Pure Pool Pro News

[p]Hello Pool Fans 👋

First of all, thank you all for your support on launch day!

Huge thanks to everyone who has jumped in since launch and taken the time to leave feedback. We’ve been listening closely over the last 24 hours - especially to Steam reviews - and we want to be transparent about what we’re already working on.
[/p][p]Based on the most common feedback from launch day, we’re already preparing a Week 1 Patch (targeting Thursday 19th February) that focuses on the three biggest pain points players have raised.
[/p][hr][/hr][h2]Week 1 Patch Contents: Arriving Thursday 19.02.2026
[/h2][h3]CAMERA FIX: Off-centre aiming when cue pitching[/h3][p]The Issue:
Many players - especially on Pro difficulty without aim lines - have rightly reported difficulty lining up shots when forced cue elevation occurs (most obvious near rails). We attempted to push realism here, but it’s clear this doesn’t quite translate well to Pro mode as the camera shifts off centre, making things incredibly difficult to gauge.

What We’re Doing:
We’re permanently re-centring the camera in all scenarios - even those where the cue is elevated. This should significantly improve the experience for Pro players. We'll continue to review camera options further after this. [/p][p][/p][h3]VISUAL FIX: Ball Reflection “Pop” / “Flicker” [/h3][p]The Issue:
By far the most reported visual issue since launch. The issue is currently most noticeable in Rackhaus and is exacerbated by certain baize colours/designs. Ball reflections refresh at different rates - causing a noticeable “pop” in motion, or when gently circling the cue ball.

What We’re Doing:
We’ve been working hard on a fix - and believe we’ve found one that should significantly reduce this.
[/p][h3]CONTROL FIX: MOUSE SENSITIVITY [/h3][p]The Issue:
Many players are experiencing overly high or “twitchy” mouse sensitivity at certain DPI ranges, making gentle shots difficult even when using power feathering.

What We’re Doing:[/p][p]We’re adjusting sensitivity scaling to improve control and consistency for Mouse & Keyboard users.
[/p][h3]UI FIX: AIM GUIDE CLIPPING IN ROYAL RUMBLE[/h3][p]The Issue:
Some players are reporting unsightly aim guide clipping issues in Royal Rumble. The aim line is currently blocked by the floating object ball. 
[/p][p]What We’re Doing:
We’re working on a fix that ensures the aim lines are readable and pass through when they come into contact with the floating ball.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Month 1 Patch Contents: Arriving 12.03.2026[/h2][p]We’ve also mapped out a Month 1 Patch, again driven directly by launch feedback. We’ll share more details as we progress, but planned items we’re working on include:
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• [p]General Bug fixes & QoL improvements[/p]
• [p]Player Card Stats UI: for competitive online games [/p]
• [p]Rule Fix: Potting the 8-ball on the break was considered a foul[/p]
• [p]Steam Deck optimisations: currently functional on Deck but not yet tuned or verified[/p]
• [p]Power Feather tutorial explainer: added to the intro tutorial[/p]
• [p]“Money Shot” improvements: better timing and presentation of dramatic slow-mo finishes[/p]
• [p]Controller vibration & DualSense haptics[/p]
• [p]Further framerate optimisations (PC & console)[/p]
• [p]Checkpoint Challenge Mode adjustments: pacing/forgiveness of those final buzzer-beating seconds[/p]
• [p]Baize decal sub-menu improvements[/p]
• [p]Ball Drop Polish[/p]
• [p]Career Completion Fanfare Implementation[/p]
• [p]Star unlock criteria adjustments: to be made slightly more forgiving/less specific[/p]
• [p]Equipment sub-menu scroll improvements[/p]

[p]As always, this list may evolve as fixes land and testing continues.
[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Thank You For Your Support[/h2][p]Our goal now with these updates is to address the most disruptive issues as quickly as we can, improve playability, and show our commitment to ongoing support.[/p][p]Thank you for your patience, your passion, and your constructive feedback. We’re excited to keep improving the game with you.

If you haven't already, please consider leaving a review.

The Pure Pool Pro Team[/p]

[p]Hello again, Pool Fans!

The wait is finally over - Pure Pool Pro is now live on Steam![/p][p]Whether you're stepping up for your first frame or diving straight into competitive online play, we’re incredibly proud to finally put this into your hands. Thank you for being part of the journey.[/p][h2]
Starting Launch Day with a Celebration: We've Just Hit 30,000 Total Wishlists across all Platforms! [/h2][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🚨 Launch Day Support & Reporting Issues[/h2][p]As with any launch, there may be the occasional issue that only surfaces once thousands of players jump in. If you encounter a bug or technical problem, please report it via our support form here:

Feedback Form
[/p][p]Detailed reports (platform, settings, system spec, steps to reproduce, screenshots where possible) genuinely help us diagnose and resolve issues faster. We’ll be monitoring feedback closely.[/p][h2]
Leave Us a Review[/h2][p]If you're joining us at the table in Pure Pool Pro today, we’d hugely appreciate you leaving an honest Steam review once you’ve spent some time with the game.[/p][p]Reviews really help small teams like ours reach new players and keep growing the community - they're particularly important on launch week!

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[/p][h2]Spread the Word[/h2][p]Know someone who loves cue sports? Let them know Pure Pool Pro is now available![/p][p]Word of mouth also makes a huge difference for an independent studio like ours.[/p][h2]
💬 Join the Community on Discord[/h2][p]We’re actively sharing friend codes and helping players organise matches over on our Discord.[/p][p]Come join us, find games, and connect with other players:

Join the Discord[/p][h2]
A Quick Note from the Team[/h2][p]We’re a small, UK-based team working as hard as we possibly can to support the game. Our core working hours are 9:00–17:30 (Mon–Fri, UK time). If you report something and don’t see an immediate response, please bear with us - we’ll respond as quickly as we can, and we truly appreciate your patience and respect.[/p][p]
Thank you for supporting Pure Pool Pro.
We’ll see you at the table.[/p][p]— The Pure Pool Pro Team 🎱[/p]

[p]Hello again, Pool Fans! [/p][p][/p][p]First off - an absolutely HUGE thank you. The support, excitement, and feedback throughout the Beta and Demo periods have meant everything to a team like ours. You’ve helped shape this game more than you realise - and it's been heartening to see just how much the original Pure Pool meant to many of you... [/p][p][/p][p]🙏 Now we're asking for one last push of support...[/p][p]If you’re excited for launch, the biggest help you can give us right now is simple:[/p]

• [p]Share our social posts,[/p]
• [p]Engage with them,[/p]
• [p]Tell your mates,[/p]
• [p]And if you haven’t already… wishlist the hell out of the game![/p]

[p]👉 Please Leave Us a Review Tomorrow![/p][p]As a small indie studio, Steam visibility is huge. The number of Day 1 user reviews directly affects how the platform surfaces the game, which impacts new players discovering it and our ability to continue supporting it long term with updates.
[/p][p]So if you’re picking it up tomorrow, please leave a review with your honest thoughts once you've spent some time with the game. It genuinely helps more than you think.
[/p][p]📝 Day 1 Patch[/p][p]Since certification last week, we’ve been readying the Day One patch, which includes:[/p]

• [p]Some UI flow fixes[/p]
• [p]Visual improvements[/p]
• [p]Gameplay tweaks[/p]
• [p]Text clarity updates[/p]
• [p]Audio improvements (ambient + SFX)
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[p]📆 Month 1 Patch is Incoming![/p][p]We’re already working on the Month 1 patch, alongside the Xbox and Epic versions. We’ll share details on its contents as soon as we can!
[/p][p]🎱 Final Ask for Tomorrow...[/p][p]No game launches perfectly - but with your helpful feedback, we'll keep refining and improving things. If you encounter bugs or QoL issues, the fastest way to reach the dev team is via the form at: [/p][p]https://ripstone.com/feedback[/p][p]
We’re listening, and we’ll be working around the clock!
[/p][p]Finally, please be patient with our team over the next 48 hours. Launch is intense for a small team, but we’re all chasing the same goal: making Pure Pool Pro the best it can be
[/p][p]🎱 See you at the table tomorrow!

[/p][p]Wishlist Pure Pool Pro: [/p][p]https://linktr.ee/RipstoneGames[/p][p][/p]

[p]Hello again, Pool Fans!

Kept you waiting, huh?

Well, the wait is almost over! Pure Pool Pro will arrive on Steam (and PlayStation 5) next week: [/p][p]
Thursday, 12th February 2026. [/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate the announcement, today we've dropped our final trailer, the Features trailer. [/p][h3]
Pure Pool Pro - The Final Trailer [/h3][p]Experience hyper-real visuals, refined physics, and competitive game modes - all powered using Ripstone’s proprietary Magma Engine.[/p][p]The final trailer From native 8K visuals and high-fidelity reflections to career progression, challenge modes, online cross-play, and immersive venues, Pure Pool Pro delivers the most technically ambitious and authentic-feeling pool simulation to date.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]What About Launch Pricing? [/h3][p]We released our standard pricing last week (seen in the graphic below), but can now reveal a little more about our planned Launch and Loyalty discounts on Steam.
[/p][h3][/h3][p]The Steam version of Pure Pool Pro will launch with a 20% Launch Discount for the first two weeks.

We're also launching with a Pure Pool Franchise Bundle - this bundle allows you to purchase the original Pure Pool and Pure Pool Pro together with an additional 10% Discount. Don't worry! This has been set up as a "Complete the Set" bundle, so existing owners of the original Pure Pool on Steam will qualify for this, too.
[/p][p]On top of that, we've collaborated with French developer DS SOFT to offer a collaborative bundle, the Pure Sports Bundle. This bundle features Pure Pool Pro alongside their acclaimed Badminton sim, Pure Badminton, with 15% off. A big win for fans of faithful-feeling sports sims!

[/p][h3]We'll See You At The Table on Launch Day - 12.02.26!
[/h3][p]We can't thank you enough for your support so far, but now we're asking for one more big push through to launch!

If you haven't already, be sure to WISHLIST NOW. If you already have, tell a friend or share the trailer on socials!

At launch, please consider leaving us a Steam Review - as a small indie developer, this helps us more than you know!

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Chalk Up!
The Ripstone Team[/p]

[p]Hello again, Pool fans!

Dropping in with a quick Dev update: Pure Pool Pro's Steam Demo will be deactivated on 05.02.26.

A huge thank you to the 10,000+ Steam users who've played since Steam Next Fest, and an extra special thanks to RenderedApocalypse, who spent over 100 hours in Rackhaus! 🤯

"So, why are you pulling it?" I hear you ask!

While we'd have liked to keep the Demo live, we've made the tough decision to deactivate it as it is based on code that is now over 5 months old. This Demo build lacks all of our community-led improvements, and as such, we don't feel it reflects the game as it is now in its much-improved near-final state.

If we get the time, we may consider bringing it back in an updated form post-launch.

Ps. stay posted for some BIG Pure Pool Pro tomorrow!

Wishlist Pure Pool Pro

Chalk up!
Ripstone George
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