Update 5 is here!
Hayo Park Managers!
Our next major update, Update 5, is now here!
This update includes Security Guards and Crime, Sci-Fi themed scenery pieces, colour customisation for glass, rocks, flume inflatables and mats, improvements to path tools, and a returning coaster inspired by the original Planet Coaster. We've also included a number of fixes and adjustments to make your gameplay experience even better!
Please read below for a breakdown of what's in Update 5.
Features
Security & Crime
New Staff type: Security Guard
New guest behaviour: criminality
Pickpockets will now enter parks looking to steal from unsuspecting guests and flee from Security Guards once spotted.
If guests are unhappy for too long, park managers might find themselves dealing with a vandalism problem too.
Players can now add Security Guards and Cameras to their parks to prevent crime and apprehend Criminals.
Sci-Fi Theme
Sci-Fi themed static and animated scenery objects
Sci-Fi themed music, triggered SFX and ambient audio tracks
New Sci-Fi themed billboard videos
Glass Panels and Customisation
Colour customisation options for glass scenery pieces
New glass panel shapes (with and without frames):
Circle
Hexagon
Octagon
Semi Circle
Triangle
Long Triangle
Rock Customisation
New 'custom rock' scenery pieces with colour customisation
Inflatable Customisation
Colour customisation for flume inflatables and mats
Path Tool Improvements
Invisible paths
Toggle kerbs and path foundations
Circular stamps for paths and pools
New area delete tool
Customisable coaster stations and flume platforms
Reduced minimum height for paths over pools/paths
Standard 'De-themed' Coasters
High Peaks Construction - Wooden Hybrid Steel Rails
High Peaks Construction - Wooden Hybrid Steel Topped
Decorative pieces from these coasters added as individual scenery
Returning Ride
Vector - Return Mk II, inspired by the Trident coaster from the original game
Career Mode Sandbox Maps
Pre-made maps from Career mode Act 3 added to Sandbox mode
Updates
Western Theme Additions
9 half-width non-grid wall pieces
4 roof pieces
Ride Prestige Adjustments
Clear breakdown of ride impact on prestige
Full prestige score now includes ride experience and scenery bonus
Classic ride prestige threshold increased to 800
Simplified UI: only shows scenery bonus
Updated help screens
Ride Reputation Adjustments
New 'Established' stage between 'New' and 'Dated'
Appeal bonus/penalties displayed at each stage
Prestige impact explained in ride info panel
Updated stage icons and help screens
Guest Moods
Guest mood reasoning now shown in infopanel
Water Rides Visuals
Enhanced visuals for:
Big M's Rides - Narrow Log Flume
FD Vision - Steam Boat
FD Vision - Wide Log Flume
Outamax - River Rapids
Big M's Rides - Water Coaster
F&N Thriller Industries - Antique Water Coaster
Outamax - Water Coaster (pre-order bonus)
Career Messaging
Improved messaging for career scenario completion
Light Activation Settings
Lights can now override night-only setting
Special Piece Tooltips
Tooltip descriptions added to track and flume special pieces
Bug Fixes
We are continuing to review all your feedback and reports and will announce new updates and fixes when they are ready. In the meantime, please continue to report any bugs on our Issue Tracker.
Audio
Music from other nearby trains will no longer be heard when riding onboard coasters. - View on Issue Tracker
Resolved an issue where soundtrack music would fade out when near music sources muted in settings. - View on Issue Tracker
Coasters & Rides
Resolved an issue preventing track supports from being drawn on some parts of Grand Coasters Worldwide coasters. - View on Issue Tracker
Flume supports will now appear more consistently on flume pieces that are close to the ground. - View on Issue Tracker
Adjusted the alignment between car wheels and track on the Vector - Sit Down - 4 Seater coaster. - View on Issue Tracker
Resolved resolution issue on Outamax - Sit Down - 4 Seater - Brake track piece. - View on Issue Tracker
Resolved an issue causing freecam to become inaccessible during coaster creation. - View on Issue Tracker
Guests
Resolved issues around guests not using Sun Loungers. - View on Issue Tracker
Guests will now interact more frequently with lazy rivers. - View on Issue Tracker
Park Construction
Adjusted the names of cuboid scenery shapes to match the object. - View on Issue Tracker
Stability
Fixed various other crashes, including a work-around for certain instances of the AMD driver-related crashes affecting some players. We are continuing to work with AMD to investigate this issue further.