiplayer
- Player Kick functionality has been updated.
- Players are now returned to menu after being kicked.
- Cooldown period to rejoin after being kicked has been added.
Controllers
- D-pad support has been added for console controllers.
Missions
- Enhancements have been made across missions.
Bugs
- General bug fixes based on community feedback.