Sledders — 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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| Start Your Engine Festival begins now! | 2026-05-12 | Whether you want to drift through mountain passes, haul cargo across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, run a transcontinental rail empire, or sail an open sea with the wind at your back, there's an engine here for you! Start Your Engine has gone live with 86 games participating, 28 of those upcoming and 18 having a demo, while known games have discounts ranging all the way to 95% off.Go check it out and support our fellow motorlovin' developer friends! https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45993102-Start-Your-Engine-Festival/sale/startyourengine2026 |
| The Spring Colours Update is here! | 2026-05-12 | Sledders - 12 May 2026 Patch Notes Major FeaturesDeviant Ink for trail and crossover sledsDeviant Ink is now available for trail and crossover sleds.Custom wrap support for all sledsCustom wraps are now supported on every sled. Customization presetsCreate and save customization presets.Presets can be applied at any time and used across different sleds. Improved first-person ridingFirst-person gameplay has been improved with better camera turning and viewing angles.A new Panini Projection option has been added and will be enabled by default with this patchReplay menuA new garage element has been added, allowing you to easily browse and watch a |
| We've got the need... for SPEED | 2026-04-09 | Do you hear the roar approaching? It's the Polaris XCR 800 retro drop coming to your garage!PATCH NOTESAdded Polaris XCR 800 to Retro category (with triple engine sounds)Always looking for your thoughts and feedback on the new vehicle, here in the Discussions forums or on our official Discord server! |
| Sledders 2026 Roadmap | 2026-04-08 | We're only getting started. Have a look at our roadmap for the upcoming months and what we will be focusing on at Hanki Games.As mentioned in the disclaimer, this list highlights the top priority updates and features and is subject to change. See you on the tracks! |
| Enter the Lynx Forest Fox! | 2026-04-02 | Hear the call of the Lynx Forest Fox!We added the next retro sled in our Retro line up, available now!Share your rides and clips with us here on the Community Hub or on our official Discord server! |
| Cut through the ice with this new retro drop! | 2026-03-26 | Keeping up with our retro drops, the Lynx GLS 3500 FC is now available in Sledders!Patch NotesChanges Added the new retro sled GLS 3500 F.C Fixes Fixed an issue where replays could cause crashes on consolesFixed an issue where wrap names were not displaying properly |
| Ski-doo to the past! | 2026-03-17 | Hey there all you rad snowsleddin' riders! We've got a Retro drop + fixes update for you this week :) Patch NotesNew ContentAdded new Ski-Doo Safari LAdded recoloring support to all retro sledsAdded support for custom/modded wraps to all retro sledsUpdated retro sled audio### FixesFixed memory spikes caused by customization like changing a wrapsFixed crashes caused by memory overflows on Xbox and PS5 (was affecting crossplay multiplayer lobbies if the host was on console).### OptimizationsImproved memory usage across levels and particle systemsAs always, your feedback mentions are welcome if you encounter any, and be sure to share any clips a |
| DIAL IN! New seasonal update for Sledders! | 2026-03-05 | Sledders! It's time to let yourself be heard; dial into this new Season 26 update with some new gameplay features, adjustments and fixes.New this updateSession visualization in the map view, showing your current play session,Ride History, allowing you to view recorded replays and drone lines,Replay Mode, Record and watch back your saved replays, rewind and fast forward and use Ghost Ride to drive alongside your own saved replays.Mod.io integration, Allowing players to make and share customs wraps and maps.Dedicated servers, for multiplayer sessions, improving stability and latency.Voice Chat, allowing for players using the dedicated servers t |
| Sledders Steam Trading Cards now available | 2026-01-15 | Trading Cards have just gone live on Steam, you can collect them by playing the game, about half the set is dropped through gameplay, the others can be traded or bought via Steam's trading system!Whenever you get all the cards, you get a tier, which will unlock a badge that you can showcase on your Steam profile. Crafting these badges also allows you to level up on Steam and unlocks more things you can do with your Steam profile customization.Read more about Steam Trading Cards here: Happy collecting!-Team Sledders |
| Sledders Dec. 19th Hotfix | 2025-12-19 | Sending you into the Holiday season with some clutch hotfixes for Sledders!Customization & Features Seasonal headwear is now available in the helmet selection 🧑🎄New save system for Drone and Photo Mode, preserving your preferences each sessionNew drone input hints added to the Control Info UI for easier controlsOption to enable or disable tree collisions while in Drone Mode Multiplayer Improvements Players can now choose to use local time and weather settings in multiplayerNumerous fixes to weather synchronization issuesGraphics settings are no longer synced trough steam from one device to another. World & Gameplay Fixes Terrain fixes for |
| The 'First Snow' has fallen! ❄️ | 2025-12-08 | 𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱: Completely remade audio, engine sounds and playback systemEnvironment and weather update (new time and weather system with updated menus)New snow conditions and riding settings HUD overhaul (new HUD depending on the sled manufacturer you’re riding)1 map (Lakeside)Drone/spectator modeUpdated lighting and shadow profiles - visual improvementsPolished Map view, Level SelectionsSome of the features are close to deliver and some need more love. We are going to drop multiple updates during Season 26. Audio Disclaimer This patch contains a completely remade audio and playback sys |
| Sledders is Competing in Steam Awards' Better With Friends! | 2025-11-24 | We are thrilled that Sledders is running for the Better With Friends award in the Steam Awards 2025!This nomination celebrates games that are simply more fun when you play them with other people. Sledders is all about exploring the big, snowy mountains and riding your snowmobile together with your friends.If you agree that Sledders is the best when shared, please cast your vote for us! |
| Three ways to get stuck in snow | 2025-10-30 | We bundled upWinter is around the corner, so we thought, why not put all the extreme snow games together? That’s how the Extreme Winter Sports Bundle was born.In Shredders, you’re chasing the perfect snowboard line, hitting rails, and going huge on jumps.In Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, you’ll crash more times than you can count, but every run takes you closer to the finish.And in Sledders, it’s you, your sled, and a whole lot of deep snow.Three games, three different ways to get stuck in snow. Collect them all |
| It's Almost Winter-Update out now! | 2025-10-14 | The update you’ve been waiting for is here. A brand new map, Drainage, is now playable in Sledders. Along with the new map, we’re also adding Photo mode. With it you can pause the game, move the camera freely, and take stunning shots of your sled. Use them as your desktop background, share them on Steam or social media, or join our upcoming screenshot contests on Discord. We can’t wait to see what kind of shots you come up with. Here’s the full changelog: CHANGEDThe "Infinite" Snow Tracks feature now allows snowmobile tracks to remain without resetting at a specific distance.Wrap color customization: new ways to personalize your sled.Various |
| It's Almost Winter-Update Patch Notes | 2025-10-14 | CHANGED"Infinite" Snow Tracks: snowmobile tracks do not reset anymore at a certain range.Wrap color customization: new ways to personalize your sled.Various optimization changes and improvements have been made to help reduce RAM usage, particularly on consoles.Delete All Markers: players can now press and hold to delete all spawn points and markers simultaneously. Be cautious; this action is permanent.New map: Drainage.Photo mode: capture and share your best moments.Multiplayer Race: visual overhaul and improvements. CONSOLEXbox Series S has higher quality textures nowPS5/Xbox has outside-of-map terrains enabledFixes:Random snow holes fixed o |
| Sledders 2025 Roadmap | 2025-07-09 | Hey everyone! We're sharing our 2025 roadmap for the rest of the year and can say we are actively working on these pointers to get them out there. Our updates are planned for Autumn and Season 25-26 As mentioned before, our team has grown a bit more with more people working on the game, so we're making steady progress We are still very dedicated to keep on improving the game, so don't think we're going anywhere anytime soon. Game Roadmap Replay Mode,Drone Spectator,Photo Mode,Mod Support,Voice Chat,More Race Modes,Arctic Cat (Depending on if the brand says yes to a license ),New Map: Drainage,Improved Engine Sounds, And of course ongoing will |
| ❄️ Sledders – 30% off! ❄️ | 2025-06-26 | Hey Sledders!We're excited to let you know that we are partaking in the Steam Summer Sale with a 30% discount!Experience the thrill of realistic snowmobile physics as you:🏔️ Explore vast, snowy environments👥 Compete with friends in multiplayer mode🔧 Customize your sled and fine-tune your ride🌲 Tackle steep hills, tight trails, and wide-open powder fieldsWhether you're a hardcore rider or new to the sport, Sledders captures the adrenaline and freedom of backcountry snowmobiling.P.S. Don't forget to join the community: Now’s a great time to jump in and connect with other players. More riders, more fun! Discord: https://discord.gg/sledders |
| V1.1.1 Big patches for PC & Console Live | 2025-06-11 | Roadmap: We have now plans for the roadmap for the rest of this year. There will be two updates before snowmobile season begins in real life. We will craft a roadmap picture for you so you can see what to expect in coming months. Changelog: Version 1.1.1 Optimization Reduced memory consumption during scene loading, Customization Added BWB bumpers for Cross and Trail snowmobiles,Most stock bumpers now support color customization,Backpack color is now changeable, Fixes & Miscellaneous Fine-tuned driver positions and scaling,Fixed various snowmobile model and texture issues,Polished several UI elements,Unified race camera zoom buttons,Improved t |
| Sledders Daily Deal 25% off! | 2025-05-28 | Sledders is now featured on the Front Page of Steam for a day! You can get Sledders 25% off until the 4th of June. The Custom Racing update has dropped and is available on all platforms! You are now able to make custom races in game and race your friends anywhere on the map. Put your check points down and see who finishes first… and who last! Check out the Custom Racing Trailer here: |
| Sledders PlayStation Days of Play 25% off! | 2025-05-28 | Sledders is now partaking in the PlayStation Days of Play on PlayStation 5. You can get Sledders 25% off until the 11th of June. Check out the PlayStation version here: Sledders on PlayStation Store The Custom Racing update has dropped and is available on all platforms! You are now able to make custom races in game and race your friends anywhere on the map. Put your check points down and see who finishes first… and who last! Check out the Custom Racing Trailer here: |