The latest update has been released. Changes in the most recent patch include:-

• 20 base achievements added
• Improvements to spectator functionality
• Global item drop rates have been tweaked
• Weather fixes and improvements
• Preparation for event/content changes
• UI fixes and hidden item UI elements when playing in "No Pickups" events
• Several performance, bug fixes and improvements for both platforms.

Over the past few weeks we've made a lot of progress throughout the game, to recap, here is a short overview of the changes as of the current patch:-

• Multiplayer: Work Races In the mode, you must collect and put away as many crates as possible into your designated warehouse. Pickups are present within the mode with an exclusive addition: the "Max Fork Speed" pickup. When activated, your fork will lift objects at the fastest rate, for 60 seconds. Player warehouses also feature a functional door.. as although not advised, players are now able to get off their forklift. To try out the mode, either join a game or host your own through Play -> Race Settings - select 'Work Race' and then choose any of the "Work" maps from the map selection option and host the game by selecting Play -> Multiplayer -> Host!
• Oil Spills can now be avoided through the use of Boosts To help with balancing of the game, the effect of Oil Spills can now be countered by using Boosts. Oil Spills are now cleared after 60 seconds have passed.
• Items around the tracks were also adjusted - each pickup has the chance of giving players 1 or 2 of any of the available pickups in the current event. "Crates" were also added to the roster which allow for players to throw crates at nearby opponents.
• New characters
• Countdown to next event now begins after the 3rd player crosses the line.
• Singleplayer: AI spawning moved to the beginning of the game.
• Singleplayer: Several fixes for AI, notably when resetting to track.
• Benchmark button has been renamed to 'Auto-Apply' - pressing this button will test your hardware and determine the best overall settings, apply & save them.
• Several performance fixes for both platforms.
• Hotfix for rare crash when calculating race positions.
• Hotfix for getting out of bounds in Warehouse #2
• Fixes with countdown announcer sync & handling tweaks and changes based on feedback.

A small update is now available to download which fixes some issues:

• Added "My Garage" scene
• Adjusted item rarity table to make newly-added items more common.
• Fixed issue when being teleported upon going out-of-bounds.
• Fixed issue which allowed the host to start the countdown multiple times.
• Fixed issue where singleplayer sessions were unable to proceed past the second event.

In the short time we released our first Early Access build we've had a lot of valuable feedback which has already seen a lot of changes made to the game, with more to come soon. Importantly, fixes for networking and multiplayer and graphical optimisations have been deployed with more coming! More changes since our first build include:-

• New track: Warehouse #2
• 2 new items
• Redesigned pickups
• Retuned Forklift physics
• New mode: 'Crate Dash'
• Lots of new forklift body paint materials
• Lots of bug fixes, improvements and optimisations

Forklift Racer arrives on 17th July 2023 and we hope to see you there! The aim is simple, race your forklift around the tracks and be the fastest and customise your forklift to fine-tune the experience to your liking, from the colour of your forklift's paintjob to its brake and tire specifications. In the game you'll find item pickups which can offer you an edge on the course, but make use of them wisely as some items may take you by surprise! We would like to involve the community as much as possible, so we're asking you to be vocal and if you have any suggestions or encounter any issues, don't hesitate to reach out.

On Your Mark!

Go!

• Race around tracks located in the industrial district of Japan & Hong Kong
  
• Play online or with friends in 8-player multiplayer or compete against AI in singleplayer!
  
• Pickup boosts to give you an edge during gameplay!
  
  ..with realistic handling and accurate "working" locations..
  
  
• Customize your forklift's paintjob and add a custom backsticker to give your forklift a personal touch!
  
• Fine-tune your forklift's engine to make your experience truly unique and take on the community during multiplayer gameplay

• OS: Ubuntu 20.04
• Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 (3.40 GHz) or better; Quad-core or betterMemory: 8 GB RAM
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or betterNetwork: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 4 GB available space