Dashpong — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Hotfix: Linux build | 2026-09-03 | Hey guys sorry for the inconvenience, the Linux/Steamdeck build was wrong and was a demo version. This should be fixed! Cheers, Eliptik |
| Dashpong solo training mode is here! | 2026-08-29 | Hey guys, I finally pushed the solo training mode so you can now experience Dashpong in solo. This is not a solo mode where you fight AI bots but a different mode where you can train specific skills, try to reach high score, play brick breaker or fight a Pong boss. It's meant as a simple set of "levels" to test Dashpong and its mechanics in solo. It's obviously not meant as a full replacement for playing with your friends. I was originally working on this mode alongside the Switch port. Unfortunately I didn't finish the port and I got busy working on my other games. I still wanted to push an update with this mode and I just needed to find the |
| Couch co-op fest, demo and sale! | 2025-02-11 | I re activated the demo for the couch co-op fest which started yeterday and lasts until February 17. Enjoy the demo and the full game at 60% off! If you're looking for another 2 players local co-op game, checkout my next game Hyperslice which also participate in the event! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2977820/Hyperslice/ |
| One weekend left to playtest | 2025-01-03 | Hey everyone, the playtest has been running for a while now so it's nearly time to close it. This weekend is your last chance to give the solo training a spin as I'll close the playtest on Monday 6! Thanks to everyone who participated already 🙏 Don't forget to give me your feedback with this quick questionnaire (5 mins max), this would help me a lot. See you soon 👋 |
| Solo training playtest started! | 2024-12-08 | Hey everyone, the playtest has officially started! 🎉 If you registered, you should now be able to download the game. If you already own Dashpong, it should be a different game so don't get confused! You should see version 1.4.3-playtest on the titlescreen. You'll find the training mode in the mode selection. You need a gamepad to play. After playing, please fill in this quick questionnaire (5 mins max), this would help me a lot. Don't forget to add the name you want to use in the credits while filling the questionnaire. See you soon 👋 PS: You can still register right now, head over to Dashpong page and click register 👇 https://store.steamp |
| Register to the solo training mode playtest! | 2024-11-15 | Hey everyone, I'm actively working on a Switch port at the moment but I'm not forgetting about you, the Steam players! I've been wanting to add a solo training mode for a while, and I'm finally working on it. This is not normal Dashpong but with AI opponent but a different mode where you can go through different "levels" to "train". Think about target mode, fighting the original Pong paddle, defend mode, etc.. It's still in developement so playtest won't start right away and I'm still open to ideas so if you want to see a specific training mode that could work well in solo, let me know! You can register right now, head over to Dashpong page a |
| Steamdeck compatibility | 2024-10-10 | I've been testing Dashpong many times on the Steam Deck, and believe the game is 100% compatible, and plays fantastic on the device! I have a native linux build to ensure the best compatibility possible. You can easily play with multiple people by connecting controllers to the steam deck and it works well. Please use the comments on this event to let me know your experience with the game on Steam Deck. |
| 1.4.2 - Bug fixes and special mode balance | 2024-02-28 | I fixed some resolution bug for bigger display. If you ever had weird visual artifcats when playing on a big resolution display, please try again! I fixed some things with gamepad vibration and some special modes. Modifications Sliders can now be smoothly adjusted with joystick and with bigger increments with dpad Remove resolution setting (was not changing resolution but window size) Maximize window in borderless window mode “Gravity well” special mode is more usable. Ball should get stuck in the well. Bug fixes “Shrink and grow” visual bug Game glitches visually when resolution is too big (above 2K I think?) Gamepad vibration doesn’t stop o |
| 1.4.1 | 2023-08-27 | Small update adding a setting for hitstop Additions Settings to enable/disable hitstop Bug fixes Localization key typo Byyyye ;) |
| CJxGC Indie game festival | 2023-07-26 | Dashpong is part of the CJxGC indie game festival and you can enjoy a 45% discount for the occasion! I've also worked on adding more languages to the game. It's now available in Chinese, Hindi, Italian & German! I hope you'll enjoy. If there's any problem with the localization, don't hesitate to tell me. Byyye! |
| 1.4.0 new languages | 2023-07-24 | Small update adding new languages! Additions Chinese, Hindi, Italian & German localization Byyyye |
| 1.3.1 bug fix | 2023-05-26 | HOTFIX, player 1 would control both players.. oops Bug fixes Player 1 would control both players Byyyye |
| 1.3.0 small juice update | 2023-05-10 | This is a small update where I added a bit of juice! Most notably: bounce animations, scaling of the ball, players animation and hitstops :) Additions Player move animation Player idle animation Player bounce animation Ball bounce animation Ball scaling based on velocity Hitstops Modifications New icon Bug fixes That’s it! Stay tuned for a big discount starting on the 15th ;) Byyyye |
| Frienship Games Week and 35% discount! | 2023-02-13 | The Frienship Games Week has started and Dashpong is 35% until February 19. Grab it while it's hot! |
| Friendship Games Week and discount | 2023-02-08 | Dashpong will be part of the Friendship Games Week event of Steam and for the occasion, the game will be on sale! So if you wanted to grab a copy, wait for a few days ;) The event will take place from February 13th to 19th. Byyye ;) |
| Steam winter sale! | 2022-12-22 | That's it, that's the news. Dashpong is 30% until january 5! Enjoy and don't forget to try the Winter update :) |
| 1.2.1 winter update hotfix | 2022-12-21 | The game would crash when restarting after playing the new special mode.. oops Should be good now! Enjoy :) |
| Dashpong winter update | 2022-12-21 | Hey guys, it's officially winter and so I thought bringing a small winter update to Dashpong would be cool ❄️ I've added a new Ice map and a new special mode called Gifts. In this mode, Santa crosses the map and drops gift. When you open the gift by dashing on it, you can either freeze the enemy, freeze your own goal (as a protection) or freeze the opponent's side, making it slippery. What comes out of the gift is random and applies automatically. I've also added a new dynamic camera option! It's enabled by default but you can switch back to the static camera at anytime by toggling it off in the settings. I personnaly really like the new came |
| Free demo week for the GWB Game Awards! | 2022-12-15 | For the GWB Game Awards, there's a week long event on Steam showcasing the games that participated and won the awards. Dashpong was part of the final selection so it's present in the event! For the occasion, I'm putting the demo up again for the duration of the event. If you're wainting for sales, Dashpong will be discounted for the winter sales (with the biggest discount so far!), so stay tuned for that. Grab a friend and enjoy the demo ;) PS: Stay tuned for the winter update releasing on 21/12 with a new map and a new special mode! |
| Weeklong deal: Dashpong is 15% off! | 2022-12-05 | Hey guys, I wasn't able to participate in the previous sales because it was too close to release date, so here's a weeklong sale at 15% off! I hope you'll enjoy this sale, see you soon for the winter update! |
| Update 1.1.4 | 2022-11-14 | Some achievements were not working.. OOPS! Modifications longy 2 modified to have better collisions Bug fixes hexagone map being chosen in random maps in 2V2 achievements not working (paddles, dominating, ran) Enjoy! |
| Update 1.1.3 | 2022-11-09 | Bumpy map had a bug where the obstacles were invisible... It's now fixed! Modifications audio slider disabled when toggle is off Bug fixes obstacles invisible on bumpy map Enjoy! |
| Update 1.1.2 | 2022-11-05 | A new update with some small changes! Most notably, new resolutions option and some important fixes for custom mode and special balls. Modifications Modify longy maps to have better wall collisions Supports 5:4 aspect ratio Updated the resolution list to include 1440p and 4K Hexagone map supports special mode better fix typo in Portuguese Bug fixes custom mode doesn’t launch can't score with big ball in special mode "special balls" Enjoy! |
| Last day to get Dashpong at 10% OFF | 2022-11-04 | The Dashpong release sale ends in 5 hours from now, so grab your copy at 10% off now! If you can't get it or want to wait a bit, I'll participate in the Winter sales, so you can wait until then! I can't participate in the the next sale events because it's too close to release unfortunately, so you'll have to wait! Thanks to everyone buying and playing the game. See you soon for more updates ;) PS: Don't forget to leave a review on Steam. It helps me A TON with visibility :) |
| Update 1.1.1 | 2022-11-03 | The last build removed the player collisions... oops Bug fixes Player collision are disabled |
| Update 1.1.0 | 2022-11-03 | I made some small modifications to the way music is played. It will now crossfade gently between songs. It's also handling better the transition to near timeout (less than 30 seconds of game). I've a added a music player showing you what song is playing. It's visible for a few seconds in game and always visible in the pause menu. Additions Images in credits Music player notification (in game and in pause menu) Nice crossfade between in game musics Modifications Lower game music when near timeout Timeout music starts earlier (30 seconds left) Bug fixes Fix music not cycling through after restart Enjoy! |
| Small fixes v1.0.1 | 2022-10-31 | I made a bunch of modifications and small fixes. There was no major bugs. Modifications Can’t change team color while countdown has started Remove hexagone map from 2V2 mode Fix frontier line not centered Bug fixes Ready label color is not updated for all players when playing with more than 2 players Game music playing at the same time as match finished music Game music would not play again when restarting Enjoy! |
| Dashpong is out! Let's goooo | 2022-10-28 | That's it guys, Dashpong is finally released! I planned the release for Friday to give you the weekend to play with friends, I hope you'll be able to! Don't forget to use the Remote Play Together to play online with a friend, you only need 1 game for that. If you have any problem, don't hesitate to tell me, the best way is probably to create a community post or on my Discord server. If you enjoy the game, please give it a review! It's super important for us indie devs to have the first 10 reviews as fast as possible, as Steam will push the game more! Anyway, enjoy the game and see you soon for new updates :D PS: I didn't manage to stream unfo |
| Dashpong release stream | 2022-10-28 | The day has come! Dashpong is out, so let's enjoy some gameplay :) Thanks everyone for the support! EDIT: I have to stop the livestream as my internet is horrible... thanks to my amazing provider for its amazing fiber optics upload speed of 1mb! I'll try again later |
| Dashpong releases next week! Devlog #10 | 2022-10-23 | Hey everyone, Dashpong releases next week (October 28th) and I'm super excited! I made a new devlog talking about my preparation for release, how I decided on a release date, etc.. If you want to jump straight to the video, click below! I'm not going to lie, deciding on a release date was not an easy task. I've been struggling to work on Dashpong for a few weeks now, and I was starting to hate the game. During development, I had a lots of ideas for the game. I wanted to add many things, I was really excited. When I decided to release the game, I had to face reality and decide what features should be kept or not. I don't want you to buy the ga |