Speed Rivals News

We’ve been working hard on the Circuit Editor, one of the core features of Speed Rivals, and today we’re sharing a first look at how it works.
The editor lets you create, modify, and race on your own tracks — from simple layouts to wild dioramas with loops, ramps, and intersections.

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[h2]🎥 Part 1 – Building the Circuit[/h2]
Create a complete track in just a few minutes with the new editor tools.
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[h2]🎥 Part 2 – Editing Rails & Adding Details[/h2]
Add crossings, piano curbs, and fine-tune every section of the circuit.
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[h2]🎥 Part 3 – Driving Through the Circuit[/h2]
Take a ride from different camera perspectives and feel the flow of your creation.
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The editor is still in development, but we’re excited to keep improving it with your feedback.
Stay tuned — soon you’ll be able to build your own legendary tracks and share them with the community!

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[p][/p][p]Hey racers! 👋[/p][p]Today we’re excited to share something we’ve been working on for a while: the prototype of the track editor for Speed Rivals.[/p][p]In this 3:58 video you’ll see what the system can already do:[/p][p]🔹 Intuitive piece placement with snapping
🔹 Full control over length, elevation, and banking
🔹 Loopings and crazy layouts for those who want to push creativity
🔹 Automatic track closing when the ends connect[/p][p]🎥 Watch the full video here:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Our goal is to give players the freedom to either recreate classic slot car tracks or build wild layouts that would be impossible in real life.[/p][p]⚡ Keep in mind this is still a prototype, so adjustments and improvements are on the way before the final release.[/p][p]We’d love to hear your thoughts:
👉 What kind of tracks would you like to build?
👉 Do you prefer realistic layouts or total creative freedom?[/p][p]Thanks for your support and for following the development journey! 🏁[/p]

[p]Speed Rivals — Patch Notes & Version History
Last Updated: August 13, 2025[/p][p]Here’s what’s new in Version 0.5.0a:[/p][p]• 29‑Language Support – Full localization to reach a global audience.
• Save System Fix – Resolved a critical issue preventing players on older versions from loading and playing normally.
• Pre‑Race Settings – You can now adjust camera view, radio station, and other settings before races begin.
• “I Robot” Achievement Fixed – The bug that blocked completion of this achievement has been resolved.
• Main Menu Visual Upgrade – Improved road model for a polished menu appearance.
• General Polish – Minor bug fixes and smoother race flow overall.[/p][p]Demo Updates – Early August 2025:
• New Control Styles – Added single‑trigger options to mimic classic slot‑car behavior:
– Release = full stop
– Release = gradual slow down
Two‑button controls remain available for precision runners.
• On‑Board / First‑Person Camera – Introduced an immersive first‑person driving view.
• UI & Garage Tweaks – Enhanced interface and smoother interaction during setup and vehicle selection.[/p][p]We’ll keep this post updated with each new version. For questions or feedback, please create a separate discussion thread in the Community Hub.[/p][p]— The Speed Rivals Team[/p]

[p]We just updated the demo for Speed Rivals with one of the most requested features: single trigger controls.[/p][p][/p][p]You can now choose between different styles:[/p]

• [p]Release = full stop[/p]
• [p]Release = slow down gradually[/p]

[p]Both simulate the way classic slot cars behave on real tracks. Of course, you can still race with two buttons if you want more control – we believe that’s still the best option for chasing leaderboard times![/p][p]We also added an onboard camera for a more immersive experience, and tweaked the UI and garage to make the experience smoother.[/p][p][/p][p]Try it now and tell us which control style you prefer![/p]

[p]🏁 Welcome to the Steam Racing Fest![/p][p]Speed Rivals is back with an updated demo featuring a brand-new track and a fully animated diorama scene!
To celebrate the Racing Fest, we’re running a special leaderboard challenge:[/p][p]🔹 Fastest lap wins a €10 Steam gift card
🔹 Top 3 players get a full game key at launch
🔹 The challenge runs from July 28 to August 4 (10am PT)[/p][p]Ready to race? Load up the demo, push your limits, and leave your mark on the Jarama circuit![/p][p]👉 Play the Demo Now[/p]