- Update 22.01.2026 - 22 January 2026
Hi everyone,A new update is now available for Cue Club 2, with many additions, improvements, plus some fixes too. Please see below for more details:LANGUAGE SUPPORTAdded 'Portuguese-Brazil' option. See 'Configuration > Language'.KILLER POOLAdded rule variation to choose whether players get 3 or 5 lives at the start of a match. See 'Rule Variations > Killer Pool'.PHYSICSBalls are now packed tighter in the rack for all pool and snooker games.CAMERASImproved vertical camera position when cue is elevated. Camera now stays lower with better view down the table.Fixed issue where replaying a shot at the end of a game would not work with TV, Static or Mobile 3D cameras.SPECTATOR MODEAdded option to choose a separate venue for Spectator Mode matches. See 'Options > Match Settings > Competition Venue'.Added option to turn off audio for menu clicks in Spectator Mode. See 'Options > Match Settings…
- Update 4.12.2025 - 4 December 2025
Hi everyone,We're pleased to release another update to Cue Club 2 today, with new features and content, plus several improvements and fixes. Full patch notes below:SPECTATOR GAME MODEAdded new Spectator game mode where you can watch a dedicated AI vs AI match. From the 'Games' menu select 'Spectator Mode' option. Pick any rule set, then choose 2 different AI players, and up to 4 players in a game of Killer, or set player choice to 'Random' to let the game decide. Match length and skill level can also be selected. There is also a 'Player Info' button to view details about each player.MENUSMatch Settings in main menu has been expanded over 2 pages. See 'Options > Match Settings' and use arrow buttons to change page.Added option in Spectator Mode to define random players. See 'Options > Match Settings (page 2) > Spectator Mode > Random Player Selection'. Default setting is 'All Players'. O…
- Update 30.10.2025 - 30 October 2025
Hi everyone,A new Cue Club 2 update has been launched today which includes a collection of additional features, improvements and fixes. Please see below for a full breakdown of new content:SPEED POOLAdded option to toggle clock ticking sound on or off. When starting a game of speed pool, click the 'Settings' button at the bottom of the in-game menu, and the option now appears in the list of tick-box items.CONTROLSAdded option to use left or right thumbstick to set power and play shot when using manual cue control method. See 'Options > Controls > Advanced Settings > Game Controller > Play Shot (Manual Control)'. Default setting is left thumbstick.MULTIPLAYERAdded chime sound notification when you receive a chat message from a human opponent during a multiplayer match, and you have tabbed out of the game. The most recent message remains on-screen when you return to the game.MENUSAdded op…
- Update 15.9.2025 - 15 September 2025
Hi everyone,We're pleased to release a new update today with further refinements to Cue Club 2. Full details below:BALL PHYSICSImproved break shots in pool with more balanced splitting of balls in the pack.MULTIPLAYERAdded 'Results' tab to MP lobby, at top right of screen, to show recent matches played and final scores.RULE VARIATIONSFixed issue where default rule variations for 14.1 straight pool on first run of game did not include call shots, where balls and pockets are nominated.REPLAYSFixed issue where mouse would sometimes have restricted movement after watching a replay that was saved in a different screen resolution.CONTROLSFixed issue where using various shortcut keys would interfere with setting cue power, spin or cue elevation if using mouse to make adjustments.Other minor fixes and enhancements.
- Update 5.9.2025 - 5 September 2025
Hi everyone,We're pleased to launch a new update to Cue Club 2 today with a collection of feature improvements and fixes. Thank you for your support and feedback which helps us to continually refine the game. Patch notes are included below:GAMEPLAYAdded notification capsule text to show how many balls remain to be potted in 8-ball pool. Also shows reds remaining in snooker.Added safeguarding to prevent cue jitter when AI or human multiplayer opponent is playing a shot with side spin. This could also happen during the opening break in snooker.GRAPHICSIncreased maximum refresh rate stored in graphics settings from 8 to 16 bits, to support higher refresh monitors.Added support for 400Hz+ and 500Hz+ displays, and improved game speed calibration when using different refresh rate settings.Increased size of score boxes on 'Match Complete' screen to accomodate longer player names.BALL NOMINATIO…
- Update 21.7.2025 - 21 July 2025
Hi everyone,A new update has been released today containing further improvements and fixes. See below for a full breakdown:TURKISH LANGUAGE SUPPORTAdded Turkish language support. A big thank you to long-time Cue Club player Burkay Erdoğan for helping with localisation. To select a new language from the main menu, go to 'Configuration > Language'.Please get in touch at [email protected] if you would like to assist with adding a new language to Cue Club 2 and have good knowledge of cue sports terminology.MENUSAdded shortcut link in main menu from game rules page to rule variations and vice-versa. Button added at bottom of page.MULTIPLAYERAdded menu option to change number of virtual players allowed in lobby. Range is 0-4. See 'Options > Match Settings > Multiplayer > Number of Players'. Default value is now 3.Added menu options to change star rating of virtual players (skill level). See…
- Update 25.6.2025 - 25 June 2025
Hi everyone, We're pleased to release another update to Cue Club 2 with several key improvements and a handful of fixes. Full details listed below: CUE POWER Added menu options to set default cue power for break shot and later shots in both pool and snooker. See 'Options > Controls > Advanced Settings > Gameplay', and navigate to page 2. Default setting is 50%, and can be set anywhere from 10 to 100% in 5% intervals. This value is the power set before user makes adjustments for each shot. CONTROLS Increased speed of target movement when using gamepad, helping to speed up gameplay. MENUS 'Game Rules' and 'Rule Variations' now moved to top level main menu for easier access. In-game rules and variations now moved up a level to 'Game' menu. EURO 8-BALL POOL When using numbered ball set option, ball icon in notification capsule is now updated when aiming at object ball. A.I. Improved AI shot…
- Update 12.6.2025 - 12 June 2025
Hi everyone, Today's update brings more improvements and fixes to the game. As always, many thanks for sharing your ideas and suggestions. Patch notes have been added below: SPEED UP OPPONENT'S SHOTS Added menu option to give more control over AI shot speed up feature. See 'Options > Match Settings > Virtual Players > Speed Up Opponent's Shot'. There are 3 settings: '1 Shot' speeds up current shot only, after pressing 'U' key or gamepad right bumper button. 'All Shots' speeds up all AI shots after key or button press, and stays active until user exits game. 'All Shots (No Activation)' speeds up all AI shots without key or button press to activate. A second key or button press now deactivates this feature for the first two options. Default setting is '1 Shot'. Also added small icon to top right of screen to show when AI opponent's shot has been increased to 4x speed. The image is a doubl…
- Update 8.5.2025 - 8 May 2025
Hi everyone, We're pleased to launch another update today featuring more new additions, improvements and fixes to Cue Club 2. Please see below for a full breakdown of new content. SNOOKER Added ability to concede when an AI player is at the table and ahead on points, and you require snookers. Go to 'Game > Match Information > Concede Game'. Added red colour to score box to warn when a player requires snookers to win. Click on the score box to give more detailed information. Fixed issue where unlocking high break achievement after a foul or at end of a frame would freeze the game. 14.1 STRAIGHT POOL Added rule variation to allow player to respot cue ball anywhere on table after opponent pots the cue ball. See 'Game Rules > Rule Variations > 14.1 Straight Pool'. Fixed issue where 'Safety' button would appear after a serious foul re-rack, and ball / pocket nomination was turned off in rule…
- Update 26.03.2025 - 26 March 2025
Hi everyone, An update has been released today with a collection of new features, improvements and fixes. Thanks again for sharing your feedback, and we hope you enjoy these latest additions to the game. TABLES Increased table sizes for pool and snooker. 6 to 12 ft tables are slightly larger, with 5ft pool table and 7ft snooker table introduced as small size options. Improved rendering of 3D tables with reduced clipping errors. A.I. Improved AI potting ability into middle pockets on pool and snooker tables. Fixed issue where an AI player would sometimes freeze on the opening break shot in snooker. MENUS When 'Random' difficulty is selected in Quick Match, the skill level of your opponent is now revealed at the end of the match. Click on the 'Difficulty Level' button at the bottom of the menu. Improved wording on break foul in 14.1 straight pool. Message now informs player if cue ball wa…
- Update 12.3.2025 - 12 March 2025
Hi everyone, We're pleased to release another update today with more game enhancements. Patch notes have been added below. CUEING Cue tip positioned closer to cue ball when setting power. Increased cue backstroke range when using automatic and manual cueing methods. Added option to toggle acceleration when cueing with manual method. See 'Options > Controls > Advanced Settings > Gameplay > Power Adjustment (Acceleration)'. Default setting is 'On'. Recalibrated manual cueing speed, with default setting now at '50%'. See 'Options > Controls > Advanced Settings > Gameplay > Power Adjustment (Speed)'. AIMING Added smaller 'Dot' option for aiming target at 'Options > Aiming > 2D / 3D View > Target' to replace 'Blurred' settings. Renamed 'Focussed' target option to 'Circle'. MENUS Added entry for Euro 8 Ball at 'Games Rules > General Rules'. Graphical tweaks to opponent screens. A.I. AI oppone…
- Update 5.3.2025 - 5 March 2025
Hi everyone, Today we have launched a large update to Cue Club 2 containing an array of new features, improvements and fixes. Please see below for a full breakdown of the latest content. As always, thank you for providing feedback to help us further refine the game. AIMING Added option to turn off the aiming target in 3D mode. This new feature removes the round cursor, secondary and tertiary aim lines, and allows simple rotation around the cue ball when lining up shots. There is also an option to disable the primary aim line, so all visible guides can be removed. Go to 'Options > Aiming > 3D View > Target' and select the 'Hidden' option (last in list). Target can be enabled in-game by pressing 'X' key, clicking middle mouse button, or pressing 'Y' + Left Bumper button on a gamepad. Target can be used to select a point to zoom out from and look around table (press middle mouse button aga…
- Cue Club 2 Update - 8 March 2018
Hi everyone, We have another good size update today with some cool new features along with a few fixes too. Added a feature in the table designer menu to customise the style of the 'diamonds' along the rails on pool tables (3 designs + 'off' setting). The position of the diamonds has also been improved. New feature to change the colour of the table markings. Use white or black pencil for fine markings, or white / black pen for a stronger effect. Go to Options > Tables and select the cloth patterns tab. Steam friend feature added. In the multiplayer lobby, click on a player's avatar, then click the friend add button. You can also add them from the in-game chat menu (F1 key). Personalised Steam avatars are now downloaded and displayed in the multiplayer lobby and on the player information screen. Further enhancements to table cloth colours. Improved colours in the vintage snooker ballset,…
- Cue Club 2 Update - 25 February 2018
Hi everyone, A new update has been added with some nice new features plus a couple of fixes too. Thanks again for your continued feedback in helping us to further refine Cue Club 2. Many of the 40 table cloth colours have been enhanced, including a selection of richer greens. Added new Snooker Vintage ballset option with softer colours. An interesting variation to experiment with. Table designer menu has a new button on the far right, to switch between a white or black background. The general appearance of this menu has been improved too. Joypad navigation has been improved throughout the table, ballset, cue and chalk selection menus. Fixed a bug in multiplayer that very occasionally could block the game. Fixed a bug that halted the game when entering the MP lobby when using Russian language. Solved an issue that occasionally could let a mouse click interfere with an A.I. player's shot.…
- Cue Club 2 Update - 22 February 2018
Hi everyone, Today another update has been added with some cool new features and a few fixes too. Introduced a longer match option in online multiplayer (best of 5 frames). Added 2 new chalk colours (grey and yellow). Pool and snooker ballset menus have been improved. Table decals now rendered in colour in table selection menu. Ball sheen has been improved when using matte finish setting. Various other visual enhancements to menus. Added 8x anti-aliasing option (in addition to 2x, 4x and 'off'). See Options > Display Settings > DirectX. Note: this renders with higher fidelity but does require some extra GPU processing power. Chalk marks left on table after performing shots with deep backspin, are now rendered better. Fixed bug which could occasionally prevent a saved game or shot from loading correctly. Fixed bug that would on rare occasions draw the cue ball in the wrong position when…
- Cue Club 2 Update - 15 February 2018
Hi everyone, We have added another update today with some nice new features and a few fixes too. Hope you enjoy it! 4 new ball surface finishes - ultra gloss, gloss, satin and matte effect. See Options > Display Settings > Special Effects > Ball Finish. New smoke effect in overhead 2D mode, with 3 settings available. Go to Options > Display Settings > Special Effects > Smoke Effect (2D). Following some feedback we have added an option to lengthen the secondary aiming lines. There are 3 options: short, medium and long. See Options > Dynamics > Guiding Lines. Fixed a bug in multiplayer that very occasionally could cause a game to block. Fixed a bug in Speed Pool that stopped the clock when using the large U.I. option. Improved rendering of balls in 2D and 3D modes. Details added to bar environment textures. Visual improvements to menus. Other minor fixes and enhancements. Once again many…
- Cue Club 2 Update - 10 February 2018
Hi everyone, We have been continuing to work hard on the game and have a nice new update today with more fixes and improvements. Added new 'Low-light' table lamp setting with high vignette. There are now 4 brightness settings (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%). See Options > Display Settings > Special Effects > Lamp Brightness. PLEASE NOTE: Existing users may need to adjust to their preferred setting after the update. Nominate pocket and balls option in 8-ball are now linked together. Foul on US 8-ball break shot now gives ball-in-hand behind the headstring to your opponent, and ball played should be the other side of the headstring. Fixed a bug in multiplayer that very occasionally caused a game to go out of sync. Fixed a bug in multiplayer that could block the game when a draw was reached in snooker. A.I. Players can now be turned off from multiplayer lobby. See Options > Match Settings > Multipla…
- Cue Club 2 Update - 28 January 2018
Hi everyone, Following some very useful feedback we've just added another good size update today with further improvements and fixes. Added a rule option to nominate ball and / or pocket for each shot in 8-ball pool. See Options > Rule Variations > US 8 Ball. Fixed a bug in multiplayer that occasionally froze the mouse pointer when switching turns. This was a hard issue to pin down and so thank you for your patience while we solved it. Fixed an issue that prevented a snooker or speed pool Steam leaderboard score updating if it did not qualify for the the in-game leaderboard. The cue is now always removed from the table when in-game menu is activated. Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the cue to re-appear in the wrong position when cancelling a menu. Mapped WASD keys onto cursor keys, which rotate the in-game camera. Updated controls menu screen. Improved rendering of table cushions, bal…
- Cue Club 2 Update - 24 January 2018
Hi everyone, There's another new update posted today that focuses on improvements to cameras, with a few other fixes and enhancements. New feature to stand back and walk freely around the table before playing a shot in 3D mode. Click the middle mouse button then use the left / right cursor keys. On game controllers press the left shoulder button then use the right thumb-stick. You can now rotate the camera when the cue is in position, offering alternative views, and is useful for swerve shots. Use the left / right cursor keys or gamepad right thumb-stick. Zoom feature has a higher magnification to make it easier to line-up long shots in 3D. Press the F5 key or click and hold the left mouse button, then tap the right mouse button. For game controllers click the right shoulder button. Further updates made to multiplayer networking code. Tournament trophies have been improved and re-render…
- Cue Club 2 Update - 19 January 2018
Hi everyone, We've just finished work on the latest update which contains quite a few more improvements and fixes to the game. 3D pool table design has been enhanced with tapering of the legs inwards towards the base. 3D specular ball highlights made more realistic. 3D snooker table cushions now have a better shaped profile. Fixed a bug that occasionally halted activity when loading a saved game. Multiplayer has had a sync error removed and been made more stable. Option to turn off the side view of the table now works with the compact user interface setting. See Options > Display Settings > In-Game > Potted Balls. The cue ball strike position indicator has been simplified, and now just shows a crosshair, which will shift accordingly if any obstructions appear. Improvements to in-game menu interface and match information screen. Other minor fixes and enhancements. Thank you once again fo…
