Blacktop Hoops News

[h2]BasketBrawl[/h2]

Get ready for some epic action with BasketBrawl! This new sandbox and survival mode add-on is included when you purchase the campaign. BasketBrawl uses similar controls to what you’re used to, but with tweaks to support a variety of weapons and combat.

Choose the number of NPCs you want to face off against on the Blacktop, pick an environment, and play mode, and hit the court (literally)

[h3]Additional Updates[/h3]

• Ranked Matchmaking - Improved matchmaking system for players to experience significantly shorter wait times .
  
• High Five fixes - Players will now spawn randomly on the court to eliminate accidental high-five interactions on the court.
  
• Modifiers - Players can now now access modifiers in Free Play mode
  
• General bug fixes and gameplay performance improvements
  
• Post Match Scoreboard - Add final score to the Post Match Scoreboard
  

Keep the excitement going by staying active in our Discord server and following our socials! Tag us at #blacktophoopsvr to share your experiences and connect with other players.

Get ready to ball up and level up your gaming experience with these awesome updates! See you on the court! 🏀

🎊 Friends & Party System Easily connect and play with friends using our improved Friends & Party System. Send and accept party and friend invitations, and see if your friends are online. High-five players before or after a match to become friends, and match make as a party in both casual and ranked matches! Team up and dominate the court together with your crew!

🤝 Multiplayer

• Bug Fix: Removed the traveling violation bug that occurred after passing the ball to a teammate.
  
• Bug Fix: You should now see the correct colors for each team while spectating.
  

👟 Drip

• New Player Drip: New players will receive 2 hats, 2 tops, 2 bottoms, a ball, a court, and 2 kicks when logging into the game. Say goodbye to our military recruits.
  
• Campaign Rewards: Campaign rewards now appear in your bedroom. Check out all the legendary items as you progress in the campaign!

NEW DLC DROP: Blacktop Hoops Launch Bundle!:
[h3]Unleash your style with the Blacktop Hoops Launch Bundle! Get the exclusive COKE BUTTER CHEESE shorts and shirt set, a halo crown hat, and the unique NOT LIKE US-themed backpack. Stand out on the court and show everyone you've got the rizz to back up your skills.[/h3]

🔧 General Updates

• Friend Referrals: Players can now receive 1000 BC, 5000 XP, and 3 cosmetics for successfully referring a friend with their referral code.
  
• Room Sorting: Casual room lists are now sorted by player count.
  
• Audio Improvements: Enhanced audio for a better gaming experience.
  
• Bug Fixes: General bug fixes and performance improvements.

Jump into the game and experience these new features today! Let us know what you think, and keep ballin’!

Get ready for even more excitement with our latest update! We've fine-tuned game play, fixed bugs, and added some awesome new features to keep you hooked. Dive in now and experience the next level of Blacktop Hoops VR!

Creator Camera
Capture your best moments on the court with the new creator camera from the in-game pause menu. Whether it's a spectacular dunk or a game-winning shot, you can now easily record and share your highlights from Single Player Mode and Casual & Custom Matches.

[h2]General Fixes[/h2]
Campaign Fixes

• Reset Campaign - The player is able to reset campaign progression.
  

[h2]Multiplayer Fixes[/h2]

• Emotes Update - Emotes will not lock a player in 3rd person camera
  
• Mic Audio - General audio improvements
  
• Modifiers - Having modifiers turned on in single player should not enable them in multiplayer.
  
• End-of-match UI - New look on post game summary board.
  

[h2]General Patch Fixes[/h2]

• Mamba Mode - Fixes to mechanics
  
• Player's wrist angle - Wrist angle will save and will change on the correct hand
  
• SFX - General audio improvements
  
• Leaderboards - Leaderboards only display multiplayer stats. No longer tracking both single player and multiplayer games.
  
• Spectating - We have reintroduced the spectator camera system to allow you to watch your friends and record the action while you play on the Blacktop. Remember, holding A, B, X, and Y individually will save 4 camera angles.
  

[h3]🚀 Stay Active Online! [/h3]

Keep the excitement going by staying active in our Discord server and following our socials! Tag us at #blacktophoopsvr to share your experiences and connect with other players.

Get ready to ball up and level up your gaming experience with these awesome updates! See you on the court! 🏀

The full release of Blacktop Hoops VR is finally here, and it's bigger and better than ever before! Get ready for the ultimate VR basketball experience with tons of new features, modes, and rewards that will elevate your gaming experience to new heights!

Check Out Our Full Release Trailer!

[h3]🐐Introducing the GOAT Campaign[/h3]
Test your skills and rise to the top in our new GOAT campaign mode, where you'll face off against legendary streetballers and rewrite basketball history as you take on 12 legendary bosses!

[h3]🌐Revamped Online Parks[/h3]
Step into our revamped online parks and compete against players from around the world in thrilling multiplayer matches! From 1v1 to 4v4, check out our new Online Parks with better performance.

[h3]🗺️Brand New Maps[/h3]
Explore exciting new maps and environments that will immerse you in the heart of the action like never before! Stay tuned as we will be sharing more environments coming soon!

[h3]🤖New 2v2 vs AI[/h3]
Challenge yourself in our new 2v2 mode, where you can play against AI opponents for an intense basketball showdown!

[h3]🎥Court Cam Mode[/h3]
Get closer to the action than ever before with our new Court Cam mode, offering a dynamic and immersive new way to play Blacktop Hoops!

[h3]⛹️Character Customization[/h3]
The new character creator feature allows players to personalize avatars with a wide range of appearance options, from hairstyles to clothing choices. With the ability to customize your digital personas, you can express your unique identities and stand out on the Blacktop. There are millions of combinations to choose from and all you have to do is play to start earning.

[h3]🏋️‍♂️8 New Training Modes[/h3]
Sharpen your skills and master every aspect of the game with our eight brand new training modes, designed to take your gameplay to the next level! Stealing, Dribbling, Dunking, Blocking, Shooting, Threes, Freeplay, and Tutorial!

[h2] Season One🎁 [/h2]
Over the next four months, you can complete challenges, rank up, and earn exclusive rewards! Any user who is in the top 100 on the Field Goals, Threes, Dunks, Finishers, Tricks, Layups, Steals, Blocks, or Wins leaderboard at the end of the season will earn an exclusive Season One Hat and Jersey!🎽🔥

As a special treat, we will be giving away exclusive Ball Trails ☄️ to users who play Ranked! Anyone who finishes the season in Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Legend, Grand Champion, or GOAT rank will receive a stylized ball trail, dependent on your rank at the end of the season.

You will also be able to earn exclusive Season One items from Challenges as you progress through the season! These items are the Baseball, Blacktop Hoodie, Pink Fuzzy Bunnies, and the Navy Snapback!
Get ready to slam dunk your way to victory and become the ultimate basketball champion in Blacktop Hoops VR! Don't miss out on the action – jump in now and experience the future of virtual basketball! 🏆

Hi all! Nathan here, CEO of Vinci Games.

We’re thrilled by your overwhelming support, the journey since Blacktop Hoops' Beta launch has been nothing short of phenomenal. With over 800,000 players diving into the game, your enthusiasm has rocketed us to the top. This success is all thanks to you, our incredible community. We’re hyped to announce that we’ll be launching Spring 2024 on SteamVR, PicoVR, and Oculus Quest. Take a peek at what’s coming here:

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Important Update: Starting March 11th, the Blacktop Hoops - Beta will transition from a **Free to Paid experience** to priced at $19.99 and all characters will be unlocked by default. All players will receive the Rising Legends Pack for free by default.

This change marks a significant step in our journey towards the full launch and will help ensure we can build a sustainable studio to build all of the new features you've been asking for. After March 11th any person paying for the Blacktop Hoops - Beta will essentially be pre-ordering the game and will get $10 off the full price of the game of $29.99.

If you have any questions at all please make sure to visit our Discord:
https://discord.gg/blacktop-hoops