Hello Runners!
It's been a minute since the last update and we are truly happy to be back with a bunch of cool updates! Obviously the big one is the Create Mode, but there's more, check the video 👇
Alright, let's dig into it. Below you can read more about the Create Mode, Community Creations, Speed Effects, New HUD, New Training hub and the RocketEx lore!
The main item on our "Early Access list of promises" is now ready for testing. You can browse the library of models, place them in the scene, move and rotate them around to create your own maps!
The community creations menu allows you to conveniently browse and play maps created by other players. It also allows you to easily find the "latest" uploaded creations or the "recommended" ones that we'd like to highlight.
Special thanks to the few early creators from Discord that helped us iron out the initial bugs by submitting their awesome maps! 🙏
We added a few camera effects and new HUD to increase the sensation of going fast. As you build up speed the FOV increases, the edges of your screen become blurry and speed lines begin rendering around your character. The new HUD displays the amount of boost and nitro you currently have and also has a decent flame VFX to support the feeling of "being on fire"
We added a dedicated starting hub called "Training" with a couple of levels that teach new players the basics. We also implemented a new system for input which automatically detects whether you are playing on keyboard and mouse or controller and displays appropriate hints for controls mapping.
As we are nearing the release of the game we started considering other aspects, such as the lore. You can now find RocketEx containers scattered around the hubs and tracks. You will soon learn more about this company, what it does and what it stands for.
Other Improvements
As usual, there's a bunch of other improvements that you'll notice when chasing your records:
- New Rocket Boots VFX that are more clean and stylish
- Improved flying mechanics that allow you to more easily go in desired direction
- Improved lighting, materials, textures and sun reflections
- Smoother transitions between levels thanks to the hypertube system
- Improved outfit selection screen that now filters individual characters
- Reworked parts of the Rocket Island with a new final zone
- Additional support for Controller and other input improvements
- Polished levels in Islands and Mountains hubs
- Slide is now a hold action
- Flip can now break objects
- Wallrun gives you a slight upward velocity when you begin wallrunning
- Other minor tweaks and bug fixes to improve the user experience
Consider joining our Discord to receive latest news, participate in beta testing, and most importantly to let us know what you think of this update.
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Have an amazing day! 🏃♂️🔥
Antonin