What changed in SpeedRunners in 2014

Later added option to make them lethal for pro-players.

Contribution by Gert-Jan.

Introducing the most awesome character of them all.

Later added option to make them lethal for pro-players.

Introducing the most awesome character of them all.

Contributed by Casper.

Contribution by Casper.

Contributed by Gert-Jan.

A new Party Mode demo has been released, allowing players to enjoy offline multiplayer with bots.

A new Party Mode demo has been released, allowing players to enjoy offline gameplay with bots in a party setting.

Introducing Swift Peaks, a Christmas-themed map set in a Ski Resort focusing on the Sliding Mechanic.

The Freeze Ray item turns opponents in front of you into ice cubes, functioning like a laser that can go through walls.

Introducing Swift Peaks, a Christmas-themed map set in a Ski Resort focusing on the Sliding Mechanic.

The Freeze Ray instantly turns opponents in front of you into ice cubes, functioning like a laser that can hit multiple targets.

The main menu will feature a rotation of popular maps, changing to Workshop Contest-only soon.

A new Ski Resort-themed map has been added to the official roster.

Players can now play Random Workshop Maps in ranked matches.

A new Ski Resort-themed map has been added to the official roster.

Fixed a bug where the game stopped looking for lobbies if the first attempt failed.

Pressing Esc while the Steam overlay is active no longer affects the game.

Players can now play Random Workshop Maps in ranked matches.

Revised navigation for user-created maps with upvote/downvote options.

Rockets no longer blast players all over the map.

Players can submit their levels for a chance to be added to the official map roster.

Players receive a pop-up to upvote/downvote or comment after playing a Workshop Map.

Players can submit their own levels for a chance to be added to the official map rotation.

Players are now spawned in a random order for the first round.

Players can easily subscribe to maps directly from the main menu.

Players can easily subscribe to maps directly from the main menu.

Fixed a bug where the game stopped looking for lobbies if the first attempt to join failed.

Pressing Esc while the Steam overlay is active will no longer affect the game.

Main menu will feature a rotation of popular maps, changing to Workshop Contest-only soon.

Players receive a pop-up to upvote/downvote levels or write comments after playing.

Improved navigation for user-created maps and added upvote/downvote functionality.

A recent update introduced a more simplified checkpoint system in SpeedRunners.

A competition will be launched for players to create SpeedRunners levels.

The player will now always release the grappling hook when swinging into a wall.

The bots should now always run in the right direction after respawn.

The colors of the flashing border during sudden death can now be configured.

The keyboard key used to show the in-game player info can now be configured.

The colors of the flashing border during sudden death can now be configured.

Adding checkpoints to maps should be a lot easier now.

Players with a bad connection should now move around smoother.

The keyboard key used to show the in-game player info can now be configured.

Switchblocks (yellow/black doors) can now be used to hang on if they are rotated to an exact vertical position.

The bots should now always run in the right direction after respawn.

You can now vote for the last workshop level in the list.

You can now vote for the last workshop level in the list.

Many new features in the level editor, like auto-generating AI Volumes.

Players with a bad connection should now move around smoother.

Adding checkpoints to maps should be a lot easier now.

Includes auto-generating AI Volumes.

Reduced network use for about half in terms of bandwidth and packet count.

Reduced bandwidth and packet count.

If they are rotated to an exact vertical position.

Bubbles do not destroy the performance in the level editor anymore.

The player will now always release the grappling hook when swinging into a wall.

Removed the need for most 'helper' checkpoints, improving gameplay flow.

They are part of the main character roster and are available to everyone in tonight's update.

Removed the need for most 'helper' checkpoints, streamlining gameplay.

Two new characters are now part of the main character roster and available to all players.

You can now play as the Scout from Team Fortress 2 in SpeedRunners.

You can now play as the Scout from TF2.

Prepare for King of Speed next week.

Prepare for King of Speed next week.

Three additional skins for The Falcon will be added specifically for the King of Speed 2 event.

An in-game tournament where players can earn wins for their teams, running from now until November 20th.

An in-game tournament where players can join #TeamFalcon or #TeamSpeedRunner, counting wins towards their team's total score.

Two DLC character packs containing 4 celebrity characters each will be introduced, supporting #TeamFalcon and #TeamSpeedRunner.

Three new skins for The Falcon will be added specifically for the King of Speed 2 event.

Two DLC character packs featuring 4 celebrity characters each will be introduced, supporting #TeamFalcon and #TeamSpeedRunner.

Many updates have been made to the level editor.

AI volumes are now triggerable.

Fixed issues related to laser sliding.

The prototype level is now the Zoo level.

AI volumes are now triggerable.

Fireballs are now moving at the same speed no matter which direction you throw them.

A 'no item' game option has been introduced.

The last item on the workshop levels list can now be selected.

Up to 1 goat per match.

The game now sends messages through other players for improved connectivity.

There are graphics options in the options menu now.

Controls can now be changed during the game.

Fireballs now have a slightly lower collision box.

Fix: laser sliding.

Fix: the jittery motion during swinging for some players.

DoubleJumping after a superboost no longer causes speed loss.

Added a 'no item' game option.

Resolved jittery motion issue experienced by some players during swinging.

Fireballs can now be thrown when walking up on slopes and move at the same speed regardless of direction.

The last item on the workshop levels list can now be selected.

Fixed the swing knockback glitch.

Graphics options are now available in the options menu.

Many updates on the level editor.

Fireballs can now be thrown when walking up on slopes.

Controls can now be changed during the game.

A 'wrong way' indicator has been added to the game.

Fixed checkpoints in some levels.

Players can now have up to 1 goat per match.

DoubleJumping after a superboost doesn't make you lose your speed anymore.

The game now sends messages through other players if that turns out to be faster.

Fireballs now have a slightly lower collision box.

A new character pack featuring Youtube celebrities is being developed to raise money for cancer research.

A character pack featuring YouTube celebrities is being created to raise money for cancer research.

New feature allowing the addition of gravity-flipping volumes in the level editor.

New feature allows players to drop gravity-flipping volumes in the level editor.

Important changes are being made to SS Royale, Library, and Factory.

Important changes are being made to SS Royale, Library, and Factory levels.

Updated animations for Buckshot, Gil, and 招き猫, including a notable change to 招き猫's jump animation.

Introduced initial artwork for the ZOO level, previously known as Prototype.

Made the Level Editor more user-friendly.

Update R31 was rolled back due to unexpected issues and is now in the beta branch.

Made the Level Editor more user-friendly.

Updated animations for Buckshot, Gil, and 招き猫, including a notable change to 招き猫's jump animation.

Players now keep their momentum when landing on slopes, allowing for higher velocities.

Introduced a new option to disable items in custom games as requested by players.

Introduced a new option to disable items in custom games as requested by players.

Added initial artwork for the ZOO level, previously known as Prototype.

Introduction of a SpeedBallers weekend event featuring a new item temporarily skinned as a football.

Introduces a SpeedBallers weekend event featuring a new item temporarily skinned as a football.

New ranked-based matchmaking system that initially matches players within their league for the first 20 seconds.

New ranked-based matchmaking system that initially matches players within their league for the first 20 seconds.

A free expansion introducing 4 new characters centered around a tale of vengeance.

A free expansion introducing 4 new characters centered around a tale of vengeance.

Four new characters added to the game as part of the Rise of the Falcon expansion.

Four new characters added as part of the Rise of the Falcon expansion.

Players can now join games in progress or fill up a slot when someone leaves.

Players can continue running while using chat by pressing ENTER.

Players can continue running while using chat by pressing ENTER.

The Factory map now features a wall of spikes again.

Players can now join games in progress or fill up a slot when someone leaves.

New in-game advertisements have been added.

Players can now chat during matches by pressing ENTER.

Players can now chat during matches by pressing ENTER.

The Factory map now has a wall of spikes again.

New in-game advertisements have been introduced.

Right part of the map changed, missile replaced with boost-tunnel, and windmill section made more fluid.

Spikes now bounce players forward and stun them for a second instead of killing them.

Tweaked bottom dual-tunnel section and replaced wall of death with a boost-tunnel.

Modified right part of the map and improved fluidity after windmills.

Full right section redesigned, added cannon-boost pad and upwards facing boost tunnel.

Transformed into a Silo and removed triggerable saws.

Now features a DJ and VIP lounge, with a new boost-tunnel that opens via a lever.

Tweaked bottom dual-tunnel section and replaced wall of death with boost-tunnel.

Now features a DJ and VIP lounge, with a new boost-tunnel triggered by a lever.

Full right section redesigned, added cannon-boost pad and boost tunnel.

Silo now has updated visuals and removed triggerable saws.

Spikes now bounce players forward and stun them for a second instead of killing them.

A new leaderboard feature allows players to see their rankings globally and among friends.

A competition for players to create and submit GIFs from their gameplay.

Players can earn bonuses for their first match each day.

Players can now compete in ranked matches against opponents of their own level.

Matchmaking has been improved to better match players in league-based games.

A new leaderboard feature has been added to track global and friends' rankings.

Players can now compete in ranked matches against opponents of their own level.

The matchmaking system has been improved to better match players in league-based games.

Players can participate in a GIF competition by recording footage and posting their creations.

Players can earn bonuses for their first match each day.

A 'most popular' list has been added to the level select menu for easier discovery of quality content.

A 'most popular' list has been added to the level select menu for easier discovery of quality content.

Players can now upvote or downvote maps directly from the level select menu.

Players can now create and share singleplayer levels in addition to multiplayer levels.

Players can now create and share singleplayer levels in addition to multiplayer levels.

Players can now upvote or downvote maps directly from the level select menu.

New tools for creating levels including Tile Tool, Objects Tool, and Checkpoints.

The Level Editor is now live, allowing players to create and upload levels to the Workshop.

New icon added to play saved levels in Custom Games.

The Level Editor is now live, allowing players to create and upload their own levels to the Workshop.

Added a preview generator for level creators to visualize checkpoints and paths.

A preview generator has been added to visualize level paths using gradients.

A new icon has been added to access saved levels in Custom Games.

New volumes to control bot behavior in custom levels.

New tools for creating levels including Tile Tool, Objects Tool, and Checkpoints.

Checkpoints are introduced to determine player positions in levels.

Volumes can now be used to control bot behaviors in levels.

SpeedRunners will be showcased at GDC, booth located next to the IGF Pavilion.

New feature allows players to take over control of bots during gameplay.

Integration with Steam Workshop is planned based on feedback from the private level editor beta.

SpeedRunners will be showcased at GDC with a booth next to the IGF Pavilion.

Full Hothead comic shared with the community.

Full Hothead comic shared with the community.

New feature allows players to take over control of bots during gameplay.

Integration with Steam Workshop is planned based on feedback from the private level editor beta.

The Level Editor is now in private beta, allowing select users to provide feedback.

The level editor is now in private beta, allowing limited feedback from participants.

Addressed issues with the camera not working properly at times.

Resolved connectivity issues causing infinite loading screens.