Rock Simulator 2 News

[h3]Small Patch[/h3][p]
Here is a small update that fixes additional issues from the previous patch.

Roof (Ascended)
• Roof (Ascended): Fail timer changed from 3s → 3.8s
• Stage 1 Length: Previous (5) → Now 4
• Stage 2 Length: Previous (7) → Now 5
• Stage 3 Length: Previous (8) → Now 7
• Failing a stage no longer resets you to Stage 1

Aurora (Ascended)
• Reduced the hold time of all Stages.

Map Fixes
• Adjusted a hidden rock on Aurora that was blocked by the chat box
• Adjusted the location of Temple number hint. It will no longer block the hidden rock.
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[h3]Small Patch[/h3]

Here is a small update that fixes most of the issues from the Ascend update.

Hidewaway (Ascended) Red Light Green Light
• Hideaway (Ascended): Fail timer changed from 3s → 3.8s
• Stage 1: Previous (4–6 seconds) → Now 7 seconds
• Stage 2: Previous (2.8–5 seconds) → Now 6 seconds
• Stage 3: Previous (1.2–4 seconds) → Now 5 seconds
• Failing a stage no longer resets you to Stage 1

Other Challenge Adjustments
• Hideaway (Basic): Fail timer changed from 3s → 3.8s
• Temple Ascended challenge: All stages now easier (longer gaps between clicks)

Weather Settings (Ascended)
•Weather settings now have a wider tolerance to account for rounding issues.
•Example: The number 5 will now accept a range from 4.8 to 6.0 (previously 5.0 to 6.0)

Map & UI Fixes
• Adjusted a hidden rock on Aurora that was difficult to click
• Join Session map images now correctly display the maps

[p]Hey everyone! Here’s a full look at everything included in this update. This one touches nearly every part of the game: multiplayer, challenges, maps, UI, audio, and more. Thank you for playing and supporting the game!

[/p][h2]Available Now![/h2][p]
[/p][h2]Multiplayer & Co-op[/h2]

• [p]Fixed a major issue where player rocks could sometimes become invisible in co-op lobbies.[/p]
• [p]Co-op is now the default play option.[/p]
• [p]Join Session now automatically searches for available lobbies.[/p]
• [p]Map selection now displays the maximum number of players for each map.[/p]

[h2]Challenges & Ascension[/h2]

• [p]Reset all Challenge and hidden rock progress.[/p]
• [p]All challenges have been updated with improved lighting, new sound design, and bug fixes.[/p]
• [p]Ascended challenges now unlock after completing the standard versions.[/p]
• [p]Ascended challenges properly award new unlocks.[/p]

[h2]New Map — Ascend[/h2]

• [p]Unlocks by completing all basic challenges.[/p]
• [p]Includes a unique challenge required to unlock the Artifact.[/p]
• [p]Supports up to 5 players in co-op.[/p]

[h2]13 New Rocks[/h2]

• [p]Artifact — unlocked after ascending, with 5 cosmetics purchasable for 9600 ST.[/p]
• [p]Veyra — earned by completing all ascended challenges, with 6 cosmetics purchasable for 9600 ST.[/p]

[h2]Artifact System[/h2]

• [p]The Artifact now acts as an infinite-level speed sink for extra Stones.[/p]
• [p]Each artifact level will grant 1% level speed.[/p]
• [p]Unlocked after finishing all challenges.[/p]

[h2]Voice Chat[/h2]

• [p]Added Voice Chat.[/p]
• [p]Default push-to-talk key: V.[/p]
• [p]New voice settings for input device selection, microphone volume, and channel volume.[/p]

[h2]Ambient Audio Rework[/h2]

• [p]Complete rebuild of the ambient audio player.[/p]
• [p]New controls: Shuffle, Skip, Repeat, Play, and Pause.[/p]

[p]New Audio Tracks[/p]

• [p]"The Test" — earned from ascended challenges.[/p]
• [p]"Ascension" — earned after ascending.[/p]

[h2]Achievements[/h2]

• [p]15 New Achievements available to unlock.[/p]

[h2]Map Settings Overhaul[/h2]

• [p]Both map setting menus have been merged into one unified menu.[/p]
• [p]Ambient, Weather, Locations, and Friends are now grouped together for easier navigation.[/p]

[h2]Text Chat[/h2]

• [p]Brand-new text chat system.[/p]
• [p]Now supports emojis.[/p]

[h2]Rock Pass[/h2]

• [p]Claiming rewards is now smoother and more consistent.[/p]

[h2]Save System[/h2]

• [p]New save system for challenge progress and hidden rock discovery.[/p]
• [p]Your last equipped rock now automatically loads when entering a map.[/p]

[h2]UI & Menu Improvements[/h2][p]Pause Menu[/p]

• [p]Offline leveling menu will no longer appear if offline level setting is toggled off.[/p]

[p]Pause Menu[/p]

• [p]Pressing Escape now closes the pause menu.[/p]
• [p]The hamburger icon switches to an “X” when toggled.[/p]

[p]Quit Menu[/p]

• [p]Restyled for a cleaner look.[/p]

[p]Loading Screens[/p]

• [p]Smoother transitions when loading into maps.[/p]
• [p]Updated startup loading screen.[/p]

[p]Player Info[/p]

• [p]Added Artifact to stats, granting 1% level speed per artifact level.[/p]

[h2]Settings[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where sound volume would not save properly.[/p]
• [p]Added an Offline Leveling toggle (default: ON).[/p]
• [p]Added detailed Voice Settings for device selection and volume controls.[/p]

[p]Thank you again for all the support, more updates are on the way.

-Parker
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[p]Hey everyone, I wanted to share a quick look at what I’ve been working on before the next release. There’s a lot of polish and a few exciting new additions in this one.
[/p][h2]Coming November 15th
[/h2][h2]Multiplayer[/h2][p]• Fixed a major issue that sometimes caused player rocks to go invisible in co-op lobbies.[/p][p][/p][h2]Challenges[/h2][p]• Every challenge has been updated for a more consistent feel, with new sounds, improved lighting, and bug fixes.[/p][p]• Ascended challenges will now unlock after completing the normal versions. (kinda)[/p][p][/p][h2]New Map - Ascend[/h2][p]• A brand-new map can be unlocked by completing all basic challenges.[/p][p]• This new area includes its own challenge to unlock the artifact.[/p][p][/p][h2]Voice Chat[/h2][p]• Optional voice chat will be available. The default push-to-talk key is V.
[/p][h2]Ambient Audio Player[/h2][p]• A full audio player including play, pause, skip, shuffle, and repeat for every ambient track!
[/p][h2]Offline Leveling[/h2][p]• Nerfed offline leveling from 8H -> 4H[/p][p]• This will incentivize players who remain on the game, while still allowing some offline time to be gained.[/p][p][/p][h2]Artifact[/h2][p]• The artifact is an infinite-level speed sink for your extra stones.[/p][p][/p][h2]Text Chat[/h2][p]• A brand-new text chat system, now with emojis![/p][p][/p][h2]Settings[/h2][p]• Fixed a few bugs, including sound volume not saving properly.[/p][p][/p][h2]Save System[/h2][p]• Added a new save system for challenge and hidden rock progress, synced across devices.[/p][p]• Your last equipped rock will now save and automatically equip when loading into a map.[/p][p][/p][h2]Loading Screen[/h2][p]• Smoother transitions when loading into maps.[/p][p]• Updated load-up screen when starting the game.[/p][p][/p][p]This update is focused on making the experience smoother, more stable, and a bit more fun overall but I am still keeping a few secrets from you! I will post the full patch notes near release.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks for sticking around and supporting the game — I can’t wait for you to try it out soon 💙[/p][p][/p][p]— Parker[/p]

Patch Notes - v1.1.7

[h2]Offline Leveling[/h2]

• Players now gain experience for up to 8 hours while offline.
  
• A new window on game launch will display offline progress earned.
  
• Rock Collections will also receive experience while offline.
  

[h2]Achievements[/h2]

• Added 90+ new achievements to unlock. Most of which are from purchasing the cosmetic rocks.
  
• You may experience quite a few achievement unlocks on first startup.
  

[h2]New Rock[/h2]

• Introducing SONDER, purchasable for 4800 ST.
  
• 3 cosmetics for SONDER are now also available for 4800 ST each.
  

[h2]Cosmetic Purchase Changes[/h2]

• Removed the ability to purchase rock cosmetics with OB.
  
• This change ensures achievements can’t be unlocked with real money.
  
• Remaining OB can still be used in future Rock Pass collections or additions.
  

[h2]Limited-Time Event[/h2]

• Event Period: April 23 – April 29.
  
• Enjoy +100% level speed during the event.