Thumper News

You may have noticed Thumper now has seven (!) launch options when you run the game from the Steam client. Here's a quick explanation.

The first three are compatible with Windows 7/8/10 and let you run the game regularly or in VR modes:

1. Play Thumper
   
2. Launch Thumper in Steam VR Mode
   
3. Launch Thumper in Oculus VR Mode
   

The next three only work with Windows 10. Everything is exactly the same, but the game has better support for Xbox One Controller vibration when run this way.

1. Play Thumper (Win 10 only)
   
2. Launch Thumper in Steam VR Mode (Win 10 only)
   
3. Launch Thumper in Oculus VR Mode (Win 10 only)
   

The final launch option is the same old legacy DX9 mode (2D only, no VR):

1. Play Thumper DX9 legacy mode
   

A maintenance update with the following fixes and changes is out now.

• Various stability and performance improvements
  
• Fixed issues playing in VR mode with multiple video cards
  
• Fixed vibration issues with Xbox One controller and added support for trigger vibration
  
• Allow Start/ESC press + hold to recenter VR tracking origin on title screen (as well as after)
  
• Added "pre Windows 10" launch options for legacy support
  
• Updated FMOD to fix audio device initialization issues
  
• Updated Polish text (thanks Marek!)
  
• Updated Dutch text (thanks Jordy!)
  
• Updated Oculus VR SDK to fix compatibility issues
  
• Fixed Dutch language setting
  
• Disabled Razer Chroma support by default (to enable add “-chroma” option under Library > Thumper > Properties > GENERAL > SET LAUNCH OPTIONS...)
  

If you're having trouble running the game with this update, see this post on diagnostic information and how to send it to us for support. Thanks!

A new update with fixes and performance improvements is coming soon. But we've made an in-progress version available on a "experimental" branch now because it will help some people with technical issues. See this forum post for details:

https://steamcommunity.com/app/356400/discussions/0/1643167006266507681/

Our data indicates the vast majority of users are playing Thumper without a hitch, but we're aware of some tech issues preventing some players from running the game (and we've seen your support forum posts). We've been sidelined by personal matters and injuries, but we're making a maintenance update a priority now and hope to have it out within the next month or so.

Thanks for your patience.

That said, if you recently purchased the game and are having problems running it, please don't hesitate to take advantage of Steam's refund policy if you'd prefer not to wait. The last thing we want is for you to get stuck with a game you can't play.

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