Rival Stars Horse Racing News

[p]Earlier in the week, we shared details about the new Free Roam Multiplayer mode coming to the game, If you missed it, you can read it here. [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Today, we're excited to tell you even more about what's to come in our next update 1.40 - Roam Together. Let’s get into it [/p][h2]An expansion to Show Jumping is on the way! [/h2][p]
No longer just an addition to Free Roam, Show Jumping is getting its own Career mode! For the first time, you can rise through four unique Leagues, each marking a new level in your Show Jumping journey. As you progress, you’ll take on bigger arenas, grander settings, and tougher challenges.

You’ll unlock new courses by earning Reputation Points, which you gain by finishing Show Jumping courses[/p][p]

But that’s not all.. [/p][p][/p][h2]Meet the French Chaser! [/h2][p][/p][p]Say hello to the newest breed in the game: the French Chaser, also known as the Autre Que Pur-Sang or AQPS. These horses combine the agility of the Thoroughbred with the strength of the Selle Français. Today, French Chasers are known for their adaptability, excelling across a range of events far beyond what they were originally bred for.

In-game they are given a breed bonus of:

+ 5 Sprint Energy[/p][p]+ 2 Jump
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As you can see, we have a massive update on the way for you all, We will have more details of everything to come with the update notes when the update drops late next week!

See you then! [/p][p]
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[h3]Grab your friends and get ready to saddle up! Multiplayer Free Roam is coming to Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition! [/h3][h3]
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For the first time ever, you will be able to experience Free Roam with up to eight friends and explore the world of Rival Stars Horse Racing together!
[/p][p]Gallop through the open fields of the Ranch, wander the lush green landscapes of Switzerland, take on the rugged trails of Canyon Falls, or race across the Golden Dunes. There’s so much to explore!

Use in-game emojis to express yourself while you ride, master jumps together, discover every hidden corner of the map, or snap the perfect shot with the camera feature. [/p][p]
And that’s just the beginning. Multiplayer Free Roam is only part of what’s coming in Update 1.40. Keep your eyes peeled for more news later this week![/p][p]
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[h3]Important[/h3][p]
Over the weekend, Unity (Unity game engine) announced a security concern affecting certain versions of its engine. Following Unity’s advice, our team has released a hotfix update for Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition on Steam. While there’s no evidence of any exploitation or impact on our players, this update ensures continued stability and security. We strongly recommend updating your game to the latest version to keep your personal information protected.
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Change Notes:

Fixes:[/h3]

• [p]Updated Unity to the latest patch to address the recently discovered vulnerability.[/p]

[h3]Known issues: [/h3]

• [p]Filter issues within the Breeding functionality, causing the game to freeze[/p]
• [p]Intermittent freezing when selecting "Skip to Result" in the Betting Party mode.[/p]
• [p]Temporary Colour Loss: A brief loss of colour in the mane when changing a horse's colour in the Horse Editor.[/p]
• [p]Game freezes intermittently upon entering the third race in Betting Party mode.[/p]

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[p]Welcome to the latest update notes for Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition! Update 1.33 has arrived, bringing new missions, fresh story content, and a brand-new breed to the ranch.[/p][p]
This update expands on cross country and steeplechase with new goals to chase and even more compelling story to unfold.  Whether you’re here for the story or simply to welcome a new horse to your ranch, there’s plenty to discover.
[/p][h2]New Horse Breed[/h2][p][/p][p]Introducing, for the very first time on the Rival Stars Ranch, The Anglo-Arab![/p][p]Originating in France, the Anglo-Arab blends the endurance and spirit of the Arabian with the speed and strength of the Thoroughbred. This balance makes it a natural all-rounder, well-suited for all types of events and rides, from flat racing to cross-country, show jumping and beyond.

Breed Bonus:
+5 Agility
+2 Sprint Energy [/p][p]
Alongside this new breed comes the Braided Mane, an elegant new trait you can add to your horses in the Horse Creator or pass down through breeding to create generations of gorgeous champions. This trait has a 40% chance of appearing on Anglo Arabs, and a 10% chance of appearing on any other horse.

[/p][p][/p][h2]New Story and Missions [/h2][p]
Two storylines are expanding in this update, bringing new depth to both Cross Country and Steeplechase.

Cross Country continues with four additional chapters, featuring fresh missions and the return of Richard, whose presence adds new rivalries and opportunities to the competition.[/p][p]Steeplechase is getting its first set of story missions. The opening three chapters follow a journey shaped by family legacy and the arrival of Alex, a new character who sparks rivalries as the tournament approaches.

Together, these chapters introduce new challenges, new faces, and the next stage of your racing story.[/p][h2]
New Coats: [/h2][p]
Now, it's not a Rival Stars update without the addition of new coats to play around with!

Here’s what’s being added[/p]

• [p]Sabino Wave[/p]
• [p]Inkblot Sabino[/p]
• [p]Dusty Snowcap[/p]
• [p]Pearlescent Varnish[/p]
• [p]Leopard Lacing[/p]
• [p]Hind Fleabitten[/p]
• [p]Lavish Dapples[/p]
• [p]Spiderweb Dapples[/p]
• [p]Frosted Peacock[/p]
• [p]Polka Dot Rabicano[/p]
• [p]Roaning Lacing[/p]
• [p]Beauty Mark Fleabitten[/p]
• [p]Roaning Rabicano[/p]
• [p]Saddled Lacing[/p]
• [p]Stippled Tovero[/p]
• [p]Tobiano Jacket[/p]
• [p]Radiant Leopard[/p]
• [p]Belly Dapples[/p]
• [p]Rusty Dapples[/p]
• [p]Starry Dapples[/p]
• [p]Diamond Badger Face[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Anything Else? [/h2][p][/p][p]Everyone deserves a makeover every now and again, and that's no different for the Rival Stars Menus and Game screens. As you're working your way through the game, keep an eye out for a refreshed look in the Training and Multiplayer screens
[/p][p]The Multiplayer hub has also been updated, you can now join other players’ games using a code. On top of that, we’ve added a handy change to the horse info screen: you can now train your horses directly from there.


[/p][p]That's all for this update folks. Thanks so much for hanging out with us. We hope you enjoy your time with the new story content as well as the brand new Anglo-Arab. Don’t forget to join the Discord to keep up with all things Rival Stars.[/p][h2]
Change Notes[/h2][p]
Added:[/p]

• [p]Anglo Arab: New breed[/p]
  • [p]+5 Agility[/p]
  • [p]+2 Stamina[/p]
• [p]Steeplechase story mode: A completely new steeplechase story mode, ends at chapter 3.[/p]
• [p]Cross Country story mode update: New chapters for XC story, previously it ended on chapter 6, and now it ends on chapter 10. (4 new chapters)[/p]
• [p]20 New patterns +[/p]
  • [p]Sabino Wave[/p]
  • [p]Inkblot Sabino[/p]
  • [p]Dusty Snowcap[/p]
  • [p]Pearlescent Varnish[/p]
  • [p]Leopard Lacing[/p]
  • [p]Hind Fleabitten[/p]
  • [p]Lavish Dapples[/p]
  • [p]Spiderweb Dapples[/p]
  • [p]Frosted Peacock[/p]
  • [p]Polka Dot Rabicano[/p]
  • [p]Roaning Lacing[/p]
  • [p]Beauty Mark Fleabitten[/p]
  • [p]Roaning Rabicano[/p]
  • [p]Saddled Lacing[/p]
  • [p]Stippled Tovero[/p]
  • [p]Tobiano Jacket[/p]
  • [p]Radiant Leopard[/p]
  • [p]Belly Dapples[/p]
  • [p]Rusty Dapples[/p]
  • [p]Starry Dapples[/p]
  • [p]Diamond Badger Face[/p]
• [p] New face [/p]
  • [p]Diamond Badger Face[/p]

• [p]New Trait: Noble Braid Mane: This trait has a 40% chance of appearing on Anglo Arabs, and a 10% chance of appearing on any other horse.[/p]
• [p]Training screen visual update, training is now also accessible from horse details.[/p]
• [p]The multiplayer screen hub has been updated, now you can enter other players' games by code.[/p]
• [p]Improved controller navigation on some screens.[/p]
• [p]Colour from breeding changed: now it’s much more probable to pass down to the foal the parents main and hidden colours.[/p]
• [p]\[Bug fix] All Male Horse pedigrees now display correctly [/p]

• [p]\[Bug fix] Fixed navigation issues on Breeding, Steeplechase and some filters.[/p]

[p]Known Issues: [/p]

• [p]Players remaining in a multiplayer lobby might enter an NMA state when more than 3 users exit the room simultaneously.[/p]
• [p]Flat racing multiplayer might not trigger the tutorial[/p]
• [p]Wide and Ultra wide screens are not yet supported[/p]

[p]Hey everyone, quick announcement.
[/p][p]We’ve identified a fairly major bug in our upcoming release that could impact gameplay for several players. The team is already working hard to resolve the issue and ensure everything runs smoothly. Because of this, we’ll need to push back the release of update 1.33 to early next week. At this stage, we’re aiming for a new release date of 09 September 2025 NZT.[/p][p]
We apologise for the delay and thank you all for your continued support.[/p]