DriveWave News

[p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]This update addresses several issues you've reported and adds some handy improvements to make your DriveWave experience smoother.
[/p][p]Quality of Life[/p]

• [p]Added a price filter to help you find cars within your budget
  (Thanks to Himitsu 🎆)[/p]
• [p]The game now remembers which environment you were last in and loads it on startup
  (Thanks to Himitsu 🎆)[/p]
• [p]Improved window dragging – you can now right-click anywhere in the window to move it around your monitor. Also added alignment guidelines and subtle snapping when dragging the window for easier positioning. You can move window anywhere by Mouse Right Click rather than just dragging the window by the speedometer
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[p]General Fixes[/p]

• [p]Fixed the always-on-top setting not working properly – the game will no longer force itself to stay in the foreground
  (Thanks to Lord Damso || ピッコリノ ペルビアノ)
  (Issue => https://steamcommunity.com/app/3942610/discussions/0/667222425710368194)[/p]
• [p]Fixed global leaderboards only showing local player data – all categories now display properly
  (Thanks to Mickstache & CrescendoFuri)
  (Issue => https://steamcommunity.com/app/3942610/discussions/0/667222425710359751)[/p]

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See you on the road.[/p][p]– Tolga[/p]

[p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]This update brings a wave of new content and improvements to keep your rides fresh and your screens smoother than ever.[/p][h3]
New Content[/h3]

• [p]136 new cars added to the collection, including Racing, Rally, and Police cars.[/p]
• [p]Racing cars now feature vinyl options for extra style.[/p]
• [p]Expanded color variety across many existing cars.[/p]

[h3]Quality of Life[/h3]

• [p]New Car List UI that lets you browse every car and jump to it instantly.[/p]
• [p]Direct Environment Access to switch to any unlocked location without waiting for auto-change.[/p]
• [p]Refined UI for a smoother, faster, and more responsive experience.[/p]
• [p]Improved window handling so dragging and resizing feel seamless.[/p]

[h3]General Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed wheel issues on certain cars, especially some Kizaru FSX variants.
  Thanks to Villanovasoft on Discord for pointing it out.[/p]
• [p]Additional UI performance improvements for better stability.[/p]

[h3]Additional Notes[/h3]

• [p]Some cars have been renamed or corrected for better accuracy, which might affect existing saves.[/p]
• [p]Achievements now recheck at the start of the game to resolve any missed unlocks[/p]

[p]
DriveWave is something I keep running on my PC all the time. I originally made it to keep me company while working on my other games, and my kids were a big part of that. They picked most of the initial cars themselves and helped shape the overall style and idle camera angles.[/p][p]I enjoy tweaking DriveWave whenever I get the chance, so it keeps evolving bit by bit. That’s also why I don’t always post changelogs right away.[/p][p]My main focus right now is Metal Thunder v1.0, but DriveWave will continue to get small, steady updates in the background.

See you on the road.[/p][p]– Tolga[/p]

[h2]DriveWave — Full Launch is Here[/h2][p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]Thank you all for trying the DriveWave demo during Steam Next Fest. Your feedback and support have meant a lot.
It’s finally time to launch the game I made over the summer with my son as a small side project and to get myself back into the flow of making games again alongside Metal Thunder.[/p][h3]What’s New[/h3]

• [p]Full release with 25+ supported languages[/p]
• [p]Demo progression will not carry over[/p]
• [p]Supporter DLC that instantly unlocks all cars[/p]
• [p]Lots of achievements to earn[/p]
• [p]More locations to explore[/p]
• [p]Over 184 cars to collect and drive[/p]
• [p]New rims and customization options[/p]
• [p]Quality of life improvements across the board[/p]

[p]Have fun with the full version, and if you have suggestions or questions, come hang out in our Discord.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]Day 1 Patch Notes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed the 400 km/h issue. Some cars can now go beyond 400 km/h[/p]
• [p]Fixed how environments are handled. They now change properly[/p]
• [p]Added an FPS Limiter[/p]
• [p]Improved multi-monitor window handling for smoother dragging[/p]
• [p]Added a reset hotkey (CTRL + R) if your window gets lost[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Thank you again for all the support. This little side project turned into something really special.

See you on the road.
- Tolga[/p]

[p]Hey everyone!

I’m beyond excited to share that the DriveWave Demo is now live on Steam![/p][p]Turn your everyday typing into a neon road trip, every keystroke powers your car across glowing deserts, midnight forests, and endless highways. Whether you’re writing, working, or just browsing, your car will keep cruising.[/p][h3]What’s Inside the Demo:[/h3]

• [p]🌌 Neon Environments – Desert, Forest, City & more[/p]
• [p]🚗 Collect & Customize – Unlock cars, wheels, colors[/p]
• [p]⏫ Productivity Boost – Play while doing literally anything else[/p]
• [p]🎶 Chill Vibes – Just vibes, all the way[/p]

[p]This is just the first taste, DriveWave will launch as a Free-to-Play game soon, and I’ve got plenty more content, upgrades, and surprises lined up for release.

Demo has only 30 cars now but full release will have more than 175 cars & 15+ biomes so be sure to stick around!
[/p][h3]How You Can Help ❤️[/h3]

• [p]Try the demo and let me know what you think in the Discussions or in Discord[/p]
• [p]Share feedback on what you’d love to see in future updates[/p]
• [p]Add DriveWave to your Wishlist so you don’t miss launch day!
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[p]👉 Play the Demo Now
[/p][p]Thanks for being here at the start of this ride, can’t wait to hear what you all think![/p][p]Stay tuned for more updates, and maybe even a few secrets on the neon highway 👀[/p]