Hey Riders!
Thanks to everyone who jumped into the Season 16 survey! Now that we've gone through your answers, it's time to share what we learned and what's coming next!
How We Build the Survey
Before a survey goes live, we open the floor across the entire Riders Republic team. Anyone can pitch questions, whether it's quick info for next season's live content or broader feedback about the game's future.
We admit it: this time we packed in a lot of questions. The team had plenty they wanted to ask! We'll try to keep it short for next times.
Once the survey's ready, we push it through as many channels as possible. Fun fact: the top three sources this time were Steam, in-game, and Instagram. But don't worry, your answers count equally! After collecting everything, we sit together, break it down, and bring some insights back to you.
Mass Races
Many of you asked for more variety in weekly Mass Race tracks. We're exploring ways to expand this, but the current playlist system helps us maintain a clear weekly theme. During tournament weeks, for example, the focus is entirely on tournament Mass Races to give everyone as many chances as possible to grab those top-3 rewards.
You also told us you enjoy Mass Race XL and want more versions of it, so starting in Season 17, you'll see more XL playlists to mix things up. We're continuing to experiment, too! Shout-out to the Proto Track test from early November!
Don't worry: weekly rewards won't depend on Mass Race XL. And during competitive weeks in Season 17, you'll be able to win a brand-new outfit, perfect for showing off your racing mastery on the snowy slopes.
LAB Improvements
The LAB has been receiving a lot of attention lately, so of course, it's generated plenty of discussions in this survey!
One recurring concern: event thumbnails. Some of them don't clearly reflect what the event actually is. We'll be fixing this by enforcing thumbnails during event creation, so you can better understand what an event offers before jumping in.
Your biggest request, though, was improved snapping, and perfect timing: a new option for the snapping tool arrive with the Season 17 update.
Starting 16 December, you'll be able to choose whether objects snap to all available points or only the selected one. More precision, more creative freedom!
We also heard your requests for more realistic textures in UGE. We understand the appeal, but high-detail textures can impact performance. For now, ensuring smooth gameplay is essential, as we have plenty of other updates planned before we explore this further.
Season Progression
A lot of you felt seasonal progression takes too long. So in Season 17, we're halving the number of stars needed to complete the progression track. And the ultimate reward this time? The Goose variant of the Snow Skate!
Scooters and roller skates topped the list of requested new sports. So tell us, which one do you think will roll into the Republic? Stay tuned, because we've got plenty to share about what's coming in Year 5!
