Sledders News

[p]Sledders! It's time to let yourself be heard; dial into this new Season 26 update with some new gameplay features, adjustments and fixes.[/p][p][/p][h3]New this update[/h3]

• [p]Session visualization in the map view, showing your current play session,[/p]
• [p]Ride History, allowing you to view recorded replays and drone lines,[/p]
• [p]Replay Mode, Record and watch back your saved replays, rewind and fast forward and use Ghost Ride to drive alongside your own saved replays.[/p]
• [p]Mod.io integration, Allowing players to make and share customs wraps and maps.[/p]
• [p]Dedicated servers, for multiplayer sessions, improving stability and latency.[/p]
• [p]Voice Chat, allowing for players using the dedicated servers to talk to each other, both globally and locally (200m proximity-based).[/p][p][/p]

[p]Seeing is believing, so have a look at the update trailer![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]We even reworked a lot of VFX and Audio, changing things like the fully reworked snowmobile snow and water visual effects and adding three new engine types for the SKS, Ace and the GGB quiet can.[/p][p][/p][h3]PATCH NOTES[/h3][h3]
📺VFX[/h3]

• [p]Fully reworked snowmobile snow and water visual effects,[/p]
• [p]VFX are now synced with multiplayer drivers,[/p]

[h3]🎧Audio[/h3]

• [p]Added three new engine types:[/p]
  • [p]SKS Liberty 700[/p]
  • [p]Ace 900 Turbo R[/p]
  • [p]850 E-TEC GGB Quiet Can (available for all BRP sleds)[/p]
• [p]Added various new sound effects, including steering, driver, and drone sounds[/p]
• [p]Additional audio mixing and polishing,[/p]

[h3]🛠️Fixes and Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Improved time and weather synchronization in multiplayer,[/p]
• [p]When using Fixed Time, forecast times now use system time,[/p]
• [p]Switching from Fixed to Dynamic time no longer changes the weather,[/p]
• [p]Adjusted some tree colliders and physics values,[/p]

• [p]Various other small fixes and improvements,[/p]

[h3]
Other notes[/h3]

• [p]Mod.io content: We are aware that not all mod content available to play testers did not completely carry over to this update. Mod.io will automatically show new mods added to the platform and become available over time.[/p]
  • [p]Restrictions: [/p]
    • [p]We cannot approve mods that clearly infringe on an intellectual property of others.[/p]
    • [p]mod.io has file upload limits, with a maximum file size of 8GB to 10GB per mod file, generally requiring files to be zipped. While the API documentation mentions certain endpoints for smaller files, the general platform limit accommodates large mods up to 10GB, designed to handle everything from small scripts to large total conversions.[/p]
  • [p]Performance note: Using many custom wraps or very large custom levels can cause performance issues. If you’re experiencing slowdowns, crashes, or long loading times, we recommend reducing the number of active wraps and avoiding very large custom levels.[/p]

[p][/p][p]We're excited for you to jump in again and share your thoughts on this update![/p]

[p]Trading Cards have just gone live on Steam, you can collect them by playing the game, about half the set is dropped through gameplay, the others can be traded or bought via Steam's trading system![/p][p]Whenever you get all the cards, you get a tier, which will unlock a badge that you can showcase on your Steam profile. Crafting these badges also allows you to level up on Steam and unlocks more things you can do with your Steam profile customization.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Read more about Steam Trading Cards here:[/p][p][/p][p]<https://steamcommunity.com/tradingcards/>[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Happy collecting![/p][p][/p][p]-Team Sledders[/p]

[p]Sending you into the Holiday season with some clutch hotfixes for Sledders![/p][p][/p][h3]Customization & Features [/h3]

• [p]Seasonal headwear is now available in the helmet selection 🧑‍🎄[/p]
• [p]New save system for Drone and Photo Mode, preserving your preferences each session[/p]
• [p]New drone input hints added to the Control Info UI for easier controls[/p]
• [p]Option to enable or disable tree collisions while in Drone Mode[/p]

[h3] [/h3][h3]Multiplayer Improvements [/h3]

• [p]Players can now choose to use local time and weather settings in multiplayer[/p]
• [p]Numerous fixes to weather synchronization issues[/p]
• [p]Graphics settings are no longer synced trough steam from one device to another.[/p]

[h3] [/h3][h3]World & Gameplay Fixes [/h3]

• [p]Terrain fixes for Lakeside and High Peaks areas[/p]
• [p]Drivers can no longer remain stationary on extremely steep slopes while - climbing[/p]
• [p]Fixed trail visibility issues in the map view[/p]

[p][/p][h3] Bug Fixes & Stability [/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue allowing Reverse to be toggled while the engine was off[/p]
• [p]Fixed photo Mode effects when using Drone Mode[/p]
• [p]Yuhana’s achievement is now unlocking correctly[/p]
• [p]Minor tweaks and overall stability improvements[/p]
• [p]Multiple spawn point bug fixes[/p]
• [p]Fixed bug causing drivers becoming invisible under certain conditions[/p]

[p][/p][p]From the team at Hanki Games & Bonus Stage, we hope you enjoy the Christmas season, Sledders![/p]

[p]𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱: [/p]

• [p]Completely remade audio, engine sounds and playback system[/p]
• [p]Environment and weather update (new time and weather system with updated menus)[/p]
• [p]New snow conditions and riding settings HUD overhaul (new HUD depending on the sled manufacturer you’re riding)[/p]
• [p]1 map (Lakeside)[/p]
• [p]Drone/spectator mode[/p]
• [p]Updated lighting and shadow profiles - visual improvements[/p]
• [p]Polished Map view, Level Selections[/p]

[p]Some of the features are close to deliver and some need more love. We are going to drop multiple updates during Season 26. [/p][p]
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[/p][p]Audio Disclaimer This patch contains a completely remade audio and playback system. It is still missing sounds, and mixing is not finalized. While the system has several current limitations and known issues, we want to test its general viability and direction. We hope you keep this in mind when giving feedback. Engines are E-tec 850 (Stock) and Patriot 850 (GGB Quiet Can)[/p]

[p]We are thrilled that Sledders is running for the Better With Friends award in the Steam Awards 2025![/p][p]This nomination celebrates games that are simply more fun when you play them with other people. Sledders is all about exploring the big, snowy mountains and riding your snowmobile together with your friends.[/p][p]If you agree that Sledders is the best when shared, please cast your vote for us![/p][p][/p][p][/p]