What changed in Rec Room in 2023
77 updates · 3 main milestones · May 23, 2023 to Aug 29, 2023
- 17 eventsData Tables feature addednew contentMilestone
New feature allowing creators to store and manage data in a spreadsheet format.
SteamCircuit ports flashing issue fixedbug fixCircuit ports now correctly glow brighter when flashing to show execution.
SteamVisual bug in bulk purchases of avatar items fixedbug fixResolved issue causing wrong price display during bulk purchases.
SteamChild objects transform modification option addedbug fixChild objects in OM rooms can now have their transforms modified by chips.
SteamConsistent notifications for shape merge/split actionsbug fixNotifications now show consistently in Advanced Creation Mode.
SteamRec Room Studio limited access for most userssystemMost users can now log in to Rec Room Studio with limited functionality.
SteamWatch Menu page display issue fixedbug fixResolved issue where the Watch Menu sometimes showed incorrect pages.
Steam'Is Valid' chip bug fixedbug fix'Is Valid' chip no longer incorrectly returns true for deleted objects.
SteamMaker Pen toggle settings bug fixedbug fixEnsured proper application of snap settings, uniform shapes, and tube settings.
SteamCustom shirts filtering and sorting issue fixedbug fixPlayers can now properly filter and sort custom shirts in their portfolio.
SteamEnter key issue in config menu resolvedbug fixPressing enter in the config menu no longer spawns objects from the search menu.
SteamAnimation CV2 debut with Animation Controllernew contentMilestoneIntroduction of the Animation Controller and new features for animation control.
SteamCopying Rec Room Studio subrooms issue fixedbug fixResolved issue with copying subrooms where custom settings were not copied.
SteamChip orientation spawning bug fixedbug fixResolved issue causing chips to spawn in incorrect orientation.
SteamObjective Marker distance text responsiveness improvedbug fixDistance text now updates more responsively to changes in target or player position.
SteamRewards system introducednew contentMilestoneNew system for packaging and awarding keys, currencies, and consumables to players.
Steam - 18 eventsEmpty progress circle display for target playersquality of life
An empty progress circle will now display when hovering over a target player, if Player Interaction is enabled on them with a hold duration.
SteamFixed text cut off in menu pop-upsbug fixFixed an issue where text was cut off in menu pop-ups.
SteamFixed duplicate inventions in Maker Pen palettebug fixFixed an issue where Maker Pen palette would show duplicate inventions.
SteamPrioritize interactable over social gesturesbug fixOn Screens, when a player is next to an interactable and another player who's offering social gestures, the targeting and action will now prioritize interactable.
SteamInteraction prompts no longer persistbug fixHighlights and interaction prompts no longer persist if you hold down your input after completing a player interaction.
SteamVehicle settings saving issue fixedbug fixFixed a bug that caused some vehicle settings not to save.
SteamConfigurable chips in inventionsquality of lifeChips in inventions set to Edit & Save permissions are now able to be configured.
SteamNew List <ObjectiveMarker> nodenew contentSteamMaker Pen logging screen supports multi-line stringsquality of lifeSteamNested boards display correctly in Rec Room Studiobug fixRec Room Studio nested boards now display correctly again.
SteamAuthority Changed event addednew contentAdded an 'Authority Changed' event to object boards in Beta.
SteamDownload All button in Rec Room Studioquality of lifeAdded a Download All button to the Rec Room Studio Download dialog to make it easier to update to the latest version of a room.
SteamTool primary actions on screensbug fixOn Screens in Classic Control, players will now be able to perform tool primary actions on held tools when standing in front of another player offering social gestures.
SteamEasier access to room settings in Rec Room Studioquality of lifeRec Room Studio players now have easier access to changing room settings without having to open up Rec Room.
SteamNew Room Currency Constant chipnew contentAdded a new Room Currency Constant chip in Beta, with support for Show Purchase Prompt, Award Currency, and Get Currency Balance chips.
SteamButtons to reorder ports on circuit boardsquality of lifeAdded buttons to reorder ports and port groups on circuit boards and object boards.
SteamFixed hold progress circle visual issuebug fixFixed a visual issue where the hold progress circle did not reset upon completing its interaction with target player.
Steam - 21 eventsVR Initial Rotation Fixbug fix
Fixed a VR issue with incorrect initial rotation on a drag move/rotate operation.
SteamLighting Bug Fix in Studio Roomsbug fixFixed a bug where sending a room reset event in a Studio room could break the lighting.
SteamCircuit Events Configuration in BetagameplayYou can now configure Circuit events to fire when a player purchases a Room Key or a Consumable.
SteamWall Running and Clambering Default SettinggameplayWall running and clambering are now defaulted to true.
SteamCustom Texture Size Setting Fixbug fixFixed an issue with setting custom texture sizes in Rec Room Studio for textures smaller than 32x32.
SteamEvent Sender Chips Network Heat AdjustmentgameplayEvent Sender chips configured to Room Authority will no longer take network heat when the target player is local.
SteamFix for Missing Content on Home Screenbug fixFixed a rare case where players would be missing most content on their Home screen.
SteamWindows Standalone Input Field Auto-Focusquality of lifeWindows Standalone now auto-focuses input fields for Room Chat and Maker Pen search.
SteamNew Chip: Game HUD Element Set All Valuesnew contentNew Chip that overwrites HUD element with input constant’s home values.
SteamHUD Element Constant Renamingui uxRenamed 'HUD Element Constant' to 'Game HUD Element constant'.
SteamExtra Undo Steps Bug Fixbug fixFixed a bug that caused extra undo steps to be added when creating shapes.
SteamFix for Create Circuit Board Operationbug fixFixed a bug that could cause the 'Create Circuit Board' operation to break the Maker Pen.
SteamConsistent Default Values in Rec Room StudiogameplayObjects created in Rec Room Studio now have consistent default values with objects created in-game.
SteamRec Room Studio UpdatesystemRec Room Studio no longer includes its own copy of Rec Room; install the latest build via Steam.
SteamPlayer Logic Boards RestructuringperformancePlayer Logic Boards have undergone restructuring to improve performance and reduce their impact on the chip limit.
SteamClothing Customizer Availability Fixbug fixFixed a bug where the clothing customizer would not be available immediately after purchasing RR+.
SteamRemoval of Player Logic Boards Overhead Displayui uxPlayer Logic Boards will no longer appear over Players' heads.
SteamRestored Presence Info on Friend Pagebug fixRestored presence info for each player on the friend page.
SteamPlayer Logic Boards Chip Count ChangegameplayPlayer Logic Boards will no longer count towards the overall room chip total.
SteamConfig Menu Button Renamingui uxRenamed button 'Preview HUD Element' to 'Set HUD Element Values'.
SteamBundle Store Display Orderui uxBundle store displays will now always show the rarest items first.
Steam - 21 eventsExtra Undo Steps Bug Fixedbug fix
Fixed a bug that caused extra undo steps to be added when creating shapes.
SteamHome Screen Content Missing Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a rare case where players would be missing most content on their Home screen.
SteamCreate Circuit Board Operation Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a bug that could cause the 'Create Circuit Board' operation to break the Maker Pen.
SteamRemoval of Player Logic Boards Overhead Displayui uxPlayer Logic Boards will no longer appear over Players' heads.
SteamCircuit Events Configuration Updategameplay(Beta only) You can now configure Circuit events to fire when a player purchases a Room Key or a Consumable.
SteamHUD Element Constant Renamedui uxRenamed 'HUD Element Constant' to 'Game HUD Element constant'.
SteamRoom Reset Event Lighting Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a bug where sending a room reset event in a Studio room could break the lighting.
SteamWall Running and Clambering Default SettinggameplayWall running and clambering are now defaulted to true.
SteamWindows Standalone Input Focus Improvementquality of lifeWindows Standalone now auto-focuses input fields for Room Chat and Maker Pen search.
SteamEvent Sender Chips Network Heat FixgameplayEvent Sender chips configured to Room Authority will no longer take network heat when the target player is local.
SteamConsistent Default Values in Rec Room StudiogameplayObjects created in Rec Room Studio now have consistent default values with objects created in-game.
SteamVR Drag Move/Rotate Initial Rotation Fixbug fixFixed a VR issue with incorrect initial rotation on a drag move/rotate operation.
SteamPlayer Logic Boards Chip Count UpdategameplayPlayer Logic Boards will no longer count towards the overall room chip total.
SteamBundle Store Display Updateui uxBundle store displays will now always show the rarest items first.
SteamPlayer Logic Boards RestructuringperformancePlayer Logic Boards have undergone restructuring to improve performance and reduce impact on chip limit.
SteamNew Chip: Game HUD Element Set All Valuesnew contentNew Chip that overwrites HUD element with input constant’s home values.
SteamCustom Texture Size Bug Fixed in Rec Room Studiobug fixFixed an issue with setting custom texture sizes for textures with resolutions smaller than 32x32.
SteamClothing Customizer Availability Bug Fixedbug fixFixed a bug where the clothing customizer would not be available immediately after purchasing RR+.
SteamFriend Page Presence Info Restoredbug fixRestored presence info for each player on the friend page.
SteamPreview HUD Element Button Renamedui uxIn the config menu, renamed button 'Preview HUD Element' to 'Set HUD Element Values'.
SteamRec Room Studio UpdatesystemRec Room Studio no longer includes its own copy of Rec Room. Please install the latest Rec Room build via Steam.
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