This update features an early access exclusive for Star Club subscribers and introduces the new Summer Games Festival!
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Hey Rival Stars community!
First, we want to thank you all for your feedback and engagement with our massive 1.53 update, which introduced Crossbreeding and Traits to Rival Stars Horse Racing. We’ve been thrilled to see the amazing photos of crossbreeds that you’ve shared on social media and have been carefully reading through the feedback you’ve provided in our Facebook group. Our team has been working diligently to address the challenges you’ve raised and fine-tune these features to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone. Some fixes may take a little more time, and we deeply appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to work through the issues.
From all of us in the Rival Stars Horse Racing team at PikPok, thank you for being a part of our Community!
Now, let’s leap into the 1.54 Summer Games update!
Visit the Show Jumping Arena with early access!
We’re excited to give Star Club subscribers an exclusive early access look at a feature that is currently in development: show jumping! This is the first step of several releases that will become the show jumping ‘game mode’, bringing a new dimension to Rival Stars Horse Racing!
In this initial release, subscribers can explore the Show Jumping Arena in Free Roam. We’re only just beginning to explore show jumping as a game mode, and as it continues to evolve, players will be with us every step of the way and can share their experiences with our development team via a special show jumping survey.
Take your horses for a ride and leap over a collection of vibrantly colored show jumping fences as you get acquainted with the new surroundings!
We’ve also made a few adjustments to the control scheme to make turning more responsive. We’re planning even more improvements to the controls in a future update, so make sure to let us know what you think!
This course is your playground to practice jumps while immersing yourself in the vibrant, new surroundings of the Show Jumping Arena.
Star Club’s early access is just the beginning. We have a number of exciting features that we’re exploring to help transform this Free Roam Arena into a thrilling show jumping experience.
Next, we plan to further develop the control scheme in this mode to capture the authentic feel of show jumping, making the experience more responsive and enjoyable.
We are also taking a look at adding the ability to knock over poles to introduce a new level of challenge and strategy, as well as exploring other show jumping mechanics.
Everyone can take part in an in-game survey to share their feedback and help shape the future of show jumping. We love hearing from all of you, so watch our social media channels for more chances to share your thoughts!
Expect more exciting news updates as we continue to develop show jumping into an amazing new game mode!
See your favorite characters embrace the spirit of the Summer Games with special theming and events!
Go for the Gold: Compete in the Summer Games Festival!
The Summer Games Fest kicks off on July 26th (NZT) with an exciting Cross Country competitive event! Saddle up and compete with riders from around the world, showcasing your horse’s speed, agility, and jumping prowess. Top the leaderboard to win the new Medal Moment tack set, featuring vibrant colors and a sleek design!
Then, starting on July 29th (NZT) and running for a week, the festivities continue in the Summer Games limited-time challenge, with players breeding cross-country champions, leaping over obstacles, and racing against the clock to earn points and claim a variety of rewards such as Skills, Diet Tokens, and more!
The Race Pass is your ticket to even more prizes if you want to get the most out of the reward track! By purchasing the Race Pass, you’ll have another chance to earn the Medal Moment tack set, which is the perfect way to showcase your horse’s status as a Summer Games champion.
Get ready to experience the excitement of Cross Country when our Summer Games Festival begins!
Introducing Accelerator Events!
We’re excited to introduce brand-new events designed to make breeding horse racing champions an even smoother and more rewarding experience. Accelerator Events are tailored to provide various boosts and multipliers to help you train, level up, and earn resources more efficiently!
Types of Accelerator Events:
Faster Training: This event makes it faster for your horse to level up its abilities by reducing the time needed for training in any of the five stat facilities.
XP Booster: Receive a multiplier for XP earned in all races. This is the perfect opportunity to level up your horses!
Item Increase: Earn extra items in story races during this event. The Item Increase multiplier boosts the number of training items awarded for races, helping you gather valuable resources.
Mark your calendars! Our first Accelerator Event is scheduled for July 26th (NZT). During this event, training timers for all stats will be faster. Take advantage of this opportunity to train your newest racing champions. Make sure you don’t miss this chance to give your horses the edge they need to become the best!
Take on fresh tracks in Flat Racing!
Recently, we announced the introduction of new races with different surface and distance preferences to add more variety to Flat Racing. Starting July 26th, players can compete in these exciting new races. We’re thrilled to share what you can expect from these new combinations, with details available through August.
Edit: New events have been added to the schedule to accommodate the introduction of short-distance races and the removal of Purebred-only races. 1
New preference race schedule:
Note: All dates are in NZT (New Zealand Time) and are subject to change.
16/08 – Exotic Traits: Short Star
16/08 – All Breeds, 2400m, Soft, Even (2,4,6,8)
21/08 – Accelerator Event: XP Booster
21/08 – All Breeds, 2000m, Very Soft, Even (2,4,6,8)
23/08 – Breeding Event: Legendary Studs with instant timers
23/08 – Accelerator Event: Faster Training
26/08 – All Breeds, 1000m, Hard (Odds)
29/08 – All Breeds, 900m, Firm (Evens)
30/08 – All Breeds, 800m, Very Soft (Odds)
02/09 – All Breeds 3200m, Soft, Even (2,4,6,8)
04/09 – All Breeds 2400m, Firm, (Odds)
06/09 – All Breeds, 3200m, Very Hard, Odds (3,5,7,9)
We’re excited to bring you even more race combinations in the future! Keep an eye out for the September schedule announcements on our social channels. Please note that dates are subject to change, but we’ll keep you updated on any adjustments ahead of time!
What’s next?
We have been so delighted to see all the enthusiasm on our social channels for the upcoming Event Hub update! We’re happy to share that It’s on its way to Rival Stars Horse Racing Mobile towards the end of August, and we can’t wait for you to experience it. Stay tuned for more news and be sure to join the Rival Stars Horse Racing Community to be part of the conversation.
We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback, so don’t forget to share them in the Rival Stars Horse Racing Group. We really appreciate your feedback and suggestions!
Happy racing, and see you at the starting gate!
Changes and Fixes
Show Jumping Arena early access:
- Star Club subscribers get exclusive early access to the new Show Jumping Arena.
- Explore the arena in Free Roam and test upcoming show jumping features.
- Adjusted controls for responsive gameplay.
- Special show jumping survey available for feedback.
Summer Games Festival:
- Special theming and a new look for Sophie.
- The Festival kicks off with a Cross Country competitive event on July 26th (NZT).
- Compete for the new Medal Moment tack set.
- ‘Summer Games’ Limited Time Event from July 29th (NZT) and a chance to earn rewards.
- Purchase the Race Pass for additional prizes and another chance at the Medal Moment tack set.
Accelerator Events:
- New events to boost training, XP, and item rewards.
- Types of Accelerator Events:
- Faster Training: Reduced training time for all stats.
- XP Booster: Multiplied XP gain in races.
- Item Increase: Extra items in story races.
- First Accelerator Event begins July 26th (NZT) with faster training timers.
Flat Racing Updates:
- New races with varied surface and distance preferences starting July 26th (NZT)
- More race combinations to be announced for September.
- Stay updated on our social channels for any schedule changes.
Other notable changes and bug fixes:
- Nine new horse stalls for Prestige 11-25 players, purchasable with silver once the update is available to all players on the 24th of July.
- Resolved an issue where cross country events did not display the correct track surface and distance preference in Live Racing Events.
- Removed unobtainable traits from the Potential Trait Outcomes popup.
- Guaranteed Genes no longer produces horses with the same visible and hidden genes.