It is time for another game update!
Version 1.1.1 brings a few QoL improvements:

• the ability to rebind keys has been added, you are now able to customize your driving controls to your liking
• a new animated exit sequence has been added right before exiting a "pitstop", such as after choosing an upgrade or a map node
• a rarely occurring run-ending bug has been squashed, there should no longer be any risk of getting teleported back to the start of a piece of road over and over again
• some texts in the garage have been altered for much improved readability
• the sound of the "handbrake hop" active skill no longer plays multple times when it shouldn't, it also no longer continues playing after releasing of the skill button

Update 1.1.0 is here, get ready for an enhanced gaming experience! We've been hard at work addressing some of the most requested fixes and improvements. Here are the main issues that have been resolved and improved:

• Sleek HUD Bars, now smoother and more visually polished.
• More consistent camera movement, tailored to your screen resolution, in the hub area.
• Minor typos removed in the upgrades menu.
• Upgrades text now stands out better, with improved color grading.
• Campaign nodes now come with helpful descriptions to give you a better understanding of your journey.
• Additional animations and SFX added to campaign map and Exit countdown.
• A Rear view mirror animation bug has been resolved
• Gamepad controls in the level editor have been revamped for a smoother experience.
• Manual Camera rotation added to the Level Editor, available for both mouse/keyboard and gamepad users.
• Exiting a run through the pause menu will no longer sometimes make play button resume instead.
• Warmup Clarity: The warmup lap now features added UI elements, providing you with a clear view of your progress.

Hey everyone! First of all, thank you so much to everyone that has played Octane Remix, as well as sharing your feedback and bug issues with us! We at Team Velocita are so thankful to each and everyone of you. Since launch we have been working hard on ironing out some bugs and issues that have been popping up. Here are the issues that will be resolved with this patch:

• Ghost Frames have been shrunk and made less distracting.
• Fixed some bugs that cause soft locks in the racing mode.
• Steam Deck fatal error which lead to players not being able to launch the game is fixed.

• Level editor & Roadmap delayed by another week due to fatal bug.
• Main menu video not shown on Linux platforms.
• Steam Deck only: New Heat Bar is blurry

The long-awaited day has finally arrivedOctane Remix has LAUNCHED! All of us at Team Velocita are so excited to show you guys the game in its entirety and what we have been working on for the past few years. This has been a remarkable journey filled with excitement, challenges, and invaluable lessons, which we couldn't have completed without the support of our players and testers. We truly hope that you enjoy Octane Remix, and we look forward to hearing from you guys. Whether it's a comment on Steam, joining our Community Discord Server, or connecting with us on any of our social media platforms, please don't hesitate to share your impressions, suggestions, or questions! Your feedback really means the world to us. We will also continue development on Octane Remix, to straighten out any bugs and issues that pop up along the way, as well as to implement further functions and fun tidbits! We hope to see you along the way. Cheers! Yours, Team Velocita Twitter: https://twitter.com/OctaneRemix TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@octaneremix YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teamvelocita6870/featured Discord: https://discord.gg/8vYeW4uw6u

The official Octane Remix Discord Community server is now live and buzzing with excitement! By joining, you'll have exclusive access to the latest news and updates about our development progress. Connect with the passionate developers behind Octane Remix, discuss your ideas, and provide valuable feedback. Engage with fellow players, share your favorite exhilarating moments, and immerse yourself in the vibrant community. Buckle up and join us on this thrilling ride! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/8vYeW4uw6u Yours, Lemon, Social Media Manager at Team Velocita

Steam Next Fest, running June 19th trough June 26th, is officially LIVE! As part of this exciting event, our devs have worked hard on creating the best experience possible for our players. As a result, the driving mechanics have undergone a massive transformation, which now makes the driving, and especially turning, a lot smoother. But that's not all! The track's magnetization has been turbocharged, granting you the power to effortlessly conquer the road with the grace of a champion! On top of this, we've made some graphics update, such as Ludwig's car now shining a beautiful gold, rather than the previous mellow yellow. We are so excited to show off our game, and we hope you like it too. The demo is completely free, so give it a try and let us know what you think in the Community Hub or on our official community Discord Server! Discord link: https://discord.gg/qExcTrUhPd Lots of love, Team Velocita

Good day everyone, we hope this last week has treated you well! While we dont usually release Dev blogs, due to some recent major changes to Octane Remix we feel that it would be warranted. Initially, like most teams do when working on games they have passion for, we had a grand vision for Octane Remix. However with time we have come to realize that our scope compared to our time and resources was far too large, forcing us to rescope. As a result, weve re-evaluated what was the core to our game and what was more along the lines of a wishlist. We have elected to remove the story mode from the game, in favor of a randomly generated career-type of mode. This still allows us to provide you with a highly engaging Roguelite-Racing experience, as well as the high modability which we aimed for, while at the same time not having to spend our limited resources making a story that leaves the players less than satisfied. The reason for our design choice in this matter stems all the way back to what Octane Remix was originally supposed to be. A moddable, Roguelite Racing experience. Yes, we wanted a story, but the core was always the roguelite-racing combination, a combination which we felt there wasnt enough of on the market. Unfortunately, however, we are a small team, with not enough members of our team able to split their focus to work on writing. Because our end goal is to ultimately provide you with a high-energy fast-paced experience, based on our design axioms (which we may dive deeper into in a future post), we ended up making the hard decision to cut that part of our concept. We appreciate that quite a few of you looked forward to the story mode, and so did we. However, Team V and I sincerely hope that you will continue to support our games development process going forward and that you try out our upcoming demo (more on that in a future post). Best Regards, Team Velocita