Patch Notes - March 24, 2026

We had updates to both the Patreon version and the Steam Playtest version today. Some of this stuff the Patreon members already got in the last build but it's new for Steam Playtest.

Career Mode

• New career challenges for Demo map and Open World Map

• Reset career progress option in menus

Multiple Bike Types

• Bike swapping system — switch between DH, trail, enduro, and eMTB

• E-bike times blocked from leaderboard fast time uploads

• Bike type displayed on leaderboard entries and in-game UI

• Use keys 1-4 to switch bikes

Physics & Gameplay

• Terrain-specific physics — different materials now have unique handling (wood, loose dirt, etc.)

• Scandi flick trick (requires both sticks and braking at same time)

• Off-camber brake slide

• Pitch forward when braking in air

• Hud sounds stop when braking in air 

• Pedaling overhaul

• Improved stoppie and fakie physics

• Auto pedal option in settings 

• G-force crash threshold raised (98 → 115)

• Terrain particle system — materials can have their own particle effects

Maps & Trails

• MicroSplat terrain shader applied across maps (blending, trax, decals)

Camera & Replay

• Lock-to-bike camera toggle in gameplay settings

• Updated default first-person camera settings

• Change drone camera tilt with RB/LB or pgup/pgdwn

Authentication

• Full player account system (anonymous login, cross-device sign-in, account linking)

• Cloud save for challenges 

UI & Quality of Life

• FPS counter toggle in settings

Patreon Only

• Practice race split system with goal times shown in race UI

  • Use left/right d-pad to change marker type

• Dirt jump progress

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