Blacktop Hoops News

Bug Fixes
-Traveling calls have been improved.
-Goaltending calls have been improved.

Feature Adds
-Release to dribble has been added. When in shooting mode, release the trigger while the controller is not moving. This will automatically enable dribbling mode and snap the ball back to your hand.

Mechanics
-Power jump height is reduced the further you are away from the hoop.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945250/Blacktop_Hoops/

[h3]ONLINE PARK FIXES AND SUPPORT UPDATES[/h3]



Bug Fixes

-Goaltending calls have been improved for both offense and defense.

-Traveling without being called in-game has been addressed. (traveling calls are now consistent and cheating has been fixed)



Feature Additions:

-Speaker icon in multiplayer now shows the player speaking. This icon will appear next to username tags in multiplayer lobbies.

-Basketballs are now unlockable and are earned by completing in-game challenges.

-Post-game summary box after matches. Stats will appear after the completion of a match in Online Parks.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945250/Blacktop_Hoops/

Hey Hoopers!

We are stoked to share that we have some exciting events and updates for all of you!

🏀 Q&A: With the Founders - Today at 1 PM PST
This is your chance to ask questions about the game directly to the founders of Blacktop Hoops. We will be using a google form to collect all of your questions ahead of time, and will DM users in Discord that have been selected to ask their questions.

Click this link to submit your question.



🏀 Rufftalk VR Podcast with Blacktop Hoops - Today

Join the hosts of Ruff Talk VR and Alannah Forman, Game Producer at Vinci Games, to learn more about Blacktop Hoops and our Kickstarter campaign.

Listen here.



🏀 ShaQuiz O’Neal: Test Your Knowledge - September 21st at 11 AM PST

Test your NBA knowledge in our next Shaquiz O'Neal quiz night! Get the highest quiz score and win a prize 🎁

Jump in Discord on Wednesday, September 21 at 1 PM CST to take the quiz



The party doesn’t stop here! we’ve got even more events coming up!

🏀 3-Point Competition - September 23rd at 1 PM CST -Show off your shooting skills in our very first 3-point competition! Each competitor will get one shot to make as many 3’s as they can without missing. Whoever hits the most consecutive 3’s wins. Join us on Discord, as this event will be streamed live so you can watch your fellow hoopers’ splash from downtown!

Note: Delayed 'til further notice.

🏀 Slam Dunk Competition - Think you can throw down the coolest dunk? Submit your best clip (1 per person) on our Discord from September 23rd-27th. Then, join us live where a panel of judges will decide whose jam will take the top prize.

Our Kickstarter is still going, visit this link to support and get awesome rewards!

Checkout the free demo here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945250/Blacktop_Hoops/

We've improved the Quick Join search function to prioritize rooms with the highest number of players.

We've fixed issues with headsets running through Steam and have re-enabled Quick Join for all online multiplayer game modes.