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Hi Rival Stars Community!

Our latest update is rolling out, and we’re excited to share what’s coming next. This release introduces Show Jumping Live Events along with a few changes designed to make the experience even more enjoyable.

This update will roll out a little slower than usual as it coincides with an update to the Unity game engine. To ensure everything runs smoothly, the rollout will happen in smaller stages so we can identify and resolve any issues early if they appear.

Show Jumping Live Events are on their way!

Players will soon be able to compete in four divisions of Show Jumping Live Events. Each division features a different course, with complexity increasing as you move up. The higher the division you compete in, the more challenging the course becomes.

You’ll be able to test your skills against other players through weekly leaderboards and climb the ranks by mastering each course!

The first Show Jumping Live Event will begin on April 8th NZT. 

To help ensure stable and fair team competition as this new feature rolls out, the first event will run a little differently from what players can expect in future events.

Here’s what to expect from the first event:

  • The Show Jumping Team Leaderboard will not appear yet.
  • Individual Leaderboards will still be active, so you can compete and earn rewards.
  • Each Show Jumping event will award 1 Team Point for now while we monitor the event and make sure everything is running smoothly.

We’ll be expanding Team Leaderboards soon to include Show Jumping Live Events. When this happens, teams will be able to contribute their scores and compete for the top spots across the discipline leaderboards to earn Diet Token rewards.

To support the release of Show Jumping Live Events, the Event Energy cap will increase on March 17th.

Keep an eye on our social channels for upcoming event announcements and schedules!

Upcoming Schedule changes

Starting soon, Live Events and Limited Time Events will begin slightly later in the day, with new start times around 7:00 PM UTC.

For players, this means you’ll have more time to jump in and compete before events wrap up.

The Event Hub will clearly display these updated start times so you can stay informed about when events begin.

Nothing else about these events is changing, so you’ll be able to jump in and take part just as you normally would.

Discipline Leaderboards will be back soon! 

As shared with the community recently, we identified a discrepancy between the points displayed on Team Leaderboards and the contributions being added to overall team scores. While we investigated the issue, we temporarily reverted to a single Overall Team Leaderboard.

We’re pleased to share that Discipline Leaderboards will return on March 31st.

These leaderboards highlight the top teams across each racing discipline, giving you a better sense of how your team stacks up in Flat Racing, Cross Country, and Steeplechase.

What’s Coming Up Next?

We’re gearing up for an exciting release alongside Rival Stars Horse Racing’s 7th Anniversary in April. Reaching seven years is a huge milestone, and it wouldn’t be possible without the incredible community that has been racing with us along the way. 

Thank you for being part of the journey.

We’re planning a few special anniversary celebrations to mark the occasion. While we’re not ready to reveal everything just yet, you can expect events, surprises, and opportunities to join in the festivities.

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be sharing more details about what’s on the way, so keep an eye on our social channels to stay up to date.

See you at the starting gates!

Changes and Fixes

Show Jumping Live Events 

  • Four divisions of Show Jumping courses with increasing complexity
  • First Show Jumping Live Event begins April 8 NZT.
  • Each Show Jumping event will temporarily award 1 Team Point while the event is monitored for stability.

Event Schedule Updates

  • Soon, Live Events and Limited Time Events will begin later in the day. 
  • New start time will be 7:00 PM UTC.
  • Updated timing will appear on Event Cards in the Event Hub.

Discipline Leaderboards Return

  • Discipline leaderboards return March 31st.
  • Allows players to see which teams are performing best in Flat Racing, Cross Country, and Steeplechase.

Other notable changes and bug fixes: 

Updated Limited Time Event screen 

  • We’ve added new event tabs to the Limited Time Event Overview menu to make it easier to switch between events that are currently live.

Bug fixes:  

  • Fixed an issue where rewards would not display in the Prestige menu.  
  • Fixed an issue where players were unable to see last week’s point contributions to the team leaderboards.
  • Fixed various visual bugs.