- 1.1.0 - Enhanced Gameplay Logic & Event System Overhaul - 17 July 2025
Hello Pongers!After some feedback we got this update.This update brings major performance improvements and gameplay tweaks. Core scripts like the player, pause, and main menu have been optimized for smoother and faster operation.We've added a clear visual effect to show which player or enemy is using a skill. New dynamic random events, including a "bounce" event, make gameplay more exciting, while event timing has been adjusted to be less disruptive. A progress bar now shows when the next event will trigger.Power-ups have been removed to focus the experience, and several bugs have been fixed—such as skill issues, ball trail visibility, and crashes related to language or fullscreen settings.With this update, we're taking a break from PongBall development to explore a new project. Unless any critical bugs appear, there won’t be new updates for a while.Thank you for playing and supporting…
- 1.0.2 - Skill Sequence - 6 July 2025
✨ NEW:Added new random event: Sudden DeathAdded "power_up" controlAdded animation for the Speedball skillAdded animation for the No Goal random eventAdded texture for walls in No Goal random eventAdded new icons for random events: Invisible Ball, Extra Point, Player Explode, Extra BallImplemented probability system for triggering random events🔨 IMPROVEMENT:Improved case scene and scriptEnhanced AI to use skills more effectivelyImproved loading for pongsImproved music playbackIncreased font size for FPS display in settings🚧 IN PROGRESS:Ongoing work on animations for power-ups and skills
- 1.0.1 - Polish & Performance Update - 27 June 2025
✨ NEW FEATURES:Added version number on the splash screen.Added random events in tutorial.Updated tutorial text for improved clarity and better English.🔨 IMPROVEMENTS:🕹️ Gameplay:Slightly decreased the ball’s bounce rate for better control.Ball trail is now smaller to reduce visual clutter.Improved ball behavior for smoother interactions.🎛️ UI/UX:Redesigned the Controls tab to allow players to change key bindings.Changed the Fullscreen toggle from a checkbox to a checkbutton for better interface consistency.🚀 Performance:General game enhancements — runs smoother and faster.🎧 Audio:Improved music handling with faster loading and smoother transitions between tracks.🐞 BUG FIXES:Fixed multiple stability-related errors.Fixed a crash that occurred after the game ended.Fixed a bug with the speedball icon for the gray enemy not displaying correctly.
- 1.0.0 - FULL RELEASE! - 30 May 2025
Pongaball – Full Release! Hey everyone, I'm excited to announce that Pongaball has officially been released in its full version! This is a big milestone, and I want to thank everyone who’s supported the project so far. That said – I’ll be honest – I’m not 100% satisfied with the current state of the game. There are still things I want to improve, tweak, and expand in future updates. This release isn’t the end – it’s just the beginning. More updates are planned, and I’ll be working on improving the gameplay, balancing, and overall polish over time. Your feedback means a lot, and I really appreciate everyone who's played, tested, or shared their thoughts. If you find any bugs or issues, please let me know – either on the Steam discussion board or on our Discord server. It helps a lot! Thanks again – and stay tuned for what’s next. Changelog: 1.0.0 ✨ NEW: Added new ball trail Added bounce…
- PongBall Update Status & Development News - 13 April 2025
Hello PongBall Players, Work on the next update for PongBall is underway, and we're excited about the new features and improvements coming your way! This update will include: New Flag Designs: Fresh visuals for the flags. New Music: Added background tracks to enhance the atmosphere. Bug Fixes: Squashing those annoying bugs for a smoother experience. New Random Events: Introducing more unpredictable fun during gameplay. New Game Event Icons: Updated icons for better clarity. However, I also need to be transparent about the development timeline. Recently, I've been struggling with motivation regarding the project. Coupled with the fact that my regular job has been demanding more of my time, I have significantly less time and energy to dedicate to the game right now. Because of these factors, the release of the update will unfortunately be delayed. I currently anticipate this delay could b…
- 1.0.0 - FULL RELEASE COMING SOON - 10 February 2025
PongBall Arrives on April 30th (we hope) with Exciting New Features and Improvements NerxStudio is excited to announce the launch of PongBall on April 30th. The new release will include a number of exciting new features and improvements, including: Bug fixes: We've squashed a number of bugs that were affecting gameplay. New music: We've added a new soundtrack to the game. Local 8-player tournament: You can now compete against your friends in a local 8-player tournament. New random game events: We've added a number of new random game events to keep things interesting. New icons: We've added a number of new icons to the game. Minor UI redesign: We've made a few tweaks to the UI to make it more user-friendly. And much more. We keep inform you with news and also with some screenshots. We're confident that you'll enjoy the new features and improvements in PongBall.
- 0.17.1.1 - 16 January 2025
Hello Pongers! after month we are back. For now there are just few little improvements.. 0.17.1.1 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: Improved AI enemies to be more challenging. Decreased duration of game events. Updated the mp_choose_player scene. 🐞 FIX: Fixed issue where game events could trigger when the game is stopped
- 0.17.0.0 - New celebrations and Claim rewards! - 14 December 2024
✨ NEW: Added more celebrations. Added an option to choose celebrations. 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: Improved loading of levels. Updated level rewards. 🐞 FIX: Fixed pause bug.
- 0.16.0.0 - Halloween update, Events, Imrpovements! - 31 October 2024
Hey Pongers! Celebrate the spooky Halloween season with our latest update of Pongball, complete with a brand new Halloween themed map! But, of course, that is not all that we have done! Here's the full breakdown! NEW: - Added Halloween Map - Random Events during matches, along with new skill icons for these random events - A celebration animation upon a goal being scored IMPROVEMENTS: - Less XP required to level up - Level has been added to the main menu - Better animations while choosing an opponent - Updated UI buttons - Settings saving has been improved - UI for choosing a map has been improved. - Video settings has been updated - Fixed pongs visibility in shop - Player is now Faster - Made bigger particles of ball - Textures are less pixelated in loading scene - Updated loading animation - Updated loading scene performance - disabled play button in map_choose for errors So beware th…
- 0.15.3.0 - 16 October 2024
- Added 2 new songs by MokkaMusic - Fixed tutorial achievement - Fixed optionbutton issue on Steamdeck - Updated enemy description - Added new animation in choosing enemy - Added RT and LT icons to navigate change enemy on controller
- 0.15.2.1 - 15 October 2024
- Input fixes - Fixed not grabing focus in case scene - Updated local multipalyer scene to correct size
- 0.15.2.0 - 14 October 2024
✨ NEW: Added animations in reward scene. Added new animation for appearing ball. 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: Speeded up enemies and ball. Updated controller icon. Updated textures for improved visuals. 🐞 FIX: Fixed errors in editor with MPIO. Fixed issue with not getting the "100 goals" achievement.
- 0.15.1.2 - 11 October 2024
- Update Video settings UI - Updated focus of settings - Fixed bug with not selecting res on SteamDeck - Fixed not leveling up
- 0.15.1.1 - New maps and improvements - 2 October 2024
✨ NEW: Added mountain map. Added Synthwave map. Added 1 new song. Added Steam leaderboards. Added new SFX when game is over. Added effects when game is over in Training. Added the option to press Enter on the loading screen after loading. 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: Increased speed of AIs. Changed scale settings to max_fps. 🐞 FIX: Fixed bug with not getting achievements. Fixed bug with not getting the "Beat all" achievement. Fixed issue with the about scene not loading. Fixed bug with the music player.
- 0.15.0.1 - HotFix - 27 September 2024
This update focuses on key bug fixes and improvements to enhance your gameplay experience, along with some UI and feature tweaks. ✨ NEW: - Updated font values in Video settings for better visibility. 🔨 IMPROVEMENT: - Minor adjustments to wall mechanics in training. 🐞 FIX: - Resolved issue with changing resolution. - Fixed invisible wall bug in training mode. - Fixed invisible wall bug in local multiplayer. 🔧 OTHER: - Deleted outdated files. - Temporarily removed stats, to be reintroduced once they display correctly. Jump into the updated PongBall and experience these important fixes, alongside improved functionality and gameplay!
- 0.15.0.0 - Resolution and Training - 26 September 2024
This update brings a fresh new look and plenty of UI improvements to enhance your experience in PongBall! ✨ NEW: - Training Mode Added: Practice and enhance your gameplay skills with the all-new Training mode! 🔨IMPROVEMENT: Menu UI Overhaul: Experience a cleaner, modern interface with updated menu designs and buttons. Text Enhancements: - Added text outlines for improved readability. - Updated English localization for clearer and more accurate language support. - Campaign UI Revamp: Compact enemy borders and sharper text for an improved Campaign mode interface. - Font Color Adjustments: Refined color scheme for better contrast and readability. - Scene Resolution Update: All scenes now support 1920x1080 resolution for a more immersive visual experience. - Ball Visuals Improved: Reduced pixelation for smoother, cleaner-looking balls. 🐞 FIX: - Updated Plugins: Behind-the-scenes plugin up…
- 0.14.0.1 - Linux and macOS - 9 September 2024
0.14.0.1 Get ready for another exciting update to PongBall with brand-new features, important fixes, and expanded compatibility! New Features & Updates macOS & Linux Support: PongBall is now officially supported on macOS and Linux! Play the game seamlessly across these platforms and join the action no matter what system you're on. Arena Name in Loading Screen: We've added a new panel during loading screens to display the arena name, giving you a better sense of where the next match is taking place. New Flag Added: You can now proudly display the flag of Malaysia in your profile, further expanding our list of international flags. Fixes & Improvements Text Fixes (key_home): Resolved text display issues with the key_home, ensuring smoother and more intuitive gameplay. Darker Pause Screen: We’ve adjusted the brightness of the pause screen, making it darker to help you focus better when the…
- 0.14.0.0 - XP and LEVELS - 18 July 2024
Hello Pongers! Today we have big update! Check this out.. New Features XP Level System: Introducing a new XP level system to track your progress. Level Up Rewards: Earn exciting rewards each time you level up. Winning XP: Gain XP for each match you win. Gameplay Changes Locked Content: Certain enemies have been locked and require specific levels to unlock. Some game modes are now locked and require specific levels to unlock. The red skin is now locked and can be unlocked as you progress. (Lvl 2) UI Updates Updated UI: The user interface now displays your XP, making it easier to track your progress and achievements. F Button on Controllers: Added F button functionality to controllers for smoother gameplay. (PRESS Y or TRIANGLE) Fixes Tutorial Fix: Corrected the first text in the tutorial for better clarity. Level Up Fix: Leveling up should now work correctly without any issues. New Achie…
- 0.13.2.0 - Mini event update - 13 July 2024
Hello Pongers! Get ready for an exciting new update to PongBall! We've packed in fresh features, more customization options, and crucial fixes to enhance your gaming experience. Here's what you can expect in version 0.13.2.0: Update 0.13.2.0 GamePlay New Mini Event: Introducing the Faceoff mini event in Ice Hockey mode! Press F faster than your opponent to gain control of the puck. Flags New Flags Added: Players can now represent even more countries with the addition of flags from Kazakhstan, Spain, India, Sweden, Turkey, New Zealand, and France. Changes Arena Renaming: The Retro arena has been renamed to Classic. Fixes Achievement Fixes: Resolved an issue where goals were not counted towards the "100 Goals" achievement. Fixed the "Buy Skin" achievement not being awarded correctly. Campaign Fixes: Corrected the enemy names in the Campaign mode. AI Improvements: Adjusted the speed of AIs…
- 0.13.1.0 - Improvements - 3 July 2024
0.13.1.0 - Added 15 seconds to game (due to slowed ball in previous update) - Added panel in map_choose to see white letters on white backgrounds - Moved choose skill in settings (someone couldnt choose skill) - Redesigned enemy_picker (added difficulty label) - Added new song "Movement" - Fixed positions of enemies in campaign (Campaign progress) - Fixed Ice hockey bug where ball randomly bounces off field - Deleted old plugins to get game smoother - Changed format of time (seconds to minutes on the beginning of the game) - Updated difficulties of Easy and Medium AIs
