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1.7v Update / October Build Challenge

This months update contains the following changes:

  • added hotkeys for changing the size of the affected terraforming area (same as hotkeys for changing object size, "+" and "-" by default)
  • added support for modded dark ride cars/cars that face a certain direction defined by the track
  • changed Wing Coaster offset half loops to be wider
  • fixed DLC item build sounds not respecting audio volume settings
  • fixed a case where the sound that plays when changing track banking angle could get stuck and play forever


September 2021 Build Challenge Results


All submissions can be found on the Workshop - thanks for everyone participating!

Here are the winning entries:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2611274305
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2607944026
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2610497924
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2609613022
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2608249908

October 2021 Build Challenge


For October 2021 the new Build Challenge is to build a Hyper Coaster!
The top submissions get included in the next game update as default blueprints.

1.7u3 Update / September Build Challenge

This months update contains the following changes:

  • fixed being able to build flat rides, shops and utility buildings sunk halfway into the ground
  • fixed a case where the track builder could misbehave after building a special segment
  • fixed broken Orbiter animation


August 2021 Build Challenge Results


All submissions can be found on the Workshop - thanks for everyone participating!

Here are the winning entries:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2578395416
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2578403804
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2580634452
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2585718078
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2578854698

September 2021 Build Challenge


For September 2021 the new Build Challenge is to build a Water Coaster!
The top submissions get included in the next game update as default blueprints.

Parkitect gains cross-platform online co-op in the latest update

Parkitect, the magnificent theme-park building game from Texel Raptor added online co-op, after being in Beta since April.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/08/parkitect-gains-cross-platform-online-co-op-in-the-latest-update

Cross-Play Multiplayer / 1.7u Update / August Build Challenge

This months update contains the following changes:

  • added cross-platform multiplayer mode between Windows, Mac and Linux players
  • fixed boats from different boat rides sometimes not colliding with each other
  • fixed some custom music mp3s could be played at the wrong speed
  • multiplayer: fixed a desync that could happen when there are multiple boat rides near each other


July 2021 Build Challenge Results


All submissions can be found on the Workshop - thanks for everyone participating!

Here are the winning entries:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2554661257
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2556953239
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2558692272
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2558531846
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2551955389

August 2021 Build Challenge


For August 2021 the new Build Challenge is to build a Car Ride!
The top submissions get included in the next game update as default blueprints.

1.7t4 Update / July Build Challenge

This months update contains the following changes:

  • fixed a case where deleting a coaster with the bulldozer tool could fail
  • fixed pause hotkey not working after closing the pause game menu while the game is paused
  • fixed a single-frame lag spike that would occur every 40 seconds in parks with queue line TVs
  • fixed wrong default scale on Sphere deco object


June 2021 Build Challenge Results


All submissions can be found on the Workshop - thanks for everyone participating!

Here are the winning entries:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2529885431
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2527030808
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2533998123
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2533968572
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2531266471

July 2021 Build Challenge


For July 2021 the new Build Challenge is to build a Mine Train Coaster!
The top submissions get included in the next game update as default blueprints.