Snooker 19 news & patch notes

Hi everybody, Hope you're keeping well. We have news to share on upcoming server work and game patches coming to Snooker 19 on Steam and all other platforms. There is server maintenance planned for the next two days and also two upcoming game updates. We have shared some details below and will keep you posted to confirm when updates go live. Server Updates 02/09 - 04/09 * Snooker 19 is moving to new servers during this window. * This may involve downtime. Game Update 1.17 * Lab42 server security patch, required for the smooth operation of all online servers and modes for Snooker 19 on all platforms. * Release status: Expected release on PS4 and Steam at 12noon BST on September 2nd. Expected release on XB1 and Nintendo Switch is 12noon BST September 3rd. Game Update 1.18 * Snooker 19 game patch that will improve the quality and stability of your experience with Snooker 19 in all modes. * Release status: Currently in early testing cycles, so ETA for release is later this month for all platforms. In more detail, here's a summary of what you can expect from patch 1.18: * Game optimisation - faster loading times for all matches in all game modes. * Online Tournaments - changes to ranking and scoring if a match ends prematurely, to protect the integrity of the leaderboards and online competitive play. * AI improvements - AI opponents make quicker decisions so that you have a more immersive and seamless experience. * Various bug fixes and improvements - including fixes for hangs, freezes, timeout fouls, challenge mode camera, referee VO, Friend Codes, and new animation transitions. Thanks for your patience awaiting these updates and for your continued feedback on the game both here in the community hub and through the feedback form. (You can report any issues using this feedback form: https://forms.gle/8dfoadMnx2JUcVHF7) We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy Snooker 19 for a long time to come. Thanks

Hi everyone, We hope you are safe and well during this time of uncertainty and we are sending well wishes to all our players across the world. For those of you playing Snooker 19, we’re happy to share that there’s a new update available for you to download today that makes improvements to online play. Update 1.16 for Snooker 19 is available now. Patch notes: - Online tournament ELO system changes. The base level of points at the start of a tournament will now be set to 750pts instead of 0pts. - Online tournament rule changes to improve the integrity of online play. A win/loss will now be recorded when a player disconnects once a match is underway, even when the match score is 0-0. The player who disconnects will record a loss. - Career Mode progress issues addressed - Cueball default position for break off has been randomised - "Base to Base" Challenge frame rate improved - General improvements to online play As always, thank you for your support and ongoing feedback. Please continue to stay in touch and we'll be monitoring all comments and replies. Thanks, Snooker 19 Team

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/93e505d295fb9c4dbce01464d9479c479bd87185.png We're excited for the holidays and have a brand new tournament to share with you! The Winter Open starts today in Snooker 19 and invites you to head online for a chance to claim the Frostbite reward pack. The Winter Open runs from 20th December - 3rd January, so make sure you don't miss out!

Hi everyone, We're excited to share that the Snooker 19 Challange Pack DLC is now available. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196670/Snooker_19_Challenge_Pack/ This DLC pack invites you to take your best shot and become a better player in a brand new game mode for Snooker 19, adding hours of additional gameplay opportunities. We have created 50 unique challenges to test and improve your skills across positioning, break building, escapes, trick-shot potting puzzles and more, and we can't wait for you to try them out. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/bfdda011d17bbd52822b4c4fa8a05f838af1903d.jpg Challenges are split across two classes; Basic Skills and Advanced Skills, and can be played using a selection of different Aiming Aid difficulties to cater for varying levels of player ability. Master every event and complete all challenge requirements to unlock 26 stylish snooker cue rewards and 5 new achievements exclusive to the Challenge Pack. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/1a1b888a098be9840dd429250402f454fcd2f99a.jpg It's great to finally be able to share the Challenge Pack with you, and look forward to hearing your thoughts! As always, thank you for your support. Snooker 19 Team

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/a796e56f486dc8e35c3bd95c615ca6e2a84d503c.jpg The Scottish Open online tournament is now live in Snooker 19! Head online and take your best shot for a chance to claim the Highlander reward pack at the end of the tournament. The Scottish Open runs from 9th - 15th December, so make sure you don't miss out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/541a9eb75a916a5e237d165ff4a81ab29243dfaf.png

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/b29f185b8b1b8bbe0ab83baa999af8bc3c0e5412.jpg The first Triple Crown event of the 2019/20 World Snooker tour has arrived! Get ready to play in the UK Championships alongside some of the greatest snooker players of all time. Take part in the online tournament in Snooker 19 from the 22nd November - 8th December for a chance to unlock the exclusive new reward pack; The Union. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/d3c6260a8fecb71c8fba9999cf27909414873352.png

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/93a5341a3108d481e940d1737654e6e1cfcbfb73.jpg Are you ready for the World Snooker Home Nations? Take part in the Northern Ireland Open online tournament in Snooker 19 for a chance to unlock the exclusive Hurricane reward pack. Unlock a brand new waistcoat, bow tie and shirt for your pro player by finishing in the top third of the leaderboard. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/347ac35acf371e47e722f49ac7852fc464b38e67.png The Northern Ireland Open runs from 11th - 17th November, so plenty of time to get involved. Good luck! Want more details on how the online tournaments work? Head to the Snooker 19 website for more details.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/e30108477bc1734804551c80d4beeeb97f3aab6d.png Get involved with the Snooker 19 online community and unlock exclusive rewards at the same time! The Champion of Champions online tournament is live right now, and you can unlock the Silver Shadow Reward pack by taking part and climbing the online leaderboard. The tournament will end on Sunday 10th November, so make sure to head online before then.

The next Snooker 19 online tournament is on the horizon! Get involved with the International Championship and take your best shot for a chance to unlock exclusive in-game rewards for your pro player. The 'Golden Bloom' reward pack is exclusive to this tournament so climb the online leaderboard to pocket all three items. The International Championship runs from 28th October until 3rd November, so don't miss out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/34820802/f1556a5f81f57f4feb426157e0a211791bc7a2c6.png

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34820802/c8d931890897cc413c2945217a3c39912098f036.gif Hi everyone, We've been busy working on the next update for Snooker 19 and are happy to share that it is available to download now. As part of Update 1.10 we’ve added new content and improved the game experience based on community feedback, so thank you as always for your ongoing support. New Features: - New Master+ aiming aid added offering a greater challenge than Master - Added option to reposition the cueball after it has been placed - Added option to re-nominate a colour after a colour has been nominated - New player celebration scenes for winning in semi-finals and finals - Revised intro sequences have been added to Career Mode matches - Intro sequences have been refined - Players now chalk their cues during gameplay - New game intro video added - Online Tournament aiming aid changed to Pro+ based on player feedback - Paul Hunter Classic online tournament start date has been brought forward General Bug fixes, including: - Commentary and crowd reaction improvements - Character animation improvements - Fix for undue “timeout” in long-lasting online matches - Fix for online tournament trophy cabinet (all Trophies unlocked will now display correctly) - Baulk line visibility improved - Scrolling leaderboard issue fixed - Fix for free-ball when not all the colours are on the table - Fix for scrolling through free ball options Please let us know your thoughts as we will be continuing to monitor all feedback, and we hope you enjoy the update. Thanks, Snooker 19 Team

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34820802/eb73198576a711f5780fa5b3f388fc190e077d43.gif Update 1.06 is now live and available to download. Thank you for your patience as we worked to make this happen and please continue to share your feedback with us. You can find more details in regard to the content of Update 1.06 below: New features - New online custom match feature. This allows the host to customise match length, arena, and aiming aid. - New Aiming Aid (Pro+). This is a new aiming aid that is between Pro and Master. Long pots, playing off the cushion and rest play have dynamic aiming aid adjustments to reflect the increased difficulty of these shot types. Available in all modes except Online Tournaments. We have created a thread for you to share your thoughts on the new Pro+ Aiming Aid, so please let us know what you think over on that specific thread in the Community Hub. Improvements - AI breakoff variation - AI potting sequence enhancements - Career settings. The player can now change match settings during a career. - Arena lighting improvements - Snooker table material enhancements - Character lighting improvements - Player character idles - Commentary additions and fixes - Subtle ball physics amendments to stop the ball more quickly - Crowd variation - clapping and number of crowd members - The Legend Reward Pack delivery - Change to cushion and pocket sounds Bug fixes - Fixed several crashes - Fixed the logic error when AI snookers behind the free ball - Achievement fixes - Rivals icon problem remedied - Home Nations prize money fix - Aiming aid issue when in pocket jaws resolved - Animation bug fixes - AI fixes - 6 Red Tournament high score fix - Added the correct amount of frames for the Shanghai Masters Semi Final - Commentary fixes - Fix for rests being used when not required - Online fix for dark tables - Touching ball fix - General Bug fixes Please keep sharing your feedback with us and we will continue to monitor your responses. Thanks for your support, Snooker 19 Team

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34820802/3bc09047eb9d45ba01d23a09cb3a9f50fa7a620c.jpg Good news! The Lab42 Open online tournament starts today and will run until Wednesday 8th July. There are a few key details to be aware of while you play in this tournament regarding ranking, rewards and leaderboards. REWARDS For this tournament only, everyone taking part in the Lab42 Open will receive all three items from ‘The Legend’ reward set as part of update 1.06. (More details on 1.06 can be found in the Community Hub) The set includes an exclusive bow tie, shirt and waistcoat, so make sure to take part in the tournament over the next week and a half to earn your prizes. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34820802/005ca3ce135537b8ae9de96a600b96682b38f94c.png LEADERBOARDS We’re investigating reports from players who have lost leaderboard positions and ranking during Online Tournaments. This appears to be quite an obscure issue, so we’re performing tests throughout this tournament so that we can identify and fix the cause of the issue. Your feedback can also help. If you encounter any issues in the Lab 42 Open tournament please complete the short feedback form below. (NB. This is a brand new survey and the results will be used to compare with previous responses. Please still complete the updated survey even if you completed a previous version.) Your support in regard to this issue will help us find and fix the root of the problem for future tournaments. Tournament Leaderboard Feedback Form: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9Y3FC7S Thanks for your support and good luck in the tournament! Snooker 19 Team

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34820802/a1c0ed2433322ed754aa4567173c9c66f2ada839.png Hi everyone, A brand new Snooker 19 Tournament started today so there is no better time to jump online and begin climbing the leaderboard. The Lab42 Exhibition Tournament will run from today until 17th June and you can track your progress using the live leaderboard. Taking part in the tournament entitles you to exclusive tournament rewards which are separated into three reward tiers, each one tied to performance and your final position on the leaderboard. So take your best shot, and make sure you don't miss out on the exclusive rewards for taking part. Want to know what the rewards will be? Introducing 'The Supreme' reward set: https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34820802/3fdb984d5fceab02506cad85a432eb0b3c685eb3.png The tournament follows update 1.05 which addressed a selection of issues specific to the online leaderboard and tournaments and is now live. You can find the full patch notes over in the Community Hub. Thank you for your ongoing support and good luck, we'll see you on the leaderboard!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34820802/c8d931890897cc413c2945217a3c39912098f036.gif A new update for Snooker 19 is now available! Thank you for your support as we worked to make this live as quickly as possible. Your feedback has played a massive part in this update and we have addressed a range of reported issues and requests. Full patch notes are below and can also be found as a pinned post in Discussions: GAMEPLAY • Online match timers increased Online vs - match timer: 90 min, shot timer: 60 sec Online tournament - match timer: 40 min, shot timer: 40 sec Friend match - match timer: unlimited, shot timer: unlimited • AI is more aggressive and realistic • AI safety shots improved • Player poses improved • Player hand poses improved • “Ball hitting the pocket” audio changed to match the strength of the shot PRESENTATION • Overall menu navigation improved (selectors are more responsive and controls are improved) • Shot transition graphic changed from white to blue • Shot transition time reduced in online matches • “AI thinking” message appears less often GENERAL BUG FIXES • Fixed the bug that caused no miss to be called when snookers required • Removed rotation of the cue immediately after the white ball has been placed in the D • Game stability improvements • Audio lag fixes • Scrollable Online tournament leaderboard We have also made changes to the way the online leaderboard collects and records data, after reports from a number of users about issues with leaderboard placement and will continue to monitor this. Thank you again for your support and please continue to share your feedback. Snooker 19 Team

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/34820802/eb73198576a711f5780fa5b3f388fc190e077d43.gif We're incredibly excited to be here bringing you the first announcement about Snooker 19! As the official World Snooker videogame, Snooker 19 features all the players and all the drama of the pro snooker tour. That includes all 128 top players, every tournament and three variants of snooker; classic, 6-red and Shoot Out. With an in-depth career mode, online and offline multiplayer and real-time tournaments that sync to the World Snooker calendar; Snooker 19 is the definitive snooker experience. Thank you for your support as we have worked to prepare for launch this week, we can't wait to share the game with you when it launches tomorrow at 2pm BST for £29.99 / $34.99 / €34.99. If you have any questions we will answer as many as we can over in the community hub, so please drop us a message over there. Thanks, Snooker 19 Team There has been a small delay to the 2pm BST scheduled release. We expect this to be resolved quickly. Thanks for your patience and we will keep you updated.