We've seen your bug reports and we're here with the first batch of fixes. I'll list the changes in this build and I'll quickly go over what we're working on next! Please keep the bug reports coming, send all your crash logs and output logs to lex@ragesquid.com so we can have a look at what's going on and fix it!
Changes:
Added Portuguese and Estonian translations.
Added dirt bumps to Highlands for more interesting off-road action.
Added the option to rebind keyboard controls.
Added the option to report broken level generations while playing. Seeing a flying tent, a tree on the track, or anything weird going on in the level? Let us know!
Added a link to the Liquicity (OST) youtube channel in the Community menu.
Added a 'Golden Run' achievement. Obtained by finishing a complete run without bailing.
Most definitely did NOT add new redeemable codes.
Made tweaks to particles and to the forest environment, may result in minor performance gain.
Anti-exploit: made sure a level can't be farmed by alt+f4'ing out of a bail.
Anti-exploit: disabled nodes behind the player on the world map so you can only move forward, to prevent Rep farming.
Bugfix: fixed a serialization issue when resuming a session after a crash/alt+f4.
Bugfix: removed Rep bonus when finishing a practice run.
Bugfix: updated a few grammar mistakes in translations.
Bugfix: fixed tents & cars floating in the air.
Currently working on:
Performance (high priority).
Crashes/stability (high priority).
Steam leaderboards bug.
A different way of implementing the Rep system (will update you when we know more about this).
An alternative to practice mode. Possibly allowing the player to play with all variables (health/stunts/modifiers/steepness/etc).
Tools for speedrunning.
If you want to keep up to date with the known issues and our current plans, join our Discord, or have a look at the Roadmap!
More soon!
Much love,
RageSquid & Friends
UPDATE: Anyone who quit the game using Alt + F4 before the update might find that when they boot the game up again, they're now stuck at the level select screen. We're putting out a fix soon to stop this happening! In the meantime, you can use this quick workaround: http://steamcommunity.com/app/681280/discussions/0/1693788384128913984/
UPDATE 2: The above bug has been fixed for Windows users. Mac and Linux users still have to apply the above fix until we are able to push new builds. Should be early next week!
Valentine's Day update
Hey Everyone!
Welcome and thank you so much for checking out Descenders! The reception on launch has been overwhelming, it's great to see so many of you picking up the bike <3
The first bug reports are rolling in and after a few days of catching our breath from the hectic launch period it's time for us to get fixing. We've pushed a minor update today, the first of many updates to come. What these future updates will hold and what Descenders will look like during and after Early Access is entirely up to you, join the discussion on our Discord and tell us what you'd like to see!
These are the updates in today's small hotfix:
Korean translation.
Japanese translation.
Portuguese-Brazilian translation.
Added the first rear wheel accessory, the valentine's heart flag.
Fixed a bug where players were unable to respawn after bailing.
Fixed a bug where there was a weird keyboard controls and sliding interaction.
less than 24 hours until Descenders is here! The game will launch at 8am PT / 5pm GMT on February 9, and we can't wait for you guys to play <3
See you at 8am PT!
Watch Descenders live on Steam now!
Hey everyone,
we've got a special treat for you today, and every day in fact! Valve has given us permission to livestream Descenders directly to the store page, so we're doing so RIGHT NOW:
Come join the chat and heckle! We'll be doing these streams every day between now and launch on Feb 9, at 9am PST / 6pm CET, so feel free to join the fun every day!
Descenders launches on February 9!
Good news, everyone!
Descenders now has a release date! The game will launch on February 9 and will cost $24.99 / £19.49 / 22.99 euros (there will be a launch discount too!)
Make sure you've wishlisted the game so you know the moment it's out! We can't wait for you to play :)
New screenshots, gifs and details. Merry Christmas!
As 2017 comes to end, and the launch of Descenders grows ever so close, we wanted to use this opportunity to throw a whole bunch of new stuff from the game your way.
The Steam store page has been completely revamped, with new screenshots and new assets. We've also added an "Early 2018" release date. And we mean "early".
There are also dozens of new screenshots, gifs and game details available over on the Descenders Discord. We put together an advent calendar, and there has been something new from the game posted every single day, so make sure you check that out!
Otherwise, have a great Xmas and New Year, and we'll see you very soon :)
Play the Descenders Test Sessions free this weekend!
https://youtu.be/tZ67qbAmbRo
Hey everyone,
This weekend you'll get your first real taste of Descenders! From October 27, you'll be able to play the Descenders Test Sessions for an entire weekend, simply by signing up at the Descenders Discord and following the instructions there.
Here's what you'll get as part of the Test Sessions:
We'll be giving you full access to Highlands, the introductory world in Descenders, where you can explore as much as you like for an entire weekend, and maybe discover its many secrets
You'll get a taste of how the character and bike customization feels in Descenders, with plenty of unlockables that you'll be able to kit yourself out with
There'll be online rankings to climb, and plenty of special events going on over the weekend
All we'd ask is that you don't livestream the Test Sessions, or record videos for YouTube, as Descenders isn't fully ready for the public eye yet. You're more than welcome to upload short videos, gifs and images to the Descenders Discord server though!
Sign up at the Descenders Discord, and you'll receive a Steam code in your email on October 27! We're looking forward to having you :)
Mike
Come watch Descenders for the first time RIGHT NOW
We're showing Descenders live on Twitch for the first time right now, come watch! http://twitch.tv/ragesquid
(Missed the stream? Watch it back here: https://www.twitch.tv/ragesquid/videos/all )
First Public Showing of Descenders this Friday, September 15
Hey everyone! This Friday, September 15 at 8am PT, we'll be showing off Descenders for the first time on a Twitch livestream -- and you're welcome to join!
The RageSquid devs will play the game, while there will be opportunities to win free stuff in the Twitch chat. Plus, we have some special surprises in store!
Make sure you're following RageSquid on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/ragesquid
And be part of the Discord to keep on top of all things Descenders: http://discord.gg/Descenders
