The major too-long-in-the-works Sumo Cars 2 Alpha 0.3.0 update has finally arrived!

In this update, expect to see a new vehicle, gamemode, and a lot of customization and additional polish!

Full changelog here:

A major update for Sumo Cars 2 has been released!

Changes in version Alpha 0.3.0 include:

—–ADDITIONS—–

ADDITIONS - GAMEPLAY

• Added new gamemode “Sumo” • Added Spectator Mode • Added ability to customize Quick-Play game options • Added car engine faults due to damage • Expanded Upgrades System [Engine Upgrades] • Added camera FOV changes based on vehicle speed • Added best times and scores per level saving (locally) • Added gameplay music • AI Opponents now choose random engine upgrade

ADDITIONS - USER INTERFACE

• Added Music Volume slider • Added handbrake, check engine, and oil pressure lights to HUD • Added drop shadow to countdown text • Added random chance for alt version of main theme to play in menu • Added button click sound • Added map name and gamemode texts to event end screens • Added new images to loading screen • Added itch.io and Twitter page button to main menu • Added loading animation to update checking screen

ADDITIONS - MAPS

• Added Sumo map ‘The Ship’ • Added game logo to UGG logo statue on title screen • Expanded scenery in Vehicle Selector • Added background music to Vehicle Selector

ADDITIONS - VEHICLES

• Added new vehicle ‘Revenant’

ADDITIONS - MISCELLANEOUS

• Added sound effect to handbrake • Game Updater now checks for internet connection • Various additions and improvements to Game Updater

—–CHANGES—–

CHANGES - GAMEPLAY

• Reduced vehicle durability by a large amount • Increased Tarmac surface traction for ‘Slick’ tires • Improved camera mode changing behaviour

CHANGES - USER INTERFACE

• Improved timing of camera animation with music in main menu • Redesigned Car Condition bar • Improved volume slider functionality (Thanks XenoLoaf!) • Improved car wreck texturing • Improved car explosion lighting effects • Improved design of dropdowns • Camera movement now disabled when pausing the game or getting destroyed • Corrected false stats for power rating in Vehicle Selector for cars ‘Starlight’ and ‘Zeal’ • Vehicle Selector car list now sorted by default engine power from lowest to highest • Vehicle Selector car list now colored by default power class rating • Improved and updated credits screen • Changed text on destroyed screen • Changed text on welcome screen • Changed text on update screen • Changed text in Vehicle Selector screen to lessen confusion

CHANGES - MAPS

• Fixed bug related to the car AI with roads on Race map ‘Umbra City’ • Background car parts in Vehicle Selector now randomize color • Improved lighting in main menu • Improved terrain texture on Race map ‘Lunaris Circuit’

CHANGES - VEHICLES

• Increased weight of ‘Oracle’

CHANGES - MISCELLANEOUS

• Rewritten car spawn system from the ground up to make it more robust • Upgraded Unity Engine [2021.2.17f1 -> 2022.1.5f1]

—–FIXES—–

FIXES - GAMEPLAY

• Fixed a bug where driving on a Stone surface with ‘Slick’ tire option would cause the vehicle to use minimal traction control, making the car incredibly slow • Fixed a bug where switching back to orbit camera from chase camera would not re-align the camera (Thanks XenoLoaf!)

FIXES - USER INTERFACE

• Fixed an issue where hovering over a selection checkmark would make the highlight effect of the button disappear

FIXES - MAPS

• Fixed respawning bug on Race map ‘Lunaris Circuit’

FIXES - MISCELLANEOUS

• Fixed explosion light animation