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Spikair Volleyball — patch notes and updates

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0.8.7.5 - UI with gamepad2026-08-17Hi guys,The last update creates tons of bugs so I needed to fix a lot of things. I hope it's better this way :DHave a nice day/night ♥BIG STUFFyou can now mash A (X on PlayStation) to directly play an exhibition gamegamepad is usable in almost all menusB / Escap button works to quit/return in menus (crazy, right ? :D)MyClub - evolution got changed to avoid players getting too expensive fastIMPROVEMENTSblock system a bit more balanceddefault venues got a bit changeddifficulty is shown at the end of Infernal Towerless errors from CPUBUGS FIXEDbug where the ball lands on the line and the game lock (my bad !)tons of UI with gamepad bugsplayers nu
0.8.6.4 - New block system + other stuff2026-08-07Hi guys,I worked on a new block system since I wasn't happy with the current one (where longspike was used most of the time). My goal is to make rallies a bit rare but still keeping the "if you're good, you can always do something to not lose the point" :)Have a nice week-end ♥BIG STUFFNew block system (long spike won't be the GOTO anymore)billboard (the sprites of the player are rotating to always face the camera)IMPROVEMENTSSteamDeck default configurationupdated default venues (scoreboard)attack/serves are more responsive nowmain menu polishrework the code behind the slow motion for match pointBUGS FIXEDmiddle blocker was looping his approa
HOTFIX 0.8.4.22026-07-24Hi guys,I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry. I missed a line of code and didn't test more than 3 floors so I didn't realize we were stuck FLOOR 3.I was so happy with the update that I went with my gf for a walk and we saw birds (egret) sleeping so I share with you this picture and hope you'll have fun now the bug is fixed :D
Patch Note 0.8.4 - Countries Ranking2026-07-24Reset tonight !24/07/2026UTC / GMT : 18:00Hi everyone,I fixed bugs and increase the difficulty in Infernal Tower since the first floors were really boring.Tonight starts the "true" leaderboard ! :DThe system is simple :You earn points for your country based on your rank.1 = 1000 pts2-10 = 500 points11-100 = 100 points101-1000 = 10 pointsEnjoy ♥
Patch Note 0.8.3 - Infernal Tower2026-07-21Hi everyone,I fixed a lot of little stuff but I took the time to make a new mode I called INFERNAL TOWER based a bit on Hunter x Hunter "Heavens Arena" :3The idea is simple, you play against CPU and each floor, the difficulty increases. If you win you go up, if you lose, you go down !And I made a leaderboard to see all other players because I love our community and see all the countries you guys come from :DHave fun ♥BIG STUFFInfernal TowerI had a slider in settings>gameplay to slow the game if it's too fast for you (good when you want to let kids or beginners play the game)you can now change colors of all the stuff on scoreboardsIMPROVEMENTS
Patch Note 0.8.1 - Court Creator2026-06-23Hi everyone,It's been a while ! Sorry for the long wait but this update was tough since the court was the core of the game and a lot of stuff was connected to it...You can now create your own courts. Feel free to share screenshot of your creations on Steam or Discord :DHave fun ♥VNLI'll be in Orléans from thursday 25 to sunday 28 so if you wanna meet, feel free to send a message here or on Discord. I'll be happy to chat ♥BIG STUFFCourt creatorIMPROVEMENTSblock results improved (still working on it to make it feels good)AI won't use longspike when the blocker is too little (FINALLY !)you can press either UP or DOWN to set to the outsideball bo
Patch Note 0.7.19.1 - New haircuts2026-01-03♥ HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! ♥New year = new haircut because style matters ! ːsteamhappyːIMPROVEMENTS MyClub - you'll have in player recruitment some players you created in the Editornew haircutsBEFORE / NOWBUGS FIXED you can't score with overpass during receive tutoriallong player names are cut (no overflow)player editor was keeping stuff if you quit instead of deletingthe game could crash if you pause right at the end of a set/matchHave a nice day ♥Joé
Patch Note 0.7.18.3 - Float serves2025-12-18Hi everyone,Are you ready for the new float serves ? Probably not ! The trajectory is random but you can still make it slow or quick !Have fun ♥IMPROVEMENTSNew float servesAutomatic video challenge IN OUT when the ball is close to lineTeam JAPAN addedAll pro players (default) will have 100 in each characteristic to balance the gameNew ball system (it's a bit complicated to explain but trust me, it's WAY better (even if you might encounter few visual bugs until I fix everything)NOW in tutorial is moved to make it easier to seeAI won't always hit it the hand for the first attackgood serves are harder to do (timing is quite hard now for risk/rew
Patch Note 0.7.17.2 - Improvements & Bugs Fixed2025-12-12Hi everyone,Another little update to fix bugs and improve the game a bit.IMPROVEMENTS new system for the ball touching the ground (slower serves in the tutorial to help beginners BUGS FIXED slow motion match point on wrong situationjersey color in Team Editortutorial UI wasn't hiding during pauseHave a nice day ♥Joé
Patch Note 0.7.16.3 - Multiplayer improved2025-11-28Hi everyone,I had the chance to present the game to 2 festivals and it helps me understanding that few improvements could really help the multiplayer so I took a bit of time for it. Besides, I'm still working on the "different venues" stuff ;)Have a nice week-end playing with your friends & family ♥IMPROVEMENTSMultiplayer - prompt to know which player will serve (P1 blue, P2 red...etc...)Multiplayer - side selection is clearer nowTutorial - objective (3/5) is clearerNew shadows to improve performancesYou can now restart with the gamepadEditor - selection will change on hover instead of having to apply each timeMyClub - evolution of players ba
Patch Note 0.7.15.11 - Improvements & Bugs Fixed2025-06-28Hi everyone,Little update to solve some issues :)IMPROVEMENTS gamepad rumble tuned a bit,AI "hard" will used block often,"money need for next year" won't grow after each game (the opposite indeed xD), BUGS FIXED AI longspike out when the block is low,cup bracket organisation was wrong (unfair)Bigger update are coming and sorry, I know I'm slow as hell but don't worry, you'll have your court editor and import/export system to share your creations with the world ;)Have a nice day ♥Joé
Patch Note 0.7.15.10 - Dual Sense support2025-05-07Hi everyone, While I was working on the future : - court editor - exporter/importer for players / teams / courts I saw troubles with the Dual Sense so here is a little patch to support Dual Sense. Note that the menus won't support any controllers before the rework of UI / menus Have a nice day ♥ Joé
Patch Note 0.7.15.6 - Improvements & Balancing2025-03-14Hi everyone, Don't be too mad but MyClub will be harder since it was pretty unbalanced ;) Have a nice week-end ♥ IMPROVEMENTS MyClub - increase salaries MyClub - decrease sales MyClub - more players to recruit MyClub - new players characteristics more random MyClub - organize MyClub - nerf the money lategame MyClub - increase a lot of prices MyClub - The change in Sets/Points will take effect at the start of the next championship/tournament BUGS FIXED AI will be tricked by your middle (a bit more) Editor - skin wasn't updating when you edit player MyClub - money won't glitch when you buy tons of stuff MyClub - spectators above the stadium cap
Patch Note 0.7.15 - MyClub improvements2025-02-21Hi everyone, We keep going with the customization in MyClub :D Have a nice week-end ♥ BIG STUFF MyClub - edit player apparence IMPROVEMENTS You can now play sets of 5 to 25 points (exhibition AND MyClub) MyClub - balancing salaries MyClub - organise players by salary in Menu Recruit MyClub - more players to recruit each year MyClub - players characteristics are more randomise WHAT'S NEXT I don't know what should I focus now. If you want something you can share it here even if it's already on the ROADMAP (check FAQ to see the ROADMAP). Please write in the comments :)
Patch Note 0.7.14 - Custom teams in MyClub2025-02-11Hi everyone, It's been a while since I got troubles with Unity 6 update. (I strongly advise you to NEVER change Unity "big version" during dev xD) An update awaited ! You'll be able to put the team you created with the Editor into MyClub as opponents. The next update would be a custom tool to modify you players in MyClub (not the characteristics though :P). Have a nice day ♥ BIG STUFF MyClub - put custom teams as opponents IMPROVEMENTS delete 1 MyClub save only (in parameters of MyClub) sets closer to the net (more super spike with "bad players") long serves are faster AI will be better at tiping AI won't miss that much long serves change a l
Patch Note 0.7.13 - Tournament2024-09-01Hi everyone, Big update for MyClub with a Tournament Tree at the end of the season ! :D The first will be hard since you'll play against Pro League with your first players ;) Have a nice day ♥ BIG STUFF MyClub - tournament after the championship ! Big rework on AI behaviour (to be able to tune it precisely) IMPROVEMENTS Timing for serve/attack a bit harder Tuning block a lot (it will change the block results) Reduce the impact of characteristic for setter Net moving a bit more Widescreen update (few menus should be better) MyClub - tuning the price tickets impact MyClub - price tickets displayed in Sales Report MyClub - nerfing merch sales My
Patch Note 0.7.12.17 - Little things to make the game better2024-07-28Hi everyone, I rework the AI system to be able to tune it easily. The game might be easier/harder. Feel free to send feedbacks about it here : https://steamcommunity.com/app/1769270/discussions/0/3153076242558262418/ IMPROVEMENTS New save system with back-ups files Save the exhibition settings even if you quit the game Rework the block which to make it more balanced (+ 3 more variations) Reduce the impact of characteristics for defense/recieve MyClub - recruit menu is clearer to make your next season team AI will be better to block middle AI block timing will be a bit random (based on difficulty) MyClub - smoothing difficulty when you change
Patch Note 0.7.12 - Players salaries2024-07-19Hi everyone, I need to reset your MyClub saves again T-T As I said last time : If you don't want to deal with your stuff deleted, the best is to wait the release of the game (I hope end of 2024) Have a nice day ♥ BIG STUFF MyClub - players salaries MyClub - message at the end of the season Speed impacts block recover Jump impacts block time in the air IMPROVEMENTS MyClub - Balance the economy MyClub - rename default teams MyClub - indicators for promoted/relegated MyClub - reduce the charac of players to recruit MyClub - see the details of next match in Prepare Match menu Jump serve harder to do well Spikes are harder to defend well Difficult
Patch Note 0.7.11.10 - Play with LOW FPS2024-06-28Hi everyone, I found a way to make the game working better with low FPS so I took a bit of time to make it + bugs fixing. Big update would come later :3 IMPROVEMENTS AI will be able to serve/attack even with low FPS AI will miss less serves for low difficulties AI reaction time will be less inhuman (especially for defense in high difficulties) increase the value to help the block cover diging more balls MyClub - basic merch stand (table) unlocked at start MyClub - price advices for tickets price Editor - return button when you clicked on a team/player BUGS FIXED jump characteristic was assigned to wrong players refresh the MyClub menu (season
Patch Note 0.7.11 - Money2024-05-05Hi everyone, First of all, sorry but to add all this stuff, I need to delete your MyClub saves. If you don't want to deal with your stuff deleted, the best is to wait the end of the year which will be the end of Early Access I think/hope :D Have a nice day ♥ BIG STUFF MyClub - you can sell tickets to earn money MyClub - you can upgrade your venue to have more spectators MyClub - you can buy merch to sell it and earn money MyClub - you can upgrade your merch stand MyClub - you can upgrade your equipments training (important for players) IMPROVEMENTS MyClub - you can now change difficulty anytime MyClub - you can change sets/points between seas
Patch Note 0.7.10 - Tuning the AI2024-04-13Hi everyone, I'm currently trying to make the game always challenging for every type of player :) AI MyClub - it's only dynamic difficulty now. The AI will always try to adapt to your level :) AI stronger against float serves AI will use less long spikes IMPROVEMENTS Team names could be too long to fit in the box (exhibition) Menu confirm before deleting all MyClub saves (to avoid accident xD) BUGS FIXED MyClub - display all matches of the season for the club and the other divisions Have a nice day ♥ Joé
Patch Note 0.7.9.8 - Clearing the old tasks2024-04-05Hi everyone, It seems like a little update but I think you'll feel the difference :D GAMEPLAY Super spikes won't soft block Long tips are faster Middle tips are slower the block will almost all the time touch the ball if the timing is right Increase variation of the toss (for serves) AI reaction time increased to make it "more human" AI should be a bit stronger against long serves/setter dumps AI won't dive if there is the middle blocker is doing his job AI will be able to see if his hitter can attack above the opponent blocker IMPROVEMENTS When the player fail a overhand receives/defenses, the animation doesn't stop directly Team names cente
Patch Note 0.7.9 - Improvements2024-03-31Hi everyone, I work on little things to improve your experience. Hope you'll like it :D Have a nice day ♥ BIG STUFF New system for the big spikes/serves. The ball received/defended will fly higher MyClub - you can see all the matches of the season SFX for the buttons (really important, isn't it ? xD) IMPROVEMENTS MyClub - reduce levels between team to avoid the #1 of the division destroying everyone (making it hard to climb the division) MyClub - dynamic difficulty increased (to avoid you getting bored of destroying eveyone) Less block-outs Randomize a bit soft-blocks Less bloom (players were shining too much) Setter dumps won't result in a u
Patch Note 0.7.8 - Change jersey colors2024-03-24Hi everyone, This update is the first step towards Coach Mode and Solo Mode :) In MyClub, you can now choose to play only 1 player of your team or even just coach (only spectate for now) and let the players decide their fate ! :D Have a nice day ♥ BIG STUFF MyClub - choose jersey colors MyClub - other teams color (you need to create a new save) IMPROVEMENTS Camera smoother between points Spectators with more animations AI serves won't touch the net that often waiting time for block-out shorter MyClub - 1 set games MyClub - courts changing a bit between division MyClub - evolution of players is faster BUG FIXED Tutorial - counting 2 points for
Patch Note 0.7.7 - Control Mode (solo, coach)2024-03-23Hi everyone, This update is the first step towards Coach Mode and Solo Mode :) In MyClub, you can now choose to play only 1 player of your team or even just coach (only spectate for now) and let the players decide their fate ! :D Have a nice day ♥ BIG STUFF MyClub - control mode in prepare match, you can now change the control that you want IMPROVEMENTS MyClub - characteristics description MyClub - ranking abreviations description MyClub - more saves (5 -> 8) MyClub - your division is displayed in the main menu BUG FIXED MyClub - ranking menu was bug at first opening
Patch Note 0.7.6 - Rename, Number, Fire2024-03-21Hi everyone, This important feature is BACK. I know you couldn't wait to rename players in MyClub :D Have a nice day ♥ BIG STUFF MyClub - rename players MyClub - change the number of the players MyClub - terminate contract of players
Patch Note 0.7.5.11 - AI stronger2024-03-07Hi everyone, AI update to increase the challenge of the game since some players could beat Final difficulty too easy. These changes will apply for every difficulty modes but you should feel it more for high difficulties. AI More setter dumps Serves faster More float serves/skyball Attack stronger Smarter Will remove hands to avoid block-out sometimes IMPROVEMENTS MyClub - Prepare match select players won't show the players already in the team Cursor will appear in the bottom right corner instead of the middle of the screen tips with a net flipper won't go far from the net (long) BUGS FIXED MyClub - You could recruit more than the limit Have a
Patch Note 0.7.5.2 - Statistics, graphic settings2024-02-28Hello everyone, Statistics are finally here ! I hope you'll enjoy it :) I also took a bit of time to make an alpha mode for graphic settings. This should help potato computers to run the game :3 Have a nice day ♥ BIG STUFF team statistics at the end of every set MyClub - players statistics MyClub - new recruit menu to make it clearer and easier to use MyClub - number of new players based on your division (higher division brings more players) slowMotion when you remove hands to avoid block-out graphic settings Low, Medium, High (alpha) IMPROVEMENTS AI should be harder AI will block even at low level old sound for arm swing is back (the new one
Patch Note 0.7.4.6 - Change defense / receive system2024-02-14Hi everyone, Little update to change the defense/receive system. NEW SYSTEM Long balls : instead of having to hold BACKWARD and press A, you just have to press BACKWARD Middle balls : no change (you press A to bump) Short balls : instead of having to hold FORWARD and press A, you just have to press FORWARD I know some of you could prefer the old system but it makes things way easier in the long run with this new system especially for fast plays where having to press A was a mess. It will also avoid the "oh I pressed A before the arrow..." moments. Have a nice day ♥ Joé
Patch Note 0.7.4 - Block remove hands2024-02-11Hi everyone, It seems to be a little update but having the AI to understand properly how the new mechanic works was tough ! BIG STUFF You can now press B again while blocking to remove hands. This is useful to avoid block-out. When you remove your hands and see the ball flying out, it feels really good ♥ IMPROVEMENTS AI got updated a lot to manage the new mechanic new swing arm sound BUGS FIXED ball goes through floor and locks the game Have a nice day ♥