- 🌊 Stout Kayak – Update V3.0 - RIVER RUSH ! 🌊 - 24 July 2026
🌊 V3.0 — The "River Rush" Update is Live!Hey paddlers!I am incredibly excited to drop Version 3.0, a massive milestone that completely reimagines how your kayak handles and brings the entire river to life. As a solo indie dev, this update represents a huge step forward in physics, true immersion, and stepping up the game's identity.🚣 Next-Gen Kayak Physics: The Boat Feels Alive!I have completely overhauled the hull physics and weight distribution to give you an authentic, responsive whitewater experience:The "Paddle & Sway" System: Paddling now triggers a natural side-to-side body lean and hull rotation. The kayak moves organically with your character's weight, completely changing the feeling of the ride.Aggressive Paddle Turning Boost: Dropping your paddle into the water now grants an immediate, physics-based turning torque in that direction. It feels twice as realistic and allows fo…
- 🌊 Stout Kayak – Update V2.9 - Unleashed Currents ! 🌊 - 21 May 2026
🌊 Stout Kayak 2.9: UNLEASHED CURRENTSFeel the raw power of whitewater.The 2.9 update introduces dynamic forces tied to the river's terrain. The foam and waves are now your guides: observe them to anticipate the current's push, just like in real life. Learn to read the water to become one with the flow.🌀 A Living River (Current Physics)I’ve manually placed logical force systems so the water reacts to obstacles and riverbanks. This creates a whole new navigation dynamic:Eddies & Trajectories: Use the counter-currents behind rocks. The Eddy is your best ally to catch your breath, scout the next rapid, or wait for your friends.Side Force: Feel the forces pushing you laterally, forcing you to adjust your angle of attack.Waterfall Boosts: A new force system at the base of drops creates a realistic exit acceleration.Anti-Stuck System: A new push system that improves fluidity when plunging do…
- 💎 STOUT KAYAK - UPDATE V2.8 : Call of the Depths 💎 - 18 April 2026
🏆 A brand-new massive cave has arrived. Get ready to push your limits in an even more immersive kayaking experience with the Stout Kayak 2.8 update.🕳️ The Giant Secret CaveA massive and mysterious cave has been discovered deep within the map… At its center lies a giant green diamond waiting for those brave enough to claim it. But reaching it won’t be easy. You’ll need to climb a massive vertical stalagmite to its peak, where an ultimate jump awaits toward a second structure inside the cave. One mistake, and you’re back to the start. This challenge is designed to push your limits: precision, control, and patience will be key to reaching the reward.🏁 New Race & Voice CountdownThe race system has been improved with a fully immersive voice countdown. The timer now displays the full time (minutes and seconds) for better performance tracking.Two modes are now available: Stout Race Mode, fe…
- 🔥🚣♂️ STOUT KAYAK UPDATE 2.7 🚣♂️🔥 - 20 March 2026
🌊 Physics OverhaulOne of the biggest changes in this update focuses on the kayak physics system. It has been reworked to provide much more stability, especially during sharp direction changes and technical maneuvers. The previous “wobble” effect has been eliminated, resulting in smoother and more precise control.👉 Result:More responsive handlingBetter stability in technical sectionsA more natural and controlled feelThis also greatly improves the visual experience. Movements are smoother, the kayak feels more grounded in the water, and the overall flow looks much cleaner and more immersive.This is a major upgrade that truly changes how the river feels. 🌊🏁 Online Race ImprovementsThe race system has been fixed and optimized for online play. ✔️ Timer issues resolved ✔️ Each player now has their own independent timer ✔️ Improved race UI for better clarity🚛 Truck System UpgradeA new sys…
- 🌊 Stout Update V2.6 🌊 - Meet the Riverside locals - 11 March 2026
🌊 Stout Kayak – Update V2.6 🌊💬 Talk to the characters! The NPCs in the world are now interactive! Each character you meet can give you tips, river advice, or even point you to other characters to discover. Explore, chat, and uncover surprises around every corner of the map!💦 Even more immersive splashes Your drops have never felt this satisfying! Splashes have been upgraded with new particles that explode on impact and follow gravity. With 4 intensity levels depending on your landing speed and new immersive sounds, every splash becomes an epic moment!🎉 Celebration animations and sounds Celebration animations have been reworked to be smoother and more fun. On top of that, new sounds have been added with a random system so every celebration feels unique and surprising. Every victory or trick is now even more satisfying and immersive!🏊 The pool gets a makeover The pool now has a fres…
- 🌊 Stout Update V2.5 : Multiplayer Now Available.🌊 - 22 February 2026
After nearly two months of intense work, countless tests, rebuilds and complex networking issues, multiplayer is finally live. This has been the biggest technical challenge since the game’s release, rebuilding core systems, adapting gameplay for online authority, and making sure everything works properly on Steam.Today, the game officially becomes what it was always meant to be!🌐 ONLINE CO-OP (Up to 6 Players for Now)You can now:Host a session on SteamJoin friends on SteamPlay over LANExperience the world together in real timeThis is a peer-to-peer (P2P) system, allowing up to 6 players per session.The game is no longer just a solo experience, it finally reflects the true spirit of kayaking:Living the river lifeRoleplaying as a kayak crewPlaying together. Celebrating the clean runsMaking new friends. Learning from each otherChasing lines. Guiding linesShowing off your skills and your s…
- 🌊 Stout Kayak V2.4 – Gameplay & Customization Update 🛶 - 18 December 2025
Hey kayakers! This V2.4 update brings a big dose of refinements, important bug fixes, and new content to make your river experience even more fun and immersive.🛠️ Bug Fixes & ImprovementsA major bug regarding kayak entry has been fixed, which was sometimes inconsistent. 👉 It’s now fully stable and reliable!Another bug related to the truck has also been addressed:When you were the rear-right passenger, the kayak could spawn in the wrong place on the truck roof. ✔️ This issue is now fixed.🎵 Music & AtmospherePage 3 of the Music Player continues development with 9 brand-new insane tracks, including: 🎶 Riverlife 🎶 The Tewk 🎶 Ice Cold👉 Bringing the total to 177 tracks in the game 🤯🔥🛶 Customization – Paddles & HelmetsThe paddle has been completely redesigned with:A new geometryBetter textures🎨 26 new skins availableHelmets also get a big upgrade:🎨 26 new color options to customize…
- 🌊 Update V2.3: Even smoother, clearer, and more immersive! 🌊 - 8 December 2025
Hey kayakers! Update V2.3 is finally here, bringing a breath of fresh air… with polish, fixes, new mechanics, and even more content for your river adventures.✔️ Major Fixes & ImprovementsKayak spawn limit fixed! You can now only spawn one kayak at a time, preventing duplicates and chaotic situations.Truck flip bug fixed! Exiting the truck was impossible when it was lying on the driver’s side, this issue is now 100% resolved.🎵 New Music – Page 3 in development! The soundtrack keeps growing: Music Player Page 3 is coming with new tracks in development, bringing the total to 168 songs! 🔥 Tracks like River Boys, Raging Rapids, and The Thrill! Perfect for every water session.🔦 New: Lantern & Frontlight Exploration has never been so immersive:New lantern usable on foot to light up the night and explore caves.Kayak frontlight, perfect for paddling in the dark or tackling nighttime rapids.🛶…
- Big news for Stout Kayak! The V2.2 update is live. - 21 November 2025
Hey kayakers! I heard you loud and clear: the new spawn point is now at Upper Lake, letting you hit the water faster and jump straight into your adventures.But that’s not all! Check out the interactive map in-game to see at a glance all the key locations: the dam, roads, rivers, campfires, surf spots, cliff jump platforms, and even vehicles. Just select the points you care about and plan your descent like a pro.Freestyle fans and trick enthusiasts won’t be disappointed: the Stout Book – The Paddle Quest is packed with info on kayaking, all the tricks you can pull off, their descriptions, and tutorials on how to perform them in-game. It also has gameplay tips making it your essential companion on every adventure on the rivers.From exploring hidden caves to chasing the perfect waves, every feature is designed to give you total freedom on the water. Jump in, paddle hard, and see how far yo…
