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1.0.5b beta build hotfix. We've added some fixes for the beta build and will do a few days of testing to make sure they're good before setting it live.
Please let us know!

features
Offline personal best time functionality

improvements
Optimize Vegetation System to do less combining, faster rendering and deallocation of vegetation. This could range from no noticeable difference to quite a significant boost in FPS and lower jitter.
Lowered the collider of the T22 so the wheels don't clip on harsh jump landings
Code optimizations

fixes
Fix bug where 'Barely Keeping it Together' achievement was being awarded even on terminal damage stage completes
Parking Lot achievement no longer awarded before all cars are unlocked
Fix bug where the car would keep some momentum after resetting.
Fix typos in credits
Fixed: when a Xbox One controller disconnects abruptly there was a massive lagspike in the game, we have improved upon that so it happens less likely, but our hands are tied to an issue in XINPUT.
Potential fix for a bug that prevents players from finishing a stage by resetting them to the last waypoint when they cross the finish line
Fix bug where screenshake would happen after a stage restart or offroad reset
Fix bug where the car would keep some momentum after resetting.
Fix incorrect reporting of stages won in Custom mode
Fix incorrect reporting of stages won in Career mode
"Groundhog Day" bug

To access the beta version:
Go to the "beta-beta" branch in the game settings for art of rally

*header pic by Danonak*

This is a small update for 1.0.4, but the new vegetation optimization is in the 1.0.5 beta build, so if you're having issues it would be great if you can let us know how this performs for you!

1.0.4 build

improvements
skip song and previous song buttons changed to comma and period on keyboard
Players can now skip the keybinding overlay after the introduction
headlight shadows are darker now and use less sampling so they're better on performance too.

fixes
Fixed: logging truck liveries had reversed bonus liveries.
Kvannkjosen boats on frozen lake have colliders now
fixed: holzerath haybales at one intersection were a little bouncy

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1.0.5 beta build

features
Offline personal best time functionality

improvements
Optimize Vegetation System to do less combining, faster rendering and deallocation of vegetation. This could range from no noticeable difference to quite a significant boost in FPS and lower jitter.
Lowered the collider of the T22 so the wheels don't clip on harsh jump landings
Sme code optimizations

fixes
Fix bug where 'Barely Keeping it Together' achievement was being awarded even on terminal damage stage completes
Parking Lot achievement no longer awarded before all cars are unlocked
Fix bug where the car would keep some momentum after resetting.
Fix typos in credits
Fixed: when a Xbox One controller disconnects abruptly there was a massive lagspike in the game, we have improved upon that so it happens less likely, but our hands are tied to an issue in XINPUT.
Potential fix for a bug that prevents players from finishing a stage by resetting them to the last waypoint when they cross the finish line

To access the beta version:
Go to the "beta-beta" branch in the game settings for art of rally

This is a small Beta update which signals the start of our new update schedule, in which we'll be aiming for a new update every two weeks, after two weeks of public beta testing. We'll do our best to stick to this, but it will be affected by Christmas holidays and any other holidays/events.

We're working on adding new features and still fixing bugs and improving optimization, so this is the best place to check out the new stuff!

Features

• skip song and previous song buttons changed to comma and period on keyboard
  

Improvements

• the controller display during the introduction sequence is now skippable
  

Fixes

• fix bug where the player got stuck in the introduction in GOG
  
• headlight shadows are darker now and use less sampling so they're better on performance too.
  
• fixed: logging truck liveries had reversed bonus liveries.
  
• kvannkjosen boats on frozen lake have colliders now
  
• fixed: holzerath haybales at one intersection were a little bouncy
  

To access the beta version:
Go to the "beta-beta" branch in the game settings for art of rally

Trading cards are now enabled and they'll drop automatically depending on your playtime! Check out the awesome emoticons, profile backgrounds, badges and more!





Another game update today, we were dealing with some leaderboard issues. The baseline times for AI in career are based off the leaderboards as we don't have a "Stig" to set the fastest time for all 1200 leadeboard that cover each car class, weather, & stage combinations. We updated the times after launch, but it turns out there was a bug where scores were being uploaded to another leaderboard accidentally, so we've had to cull the top 30 and need to cull a lesser number today as well unfortunately.

There are some growing pains but now the game should be more stable and we can now focus on larger more fun updates with gameplay tweaks from your feedback, fixing more bugs and are working on better optimization too. All your feedback is very valuable and please tell us what you think of the new updates, we are supporting this game 100%!

Features
-reverted Ai times to pre-launch as there was an issue with incorrect leaderboard scores being uploaded

Improvements
-dakar truck & logging truck on automatic transmission downshifts at a higher rev limit
-tweaked the dakar truck & logging truck collider so the wheels don't clip in the ground on hard impacts
-Added haybales for a cuttable corner on the Sardinia san gavino monreale stage
-FPS counter show the allocated memory now

Fixes
-stage times don't upload to the wrong leadeboard if the stage gets out of sync
-fixed: double-clicking on the "continue" in the post-stage screen in Career would advance the stage index twice
-added missing rock collider on Norway Laupstad stage
-fixed uneven road on Japan freeroam
-fixed: If you repair, then restart on the stage afterwards, it resets your damage to a pre-repaired state.
-car is only dirtied when moving
-fixed Airborne achievement
-fixed: crossing the finish line while in the midst of an off-track reset would still register as finishing

And if you've enjoyed the game so far it would be great if you can leave a review on Steam!

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We're in the midst of fixing leaderboard issues. The baseline times for AI in career are based off the leaderboards as we don't have a "Stig" to set the fastest time for all 1200 leadeboard that cover each car class, weather, & stage combinations

Please swap over to the "beta-beta" branch if you can and let us know how it goes!

Features

• reverted Ai times to pre-launch as there was an issue with incorrect leaderboard scores being uploaded
  

Improvements

• dakar truck & logging truck on automatic transmission downshifts at a higher rev limit
  
• tweaked the dakar truck & logging truck collider so the wheels don't clip in the ground on hard impacts
  

Fixes

• stage times don't upload to the wrong leadeboard if the stage gets out of sync
  
• fixed: double-clicking on the "continue" in the post-stage screen in Career would advance the stage index twice