Parkitect News

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
  

This months update contains the following changes:

• added option for sorting attractions by safety rating to attractions overview tab
  
• added trying to build a path in a location that is already occupied highlights the colliding objects now (same as trying to build a track/shop/etc in an occupied location)
  
• improved behaviour and look of category lists in deco + blueprint builder windows
  
• fixed misplaced brakes on Vertical Spinning Coaster
  
• fixed ghost train not appearing when starting to edit a tracked ride that's currently open/in test mode
  
• fixed ghost train not animating smoothly while the game is paused
  
• fixed some visualization views not updating properly while the game is paused (most notably tracked ride visualizations)
  
• fixed guests could turn around and leave before reaching the park entrance of the Victoria Lake scenario
  
• multiplayer: added tracked ride stats get shown while building the track, like in singleplayer mode
  
• multiplayer: fixed desync that could happen when a trash bag gets thrown into a trash chute
  

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

These are the 5 winning entries:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2402663806
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2404759047
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2405503574
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2416994908
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2403814086



The Calm Ride challenge in January was a lot of fun, so let's do something similar - for March 2021 the new Build Challenge is to build a Thrill Ride!
Since there are a lot of thrill rides we have limited the selection and will do the remaining ones in another challenge later. You can pick any of the available rides and decorate it.
The top 3 submissions for each ride type get included in the next game update as default blueprints.

- added exclusive full screen mode option
- fixed elevator, turntable, switch track, seesaw and hydraulic launch system not working in edit mode when game is paused
- fixed broken Italian translation
- multiplayer: fixed a desync that could happen when editing an attraction while it is storming
- multiplayer: fixed a desync that could happen when editing a tracked ride

This months update contains the following changes:

• fixed language selection not updating language immediately
  
• fixed an error that could happen when building a blueprint containing flat rides
  
• fixed haulers not behaving as intended if they can't deliver a resource crate
  
• fixed Inverting Wooden Coaster loop support
  
• fixed deco objects in deco builder menu would sometimes be displayed with the wrong custom colors
  
• multiplayer: fixed camera could be in an invalid position after joining a game when playing with someone who uses the Perspective Camera mod
  
• multiplayer: fixed a desync that could happen when building and connecting a track segment
  

There have been so many incredibly awesome entries to last months Calm Ride Build Challenge!
We couldn't possibly pick just the usual 5 overall winners, so instead the top 3 ranked entries for each type of rides have been selected as winners this time.

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

Here are the winning entries:

[h2]Slide[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2362600614
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2360896157
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1539420272

[h2]Ferris Wheel[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2363727244
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2371957274
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2369256566

[h2]Plane Carousel[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2373873713
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2360831706
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2375852417

[h2]Magic Carpet[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2360780397
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2365574254
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2360574363

[h2]Motion Simulator[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2361876700
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2360944355
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2361748484

[h2]Haunted House[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2379255170
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2377823900
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2366491305

[h2]Carousel[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2361007332
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2370641478
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2388851935

[h2]Teacups[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2385301842
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2373025858
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2369667881

[h2]Wave Swinger[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2374202644
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2372982721
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2382373708

[h2]Double Ferris Wheel[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2370777744
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2362533108
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2369976873

[h2]Observation Tower[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2373220446
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2367097228
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2364659114

[h2]Bumper Cars[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2374061090
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2360765725
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2364301544

[h2]4D Cinema[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2374260026
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2381745072
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2369056174



For February 2021 the new Build Challenge is to build an Inverting Spinning Coaster!
This is one of the new rides from the Taste of Adventure expansion, but everyone is able to participate in this build challenge, whether you own the expansion 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 Taste of Adventure!