Blacktop Hoops News

Hey Hoopers!

We’ve made some exciting new updates to Blacktop Hoops including 3vs3 Custom Matches, an increase to the maximum player count in Online Parks, and several Multiplayer Bug Fixes.

New Features and Gameplay Tweaks:

• Maximum number of players in Online Parks has been increased to 6.
  
• New Red and Blue team outfits for players to make it easy to find teammates during 3vs3s.
  
• Adjustments to blocking mechanic to improve gameplay.
  

Multiplayer Bug Fixes:

• New “Ready” prompt after possession changes, preventing players from shooting when a transition screen occurs before each round.
  
• Fix for goaltending to improve the accuracy of detection.
  
• Fix for out-of-bounds violation triggering incorrectly.
  
• Fix to prevent players from dribbling the ball underground (no longer possible).
  
• Fix to prevent defensive players from hanging on the rim and goaltending.
  

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

Build 0.243 - July, 22 2022

Hey Hoopers! We’ve made some exciting new updates to Blacktop Hoops including 3vs3 Custom Matches, Online Parks Room Size Increased, and Multiplayer Bug Fixes.

• You can now play 3v3 custom matches in Online Parks!
  

• Online Parks rooms have been updated with a maximum room size of up to 6 players so you can play with more friends.
  

• New “Ready” prompt after possession changes, preventing players from shooting when a transition screen occurs before each round.
  
• Online Parks rooms have been updated with a maximum room size of up to 6 players so you can play with more friends.
  
• Fix to goaltending to improve accuracy of goaltending violations.
  
• Adjustments to blocking mechanic to improve gameplay.
  
• Fix for Out of Bounds violation triggering incorrectly.
  
• Fix to prevent players from dribbling the ball underground (no longer possible).
  
• Fix to prevent defensive players from hanging on the rim and goaltending.
  
• New Red and Blue team outfits for players to make it easy to find teammates during 3vs3s.
  

Hey Hoopers!

As our first ever Steam Announcement, we are about to unleash some sick new features for you all just in time for SteamVR Fest!

• Multiplayer Cross-play - Hoop together with friends in Online Parks on Steam and Quest.
  
• Single Player - Ball out against an AI opponent with 6 different difficulties.
  
• Custom Matches - Play 1vs1 or 2vs2 custom matches with other players online up to 11 or 21 points.
  
• Private Rooms - Create your own private rooms for FREE, and play with friends in your own dedicated space.
  

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For all you rookies, Blacktop Hoops is a streetball-inspired multiplayer VR basketball game. Players can chain together flashy dribble tricks, shots, and high-flying dunks to finish off opponents around the globe in epic games of streetball. The game was designed to have the most realistic basketball mechanics ever built for virtual reality.

Play against dynamic AI with mocap animations from some of the best pro streetballers and dunkers in the world. Ball out to an original 90s-inspired soundtrack with narration from legendary emcees Bobbito Garcia and WNBA legend Renee Montgomery. Unlock 30+ kicks from leading indie brands and shoe designers. Become the G.O.A.T.

We have launched our Kickstarter campaign pre-launch page with the Kickstarter campaign launching at the end of August.

This is just a start, but expect more news and updates as we continue to ramp up our development.

Join our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to hear about the latest courtside buzz and some exciting insider reports on Discord.

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

Hey Hoopers! We’ve made some major updates to Blacktop Hoops for Steam including major updates to single player and multiplayer including crossplay with Steam + Quest!

[h3]Play Mode[/h3]
Major adjustments to AI balancing and gameplay for single player Play Mode for more balanced gameplay.

[h3]Online Parks Crossplay Quest + Steam[/h3]
Hoop together in Online Parks with friends in Online Parks.

[h3]Custom Matches[/h3]
Play 1vs1 or 2vs2 with other players online to 11 or 21 with Custom Matches.

[h3]Private Rooms[/h3]
Generate your own unique private rooms and play with friends in your own dedicated space.