What changed in SpeedRunners in 2017

49 updates · 5 main milestones · Apr 7, 2017 to Dec 15, 2017

  1. 12 events
    Adjusted Initial Ratingsgameplay

    Initial ratings will be based on previous Beta season ratings to improve matchmaking.

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    ELO Winter Season Announcementseasonal event

    The ELO Winter Season starts on December 18th, 2017 and runs until March 20th, 2018.

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    Holiday Surprise Announcementseasonal event

    A small surprise will be added to the game starting December 21st, 2017.

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    Increased Points for Matchesgameplay

    More points are awarded for matches this season, with increased league requirements.

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    Inactivity Penalties Introducedgameplay

    Players not playing on average 1 game per day over 14 days will lose 100 points daily.

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    Inactivity Penalties Introducedbalance change

    Players not playing an average of 1 game per day over 14 days will lose 100 points daily.

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    Increased Points for Matchesbalance change

    More points will be awarded for matches this season, with increased league requirements.

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    Holiday Surprise Announcementseasonal event

    A surprise will be added to the game starting December 21st, 2017.

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    Unique Snow Trail for Diamond Leaguenew content

    Players in Diamond league by the end of the season will receive a unique Snow trail, the only way to obtain it.

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    Winter ELO Season Badgenew content

    All participants will receive a Winter ELO Season badge based on their league tier at the end of the season.

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    ELO Winter Season Announcementseasonal event

    The ELO Winter Season starts on December 18th, 2017, running until March 20th, 2018.

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    Adjusted Initial Ratingsbalance change

    Initial ratings will be based on previous Beta season ratings to improve matchmaking.

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  2. 17 events
    Improved Skill-based Matchmakingbalance change

    Matchmaking is now more precise.

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    Custom Game Room Behavior Changegameplay

    No longer searches for better rooms when in a friend's custom game.

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    Rank UI Overhaului ux

    The ranking interface has been de-cluttered and made more focused on personal achievements and rank status.

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    Trend Indicators Added to Rank Screenui ux

    New trend indicators show if players are trending upward or downward since their last visit to the rank screen.

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    New Badges Screen Introducedui ux

    A new screen displays all earned badges and allows players to select which badge to show in-game when taunting.

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    New Badges Screenui ux

    A new screen has been added to showcase all earned badges and allows players to select which badge to display in-game.

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    Custom Game Room Search Adjustmentgameplay

    No longer searches for better rooms when in a friend's custom game.

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    All New Ranking UIui ux
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    Introduction of Badgesnew content

    New badges have been added to the game.

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    Improved Skill-based Matchmakingbalance change

    Skill-based matchmaking is now more precise.

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    Discord Voice Chat Integrationnew content
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    Introduction of Badgesnew content
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    Discord Voice Chat Integrationnew content

    Voice chat functionality has been added via Discord.

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    Beta Ranking Season Startseasonal event

    The Beta Ranking Season has begun and will run until May 14th.

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    All New Ranking UIui ux

    The user interface for ranking has been completely updated.

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    Start of Beta Ranking Seasonseasonal event

    Beta Ranking Season will run until May 14th.

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    Rank UI Overhaului ux

    The ranking interface has been de-cluttered and made more focused on personal achievements and rank status, with added trend indicators.

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  3. 2 events
    Discord Voice Chat Integrationnew contentMilestone

    Voice chat support in SpeedRunners allowing players to chat in-game or in a lobby.

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    Discord Voice Chat Integrationnew content

    Voice chat support in SpeedRunners, allowing players to chat with opponents in-game or in a lobby.

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  4. 12 events
    Exclusive Trail for Diamond Tiernew content

    Players reaching the Diamond tier by the end of the beta season will receive an exclusive trail.

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    Beta ELO Ranking SystemgameplayMilestone

    A new ranking system will be introduced with seasons, allowing players to compete for badges based on their league performance.

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    Beta Season Durationgameplay

    The first beta season will run from April 13th to May 14th, 2017.

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    Reversion to Old Ranking Systembalance change

    After the beta season ends, players will revert to the old ranking system.

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    Placement Matches Requirementbalance change

    Players must complete at least 15 placement matches to be eligible for seasonal badges.

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    Reversion to Old Ranking System Post-Betabalance change

    After the beta season ends, players will revert to the old ranking system while their scores are frozen.

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    Exclusive Trail for Diamond Tiernew content

    Players reaching the Diamond tier by the end of the beta season will receive an exclusive trail.

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    Introduction of Seasonal Badgesnew content

    Players can earn badges representing their league at the end of each season.

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    Placement Matches Requirementbalance change

    Players must complete at least 15 placement matches to be eligible for badges.

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    Beta ELO Ranking SystemgameplayMilestone

    A new ranking system will be introduced, with seasons for competition.

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    Introduction of Seasonal Badgesnew content

    Players can earn badges for participating in seasonal events, showcasing their achievements.

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    Beta Season Durationgameplay

    The first beta season will run from April 13th to May 14th.

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  5. 6 events
    Reversion to Current Ranking Systemgameplay

    After May 14th, players will revert back to the current ranking system where they left off on April 13th.

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    Current Ranking System Freezegameplay

    Current player scores will be frozen during the ELO Beta Season until May 14th.

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    Introduction of ELO Beta SeasongameplayMilestone

    A new ELO based ranking system will be tested publicly starting April 13th, 2017.

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    Introduction of ELO Based Ranking SystemgameplayMilestone

    A new ELO based ranking system will be tested publicly starting April 13th, 2017.

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    Reversion to Current Ranking Systemgameplay

    After May 14th, players will revert to the current ranking system where they left off on April 13th.

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    Current Ranking Score Freezegameplay

    Current player scores will be frozen during the ELO Beta Season from April 13th to May 14th.

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