Hey Slopecrashers!

I’ve got some snow-stopping news to share with you as we slide into the holidays! Introducing the Tricky Slopes Bundle, the ultimate winter treat for fans of retro arcade snowboarding action. Whether you’re looking to dominate the slopes solo or bring friends along for some frosty fun, this bundle’s got you covered. And it's 15% OFF the cost of the games!

Imagine this: You’re hitting the piste with our super chill capybara crew in Slopecrashers, carving up futuristic skylines, tropical islands, and snow-covered peaks. Then you switch gears, strapping into Tricky Madness to explore secret runs, pull off gravity-defying combos, and land those wicked tricks. It’s pure retro vibes with a modern twist. Two games, packed with thrills, spills, and so much fun. Too cool for snowboard school? You bet. 🏂✨

ICYMI, we put together a little highlight reel showcasing all the love and praise Slopecrashers has gotten this year. It’s been an absolute dream seeing the community rally around the game, and honestly, it wouldn’t be what it is without you. Check it out here and let us know your favorite moments!

It’s been a wild, wonderful, (and yes, exhausting!) year here at Byteparrot. With Slopecrashers out in the wild, I’m beyond grateful for the incredible support, feedback, and *hype* from all of you. I’ll admit it—this developer’s ready for a little R&R over the holidays.

The byteparrot Discord is buzzing with holiday vibes, and we’d love to see you there! Whether you want to share your favorite Slopecrashers clips, share your speedruns, or just chat about your holiday plans, we’re keeping the fire warm and the slopes icy. Come join the fun!

Keep an eye out for the next set of patch notes for Slopecrashers. You've all been so amazing in 2024. I wanted to send you a little Christmas gift from Austria. I will update you tomorrow. Here is a tiny screenshot to give you a taste of what it coming:

From me (peekstone), I'm wishing you the gnarliest holidays filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a few high scores. Here’s to more epic runs, wild stunts, and all the snowboarding madness your heart desires. Until 2025, stay awesome, stay shredding, and keep being the coolest crew around.

Happy holidays, friends! 🎅❄️🌟
– peekstone

PLATINUM PEAKS is back in Online Mode:
- I fixed the issues in PLATINUM PEAKS in online mode that prevented some players from progressing into the next lap, so I enabled the map again now in online mode!

LIGHTING UPDATE:
- some lighting did not carry over from the game engine into the final version of the game, which made some sections look a little odd. This is fixed now (See example screenshots)


BALANCING:
- jetpack power nerfed

Other BUGFIXES:
- Platinum peaks rail grinding on pipes more reliable
- platinum peaks cave exit collision fixed
- fixed achievement bug with tours
- some spelling issues fixed
- platinum peaks goal respawn added
- digital brake now correctly affects steering sensitivity as does analogue brake
- cpu opponents less jumpy
- platinum peaks no headstart for racers starting in the ground
- fortress descent bots not blocked anymore at the end
- tour events that enforce certain type of equipment should now refresh the loadout when going into character select
- island lighting loading behaviour changed (should not be possible anymore to have the level loaded without lights)
- falling out of cannon in tropical island in lap 3+ is fixed
- pigeon bomb not passthrough-able anymore when its currently spawning
- item effects should now work correctly online (snowman can grow and are not in the ground any more and rocks should be affected by gravity when spawned by a client)
- sidegoals from tour shouldnt appear anymore in grand prix
- medal count to unlock rewards has been reduced in campaign
- players now also have iframes after respawning in online mode
- server remembers if lobby was private after event is over
- added UE logo
- added credits
- preset UI changed in customization
- preset automatically loaded if not in a dirty state

If you have any more issues, let me know either here in the steam forum, or in our Discord [www.slopecrashers.com]server!

Have fun on the slopes!
-peek