Parkitect News

1.7t3 Update / June Build Challenge

This months update contains the following changes:

improved quality of custom image textures when viewed from a steep angle
fixed chain lift animation not playing when a track segment gets auto-connected

May 2021 Build Challenge Results

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

Here are the winning entries:

[h2]Top Spin[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2500291389
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2508466190
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2512804076

[h2]Swinging Ship[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2504676682
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2501410683
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2511776964

[h2]Twister[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2502830615
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2508313927
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2477747207

[h2]Transformer[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2512157085
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2500396898
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2501276024

[h2]Turbine[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2500582316
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2506673165
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2513203265

[h2]Topple Tower[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2507051646
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2501637398
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2504009636

[h2]Skyfall[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2502979103
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2504332363
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2510637880

[h2]WipeOut[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2506868542
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2519160693
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2508454220

[h2]Tourbillon[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2506688377
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2503259197
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2504070514

[h2]Star Shape[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2513170064
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2510276086
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2509616731

[h2]Top Scan[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2502977846
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2503263823
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2508410043

[h2]Star Flyer[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2512507735
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2501308580
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2500882253

June 2021 Build Challenge

For June 2021 the new Build Challenge is to build a Go-Karts ride!
The top submissions get included in the next game update as default blueprints.

1.7t2 Update / May Build Challenge

This months update contains the following changes:

changed bus event to drop guests with ride intensity preferences that match the scenario settings
changed minimum terrain size from 20x20 to 10x10

April 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=2470523257
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2469602800
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2475994806
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2472821540
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2471231106

May 2021 Build Challenge

For May 2021 the new Build Challenge is part 2 of the Thrill Ride challenge!
You can pick any of the available thrill rides and decorate it.
The top 3 submissions for each ride type get included in the next game update as default blueprints.

1.7t Update / April Build Challenge

This months update contains the following changes:

fixed Bobsled Coaster cars not swinging around inside the track tube
fixed Heartbreaker ride could get stuck and run forever
fixed camera movement not looking smooth while following a train
fixed tower rides built from blueprints not costing as much as they should
fixed drops would not properly count towards coaster stats in sections where the train travels backwards
fixed switch tracks could be built with banking

March 2021 Build Challenge Results

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

Here are the winning entries:

[h2]Orbiter[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2444380516
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2443154133
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2442161948

[h2]Heart Breaker[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2448753536
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2442043279
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2462079405

[h2]Launched Drop Tower[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2444289261
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2443749680
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2458334646

[h2]Gravitron[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2446659592
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2440785932
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2442690341

[h2]Jumper[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2446345083
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2457816807
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2446382902

[h2]Enterprise[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2448450804
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2459890742
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2457647797

[h2]G-Lock[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2441022003
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2442045750
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2446402841

[h2]Experience[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2442000850
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2442062284
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2450319922

[h2]Inverted Double Swing[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2443546185
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2465417156
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2458275139

[h2]Clockwork[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2448210134
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2459273975
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2454772790

[h2]Power Surge[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2454517946
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2458679198
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2460232134

[h2]Gyro Drop Tower[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2454747562
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2452735133
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2463933338

April 2021 Build Challenge

For April 2021 the new Build Challenge is to build a Pivot Coaster!
This is one of the new rides from the Booms & Blooms DLC, but everyone is able to participate in this build challenge, whether you own the DLC or not.
The top submissions get included in the next game update as default blueprints, and additionally the winners will also receive a key for Booms & Blooms!

Theme park builder 'Parkitect' gets a Beta for cross-platform multiplayer

This is wonderful! Texel Raptor, developer of the absolutely fantastic theme park building game Parkitect have announced a new Beta is available that brings in cross-platform online multiplayer.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/04/theme-park-builder-parkitect-gets-a-beta-for-cross-platform-multiplayer

Experimental cross-platform multiplayer available

An experimental update for cross-platform multiplayer is now available for testing.
This allows all players to play together, no matter if you're using Windows, macOS or Linux.

Right now this update is experimental, which means it needs to be installed separately and only players using this update are able to join cross-platform multiplayer sessions.
When the update is installed you can't join multiplayer sessions with players who are still using the regular version of the game without the update (but you can always revert back to the regular version at any time).

If the tests are going well this will become the new default version of Parkitect in a few weeks, so if you are interested in cross-platform multiplayer please give it a try and let us know if you encounter any issues.

[h2]Installing the cross-platform multiplayer update[/h2]

Open the "Library" tab in your Steam client
Right-click on Parkitect in the game list
Select Properties -> Betas, then pick "crossplay" from the dropdown list
After the update has been installed you can play together with any other players who are also using this update. You won't be able to play together with anyone who is not using this update

[h2]Reverting back to the normal version of the game[/h2]

Open the "Library" tab in your Steam client
Right-click on Parkitect in the game list
Select Properties -> Betas, then pick "None" from the dropdown list
This will uninstall the cross-platform multiplayer update