Descenders news & patch notes

Hi everyone!

Descenders Next's first major update of the year: CAREER MODE!

Last year, we gave you a sneak peek into some of the stuff we're working on and what you can expect to see in Descenders Next! We're super excited to get started with the first of many updates. We know you're gonna love this update - shall we jump in?

You can explore a brand new career path in both sports, featuring brand new biomes! Not only that, but we've also added new legendary gear drops which can only be earned in Career Mode. Go nail those BOSS JUMPS and get that gear!

We've also added some more minor features, quality of life changes, and bug fixes! Here's the full list:

Major Features

• Career Mode

  • New Biomes

  • Legendary Career - Only gear drops

Minor Features

• New Avatar Icons!

• Localization Updates

• Adjusted Carve tutorial to be steeper

• Can no longer accelerate when leaning

• Sped up Countdown timer

Bugfixes

• 'Custom Session' voting rework

• 'Follow the leader' REP no longer resets when wasted

• Key rebind prompt correctly labels steering, jumping, and tweaking

• Various UI SFX

• Tutorial text spacing in UI

• Various menu UI wording

• Improved a lot of tree and grass normals

• 'Explore Biome' Achievement now excludes removed level types (i.e. Shops)

• Socials UI no longer flickers when switching screens

• Pop ups no longer accept multiple button inputs

• Fixed an issue where players were getting stuck after finishing during a Custom Session

• Fixed an issue where spamming ready during the post-game of a Custom Session would cause a broken game state

What's Next?

There's plenty more updates coming! Here's what to expect:

• Spectate Mode

• Multiplayer Custom Session Mode: Career

• Crew Members for Career Mode

• Grand Tour re-imagining

To celebrate, you can also grab Descenders Next for 15% OFF right now!

Thank you all so much for your support - we can't wait for you to explore Career Mode! We'll see you on the trails!

- RageSquid & No More Robots

Hi everyone!

We've just dropped a BIG CONTENT UPDATE for Descenders on Steam - the Big Air Compound Update! We know you've all been dying for more Descenders maps (you ask us EVERY DAY, and we love it) so of course, we had to scratch that itch before 2025 is wrapped up! But wait, not only have we got NEW MAPS, we've got a NEW BIKE TYPE, and we aren't stopping there - BRAND NEW MISSIONS, and even MORE CUSTOMIZATION ITEMS for your rider (did someone say they needed a bucket hat?)

We can't just bring out a new bike park without new missions, so be sure to go check your GRAND TOUR! You'll find a new set of objectives specifically for the new Big Air Compound map, all with new customization unlocks! On top of that, we thought this update was the perfect one for a new bike type too, since we've not had a new one for quite some time! But of course, we can't NOT add in some new gear items too! Shall we get into what's waiting for you?

NEW BIKE PARKS

We've added a BRAND NEW map, the Matt Macduff inspired Big Air Compound! Matt MacDuff is a pro mountain biker from Canada, who is known for building some of the biggest backyard jumps in the world, one of them being his well known Big Air Compound!

You can check out his channel here, including the real life inspiration:

Many thanks to Matt, Phillips Sodaworks and Industry Nine for giving us some awesome real life art! Practice your tricks & beat your airtime record in this high octane map! Shall we move on to our favourite mod maps?

UTAH TRAILS

Take to the dirt in Utah Trails, thanks to our talented community member, Wiking! With lots of steep & downhill action, can you make it to the bottom in one piece? This might be the perfect map to try out that new bike type...

GRASSHOPPER DH

We're moving from the dirt to the forest! Another great map by Wiking, Grasshopper DH is filled with high speed action & lots of twists and turns! Try not to bail, and watch out for those trees, there's a lot of them...

BIKEOUT 5

Of course, how can we ever neglect the BikeOuts? We know how much you love them 👀 We're bringing you BikeOut 5, the next one in the series! Filled with even more challenging stunts & tricks than ever before, how fast are you going to master this beast?

NEW GRAND TOUR MISSIONS & CUSTOMIZATION

You'll find a bunch of NEW missions in the Grand Tour, which will unlock brand NEW customization items! We've also added a brand new bike type, which will unlock when completing the Big Air Compound missions: the BRNZL Enduro - the perfect bike to balance power & agility!

For customization, we've added NEW hoodies (unlocked through missions), and a NEW item set: Phillips shirts and a Big Air Compound hoodie (which can be unlocked through Big Air Compound missions). We've also sneaked in a bucket hat too - how fast can you unlock it?

BUG FIXES & QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVEMENTS

• Riot Tour routes adjusted as they were too easy to complete when resetting the level

• If a player doesn't have an unlocked item in the inventory, selecting "Reward Claimed" again will now reward the item again

• Fixed a bug where an error message would pop-up for Race Mode when no bike parks have been selected

• Fixed a bug where RageSquid Riot Tour route missions were triggering too soon when retrying in Bike Park mode

• Bike Parks Island Cakewalk, Jump City and Utah Trails now have new Out Of Bounds triggers that shoot the player back when trailing off

• Mt. Slope now has banners to indicate the start direction for race mode-

• Grand Tour mission & Career Plus progress are now added to cloud save

• New platform icons showing if players are on Linux, and updated the Mac graphic

• The Shed now has a working interactable (draggable) scrollbar to scroll through items, and also uses the mouse wheel for interaction

We're expecting to launch this update on other platforms ASAP - keep an eye out, we should have it for you very soon!

Thanks again for joining us with another great Descenders update to round off the year! We can't wait to bring you more in 2026 - stay tuned! Have a great Christmas & New Year!

- RageSquid & No More Robots

Oops, we weren't supposed to leave these here. New bike parks are coming to Descenders. Tune in to our showcase on Oct 22 at 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM UK to catch a sneak peek...

Click here to join now and start the party early 🚲

Hi everyone!

We wanted to tell you about some exciting things coming to Descenders, including a new bikeout, and NEW mod maps! We also recently brought out an update to Descenders to address the recent Unity security issue.

BikeOut 5

Are you ready to test your skills and tackle a brand new Bikeout?! Introducing BikeOut 5, with more ramps, jumps, obstacles and silly bails like never before!

New MOD maps: Utah Trails & Grasshopper DH

We know how much you love your mod maps, so we're bringing two favourites to Descenders! Soon, you'll be able to ride the dirt tracks of Utah Trails & Grasshopper DH! Thanks to Wiking for these awesome tracks!

SECRET NEW BIKE PARK

We've got a super secret Bike Park in the works - we haven't got anything to show you yet, but we just wanted to start the hype train early and get you ready for when it drops! STAY TUNED

Thank you all again for being the awesome community that you are! Be sure to head over to our post in Descenders Next to get a preview of what we've got planned for the future of Next!

• Speed: We know a lot of you are speed demons, but we hear that you'd like a bit more control over it too, so we're having a look at how we can make high speeds feel a bit easier to handle
• Brakes: We've seen a few of you ask for some sort of brake mechanic to help with the high speeds, so this is something we're also taking a look at, which would also help with the speed topic from earlier
• Multiplayer Game Modes: We hear you! We're looking at even more Multiplayer modes and opportunities to play with your friends, and more ways to smoothly progress through the map with your party

Hi all! The day is finally here - it's DESCENDERS DAY! A day full of big updates and discounts! Today is probably the biggest day we've ever had for Descenders, and we aren't here to mess about, so HERE WE GO!

INTRODUCING DESCENDERS RACE MODE!

You've been asking for it, and we're delivering! Introducing the all-new RACE MODE to Descenders! Take to the trails & race against your friends, or other players against the clock! Compete for the best time, cross the finish line, and claim 1st place! Race Mode is OUT NOW across Steam, Xbox and PlayStation!

Whether you're a baller at Bikeout or slick through Stoker, there are races for everyone! It's time to gather your group, head to the multiplayer lobbies and set yourself up a race mode lobby!

We want to thank you all so much for all the love and support you've given Descenders over the years! It's been a super fun ride, and we're not done yet!

THAT'S NOT ALL!

SURPRISE! DESCENDERS NEXT IS AVAILABLE NOW for Early Access!!

We needed a little bit of extra time to make Next as perfect as can be, all thanks to your feedback during our various play sessions! After working hard behind the scenes, we're super happy we can finally let you play the full game! Be sure to join our Discord, so you can join the chatter and hype over there!

Grab your board and master the mountain! Descenders Next is the ultimate extreme sports game, with sprawling snowy peaks, winding dirt tracks, and tons of parks to conquer. Will you and your friends become the Next Ultimate Descenders?

• Optimized terrain shader settings: We've removed tessellation on medium and below settings, so this will help performance on players on medium or lower settings, and should also improve performance on Steam Deck
• Tutorial adjustment: The tutorial will now push you to the world map instead of the option of hanging around Rabbit Hill
• Steam Deck: The game will now automatically preset the visuals on Steam Deck for smooth frame rate

Play with the Devs!

• Routes - Finish the routes that the modders have made
• No Marker - Complete the park without setting a respawn marker
• First Person View - Complete the park using First Person camera
• Scavenger Hunt - Find all the coins throughout the park

• New gear as reward for RageSquid Riot missions: Lux Riot Bike, Siro Gear, Ovanny Gear

• Bike Park UI: Bike Parks are now categorised to easily find your favourite bike park
• Bike Park UI: Navigation usability fixes
• Mod.IO API updated
• Mod.IO bugfix: If no mods are loaded, refresh buttons will load them
• Grand Tour UI: Tour Selection bug fixed
• New RageSquid Riot Tour missions are also available in all languages

We're bringing Descenders Next to Gamescom, where you can have an early try of the game and get ahead in the race! Join us in Hall 10.1, Booth A051 for some extreme Descending!

First up: DESCENDERS IS GETTING A NEW FREE UPDATE!

Our BIG news is that we're counting down the days until DESCENDERS NEXT - Our next adventure in the world of extreme sports!

To celebrate, you can grab Descenders for 70% OFF as part of Steam's Replayability Fest!

Over 25 maps added since launch

We launched Descenders on consoles, Game Pass, and added crossplay

Added new customization options

WE ADDED A BOUNCY CASTLE!

What's Next?

Hey there everyone! You MIIIGHT have noticed a cheeky update coming through this morning... WELCOME TO THE MISCHIEF TOUR! We've popped you a LOVELY update with some new bike parks to check out, and some new missions to grab yourself some new gear! The team have also been hard at work on some optimizations, so you folks who have been running into issues with long playtimes should be better off now! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30071847/8887690ddf557bc0a30c980f8599764c5d1d23aa.png In this new MISCHIEF TOUR UPDATE, here's what's new:

• THE MISCHIEF TOUR: 8 brand new missions to help you master the SILLY side of Descenders (including a scavenger hunt! Can you find 'em all?)
• Snowman's Ball: A new map from BI0S0CK - you might remember jump city! Now take on some pedal-free fun across the snow!
• Lost Cause Caves: DogTorque really knocked it out of the park with this new beautifully lit cave system ready for you to explore, just make sure you stay on your wheels and out of the lava!
• Optimizations: We've been making Descenders slimmer and faster, so you folks who have been noticing drops after a long playtime should be able to play for longer!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30071847/9dc3d2e8cbf1dbecb62c3413c423a018e685586c.png We hope you enjoy this new update, especially the cool new parks! We'll see you out on the trails <3 - RageSquid and No More Robots

Hey everyone! We've popped out a TINY patch for you this morning, though it's a pretty important one, so we figured we'd let you know what's new!

• Crossplay with Xbox is back! We know a fair few of you have been missing playing with your friends, so now we've put some fixes in place you can lobby back up together!
• Fixed the stuttering happening on some PCs - the team managed to hunt down the cause thanks to your reports and have fixed that right up - if you run into any more problems let us know!
• Re-added a certain shiny, glowing reward - if you know, you know! If you complete all your Grand Tour quests now, you'll get a nice surprise!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30071847/2e15a98611734cc1f1292d2464eafd358764e820.png That's it! A small but mighty patch, perfect to get stuck back in over the weekend!

It's time for the Descenders MOD OF THE YEAR 2021 results

OUR WINNERS ARE: 5. Vision Line - antgrass 4. Universal Race Mod - h!gh voltage 3. Whistling Bike Park - Ovanny 2. Igloo Bike Park - antgrass And 2021 MOD OF THE YEAR is: 1. JUMP CITY - BI0S0CK

Welcome to the THIRD ANNUAL Descenders Mod of the Year Competition!

Once again we're looking to celebrate and reward the best Descenders mods with special prizes. It's been a GREAT year for Descenders, and we hope you've enjoyed playing it as much as we've all enjoyed working on it!

Hey there everyone! We've been a bit quiet recently because we've been working on some COOL new stuff! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30071847/4e86cf32837c84bc04c7fda3cb7f328af0b60620.png In this new BIKE PARKS, BEARDS and BOUNCY CASTLE update, here's what's new:

• THREE new bike parks: MT. Slope, Drylands National Park and Dutchman's Rock (Saba). The team are really proud of these, so go ride them IMMEDIATELY
• A NEW code for you to redeem: PRIDE. Grab some flags and fly your colours!
• We've added BEARDS for you BEARDY folks
• We've also added more HAIRSTYLES, so you can ride with STYLE
• Crossplay is enabled between Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox PC Gamepass and Steam. Go and make some new friends out there!
• Added a FUN BOUNCY CASTLE in the hub world. BUNNY HOP MODE ENGAGED

We hope you enjoy this new update, especially the cool new parks! We'll see you out on the trails <3 - RageSquid and No More Robots