- Descenders Next: Ring of Fire Update - 14 August 2026
Hey everyone! Usually we try to steer away from cross-posting especially after getting feedback that many of you are interested in Descenders only and not Descenders Next. However we feel that because we have some information regarding mountainbikes in Descenders Next we do feel this might be valuable information for some! We definitely don't intend to offend or to cheaply use Descenders for promotion, so if you don't like this at all, feel free to skip this wall of text
- The Community Gear Update is LIVE! - 3 August 2026
Hi everyone!THE DAY IS HERE - we've just dropped the Community Gear Update, and you can grab Descenders for 75% OFF!Our brand new update brings 2 new maps, new customisation from the community challenge, a brand new ALL WHITE LUX set & a new stat tracker!Recently, we challenged you to express your creativity by designing gear that you would want to see in the game. We had some amazing submissions, and we want to thank you all again for participating! We picked the best ones, and the winners of the community challenge now have their submissions live in-game for everyone to earn! You can check out the winners in our Discord! There's over 40 items to unlock, so get out there & start grinding!The first map we've added is Autumn Jump Line! This park comes with incredibly steep slopes with endless possibilities to gain unrivalled speeds & big jumps! to demonstrate new aerial moves. Not only t…
- Descenders Gear Challenge! - 30 April 2026
Hi everyone!We hope you're all having a great week! Well, we're about to make it even better, because we're back with a new Descenders Gear Challenge! Ever wanted your own custom gear in Descenders? Well, now's your chance!We're teaming up with a couple of members from our community to run a new competition! On top of your awesome gear being put in Descenders, we've got a bunch of super cool prizes for the winners, including official Descenders merch, Steam Gift Cards & more, with multiple categories to enter!To find out more details on how to enter, head over to our Discord, everything you need for a chance to win is there! The competition will be running for the entirety of May, so you've got plenty of time to get those creative juices flowing!Thank you all again for the endless support you've given Descenders - you're all awesome. We'll see you at the finish line!
- CAREER MODE IS LIVE IN DESCENDERS NEXT! - 12 February 2026
Hi everyone! Descenders Next's first major update of the year: CAREER MODE! Last year, we gave you a sneak peek into some of the stuff we're working on and what you can expect to see in Descenders Next! We're super excited to get started with the first of many updates. We know you're gonna love this update - shall we jump in?You can explore a brand new career path in both sports, featuring brand new biomes! Not only that, but we've also added new legendary gear drops which can only be earned in Career Mode. Go nail those BOSS JUMPS and get that gear!We've also added some more minor features, quality of life changes, and bug fixes! Here's the full list: Major Features Career ModeNew BiomesLegendary Career - Only gear drops Minor Features • New Avatar Icons!• Localization Updates• Adjusted Carve tutorial to be steeper• Can no longer accelerate when leaning• Sped up Countdown timerBugfixes…
- The Big Air Compound UPDATE! - 1 December 2025
Hi everyone!We've just dropped a BIG CONTENT UPDATE for Descenders on Steam - the Big Air Compound Update! We know you've all been dying for more Descenders maps (you ask us EVERY DAY, and we love it) so of course, we had to scratch that itch before 2025 is wrapped up! But wait, not only have we got NEW MAPS, we've got a NEW BIKE TYPE, and we aren't stopping there - BRAND NEW MISSIONS, and even MORE CUSTOMIZATION ITEMS for your rider (did someone say they needed a bucket hat?)We can't just bring out a new bike park without new missions, so be sure to go check your GRAND TOUR! You'll find a new set of objectives specifically for the new Big Air Compound map, all with new customization unlocks! On top of that, we thought this update was the perfect one for a new bike type too, since we've not had a new one for quite some time! But of course, we can't NOT add in some new gear items too! Sh…
- ?????????? - 21 October 2025
Oops, we weren't supposed to leave these here. New bike parks are coming to Descenders. Tune in to our showcase on Oct 22 at 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM UK to catch a sneak peek...Click here to join now and start the party early 🚲
- NEW MAPS & BikeOut! - 16 October 2025
Hi everyone!We wanted to tell you about some exciting things coming to Descenders, including a new bikeout, and NEW mod maps! We also recently brought out an update to Descenders to address the recent Unity security issue. BikeOut 5Are you ready to test your skills and tackle a brand new Bikeout?! Introducing BikeOut 5, with more ramps, jumps, obstacles and silly bails like never before!New MOD maps: Utah Trails & Grasshopper DH We know how much you love your mod maps, so we're bringing two favourites to Descenders! Soon, you'll be able to ride the dirt tracks of Utah Trails & Grasshopper DH! Thanks to Wiking for these awesome tracks!SECRET NEW BIKE PARKWe've got a super secret Bike Park in the works - we haven't got anything to show you yet, but we just wanted to start the hype train early and get you ready for when it drops! STAY TUNEDThank you all again for being the awesome communit…
- Thank you for an AMAZING Descenders Next Launch! - 22 July 2025
Hi everyone! It has been an incredible launch for Descenders Next! In just 24 hours, since we shadow dropped the game, we have had over 100,000 of you jumping in and taking on the snowy peaks & dirt tracks! For context, it took the original Descenders 18 MONTHS to get those kind of numbers, so we are truly amazed at how many of you turned out to the launch, and we can't thank you enough! So, we've been receiving super useful feedback from you all while you've been playing, and we've already got a plan of things we're wanting to look at! Here is a quick run-down of a few things we've seen pop up often: Speed: We know a lot of you are speed demons, but we hear that you'd like a bit more control over it too, so we're having a look at how we can make high speeds feel a bit easier to handle Brakes: We've seen a few of you ask for some sort of brake mechanic to help with the high speeds, so t…
- Welcome to DESCENDERS DAY & RACE MODE! - 21 July 2025
Hi all! The day is finally here - it's DESCENDERS DAY! A day full of big updates and discounts! Today is probably the biggest day we've ever had for Descenders, and we aren't here to mess about, so HERE WE GO! INTRODUCING DESCENDERS RACE MODE!You've been asking for it, and we're delivering! Introducing the all-new RACE MODE to Descenders! Take to the trails & race against your friends, or other players against the clock! Compete for the best time, cross the finish line, and claim 1st place! Race Mode is OUT NOW across Steam, Xbox and PlayStation!Whether you're a baller at Bikeout or slick through Stoker, there are races for everyone! It's time to gather your group, head to the multiplayer lobbies and set yourself up a race mode lobby!We want to thank you all so much for all the love and support you've given Descenders over the years! It's been a super fun ride, and we're not done yet!TH…
- Descenders Next is STEAM DECK VERIFIED! - 16 July 2025
Hi everyone! Descenders Day is only 5 DAYS away, where we're gonna be dropping two HUGE updates for Descenders & Descenders Next, so make sure you're there and don't miss what we've got planned! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2375530/Descenders_Next/ We're super happy to announce that Descenders Next is Steam Deck Verified, so you can take Descenders Next on the go, wherever you are! One of the main things we wanted to make sure is that Descenders Next runs great on Steam Deck, so we're super glad we can give you the ultimate experience! We've got a bunch of stuff going on this week to celebrate, including giveaways on TikTok and in our Discord, so make sure you're in both of those places to win some cool stuff! We're gearing up for some big things next week - be sure to stay tuned in the run up to Descenders Day! It's going to be a big one... - RageSquid & No More Robots
- Descenders Day is coming... - 7 July 2025
Hi everyone! Two huge updates. One DAY. We've got some big things coming for Descenders & Descenders Next. Strap yourselves in and get ready for Descenders Day, which is landing on July 21. We're gonna be telling you all about the next big update for Descenders, and reveal when Descenders Next is coming (yes, really) To kick off the celebrations, we're starting with a giveaway. Fancy owning a REAL part of the Highlands from Descenders? Well, now's your chance! We're giving away 10 plots of land from the REAL Highlands, the inspiration behind the iconic world in Descenders! You'll also get a title for yourself, so you can be a Lord, Lady, or even Laird! Click here to enter, and we'll announce the winners on Descenders Day! Head over to descendersday.com and keep an eye out, because we're gonna be teasing a bunch until July 21. You don't wanna miss a thing. Thanks for tuning in, we can't…
- Descenders Next Demo Update / Play With Devs! - 27 February 2025
Hi everyone! We hope you've all been enjoying the new demo for Descenders Next - we know we have! Don't forget, you can also grab Descenders for 75% OFF on Steam right now! As always, thank you for sending in your feedback and bug reports, we've been watching the demo closely & we've just dropped a small new update! Here's a quick rundown of the patch notes: Optimized terrain shader settings: We've removed tessellation on medium and below settings, so this will help performance on players on medium or lower settings, and should also improve performance on Steam Deck Tutorial adjustment: The tutorial will now push you to the world map instead of the option of hanging around Rabbit Hill Steam Deck: The game will now automatically preset the visuals on Steam Deck for smooth frame rateFor Steam Deck users in particular, to get the best out of your performance in Descenders Next, we recommen…
- The Descenders Next Beta is a wrap! - 6 February 2025
Hi everyone! The Descenders Next Beta is now over! We want to thank you for taking part and helping us with your thoughts, invaluable feedback, and of course, bug catching! Don't worry though, it's not the end! We have something else coming very soon, so keep an eye out for that, we won't be leaving you hanging for too long... We'll let you know soon what came from the beta, what we learnt, and what exciting things you can expect to come to Descenders Next! Thanks for helping us in making the game even better each time! We'll see you soon, be sure to tune in for what's coming Next...
- Last 24 HOURS of the Descenders Next Beta! - 5 February 2025
Hi everyone! We're now approaching the last 24 HOURS before the end of the Descenders Next Beta! We've learnt a lot over the last few weeks, and thanks to your invaluable feedback, we've managed to implement lots of cool changes, with a lot of exciting ones to come! We're gonna be talking about everything you can expect, including changes and improvements we'll be making based on the feedback we've received, so be sure to keep an eye out when we drop some post beta discussion! We want to thank you again for playing Descenders Next, and letting us know your thoughts and what you've been enjoying! We can't wait to share more with you, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled! The best place to keep up with Descenders news is our Discord, so be sure to head on over and join our amazing community! We'll see you very soon, but enough from us, go and tear up those tracks, you don't have long! - Ra…
- Last chance to play the Descenders Next Beta! - 31 January 2025
Hi everyone! We hope you've all enjoyed playing the Descenders Next Beta just as much as we have! This is your LAST chance to play, as we'll be taking the beta down after this weekend, so get those hours in and hit those slopes! Don't worry though, we've got something FRESH coming very soon, so we won't be leaving you hanging for too long! We want to thank you all for playing, giving us invaluable feedback, and helping us to make Descenders Next even better each time! We hope you've enjoyed what you've seen so far, but don't worry, there's plenty more yet to come! Get excited for what's coming Next...
- Descenders: The RageSquid Riot Tour Update - 12 December 2024
Hey everyone! SURPRISE! We've just dropped a major update for Descenders on Steam - the Riot Tour Update! We've got a bunch of new things in this update, including a brand new tour, new cosmetics, and more! Shall we get into it? New tour: The RageSquid Riot Tour! Since we were planning on releasing an update to fix mods, we thought, why don't we just drop a brand new tour? The Riot Tour comes with a set of brand new missions, new cosmetics, and some VERY shiny rewards at the end of it... hold on, is that a new LUX bike? Trick combos! Now you can combo your tricks easily and earn even more REP with double, triple, even quad multipliers! Here's the full list of new content: New Tour added! The RageSquid Riot Bike Park now has new missions added: Routes - Finish the routes that the modders have made No Marker - Complete the park without setting a respawn marker First Person View - Complete…
- Descenders Next Test Sessions are LIVE! - 5 December 2024
Hi everyone! It's the day you've all been waiting for - Descenders Next Test Sessions are now LIVE! You can now jump straight into the game and get playing! All you need to do is check your email for your key, redeem the code in Steam, and you're good to go! If you haven't signed up, then you can grab a code by clicking here! Be sure to play with controller for the best experience in Descenders Next! As part of PC Gamer's PC Gaming Show, we dropped a brand new trailer for the test sessions too, which you can watch here: We're gonna be monitoring the test sessions very closely, so be sure to head over to the Discord so you can let us know your thoughts, feedback, and of course any pesky bug reports! You can feedback in the Steam forums too, and also submit feedback through our form by clicking here! We can't wait for you to get hands on and see everything we've been working on so far! We…
- Get ready - the Descenders Next Test Sessions are starting VERY SOON! - 2 December 2024
Hey everyone! That's right, we're nearly at that time - play test sessions for Descenders Next are about to start VERY soon! Test sessions for Descenders Next will not only help us to make the game better and better, but will give you the chance to play the game early, well before launch! We know the wait is painful, so we wanted to give you the opportunity of giving it a go yourselves and letting us know what you think! Still want to get involved? It's not too late! You still have time to sign up, so click here and you can get your name down in time to try Descenders Next VERY soon! Everyone who signs up will be guaranteed a spot in the test session, so you've got nothing to lose! Be sure to join the Discord too, you'll be able to keep up-to-date with updates and changes we make along the way, and it's also a place where you can share your feedback and thoughts with the Descenders comm…
- Descenders Next - Replay Editor - 25 October 2024
Hi everyone! We're back with another video in our Descenders Next series, and this time we're diving in to the replay editor! We know replays are super popular in Descenders, and we had a lot of you ask us whether replays will be making a return in Descenders Next. We're super happy to confirm that you'll be able to capture all of your special moments in Descenders Next, and make them look even cooler! In this video, we're showing you a bit more on what we've improved and how it works: We hope you enjoy the latest video in the series! Be sure to sign up to join the Test Sessions to play Descenders Next early here! We've also been running a lot of competitions recently in the Discord, with prizes for Descenders, so come and join us there! We'll see you in the next one! - No More Robots & RageSquid https://store.steampowered.com/app/2375530/Descenders_Next/
- Descenders Next - Tricks & DesCents - 15 October 2024
Hi everyone! You might have caught in our last post that we were starting a video series on answering your questions in Descenders Next - well, we've just posted another video, talking about Tricks & DesCents! We wanted to show you more about the new tricks mechanics in Descenders Next, and what we've improved. Tricks will feel familiar to Descenders players, but adding a whole host of new features, and of course, more rewards! This is where DesCents come in, the new currency in Descenders Next! Tricks will help in earning DesCents, which you'll be able to spend towards customisation. Watch our breakdown here: We hope you enjoyed our latest video in our new Descenders Next series! Be sure to sign up to join the Test Sessions to play Descenders Next early here! We've also been running a lot of competitions recently in the Discord, with prizes for Descenders, so come and join us there! An…
