Session: Skate Sim News

Sup homies, we’re back once again, and It’s finally time for us to open the gates of our latest update! As promised back in June, with the announcement at Nacon Connect today, and the one-and-only Daewon Song introducing the game… we’re here and it’s update time guys!

Below is a list of updates, improvements, and tweaks we’ve made to the game which we know you can’t wait to read.
We’ve taken general feedback from the community and continued with our vision, so check it out and don’t forget to let us know what you think.

This update is v0.0.0.28 and is around 8GB to install.

[h2]Update Content[/h2]

TWO New Levels
The infamous Black Hubbas / Courthouse


Highline Bridge


[h2]New Skateshop in Philly[/h2]

• Updated and added new spots in Philly
  
• Love park has now been changed to have a more accurate representation of the park we’ve seen in classic videos.
  
• We have also added a new skateable areas to the philly map
  
• Along with some optimisation to the level itself
  

[h2]Huge Replay Editor Revamp[/h2]

The Replay Editor, has been completely reworked, with all new;

• Keyframe types
  
• Features
  
• Depth of field feature
  
• Keyframe Interpolation types (Smooth/Linear/Constant)
  
• Camera Roll
  
• Tripod Camera
  
• Undo / Redo function
  
• Lots of bug fixes
  

You’ll be able to freely and smoothly switch between all the new and improved camera types, keyframe interpolation types Smooth will give you that buttery glide between keyframes, Linear will showcase more of a jump frame, for those dramatic camera switches and Constant will keep your keyframes consistently, consistent.

You can even edit your entire clip without the user interface. Don’t like what you’ve done, simply “Undo” each step with the Undo feature, Don’t like the undo you did, simply “Redo” it, with the redo feature.
Without talking in twisted tongues, this is a complete backend overhaul of the Replay Editor. So now there’s no excuse for not recording and posting your clips online!

[h2]Added new spots & optimised NYC [/h2]
We’ve now made NYC even more skateable

• A brand new section has been added to NYC next to James Park
  
• We’ve made existing spots that weren’t skateable now skateable
  
• Notice the vehicle barriers on Murry Street and by Chatham Towers and a gap in the One Police Plaza, just to name a few
  
• Replaced old spots with new a improved ones in One Police Plaza and more dotted around NYC
  

[h2]New Game mode: Skate Dice[/h2]

• Challenge your homies to a game of Skate Dice (see our last community update for an in-depth look at this game mode)
  

[h2]Tutorial Overhaul[/h2]
A brand new Tutorial! Whether you’re a new player learning the ropes or an OG who wants to tighten up your those loose threads, Donovan Strain has your back with the new tutorial teaching you the basics of Session, and if it doesn’t work “He’ll teach you how to lie about being good at session”

[h2]New historical Challenges added to;[/h2]

• Philly
  
• Pyramid Ledges
  
• NYC
  
• Optimised challenges in all levels
  

[h2] New sky system [/h2]
Volumetric clouds, real time cloud shadows and adjustable cloud coverage. To experiment with this new feature pause the game goto Options > Day/Night and you’ll be able to find your ideal coverage.


[h2]General Fixes[/h2]

• Improved fisheye lens sharpness in camera options
  
• New foliage interaction for grass and small vegetation in all levels
  
• General bug fixing and squashing
  
• Reworked lighting system throughout all levels
  

If you experience any issues reach us at [email protected]
Join the community on discord to chat with Skaters from all around the world, and of course keep giving us the best feedback so we can do Daewon proud!

Discord.gg/session

From all of us here at crea-ture studios
Peace!!!

Hey Skaters,

Wow, we're in June already.. that's pretty insane. We've been working super hard since the last update and wanted to give you a heads up about some stuff we're cooking up, and when you can expect to get your lovely mitts on it.

As you know we've partnered with the publisher Nacon, this has been an awesome move for us because they can handle all the admin things while we concentrate on the game. All that means the next update is gonna be huge!

Here's what you can see in the next update, there's some spicy screenshots below too:

-A NEW Level (to be revealed later)
-A NEW Skateshop in Philly (see below!)
-Updated and added some new spots in Philly
-Replay Editor revamp
-Optimised all NYC Spots
-Added new NYC Spots
-Love Park fixes and optimisations
-New Game mode: Skate or Dice
-Tutorial Overhaul
-Full Weather and Time settings (see below)
-New and optimised Challenges
-LOADS of general gameplay and physics improvements

There's so much, you really need to just get in there and play yourself. Which leads to the next burning question... WHEN? The answer is soon! We're happy to announce we'll be showcased in the #NaconConnect digital event which premiers on the 6th of July. Not only that, but we'll have a very very special dude making a video announcement for you ... so don't miss it!



Thanks for dropping by, make sure to follow our socials for all the latest info and rad content. We'll update you about #NaconConnect there too. Join the discord too for a discussion, and if you're new, go and pick up the game today and join us in creating an awesome skateboard game for real skaters! Oh yeah, and if there are any Xbox fans in the house - we'll also release this update at the same time as PC!

Thanks again! Stick around to read more about Skate or Dice below!

discord.gg/session
twitter.com/actionofcreate
instagram.com/sessiongame
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Nick from creā-ture studios is going to tell you about the new game mode Skate or Dice!

Hey guys, we’ve added a new experimental party game for y’all “Skate or Dice”
Link up with the homies through Steam Remote-Play-together or play against the hardest competition... yourself.

When the mode is available In July you can simply go to the Experimental option in the pause menu and select Skate or Dice


[h2] Dice definitions:[/h2]

Stance die:
Player’s stance required to perform the trick

Orientation die:
Front Side or Back side, determines the orientation of the board rotation.
● If rotation die is an X or a SK8 Dice, the player can choose to do either a 180 or a 360

Rotation die:
180 or 360, the character's body doesn't need to rotate when the orientation die is FS or BS. If the orientation die is an X or a Sk8 DICE, the board can be rotated in any orientation.

Trick die:
Heelflip or kickflip, determines the type of flip.

[h2]Game Modes[/h2]

● Classic: 4 dice for flat ground tricks match

Rounds time limit (allowed time for each round)

● The player must be able to set the round's time limit from [30] seconds up to [5] minutes.

● By 30 sec increments (30sec/ 1m/ 1m30/ 2m/ 2m30)

Numbers of try per round
Allow to set the number of tries per round each player has to do the trick

● From [1] to [10] tries



● S.K.A.T.E. : Standard 5 letters game, first player to get all letters loses
● C.U.S.T.O.M. : Player writes his own word, first player to get all letters loses
○ Up to [26] letters





Classic:
● Stance: Regular, Fakie, Nollie, Switch, SK8, X
● Orientation: Front Side x2, Back Side x2, SK8, X
● Rotation: 180 x2, 360 x2, SK8, X
● Trick: Kickflip x2, Heelflip x2, SK8, X

Roll the dice, If the dice show:
Nollie + Frontside + 180 + Heelflip = Nollie FS 180 Heel

If SK8 Dice or X appears once or twice discard those dice:
Nollie + X + SK8 DICE + Heelflip = Nollie Heel

If a combo of 3 SK8 DICE or X appears, you’ll need to add a variation to the rolled trick:
Nollie + X + SK8 DICE + X = Nollie Heel, Nollie Kickflip, Nollie 180, Nollie 360, Nollie FS Heel… etc.

If a combo of 4 X dice and SK8 DICE appear (excluded 4 SK8 DICE , the player who rolled the dice can choose any tricks, the other player will then have to perform the same trick
● This only applies if the rolled result is “Common” (not individual)

If all 4 dice land on SK8 DICE, the player who rolled can remove a letter from themself or add one to the other player.

Sup guys

We wanted to check in with y’all.
Since we dropped the last update (0.0.0.9) we’ve been in the lab testing and tinkering with new ideas and features.

The replay editor is being given some much deserved love and attention. So they’ll be no excuse for not posting your Session clips when it drops.
How about using an updated replay editor with a fresh new level for you to showcase your skill, our new level and the replay editor.

This, and more to come in the next update.
(Come on, we’re crea-ture. We have to leave a few surprises for update day)

We’ve recently freshened up our Discord server with new content, so feel free to head over. Come hangout and join in the discussion with other passionate Session skaters and us crea-ture studios.
discord.gg/session

Peace
Crea-ture Studios

Hey guys,

Here are the patch notes for 0.0.0.7 which is now moving us into 0.0.0.8!
Take a look at the fixes and changes made below.

[h2]Fixes & changes [/h2]

• Fixed “blurry” textures on Xbox
  
• Fixed tutorial so players won’t roll backwards
  
• Fixed quests and challenges so they now count rotations using the triggers to get into and out of grinds
  
• Made challenge location triggers bigger
  
• Minor text fixes
  
• Fixed quick shuvs in switch stance
  
• Added option to enable and disable quick shuvs (off, always on, only on grinds)
  
• Added “Gimme all my stuff back!” command in the Experimental menu in case you’re having a hard time completing the quests to get your gear and DIY items back.
  
• Fixed some collisions in LES skatepark, NYC, Pyramid Ledges
  
• Fixed texture blobs in NYC (James park/ Brooklyn Banks), Pyramids Ledges
  
• Changed default Bloom method and added Bloom method to video settings (for PC only. This should help players with lower-end GPU’s get a few more frames)
  
• Casual grind detection method tweaked (this will now recognize the difference between a single stick and double stick grind input
  
• Speed transfer tweak
  
• Fixed some customization assets (skateboard, pants and trucks)
  
• Fixed trick guides
  

We hope these fixes and changes make your Session experience even better. Now go get some!

You can post your feedback in our discord server: http://discord.gg/session
Or send an email to [email protected]

From all of us here at crea-ture, thank you all for your support and passion!

Peace!

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Sup HOMIES, we’ve got a lot to cover, like a hell of a lot so let’s cut the crap and straight to the chase with absolutely zero bollocks!

[h2]Gameplay[/h2]

[h3]Physics & Core[/h3]
We’ve completely revamped the skateboarding physics and core which improves the whole skating experience in Session to another dimension. The game now feels and plays like never before. But don’t take our word for it, you’ll have to try it to really feel the difference. What does this mean?
Everything now feels, reacts and plays differently with the new physics system.
It has a massive impact on how the board reacts under your feet and you’ll feel it from the first time you start pushing.

Let's get to it!!!

[h3]Tricks[/h3]
Not only have all tricks been completely remastered, but poweslides, turning manuals and grinds, everything is now fully fueled by our physics engine. To comply with our vision of creating the most complete and authentic skateboarding experience, we also increased the bag of tricks by over 40 New unique Tricks and stance modes making endless possibilities even more… endless!

• Shuvits

• Darkslides

• Primos

• Caspers

Primo flips




Looking forward to what you guys will do with this new bag of tricks!

[h3]Manual Rotation[/h3]
You guys been vocal about this specific feature so we decided to implement a new spins/rotations mode: Manual. No wind up is needed before popping. You can now pop your trick and control your spin/rotation in the air with complete control.



[h3]Grinds [/h3]
Every element of the grind detection system and grind mechanics have been completely reworked.
There are no splines in Session, if you find something and make sense to grind/slide, it will! You can grind all rails, edges and ledges
A new feature has been added called momentum pop letting you grind and lip in and out at a more responsive level.

Grind Alignment

We’ve now made it possible for you to change your grind alignment.
If you need help or want no assists locking into grinds go to Grind Settings and tweak your Grind Alignment. The more you increase it the more it will align you in the right direction on a grind.

[h3]Bails and slams[/h3]
Finally, you are not as fragile as a feather anymore! With the new physics collision detection, we implemented the bail and slam feature, making the whole skating experience much more pleasant. The player doesn't fall into ragdoll anymore and give up on his life when hitting anything in the environment at 0.1 km/h.

[h3]Camera[/h3]
Your filmer finally has a new filter and lenses: VX1000, Fisheye (4:3) and Fisheye Wide lens and a shiny new camera mounted light. So now skating at night is more illuminated and you can get that 90’s vibes with the new VX1000, fisheye combo for your visual pleasure everyone fell in love with.



You can now also Invert your off-board X and Y camera movement up is up, down is up it’s your shout.

[h3]New Characters[/h3]
We’ve added 3 new customizable characters, Jesse Lacroix (aka JL Nightmare) and the one and only

[h2]DAEWON SONG![/h2]


[h3]Customization[/h3]
Now your set-up matters! From boards, wheels and truck size, how you set up your board now has an impact on your overall experience in the game.

Trucks

Depending on how loose, tight or wide you like your trucks. All of the above will have an impact on your grinds so choose carefully. You might want to slip on a pair of riser pads to help you against one of the skateboarders arch-enemies… Wheel bite.

You can now adjust your truck tightness and wheel bite settings in Gameplay Setting > Board Setting.

Wear & Tear

It might be purely aesthetic but everyone takes pride in a well scratched board! Skate too much and you’ll scratch off that slick graphic and have to get a fresh board from the shop or grab one from your apartment.

New items & brands

We’re super stoked and proud to welcome a healthy bunch of new brands to the game as well as more items to the customization
Here’s a list of the new brands now in Session
Shout out to:

• Fallen
  
• Limited Run
  
• eS
  
• SML wheels
  
• Boardy Cake wheels
  
• Satari Wheels
  
• Heroin
  
• No Comply
  
• Roger
  
• Schlaudie
  

[h3]Quests (missions?, Sessions? tasks?......)[/h3]
When loading up the game for the first time you’ll find all your clothing items, boards and DIY items missing, this is not a bug, it’s by design!

You’ll have to find Donovan and Ribsman NPC’s in multiple areas to help you get all your stuff back using our new experimental quest session system.
This new system will give you objectives to complete in a skate session. At the end of the session, you will be given rewards e.g cash, DIY items, clothes, shoes or boards to buy from the shop.
Find the NPC’s throughout the session universe to help you from here.
Once you’re on a session, you can check the objectives in your “skaters log”

[h3]Skateshop[/h3]
The No Comply Skateshop is finally open for business where you can buy customization and DIY items with the cash you make from quests and challenges!

[h3]Skater Log[/h3]
Your skater log is where you’ll now find ongoing
Session quests (missions? tasks?)
Any ongoing session objectives you have to do in the session will be found here.
Your daily, weekly and historical challenges are now lurking in this section

Stats

This is where all your statics will be like:
Longest grind and manual distance
Number of flips, grind and manuals
And many more statics

[h3]Challenges[/h3]
With the skateshop now open you’ll need more challenges and we’ve added new daily and historical challenges throughout all maps for you to complete and get some cash to buy new items. More to come… Obviously.

[h3]Advance Settings menu[/h3]
Don’t like your push speed, flip speed or grind friction? Now you can change all of those plus many, many more features in the Advanced Settings menu.
So now you can personalize your session experience to your ideal play style.



Pause>Settings>Gameplay>Advance Settings Menu (or Hold down Start button for 1sec)

[h3]New Radio Station[/h3]


We're really excited to introduce a new Reggae/dub Radio station called Red Robin Records.
Everyone enjoy a nice Reggae/dub vibe to skate! (well at least mah does!)
To access different radio stations, press and hold down the right thumbstick then up/down on the D-Pad.
BIG UP!

[h3]Art[/h3]

Environment

All areas NYC, LES skatepark, Crea-ture park and of course pyramid Ledges have all undergone a facelift, improving lighting, textures, skate-ability and optimization throughout the whole session universe.
The new physics system has a huge impact on the environment such as low kerbs and cracks in the ground, you’ll now have to trick over them.

Pyramid Ledges

We’ve extended the Pyramid Ledges, by adding two new blocks, the Veterans Plaza and the upper terrace area representing more than 3x the original size! In this extended Pyramid Ledge area, you’ll find new ledges, stairs, handrails, gaps and manny pads to skate, it’s every skater’s ideal terrain for a good time.





LOVE GNAR PARK

No skateboarding sim inspired by 90’s skateboarding is complete without the mecca of east coast 90’s skateboarding…. LOVE PARK! And its surrounding Philadelphia area including Muni and City Hall.
We’re happy to present you our new growing city hub: Philadelphia is your brand new city hub playground for you guys to skate, including Love park, which in the Session universe is known as “GNAR Park” here you’ll find the ledges, the rails, popped up tiles and most importantly the fountain gap to huck yourself down.
Surrounding GNAR Park you’ll find Muni plaza and City Hall to cause havoc in and shred!





[h3]Extra fluff [/h3]
A new map, an extended map and updating the environment isn’t all we’ve got for you in the art department. Here’s what else we’ve added:

New Pickable objects
Collision pass in New York Map
Optimization pass in New York Map
Optimization pass in the Skateshop
Art and Optimization pass in Philadelphia map
Gameplay and art Pass in Pyramid ledges
Added wind FX to clothing
Added new moveable objects in the environment

[h3]Fixes[/h3]
We’ve fixed some issues with other elements of the game:

• Game of S.K.A.T.E
  
• The replay editor has had a bit of work, and should hopefully crash less often than before but the replay editor will be one of our main focuses for the next update.
  
• The apartment now has a new camera angle and flow
  
• Session marker bug
  
• Fixed challenges
  
• Floating feet in manual board mode
  
• Manuals near grindable edges won’t lock you into a grind
  
• Transit system fixed between NYC, Pyramid ledges and LES park
  
• Goofy rotation names
  
• Among other behind the scene bugs
  

[h3]Known issues[/h3]

• Flips of manuals react late (like late flips) making trick out more difficult/impossible off certain height.
  
• Trucks physics can explode causing a bail or weird issues.
  
• Board slides can hook on certain thin handrails.
  
• Placing marker without the board in hand refuses to register. Pressing Y to respawn the board will let you place your marker.
  
• Switching camera lens while in replay mode can create in-game camera offset. getting on/off board fixes the issue.
  
• Tutorial flow is a bit broken. You can skip by going to the pause menu and select Skip Tutorial
  

We told you we had a lot to cover and there it is in a nutshell. The 0.0.0.6 update in it’s full glory. Keep digging and exploring because there was so much done in the past month we couldn't cover EVERY little details we crafted for your own (and ours) pleasure!


From here at creā-ture studios, we want to thank everyone for the ongoing support, love and feedback, you are the reason we are better and then some! Don’t forget to join us on our Discord server http://discord.gg/session Share your clips, feedback and more!
keep shredding, stay rad!

Peace
The creā-ture Team.

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