Metaball News

We're thrilled to announce that the future of sports gaming has officially arrived with crossplay on! Get ready to take your basketball skills to the next level with Metaball – the ultimate fusion of basketball and hoverboard! 🎮

🎥 New Trailer Alert! Watch Now: 🎥
Before you hit the courts, check out our electrifying new trailer that showcases the heart-pounding action, jaw-dropping moves, and adrenaline-fueled gameplay that await you in Metaball. Don't miss it!
[YouTube link]

🔥 Early Access on Steam: 🔥
Metaball is now available in Early Access on Steam, and we're inviting you to be part of this thrilling journey from the very beginning! Dive into the world of high-flying slam dunks, mind-bending tricks, and intense hoverboard showdowns. Your feedback will help us shape the future of Metaball!

💥 Open Beta on PS5 and Xbox: 💥
But that's not all! Metaball is also making waves on consoles! You can now join the action-packed Open Beta on PS5 and Xbox One and Series, giving you a taste of what it's like to ride the hoverboard and dominate the courts in this electrifying sports experience!

🎮 Key Features: 🎮
🏀 Innovative Gameplay: Master the art of basketball on hoverboards, with dynamic gameplay that pushes your skills to the limit.
🌐 Stunning Arenas: Compete in a breathtaking arena with a neon-lit cityscape (more to come!).
🤖 Customizable Characters: Personalize your Rider with unique items and perks upgrades.
🤝 Multiplayer Madness: Team up with friends or go head-to-head in heart-pounding multiplayer 3v3 matches with crossplay feature activated!

🚨 Join the Metaball Community: 🚨
Connect with fellow ballers and hoverboarders, share your epic plays, and stay updated on all the latest Metaball news on our official Discord and social media channels.
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📢 Get in the Game: 📢
Metaball is waiting for you, and the future of sports gaming has never looked so exhilarating! Whether you're on Steam in Early Access or on your PS5 and Xbox in Open Beta, it's time to show the world what you're made of.

Get ready to redefine the world of sports gaming – grab your hoverboard, hit the courts, and make your mark in Metaball today! 🏀🔥

👉 Steam Early Access
👉 PS5 Open Beta
👉 Xbox Open Beta

Let the Metaball revolution begin! 🎉 #MetaballRevolution

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1) Changes based on feedback:

• Fixed a bug where the reward icon would not display properly when receiving a reward after completing a quest.
  
• Fixed a bug where newly received items would remain marked as NEW in the locker.
  
• Fixed a bug where dubbing could cause FPS drops.
  
• Fixed a bug where chains could get stretched out.
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented quick chat/emotes from working during the 1-minute practice time before a quick match starts.
  

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1) User data reset:

• Due to system changes on the old server, we have reset all user data such as items, quests, etc. to the new server.
  

2) Changes based on feedback:

• Added spectator mode to private matches.
  
• Added a preset for locker items. They're called Style Slots.
  
• Added the ability to swap Perks in free play.
  

3) Changes for gameplay:

• Added Korean and French dubbing in the tutorial and in-game. Other languages will be added in the future.
  

Gear up Riders!

We are thrilled to announce that the moment you've all been waiting for is almost here! The highly anticipated Open Beta for "Metaball" will launch on PS5 and Xbox on September 21, 2023. In addition, we are equally excited to announce the Early Access release on Steam on the same day!

This is a significant milestone for the Metaball community. We can't thank you enough for your continued support, feedback, and enthusiasm throughout the development process.

What can you expect from Open Beta and Early Access? Get ready for a taste of fast and creative basketball with a unique cross-play multiplayer experience!

Here's what you need to know:

🕹 Open Beta on PS5 and Xbox: Dive into the heart of the action on your favorite consoles and join players from around the world in intense, competitive matches. Your feedback during this phase will be invaluable as we fine-tune the game for full release.

🚀 Early Access on Steam: PC gamers, your time has come! Explore the dynamic world of Metaball, share your thoughts, and help us shape the game as we work together toward its official launch.

Stay tuned for more updates and surprises as we count down the days until September 21, 2023. We'll be releasing more details about the Open Beta and Early Access, including links to download the game, so keep an eye on our official website and social media channels.

We couldn't be more excited to embark on this journey with you, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts as we bring Metaball to life.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Metaball community.

See you on the field, Riders!

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1) Changes based on feedback:

• Made a small fix to the real-time MVP Points UI that was displayed during regular matches.
  

2) Gameplay changes:

• Slightly increased the time for before the ball regenerates after scoring a goal in regular matches (2 seconds > 3 seconds).
  
• When playing a regular match, the UI that appears when a goal is scored (scorer's name and text such as pass, rebound, block, etc.) has been reduced in size.
  
• When the bot has the ball, you can now use quick chat [Pass] [Over here!] and the bot will pass to you.
  
• You can now press and hold the movement arrow keys to navigate in the menus with a controller or keyboard.
  
• Replaced the Metaball ID with a Meta Tag format. Each user gets a unique 6-digit Meta Tag.
  
• We've added Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Russian to our list of supported languages, which previously included Korean, English, French, and Spanish.