Driving Is Hard news & patch notes

Driving Is Hard - Skin Update! v4.0

New Feature - Collectible Skins!

• Customize Jeff with unique outfits and accessories.
• Explore the world to find hidden collectibles scattered across different levels.
• Show off your style as you struggle and succeed through brutal driving challenges!

Improvements

• Reflections - Improved reflection quality and made the metals look better
• Sounds - Improve sounds all over the map
• Ragdoll - Make Jeff react to external forces more
• Steam Deck - made the UI larger and default visual settings Potato for better first-hand experience

Fixes

• Ghost Flip - Fixed the ghost flip which used to happen at the apex of the jump.
• Resolve Stucks - We had two locations where people stucked. Now we don’t.
• Flickering Trees - Fix a few trees that caused visual flickers.

Driving Is Hard – Driving is Easy Update!

Driving Is Easy Mode

Quality-of-Life Settings

Improvements

Fixes

Features

• Added high-speed wind visual effects.

Improvements

• Made Bathtub Factory slightly easier.
• Reduced wheels getting stuck in the ground.
• Improved Bathtub stability with fewer random rotations.
• Enhanced gamepad and Steam Deck UI navigation.

• By players request, implement Unstuck feature
• Fixed stuck soap (no more getting stuck in buildings)
• Improved UI navigation (better for keyboard and gamepad)
• Improved localization
• Minor performance boosts
• Various small bug fixes

Features

• Complete rework of the first Islands level for a smoother start.
• Added speedometer UI.
• Introduced new puzzle elements to gameplay.
• Added interactable boxes for more engagement.

Improvements

• Enhanced voice line narration for better storytelling.
• Improved car handling and spatial audio.
• Added an underwater camera shader for more immersive visuals.
• Optimized LOD quality settings.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed car not reaching top speed after using the parachute.
• Addressed various minor bugs.

Camera Overhaul

• Completely revamped for smoother performance.
• Eliminated jitter at high speeds.
• Added high refresh rate support.
• Automatic rotation ensures the camera aligns with your focus.
• Remove camera clipping through walls

Gameplay Improvements

• Implement full gamepad support
• Enhanced in-air parachute responsiveness.
• Increased car grip for better handling.

Map Updates

• Minor improvements to level design and visuals.

Changes

• Greatly simplified the starting level for smoother onboarding.
• Removed the AI voice for a more streamlined experience.
• Added game title display next to the build version.

Improvements

• Enhanced gamepad controls for better responsiveness.

Bug Fixes

• Fix camera rotation freaking out at the limits.

Improvements

• Enhanced "Potato" quality settings.
• Improved ambience sounds in the Snowy Mountains biome.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed audio stuttering after multiple restarts.
• Fixed player feet animation issues.
• Resolved sun rotation glitches.

New Features

• Car auto-rolls when flipped upside-down.
• Car now faces the camera when parachute is active.
• Added story and falling voice lines.
• Added build version display.
• Automatic local save system implemented.

Improvements

• Improved level difficulty.
• Minor car handling improvements.
• Updated UI for better usability.
• Improved end screen.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed multi-jumps in mid-air.
• Fixed incorrect subtitle text.