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Matt Small
Beach Buggy Adventures: World Premiere

On July 10, join us for the world premiere of Beach Buggy Adventures, an epic 2D animated short that brings your favorite Beach Buggy Racing characters to life in ways you've never seen before.

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Riptide GP2

Riptide GP2 Now Available for Windows Phone

Riptide GP™2 is now available for Windows Phone 8.1!  Race across futuristic waterways, collect a garage full of futuristic hydro jets, level up your rider and master dozens of spectacular stunts in the ultimate water racing adventure!

Oh, and of course you remember it was already available for Windows 8.1 (desktop PCs and tablets), right? Well check it: now you can get both for a single low purchase! Buy it here, buy it there -- it doesn't matter, you get both!

 

Get Riptide GP2 for Windows Phone today!

Vector Unit Games Coming to Windows Phone 8.1!

One of the most oft-repeated questions we get from fans is "When are your games coming to Windows Phone?"  Well guess what Windows Phone lovers, your time has come!

Over the next 2 months we'll be releasing not just one, not two, but THREE of our most popular games on Windows Phone 8.1.  Beach Buggy Racing, Riptide GP2, and Shine Runner will all come to the platform during the month of November.

But wait, there's more!  

Beach Buggy Racing and Shine Runner will also join Riptide GP2 in the regular Windows 8.1 App Store. So whether you're playing on a Windows phone, tablet, or desktop PC, Vector Unit's got you covered.

The exact release schedule is as follows:

11/3: Beach Buggy Racing – Phone & Windows
11/12: Riptide GP2 – Phone
11/28: Shine Runner – Phone & Windows

 

Oh and about that October thing...

We had previously reported that Riptide GP2 would be coming to Windows Phone the first week in October.  However, working closely with Microsoft we decided it would be better to hold Riptide GP2 a little longer so we can bring it along with our two other games in November.  Sorry for those of you who are disappointed at the delay, but we hope you agree it'll be worth the wait!

Riptide GP2 Stunt Guide - now available and for FREE!

Hey there, Riptide GP2 fans! We thought you might enjoy this free downloadable Stunt Guide to help you pull off those amazing stunt sequences.  And ... if you feel like sharing (or gloating) with some stunt videos of your own, we'd love to see them!

The Stunt Guide is letter-sized but you can adjust your printer settings if you prefer a smaller printout.

You can download the PDF version here, and the JPG version here.

Riptide GP2 Steam Update #1: Multiplayer Improvements!

We just released our first update to the Steam version of Riptide GP2, which includes a handful of asked-for feature enhancements and a few minor fixes.

All users are strongly encouraged to update to this latest version, since you'll need it to enjoy online multiplayer games on Riptide GP2 going forward.  But also becasue it's awesome.

The largest enhancement is an improved Online Multiplayer QuickMatch Mode:

  • Allows you to see who else is in the Lobby with you. 
  • Allows you to join a Match that's in progress at the next Race start. 
  • Shows you the status of each racer while you're waiting. 
  • Allows up to 6 players to race simultaneously!

These improvements and others should make it a LOT easier to join multiplayer matches, and to get matches going with 4, 5, and 6 players.

Highlights - Update 1 (Apr 7, 2014):

  • Added Multiplayer Waiting Room for Quick Match 
  • Fixed Cloud Sync issue for save data. You can now sync properly on multiple machines. 
  • Increased MP Stability 
  • Graphical enhancements 
  • Art improvements 
  • Economy tweaks to rider progression 
  • Various other bug fixes

Full Changes - Update 1 (Apr 7, 2014):

  • Waiting Room Screen for matchmaking 
  • Cloud Sync fix 
  • Added fresnel term compute to jetski paint shader 
  • UI focus state bug fixes 
  • Removal of unnecessary UI text 
  • Helmet tweak 
  • Rider female model tweak for shoulder and groin 
  • Rider Shoulder texture and mesh tweaks 
  • Updated Display Settings 
  • QuickMatch now tries to join you in lobbies with people from your friends list, if found. 
  • Render state cache bug fix and performance improvement 
  • Attract mode camera target bug fixed 
  • Adjustments to the starting grid 
  • Cross-version incompability enforcement added

Thank you!

Thank you for all the great feedback! We maintain a prioritized list of issues that are reported by our players so don't hesitate to hit is up for fixes, changes, etc. in the Steam Riptide GP2 Official Game Group Discussion Forums!

Riptide GP2 Announced for Xbox One & PS4

Our flagship racer Riptide GP™2 will be coming later this spring to Xbox One and Playstation 4.  

Like the Steam version, this enhanced version of RGP2 features improved graphics, online multiplayer, split screen multiplayer, ghost racing (VR Challenge), and of course all the excitement you know and love in Riptide GP2.  We'll also have full support for Xbox Live and PSN features like leaderboards and achievements/trophies.

Oh, and did we mention it runs at a silky smooth 60fps at 1080p on both consoles?

The Xbox One version was revealed at GDC this week.  In particular, players and press reacted positively to one amazing feature -- split screen multiplayer with six -- count'em, six! -- simultaneous racers.  Riptide GP2 is actually the first 3d racing game EVER to support 6 player split screen.  You have to see it to believe it.

Dan Hsu from Gamesbeat tweeted this pic and comment regarding the 6-player mode:

 

 

 

 

Humble Mobile Bundle 4...Now with More Riptide GP2!

We here at Vector Unit love us some Humble Bundle.  Pay what you want for great games, and a bunch of the money goes to charity!

And we are very pleased to announce that Riptide GP2 is one of the games included in the newest Humble Mobile Bundle for Android!  Humble Mobile Bundle 4 features six unbeatable games:  Pay what you want to receive the legendary strategy game Catan, the free-running parkour-inspired chaser Vector, the stunt-filled hydro jet racing game Riptide GP2 and the apocalyptic sharp-shooter Zombie Gunship. If you pay more than the average, you'll also get to experience the atmospheric side-scroller action adventure game, BADLAND and form your squad in the advanced tactical combat of Breach & Clear.

Use the widget at the top of this post to buy your copy of Humble Mobile Bundle 4 today!  No, seriously, don't wait too long -- the Bundle is only available until March 18, 2014!

Riptide GP2 Coming to Steam March 7

Vector Unit is excited to announce the Steam Powered edition of our flagship racing game, Riptide GP™2, will be available on Steam March 7! 

This is the most polished, feature-rich version of Riptide GP2 currently available on any platform. It's got the full career mode with a brand new, never before played "All Star" series. It's got support for 6-player online MP. It's got split screen MP for up to 4 players. Ghost racing. Trading cards. The list goes on, and I haven't even mentioned the improved visuals and screaming-fast framerates!

Check out the  Riptide GP2 on Steam homepage for screen shots and other details.