Slapshot: Rebound — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Slapshot: Rebound v1.10.0 Hotfix | 2026-02-16 | Slapshot: Rebound v1.10.0 Hotfix- Updated our Unity version for new fixes- Updated our input processing system. This also adds support for the Nintendo Switch Pro controller (USB only)- Removed a legacy tool that had false conflicts with Windows Defender leading to slow or faulty game boots- Fixed another rendering issue sometimes showing the item preview UI renderer in-game- Fixed an issue where personally muted player's chats still show in custom lobbies- Fixed the big puck in the pond not correctly using the volume sliders- The `broadcasterinfo` command now write shot counts to textfiles for easy use in OBS for esports streams- Added instr |
| Slapshot: Rebound v1.10.0 | 2025-12-02 | Slapshot: Rebound v1.10.0Winter is comingThe locker room has been moved to our cabin in the woods to enjoy the cosy winter times. Word on the street is Goosan is out collecting some decorations and will put them up closer to the holidays!Improvements- Updated our input handling system in an attempt to fix a sensitivity issue in practice mode some people are experiencing. We are still unable to reproduce the bug so this is a hail Mary. If you have any information on reproducing the bug consistently, please let us know!Fixes- Fixed memory leak issue related to item previews from the new engine version- Fixed several issues related to asset load |
| Excessive bloom hotfix | 2025-10-21 | Hi Slappers,Due to an engine issue we ran into some excessive bloom issues on certain cosmetics which impacted visibility of the game. We've hotfixed this by clamping the maximum amount of bloom. This means some cosmetics that had the issue might still have a strange glow to them which we're looking into. We wanted to make sure the core of the issue was patched first and foremost.Happy slapping!GLHF, Oddshot Games |
| Spooky Scary Slapshot | 2025-10-15 | Slapshot's locker room has been updated to be spookier ːreboundbugːGLHF,Oddshot Games |
| v1.9.0 Engine Hotfix | 2025-10-06 | Updated from Unity 6000.2.6f1 to Unity 6000.2.6f2 |
| Vulkan launch option & integrated graphics | 2025-10-03 | When you start Slapshot, you'll now notice there are multiple launch options.If Slapshot has been running fine for you:You can just select "Play Slapshot: Rebound" and select "Always use this option". If you're using integrated graphics and/or are experiencing crashes:You can select "Play Slapshot: Rebound using Vulkan" for a better experience.Please note that while Vulkan is now better supported than before, it does not work with all graphics cards or all graphical options yet. If you're not sure which one is best for you, you can freely switch between them and try it out for yourself.If you still experience crashes (especially when using in |
| v1.9.0 Quality of Life | 2025-09-30 | v1.9.0 Quality of Life Fixed text overflow on the Top 50 leaderboardsAdded an explainer to the points for the Showdown teams in the standings UI that says how team points are calculatedAdded the Euros jersey with flags for participating countries, distributed to participants. Join the Euros Discord: https://discord.gg/PbjuAcvZAdded some debug to hunt down a bug in practice mode that can slow down your stick rotationAdjusted Showdown team calculations to weigh Top 100 players instead of Top 10%. Now it uses a weighting of: Top 100, Top 50%, Average points of players that have crossed the minimum contribution thresholdGLHF,Oddshot Games |
| v1.9.0 Rendering Improvements | 2025-09-28 | Hi Slappers,We've made some improvements to the rendering techniques within Slapshot that should improve compatibility for older devices and (slightly) improve frame rates for newer ones.For those familiar with rendering techniques, this is what we've done:Defaulted the game to DirectX12, with DirectX11 as a fallback We have reverted this due to performance issues with AMD GPUs.Improved support for Vulkan (preferred) and OpenGL ES 3.0 (if it really has to).Completed porting of our URP render passes to RenderGraphFixed a GPU callback issue from a third party library when using DirectX12Make sure your GPU drivers are up-to-date!We hope to impro |
| v1.9.0 Hotfix 3 | 2025-09-24 | v1.9.0 Hotfix 3 Fixed the last remaining crashes caused by the game engine update (If you do experience a crash, please make a ticket in help!),Added a new volume slider for "Crowd" so you can control ambience and crowd noises separately,Made the default volume for the dash recharge alert 0 while we rethink the sound,Fixed a bug where the replay would not find the puck correctly after the first replay happened,Made the camera transitions snappier, reducing the time they take in most scenarios,Removed the camera transition from replay to your player character after a replay has ended,This patch resolves the most urgent issues and requests tha |
| v1.9.0 Hotfix 2 | 2025-09-23 | v1.9.0 Hotfix 2- Fixed special characters lagging some people's games- Fixed rendering for many special characters in chat and names- Fixed a shader optimisation issue related to the new crowd- Potentially fixed the issue that leads to crashes for several players related to the engine upgradeYou can restart Steam to get the update right away.Thank you to those that have helped me debug the issues!GLHF,Oddshot Games |
| v1.9.0 Hotfix 1 | 2025-09-23 | v1.9.0 Hotfix 1- Fixed Contract summary text overflowing incorrectly when you have pro/plus and more 2+ digits in tiers- Fixed aviator glasses tint- Fixed spectators not showing up in online matches- Fixed ping checker showing -1 ping and recommending those regions for some players- Clarified that people meeting the contribution threshold will be added to the Showdown leaderboard when it's emptyYou can restart Steam to get the update right away.I'm still looking into the chat related stutter and a memory leak that causes crashes for some players.GLHF,Oddshot Games |
| Season 3 is live! | 2025-09-23 | Season 3 is here NOW!Hi Slappers, welcome to Season 3!Hop on the ice to participate in the new events in the refreshed arenas ːreboundːIntroducing the Slapshot ShowdownFor the next 14 days, you can participate in the showdown by selecting one of three teams to represent. When you sign to a team, you'll receive their jersey and title. Play matches to contribute points to your team, earn more rewards, and help your team win the event.You can pick between the Pink Puffins, Yellow Yetis, and Green Goats. The team score is weighted so your contribution matters, no matter how small. Select your team's role in Slapshotshowdown-role to show loyalty |
| Season 3 is launching TOMORROW | 2025-09-22 | Hi Slappers,We're happy to announce that Season 3 will be launching tomorrow!The game will be taken offline for ~2 hours around noon CEST on September 23rd to make some crucial changes to our back-end infrastructure to support this update and future updates.A full devlog will be posted with the update.GLHF,Oddshot Games |
| Season 3 is launching in September! | 2025-08-12 | Season 3 is coming in SeptemberHi Slappers, we're happy to announce that the wait for Season 3 is almost over! With the new season, we're making some changes to existing features and introducing a big new one. Slapshot Showdown will be an in-game event you can participate in for a limited time. Pick one of three teams (Green Goats, Pink Puffins, or Yellow Yetis) to support during the event and every goal, pass, save and other points you earn during matchmaking will contribute to that team. You can earn rewards by signing to a team, scoring points for them, and for your team winning the overall event. Completely free. More information will fol |
| Summer update, bumping nerf, Season 3 info | 2025-07-01 | Rebound v1.8.2 is now live ːreboundːSummertime!To deal with the temperatures climbing again in most of the world, we've moved the locker room to the beach! Bumping nerfThe first task of the new Gameplay Council was to find a better balance for bumping other players. They have landed on a 15% nerf without impacting environmental bumps (like bumping off the boards). This will make battles for the puck more interesting! If you have any feedback, please let us know!CosmeticsAdded Golf Club stickAdded Cloud JerseyAdded Wrench StickAdded Pigeon HatAdded Penguin BuddyAdjusted the ghost pants material to match the new material for the rest of the gho |
| Rebound v1.8.1 | 2025-06-02 | Rebound v1.8.1 is now live ːreboundː Smaller update while bigger features are in the works ⌛ - Added 3 exclusive esports medals for the leagues, - Made ghost cosmetics less transparent, - Added voodoo doll set, - Added sumo hairstyle, - Added Marshmallow stick, - Added damper jersey, - Added tribal pants, - Added mage hat, - Added a mullet, - Added keyboard stick, - Added sticky note back item, - Added air hockey puck sounds, - Fixed Robo Goosan horror hair GLHF, Oddshot Games |
| Cyberpuck is live! | 2025-04-11 | Welcome to Cyberpuck! NEW - Cyberpuck arena - Cyberpuck locker room DLC - 20% LAUNCH DISCOUNT The Cyberpuck DLC contains a grand total of 14 cosmetics. 57 including variants! - Cyberpuck Goosan (+6 variants) - Cyberpuck Mask (+2 variants) - Cyberpuck Goal Horn - Cyberpuck Slapbot outfit: Gloves, Head, Jersey and Pants. (+5 variants EACH) - Cyberpuck robot arm Stick (+2 variants) - Cyberpuck Puck (+5 variants) - Cyberpuck LED Jacket (+3 variants) - Cyberpuck Spikes Jacket (+5 variants) - Powerplay.exe title - Slapatron 3000 title - Overclocked title Make sure to take advantage of the 20% launch discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3636 |
| Cyberpuck is coming April 11th! | 2025-04-04 | Hi Slappers! April 11th marks the one year anniversary of Slapshot: Rebound's full release. To celebrate, we're introducing Cyberpuck! The update will launch on April 11th. TL;DR on what to expect: - A whole new Cyberpuck themed arena - The locker room will be teched out! - A free celebration cosmetic for anyone logging in between April 11th and April 18th - A pack with Cyberpuck cosmetics and titles The arena, locker room and celebration cosmetic will be free for everyone. The cosmetics and titles pack will be released as a DLC on Steam. Welcome... to The Arena! (Imagine a really cool Cyberpunk themed soundtrack is playing) Welcome to Cyberp |
| v1.7.1 - Winter is over | 2025-03-31 | Hi Slappers! v1.7.1 is a small update while we work on a larger update. - Winter is over, we're back in the modern locker room! - Added 5 new goal horns that will be voted on for Patreon next month - Fixed minor performance issues with the penguin hat and baby bottle cosmetics - Goosan asked us to add something to the game too. I'm not sure what it is. Happy slapping! |
| Upgraded netcode, improved matchmaking balancing, fixes and improvements | 2025-02-27 | Rebound v1.7.0 is now live ːreboundː Happy Thursday, Slappers! NEW - Added a new periods_played stat to each player to help external developers and leagues with stat tracking - Added a new leaver system: You get a free leave every 3 hours, with subsequent leaves resulting in 5 to 15 minutes matchmaking suspensions - Added sounds for hitting the rubber tires and poles on the pond - Added a warning to the 'randomize loadout' button on the appearance menu to avoid accidental clicks Improvements - Upgraded the netcode to work better with larger packets, more stable packet throughput and better IPv6 support - Balanced the matchmaker to handle very |