The latest patch brings huge improvements to the gameplay and multiplayer experience. Online multiplayer has been redesigned from the ground up adding a new Lobby system, in-game Steam friend list support, connectivity and stability improvements. Check out the full change log below:
Changelog
Gameplay
- Removed penalty for out of bounds and water hazard strokes.
- Power bar has been improved by expanded length and added markers for more accuracy.
- Slightly increased gravity.
- Temporarily disabled announcer until production ready sound effects are added.
- Improved follow camera smoothing during a shot.
- Small fixes on some levels.
Online multiplayer
- Online multiplayer has been reworked from the ground up switching from a peer-to-peer network architecture to a server-based one. This update should fix most connectivity issues and provide a much better online experience.
- Added redesigned Lobby for online multiplayer game mode.
- Added friend list and the ability to join your friend's private match more easily.
- You can now give up a hole in the Pause menu during an online multiplayer match for +5 penalty points over par.
- Ping is now visible for all players in a multiplayer match.
- Stability improvements.
User interface
- You can now access online multiplayer features from the main menu instead of the game mode selection menu.
- Online region selector has been moved to Settings -> Network menu.
- Added Local port selector to the Settings -> Network menu.
- Added Vibration level slider to the Settings -> Controls menu to be able to control the vibration strength of your controller.
- Small changes and typo fixes on the user interface.
-Zol