Update 1.7: Major Overhaul, Practice Mode, Bunny, New Levels, and much much more!
/Ultimate Sheep Raccoon is BACK with its biggest update ever. The game has gotten a major overhaul to address the issues that we had at launch, and now we’re ready to spread the word and show people how the game was truly meant to be experienced.
Go play! But, if you want to learn more about what we did, read on to learn about:
a smoother first-time experience (and practicing while you wait!)
core game improvements
a new character, two new levels, and four new blocks
…and a billion little improvements
Making the game easier to jump into
We've been watching how new players get into USR, and we wanted to make sure players feel ready to play and have fun the first time they hit the track. If you just convinced your friend to download the game, the game now nudges you towards the improved tutorial and then into Practice Mode.
Practice Mode (which used to be called Training Grounds) can now be accessed right from the lobby while you wait for everyone else to join. This means you can learn the controls with your friends until you’re ready to start, or just wait for them while they inevitably go get a snack at game time.
A How to Play guide
Showing the game to friends who've never played? There's a new illustrated slideshow that explains how the game works, available from character select.
The tutorial now lives in the main menu
You can replay the tutorial whenever you want, straight from the main menu. This replaces the old Training Grounds button, since practicing now happens in the lobby.
New stuff!
New character: Bunny
Bunny is back, and this time they're on a hand-powered tricycle! Make sure to unlock their helmet outfits for a spooky surprise…
New and Updated Levels
Quarry - Explore the depths in this semi-underground level, featuring giant drills that get activated by players who pass by them. Watch where you ride!
Spook House - Hop on a spooky roller coaster ride featuring ghost trains and some of the best music in the game.
Redesigned Pasture - The Pasture level has a brand new layout, so even if you think you know it, you might want to take another look.
From this:
To this:
New Blocks
Treadmill - Try to keep your balance or use its momentum to fling you forward!
Bonus Ring - Go through and reach the end to score bonus points.
Spring Zone - A new placeable zone, to be placed on surfaces, which springs you up if the timing is right.
Bubble - Falling to your doom? Catch a bubble and coast above danger.
A huge audio pass
We added new sound effects across levels, blocks, menus, and the scoreboard, from waterfalls, portals, torches, boats, and fans to fireworks, finish line confetti, and much more. Listen in!
Core gameplay changes
Comeback points, reworked
We simplified the comeback system and made it more impactful. You can also now earn comeback points by finishing a race in last place (so long as you finish), so a rough round can still turn into a good one.
Better controller support on PC
Fixed Steam input issues—PS5, Switch Pro (wireless) and off-brand controllers now work without enabling Steam input. Xbox controllers now work properly even if Steam input is enabled (before it would make double cursors).
The level flyby is back
Every level now opens with a camera flyby again, with smoother timing into the race camera so you can scope out the level before it gets chaotic.
A few smaller things
On Nintendo Switch, button prompts are now consistent and correctly respect the swapped A/B layout
Level art has been optimized across every level for better performance
Scoreboard pacing has been adjusted for readability and to better understand each point you earn
Block placement cursors now show input reminders and larger button prompts
The unlocks screen has been overhauled, with progress grouped by category and new headers and animations
That's not all!
There are a lot more tweaks and bug fixes in this update. Check out the change log for all the details.
As always, tell us what you think on the Clever Endeavour Discord, and keep the feedback coming. We’re super proud of the massive overhaul this game has received, and we feel it’s ready to shine. Help us make it shine by sharing with your friends!!
See you on the track 🏁🐑🦝
