Ultimate Disc Golf News

The inventory system we've been working on under the hood for quite some time is getting close to being ready for testing. With the inventory system update we'll also be releasing more discs.

The current discs would probably be considered a bit over-stable when thrown flat, so next we'll be adding at least one stable, and under-stable driver, mid-range, and putter.

We've also been listening closely to new players who may not be avid disc-golfers, and as such want better in-game hints / tutorial. Our team has been hard at word putting this towards the top of our list and have setup a full game settings based hints system within UDG.

These hints can be turned on or off from the settings menu and will work on any course during single player mode.

This tutorial video by TREE Industries lead developer on UDG will help new players learn the controls and mechanics of Ultimate Disc Golf.

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We are very thankful for every person who has taken part in purchasing UDG through Early Access. Our team is working hard to release an update every 1-2 weeks throughout alpha and most of beta. Version 1.0.4 is now live for all Early Access players, please find the full change-log below.

1) Added variations and power check for female "throw effort" soundfx
2) Added first Steam achievement
3) Physics: Fine tuned flight physics when throwing a high angle throw. Discs will now not keep carrying forever after turning and will eventually fade out more realistically.
4) Fix scoreboards to show correct stroke count
5) Removed "Account" button on main menu (not needed currently)
6) Activated first 9 hole course for Dusty Canyon!
7) Activated MP Steam lobbies (P2P only) for testing (gameplay is not functional yet)
8) Bugfix: Sunny Birch hole #2 preview is fixed
9) Distance to hole in player UI is now dynamic and will change after each throw showing the current distance to the basket

Though we still have a lot of work to do, especially when it comes to improving the experience for new players who have not followed us or have much knowledge of the sport. Our goal in the end is for those players who had a hard time acclimating to the game in it's current state can eventually have an easier time getting started. For those that are already enjoying it, we appreciate all of the positive feedback and seeing your reactions on video and streams is only adding to our motivation to continue improving the game. Check out this video below of Disc Golf Comedy bagging an ace (roughly 37 minutes in), his reaction is something that hits at the heart of what our team is trying to achieve with Ultimate Disc Golf.

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One of the main goals of developing UDG was to get the community involved as much as possible throughout the process so we setup a Discord to connect quickly with players.

We invite you to join us and the growing community of players of UDG there.

https://discordapp.com/invite/NrfjsX2