- STRIDE: Fates is live now! - 16 May 2024
Hi Striders, Today is a big day for us all! 🔥STRIDE: Fates is live now!🔥 You can expect over 8 hours of gameplay, huge city and slum locations, a variety of missions, battles with enemies, and of course, the limitless parkour that players have come to love about STRIDE! We've put in a ton of work over the past few months and want to thank our development team. And of course, a big thank you to you, our players, who have supported us and participated in beta testing 😎 And of course those players who bought the original STRIDE in Early Access (between Sept 4, 2020 and June 10, 2022) can get Fates for free at launch. Because, at that time, story content was listed on the store page. In order to do that, please write us an email to [email protected] with your Steam account username and a screenshot of purchase history. Parkour adventures in Airon City are already waiting for you:…
- Announcing the release date for STRIDE: Fates on Steam VR! - 25 April 2024
Hello guys, We have fantastic news! 🔥The release of STRIDE: Fates on STEAM is set for May 16th🔥 Get ready for over 8 hours of dynamic adventures awaiting players! We've come a long way to reach this moment, and we know many of our players have been eagerly anticipating it! Also, we would like to remind you that Steam players who bought STRIDE in Early Access (between Sept 4, 2020 and June 10, 2022) can get Fates for free at launch. Because, at that time, story content was listed on the store page. In order to do that, please write us an email to [email protected] with your Steam account username and a screenshot of purchase history. We will send you a key immediately after the release. 🔥Wishlist and stay tuned!🔥
- Announcing STRIDE: Fates - sequel to STRIDE - 4 October 2023
Enhancing everything players love about the freerunning nature of STRIDE, the full-fledged sequel 'Fates' pushes the parkour action formula even further with new gameplay and a story-driven campaign. The game will be available on Steam next year: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2597880/STRIDE_Fates/ Players who bought STRIDE in Early Access on Steam will get an exclusive offer on Fates, please scroll down for more details. For further updates, follow STRIDE: Fates on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/StrideVR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoyWay DS: discord.gg/FSbEYSg6bZ https://youtu.be/BVbfqyxkArU Is STRIDE: Fates a separate game? Yes, Fates is a true sequel and a full-fledged separate game by all means, from content and playtime to technology and value for the players. This decision has several reasons: 1️⃣ Player value Back in December last year, we planned to relea…
- TAG CHAMPIONS UPDATE - 9 June 2023
Long live tournaments in Stride! Welcome a new update with: New **Tag Champions (TC)** multiplayer mode, in which players from different teams take on the roles of chasers and evaders, earning points for their teams. Rules: - Two teams of 1-3 players compete in a series of 30-second 1v1 chases on the rooftop of a skyscraper. - Each player starts as a chaser or an evader. When the chaser tags the evader, the roles switch. - The chase winner becomes an evader but no more than twice in a row. - The time the evader lasted goes towards their team's score. - A player who falls off the skyscraper loses. Note❗️ Read more detailed rules in the next posts. New map for the TC mode: - An arena where players compete as evaders and chasers. - A cozy waiting area where players from different teams watch the match and score, waiting for their turn. New effects added for bHaptics devices for better imme…
- STRIDE: 'Back to the roots' Multiplayer Update - 29 December 2022
Striders! Last but not least update in 2022 is available for everyone. It's based on your latest feedback and we hope it brings you joy and fun ;-) - More powerful servers have been launched! This means that there will be no drawdowns on the server tick rate, and the players won't suffer from sudden movements or freezes. - The cosmetic progression system is back! You can unlock cosmetic items and coins by leveling up in the activities. The improved system is quite straightforward: - play STRIDE, - get enough experience to level up… - and depending on your level, get a cosmetic item or coins. - there are 68 levels in total. - Meet new character skins. Two skins are already available, and the third skin is a brand-new one. You can get them by leveling up or making a purchase. - Now you can get XP points as it was meant to be. Have fun and let us know your feedback! Feel free to share your…
- STRIDE Multiplayer hotfix: cosmetics items are back! - 16 December 2022
Striders! You have all noticed that in the current game version, previously earned cosmetics items are not displayed in the inventory. This was not intentional and we understand why this issue caused such a misunderstanding and negative feedback from you. Please update the game. All your cosmetics items will be added to your inventory again in 24 hours. This was a technical issue that is now fixed. The problem with retrieving game server pings has also been fixed. Now it shouldn’t prevent you from playing multiplayer. We apologize for the inconvenience. Joy Way highly appreciates every player. The devs hope that the new update will be well received. And we want to remind you there is a new tool that will speed up the process of receiving your bug reports by our developers. Let us know about any issues at https://support.joyway.games/ Have a nice weekend!
- STRIDE - Multiplayer Update - 15 December 2022
Striders! The game just received a Multiplayer update with important features aimed at improving your experience with the game. Full-body avatars in multiplayer The parkour in STRIDE is getting even more realistic with full-body player models. They come with new animations to better convey the actions of all players in a match. Private lobbies Many players have been asking for private lobbies. We hear you! Challenge your friends or organize tournaments with up to 10 players in a private, invite-only lobby. Run Coins (available later) and new cosmetics All skins for player avatars have been redesigned to match the new realistic models. The cosmetic system itself has also changed, and new paid cosmetic items have been added. Please check the in-game wardrobe for more details. Please note that Run Coins are not available at the moment, they will be added shortly. Bug fixes and improvements…
- STRIDE Fates: story-driven mode releasing soon! - 8 December 2022
UPD: Fates has been delayed to 2023, the current episode/mode is cancelled, please check the official announcement here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1292040/discussions/0/3729574412502505459/ STRIDE Fates is an upcoming story-driven game mode for STRIDE. It will feature new content and will tell a story from the life of a chaser in a linear story campaign. Coming in 2023 🗓 You're also welcome on our Discord server :)
- STRIDE - big reveal at the UploadVR Showcase - 5 December 2022
Striders, Join us at the UploadVR Showcase 2022 on Wednesday, December 7th. The show aims to celebrate VR gaming with new VR game reveals, updates, and more. And we have prepared something cool to impress you with 😉 The show starts at 19:00 UTC / 2pm ET / 11am PT. You can watch it live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Uploadvr/featured. See you there!
- STRIDE now supports bHaptics devices. Join a haptic vest Giveaway! - 3 November 2022
Remember the haptic suit from 'Ready Player One'? In the movie, that gorgeous piece of tech allowed you to feel punches and kisses as if the virtual-reality stimulus were coming from the real world. Today, the future is one step closer, as STRIDE now supports bHaptics devices! Including haptic vests, arm sleeves, and a face cover. VR parkour is getting even more intense with haptic feedback delivered to every corner of your body. Jumps, gun recoil, hookshots - to name a few haptic scenarios. Get a chance of winning the top-tier TactSuit X40 vest, participate in a giveaway here: https://gleam.io/WXf9d/gamertag-vr-x-stride-x-bhaptics-giveaway Cheers, Joy Way
- STRIDE - Multiplayer Fixes & Improvements - 14 October 2022
Hey striders, The recent major Multiplayer update has brought not only a lot of new content, but also some bugs. This patch should fix the most common problems. We fixed • Occasional game crashes and freezes (the memory leak issue); • The sound of a shotgun shot being played across the entire map; • A bug of the progression system. Previously, the UI did not display the correct amount of experience when reaching a new level; • The possibility of spamming voiceover lines when taking and dropping the flag in Capture The Flag; • A bug with infinite wall-runs. We changed • Hit registration (bullets, knife, etc.) is now client-side, so that it works accurate when the player's ping and the server response time are high; • The weapon selection wheel is now more intuitive, an icon with the selected weapon appears in front of the player's face when they change weapons; • The location of sights o…
- STRIDE - Run & Gun Multiplayer Update - 6 October 2022
Striders! Multiplayer just received a major update. 3 new game modes with guns, 4 maps, a player progression system with 50 new cosmetic items, and more! New Combat Game Modes Deathmatch - the classic "all against all", up to 10 players in a match. The player's objective is to do more kills than their opponent(s) for that game. Team Deathmatch - all players are split into 2 teams, up to 5x5 players. Cover your teammates and hold key locations on the map with useful pick-ups to seize the advantage. Capture the Flag - steal the enemy’s flag and deliver it to your base as quickly as possible. Try to follow the most optimal path and avoid confrontation. New Maps for the Combat Modes Rooftops is a large map with a lot of room for parkour stunts. A distinctive feature of this map is the contrasting environment. Players can move along the upper, more open tiers of buildings, and can traverse n…
- Multiplayer Servers Maintenance on October 6 - 6 October 2022
Multiplayer servers for STRIDE will undergo maintenance on October 6, 2022. It is expected to last from 3 to 5 hours. Maintenance will begin at 5:00 AM PT | 08:00 AM ET | 12:00 noon GMT. Patch notes will be available following the maintenance. Thank you in advance for your patience :) Also, come to talk in our Discord, you're welcome there anytime! Cheers, Joy Way
- STRIDE Hotfix is here! - 16 September 2022
Hey striders 👋 We want to thank you for the feedback you left in the first hours after the update. Thanks to you, our developers were able to promptly fix all common problems. We fixed: - Loud drone sounds and other noises in the Arena - Leaderboards - Invisible/incorrect collisions in the Arena - Visual glitches of some cosmetics in the Arena - Interaction of fog with certain objects in the Arena Have a nice weekend✌️ Joy Way
- STRIDE - Arena Update - 15 September 2022
Hey striders! A new content update is here, bringing major changes and improvements to the single-player Arena Mode, as well as other enhancements. ARENA MODE REWORK Arena runs are now capped at 20 minutes. After this time, the run ends even if the player is still alive, and the final score is displayed. As you progress, the quests and the Arena itself evolve, increasing the difficulty. Quest Changes 1. Eliminate Enemies - improved. • Time to complete this quest decreases with each completed quest (to a certain minimum limit). • The number of enemies to kill increases every 2nd quest (up to 5 enemies in total). After the 6th quest, new enemies start using grenades. • The rate of fire of enemies also increases with each completed quest. 2. Kill Drones - improved. • Time to complete this quest decreases with each completed quest (to a certain minimum limit). • The number of drones to kill…
- Minor Update for STRIDE - 20 July 2022
Hey! Today we released a minor update which includes: • Minor bugfixes • Small change for Jump Off tutorial (an extra step was added) • Fixed an issue with achievements. Now all achievements should appear on your accounts the very moment you unlock them in-game; • Fixed a calibration issue for SteamVR. Join our Discord community for live discussions and fresh news. Cheers, Joy Way team
- STRIDE VR Video Contest 2022: win your part of a $2,000 prize pool! - 7 July 2022
Hey, striders! We know for sure that our community’s full of talented people who can make cool videos and funny memes. This year you have another chance to show your creativity in a competition and win prizes! Create a video about STRIDE. It can be anything: a memelike clip, nice gameplay montage video, funny multiplayer moment, etc… To record stabilized footage with a wide FOV you can use the spectator cam! Just press ‘S’ on your keyboard to activate or deactivate it, no special settings needed! The jury (Joy Way) will pay attention to your player skills, creativity and the fun level of the video. You can submit your work before September 1. Creativity and professionalism will be rewarded on September 10, 2022. All prizes will be transferred to the winners’ PayPal accounts shortly after the results are announced. Here’s the list of nominations and the prize pool distribution: - Best Ov…
- STRIDE Hotfix is Live! - 1 July 2022
Hey! We just released a hotfix for yesterday's update. It should fix some of the known issues and bring a few gameplay changes. We added: • System that slows down the wall of death at sharp turns in the Endless mode; • New sections for the generation pool that were impassable before. We fixed: • Drone teleportation; • Drones no longer spawn a second time if a quest is restarted; • The shotgun damage against snipers is increased, also their bodies now are discarding from shot's impact; • New sounds and effects. We changed: • The "chain" quest was removed because of its unpopularity among players; • The healthpacks no longer spawn if your HP is full; • Optimized some of the new sections from the generation pool. Let us know what you think about these changes! Feel free to share your feedback and noted bugs in our Discord community. Cheers, Joy Way
- STRIDE - Guns N’ Drones Update - 30 June 2022
Hey striders! A new content update is already here, and it’s aimed at diversifying your single-player experience! Let’s see what we have. It’s time to give you some new challenges in the Arena mode. We added 3 new quests: overtake drones and destroy them, download their data or lasso them with a perfect hook shot! You asked, and we listened. Pick up a firearm that suits your playstyle and deal with enemies on your terms! Use an UZI for rapid fire or a shotgun for close-ranged encounters. At some point the wall of death starts breathing down your necks in the Endless mode, so here are 2 new pickups for this mode to give you an extra chance to outrun death: one will give you a speed boost and the other will slow down the wall of death. We also love creating new obstacles on your way to keep you on your toes. This is why we added a new type of doors to the Endless mode! Shoot at the locks…
- Fixes of multiplayer bugs, Mute function, and more. - 20 June 2022
Hey striders! Although most players experience multiplayer without any problems, some bugs still remain. This update should fix the most common problems. We fixed: • Server problems when joining multiplayer, searching and leaving a match; • Occasional game crashes; • Issues with adding friends in lobby using the social UI; • Incorrect display of interface elements in the pause menu; • Infinite “Entering game” screen issue when loading into a match (we need your feedback on this one). We changed: • In King of the Hill, the maximum speed of the player who carries the crown will decrease over time; • In Horde, if all zombie players leave the match, some of the remaining survivors will become zombies. We added: • Mute function. Now you can mute a specific person, keeping the voice chat on; • New skin for the player's avatar. Please let us know about your experience after the update here or…
