Take Matchpoint – Tennis Championships to victory with the Steam Award 2022
Tennis fans!
We’re on court nine because we’re competing for another trophy at the Steam Awards 2022! If you enjoy thrilling tennis matches wherever you are, why not nominate Matchpoint – Tennis Championships for the 'Best Game on the Go' category?
Let’s go for an ACE and skyracket Matchpoint – Tennis Championships to the winner's podium!
Thanks for your support and game on, Your Matchpoint – Tennis Championships Team
Matchpoint Update 1.8
Matchpoint Update 1.8
Tennis fans watch out!
Matchpoint - Tennis Championships – Update 1.8 has just been released for Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4|5. The update includes a fix for Tiebreakers that could start with an incorrect score. In addition, Update 1.8 fixes the multiplayer achievement “Schooled” not unlocking after 25 wins on Xbox.
More details can be found in the full changelog below
Game on! Your Matchpoint – Tennis Championships Team
Changelog:
Fixed an issue where Tiebreakers would begin with an incorrect score.
Fixed an issue where a second controller would not connect to local multiplayer in certain circumstances.
Fixed an issue where the aim marker could remain off after playing ranked multiplayer.
Improved lobby connection.
Updated the game intro to the latest version.
[Xbox consoles] Fixed “Schooled” achievement not unlocking when winning 25 online matches.
[PlayStation consoles] Fixed issue where an online ID would not update in the Block List if the user changed their name.
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships is on Deck!
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships is on Deck!
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships scores an ace!
We are very happy to share with you that Matchpoint – Tennis Championships has been reviewed quickly by the Steam Team and is now already officially Steam Deck Verified!
Grab your racket and try it out for yourself, or check out our other games that are also officially Steam Deck Verified. https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/kalypso/list/96823
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships - Update 1.7
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships - Update 1.7
Tennis fans watch out!
Matchpoint - Tennis Championships – Update 1.7 has just been released for Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4|5.
There are fixes for the multiplayer and adjustments to the ELO system in Matchpoint – Tennis Championships 1.7, as well as for an issue that led to, the aim marker lags in multiplayer mode and an issue with the match score that led to neverending matches.
The update also includes fixes for the freezes and crashes on PlayStation 4 and fixes the issues for some players on Gamepass (PC) that previously were not able to connect to multiplayer or invite other players.
Thank you for your feedback and your suggestions, we are happy to receive your thoughts and will continue to work on improvements for the game.
More details can be found in the full changelog:
Game on!
[PS4] Fixed an issue that could lead to freezes and occasional crashes.
[Multiplayer] [Game Pass PC] Fixed authentication issues for some players that previously were not able to connect to multiplayer or invite other players.
[Xbox] Fixed an error that led to the 'You did it' achievement not being triggered
Added variable delay to the A.I. serve time, to give the user time to adjust positions
Improved memory management by cleaning up scenes correctly, which also fixes some crashes
Optimizations regarding an issue with controller dis- and re-connection.
Camera updates and improvements
Fixed scoring related issues that were being caused by saving/loading career matches
Fixed a camera issue that was occurring on one of the stadiums
Fixed incorrect location images displaying for some tournaments.
Fixed a clipping issue in Training court
Fixed an UI issue where buttons were no longer highlighted when cancelling confirmation popups
Fixed an issue where the user could activate career options while exiting career mode
Fixed issue where player would walk against invisible wall during serve animation
Fixed an issue where the crowd didn't appear under certain circumstances
Fixed a display issue with the Chinese flag
Improvements to the UI popup system, which also fixes some bugs
Fixed an issue with incorrect scores that could also lead to an endless match.
Fixed incorrect call outs from the commentator regarding strengths/weaknesses and set point/match point.
Fixed the sorting of the ranked trophies.
Localization improvements
[Multiplayer] Fixed region not being saved correctly when joining a game via an invite code.
[Multiplayer] Fixed a bug that prevented showing the post-match flow in multiplayer after leaving through the pause menu
[Multiplayer] Fixed an issue that resulted in the aim marker lagging in multiplayer matches.
[Multiplayer] Aim marker is now turned off in Ranked Multiplayer and the option is removed in the settings menu
[Multiplayer] Fixed some bugs related to the timeout for idling in Multiplayer. Also, the inactivity timer on "Invite a friend" has been removed.
Several changes to the ELO System
Fixed some bugs that resulted in ELO calculation errors
Adjusted the ELO ranges being searched for when playing ranked matches. The longer you search for a match, the bigger the ELO range that is being searched for. Qualifying matches have a bigger impact on your ELO now
Fixed a bug that showed ELO changes during qualification matches.
Fixed an issue where the ELO was calculated incorrectly after leaving a match.
Fixed an issue where the Master Rank trophy wouldn't display after reaching or exceeding 2200 ELO.
Fixed the display and overlapping of 4 digit ELO points.
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships Out Now!
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships Out Now!
The all-new tennis simulator video game steps onto the court
The warm-up is over. Now it's time to hit the court! Game, Set aaaand Match!!
Hold onto your rackets, Matchpoint – Tennis Championships is ready to make its first serve and is OUT NOW with Game Pass for console and PC. The tennis title is also available on Windows PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles (supported through Smart Delivery) and PlayStation 4 | 5 right now!
Tennis fever is in the air and there is a brand-new challenger waiting to make its debut on the court, are you ready to commence your journey to becoming World #1? We are excited and can’t wait to play fierce games against you in exciting multiplayer matches.
Grab your racket and check out the release trailer:
On the virtual courts, you can face up against your friends in the game’s fully cross-platform multiplayer, or go racket-to-racket with any of the game’s 16 tennis superstars from around the globe: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Amanda Anisimova, Kei Nishikori, Garbiñe Muguruza, Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud, Hubert Hurkaczs, Nick Kyrgios, Benoît Paire, Heather Watson, Hugo Gaston, Madison Keys, Victoria Azarenka, Taylor Fritz, and Pablo Carreño Busta. Additionally, in the aptly named Legends Edition, players can also take on the legendary Tim Henman and Tommy Haas.
Matchpoint - Tennis Championships offers a dynamic and immersive gaming experience with its extensive career mode, unique rivalry system, authentic ball physics and advanced multiplayer mode. From choosing the right coach to implementing the best play style, strategy and decision-making will be central to success as players experience what it truly takes to climb the ranks and become a tennis champion. Unprecedented player control and true-to-life ball physics are combined to make Matchpoint – Tennis Championships an authentic tennis gaming experience in which every swing and hit counts across the clay, hard and grass courts.
Features
Enter the world of professional Tennis. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships offers a deep career mode featuring a unique merit-based ranking system.
Create your own 3D tennis star. Choose your look, fashion and play style with an array of customization options including true to life techniques such as left-or right-handed, onehanded or twohanded backhand.
Dominate the court as a tennis professional. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships features 16 real-life international tennis stars from the professional circuit, including Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori, Amanda Anisimova.
Master all strokes and shots in grand style. Determine the outcome of a rally by choosing the best technique for the time: top spin, flat, lob or slice shot.
Take on opponents in local or online matches. Play against a cunning AI or face your friends and rivals on the court via local sessions and online cross-play.
Study your rival’s moves and tactics. Watch your opponents and get to know their strengths and weaknesses to gain a tactical advantage before you even hit the court.
Practice makes perfect: hire a personal coach to hone your skills. Buff your strengths and diminish your weaknesses with an in-game coaching system of individual training modules.
Fine-tune your tactics in Practice and Mini-Game modes: Jump into a variety of mini-games to hone your perfect game and become a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Compete in exhibition matches at spectacular venues around the globe. Each court has its own characteristics; study your arenas of play and adapt your game to grass, clay and hard courts.
Replay mode. Breakpoint or deciding match point, capture your fiercest rallies on film and study the outcomes to improve your game.
Matchpoint - Tennis Championships Release! Live stream on Thursday!
Matchpoint - Tennis Championships Release! Live stream on Thursday!
July 7th, 7pm CEST / 10am PDT
Before you swing the racket yourself, Patrick will give you another exclusive insight into the court of Matchpoint - Tennis Championships in the release livestream on Thursday 7PM CET via KalypsoLive.
You can either watch it directly on Steam or via Kalypso_live on YouTube! 👀
Wanna play Matchpoint - Tennis Championships yourself? Then check out our free demo!
Matchpoint is coming on July 7th - wishlist now! 🎾
New Dev Diary! Go Racket to Racket with Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Go Racket to Racket with Cross-Platform Multiplayer in Matchpoint – Tennis Championships
We are happy to confirm that Matchpoint – Tennis Championships will feature cross-platform multiplayer, so you can put your tennis skills to the test across all announced platforms. You can truly put your tennis skills to the test as you rally with friends and challenge competitors across multiple platforms. Delve deeper into the brand-new title in the latest Developer Diary video which explores multiplayer mode and the game’s other thrilling features.
Join Producer Kevin McIntosh and Game Designer Dave McIntosh as they discuss all things Matchpoint and delve into some of the features that you will experience in your journey to becoming World #1. From choosing the right coach to implementing the best play style, this second Developer Diary video provides insight into the game’s true-to-life tennis tactics that will put your skills and decision-making to the test. Whether its career management or going racket to racket in the game’s newly announced cross-platform multiplayer mode, Matchpoint – Tennis Championships is packed with exciting and dynamic features that combine to create an authentic tennis gameplay experience.
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships will be released with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC and will be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles (supported through Smart Delivery), PlayStation 4|5 and Windows PC on 7th July 2022. The title will be available on Nintendo Switch™ on 20th October 2022. Spinning with excitement? The tennis simulator game is now available for pre-order with a 10% discount on the Kalypso, Microsoft and Sony stores!
Check out the newest Developer Diary below:
Features
Enter the world of professional Tennis. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships offers a deep career mode featuring a unique merit-based ranking system.
Create your own 3D tennis star. Choose your look, fashion and play style with an array of customization options including true to life techniques such as left-or right-handed, onehanded or twohanded backhand.
Dominate the court as a tennis professional. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships features 16 real-life international tennis stars from the professional circuit, including Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori, Amanda Anisimova.
Fully customize your athlete and wearables. From rackets to clothing, the game features gear from all of tennis’ name-brands including Babolat, YONEX, HEAD, and many more. Unlock special equipment by winning competitive matches.
Master all strokes and shots in grand style. Determine the outcome of a rally by choosing the best technique for the time: top spin, flat, lob or slice shot.
Take on opponents in local or online matches. Play against a cunning AI or face your friends and rivals on the court via local sessions and online cross-play.
Study your rival’s moves and tactics. Watch your opponents and get to know their strengths and weaknesses to gain a tactical advantage before you even hit the court.
Practice makes perfect: hire a personal coach to hone your skills. Buff your strengths and diminish your weaknesses with an in-game coaching system of individual training modules.
Fine-tune your tactics in Practice and Mini-Game modes: Jump into a variety of mini-games to hone your perfect game and become a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Compete in exhibition matches at spectacular venues around the globe. Each court has its own characteristics; study your arenas of play and adapt your game to grass, clay and hard courts.
Replay mode. Breakpoint or deciding match point, capture your fiercest rallies on film and study the outcomes to improve your game.
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships: Demo Update
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships: Demo Update
As Matchpoint – Tennis Championships is gearing up for its launch on July 7th, we’ve just updated the demo available on Steam. Along with this update, we also made the demo available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 with the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S version following shortly.
The Steam demo update includes the following changes:
Added ball trail toggle to the settings menu
A.I. error chance has been significantly reduced
Updates to the animation system to better handle volleys (they no longer play out of time) and running back shots
Racket roll improved, so we don't see the racket spinning when it shouldn't be
Fixed some input issues on PC when disconnecting a controller
Fixed bug where opponents would vanish during transitions
Fixed bug where replay couldn't be played on second point of each game in quick match
Fixed bug where sometimes the ball wouldn't line up with the racket
Updates for clothing, licensors and brands
Fix to an issue where the player's position/speed could abruptly change coming out of a shot animation
Fixed an issue where the ball would appear late out of the hand while serving
Fixed bug where the commentator VO would fade out when pausing/unpausing
Fixed female legs clipping through shorts with low graphics settings
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships coming on 7th July 2022
Matchpoint – Tennis Championships will be released on 7th July 2022 with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass and will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4|5 and Windows PC as a Standard as well as a Legends Edition! 🌟
In the all-new Matchpoint – Tennis Championships: Legends Edition, the player roster is expanded from day one with tennis icons and legends, Tim Henman and Tommy Haas joining the line-up of licensed players. Enjoy the authentic tennis experience in exciting on-court rallies with two true icons of the sport and put your best strokes to the test. In addition to Tim Henman and Tommy Haas, the Legends Edition also includes a digital wallpaper and the original soundtrack to the game.
Realistic, exciting gameplay, true-to-life ball physics and sophisticated character animations let you experience what it really takes to become a legend yourself. Compete against friends in fierce matches in competitive multiplayer or in the game's in-depth career mode (single player).
Enjoy the new trailer, dive into the world of tennis and pre-order Matchpoint – Tennis Championships with a limited edition 10% discount on the Kalypso, Microsoft and Sony stores!
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Matchpoint - Tennis Championships live stream on Wednesday!
Matchpoint - Tennis Championships live stream on Wednesday April 27th, 7pm CEST / 10am PDT
On Wednesday you can join Patrick in our live stream showcasing Matchpoint - Tennis Championships. Tune in and get your first look at Career Mode!
You can either watch it directly on Steam or via Kalypso_live on YouTube! 👀
Wanna play Matchpoint - Tennis Championships yourself? Then check out our free demo!
Matchpoint is coming on July 7th - wishlist now! 🎾
