Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition

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• Patch Notes·27 Aug 2025Official

  Update 1.1 - Trophy Room!

  The latest update for Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition has arrived! 🏆 Welcome to the Trophy Room! 🏆 This update is all about celebrating the moments that matter, the wins you’ve worked hard for, the milestones you’ve reached, and the goals still ahead of you. To mark these moments, we’ve added 25 new in-game achievements throughout your Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition journey. Each one is designed to challenge your skills and give you something new to strive for. And where better to honour those in-game achievements than in your very own Trophy Room? Every time you complete an achievement, you’ll unlock a trophy to add to your collection. Pick it up, admire it up close, or display it proudly alongside your other hard-earned rewards, a keepsake of your journey. Achievement List:First Steps - get to prestige 2 on Flat RaceOn the road to greatness - get to prestige 4 on Flat RaceWorld class - get to prestige 6 on Flat RaceFirst jumps - get to prestige 2 on Cross CountryLeaping for the stars - get to prestige 4 on Cross CountryLegendary champion - get to prestige 6 on Cross CountryHaving a mare - breed 3 maresSilver stallion - breed 3 stallionsAmateur breeder - breed 10 horsesExperienced breeder - breed 50 horsesMaster breeder - breed 100 horsesHorse friends - own 3 horsesFour's a party - own 4 horsesCrowded house - own 7 horsesFull house - own 14 horsesEat my dust - win a rival race 4 timesBig bucks - sell a horse worth more than 30,000Multiplayer challenger - complete 1 online raceChampionship racer - win 5 online racesFirst foal - own a horse with a grade of 2Genetically superior - own a horse with a grade of 4Bred to win - own a horse with a grade of 6Horse whisperer - discover 15 of your horses' favouritesUnbreakable bond - reach bond level 5 with 1 horseHorse tycoon - have 500,000 gold Further Changes and additions. In response to your feedback, we’ve made a few changes to the controls and other early aspects of the game. An alternative horse racing contr...
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• Announcements·30 Apr 2025Official

  VR Controls and FAQ

  Need help getting started on the race track? Here's some information about VR controls and gameplay. General Questions Where can I buy the game? You can purchase Rival Stars Horse Racing here on Steam. How do I control the horse during a race? The game uses motion controls, so place your hands in front of you in line with the horse's head and perform the actions with clear, controlled movements. Below are some detailed instructions with diagrams using the Meta Quest controllers. Different controller types might have slightly different button placements and controls. Holding reins Hold the reins by pressing and holding both grip buttons on the controllers. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45001841/2196975ac150ed31e33d422192d927ebfa6daa84.jpg Start race Press the trigger buttons when the timing bar is in the green part of the sprint bar at the start of the race. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45001841/852ea085f9804b7f88c76c2f9d7f1f3632da8adb.jpg Gaining sprint energy To gain energy, move the controllers in a smooth up and down motion at the same time. Make sure to hold them straight. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45001841/67fa3b03ed0f4ed2f9fa7ae0da0d30c866ba054d.jpg Sprinting To sprint, move the controllers in a smooth backwards and forwards motion at the same time. Don't whip the controllers up and down. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45001841/21488d83fdcfee1be782a73bb81ead4c4dacd423.jpg Turning To turn your horse, you need to pull the reins back on either side of the horse. Pull back on the left controller to turn your horse left. Pull back on the right controller to turn your horse right. Only pull one side at a time and keep the other controller still. Note: Horses will not turn if there is another horse or an object blocking them, even if it is not in your field of view. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45001841/c434e6448b0048a0307dec1827b181786e3ab526.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45001841/b9101448e6e1ca1b84b772b4c644caf2b2755394.jpg This game mimics the movement of the horse's gallop. Remember to keep up the rhythm when sprinting...
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• Announcements·29 Apr 2025Official

  Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition - Looking Forward

  We wanted to share a quick update on where things are at with Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition. We know the game isn’t performing quite where we want it to be yet, and we’ve heard your feedback loud and clear. Because of that, we’re shifting our focus for now to gameplay improvements rather than pushing ahead with new features right away. Don’t worry — we still have exciting new features planned! They’re definitely on the way, but we want to make sure the core experience is stronger first before adding more to the game. Based on what we’ve seen from player feedback and our own data, there are a few major areas we’re focusing on: Difficulty using the sprinting and stamina recharge gestures Crashes that are impacting gameplay Making improvements here is our top priority as we plan out the next steps for the game. Thank you so much for sticking with us. Your support, feedback, and patience mean the world to the team. We’re committed to making Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition the best it can be, and we’re excited for everything that’s still ahead!
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• Announcements·18 Apr 2025Official

  Launch Day - Known Issues

  Hi everyone, First of all, we want to thank you for your support following the launch of Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition. We are so excited to finally be able to share the game with you. We’re aware of a few issues currently affecting gameplay, and we want to be transparent about what we know so far. Our team is actively investigating these and working on fixes and improvements where we can. You’ll find an overview of the current known issues below. We’ll continue to keep you updated as we learn more, so keep an eye on the News tab and future patch notes for the latest info. 🛠️ Steam VR - Known Issues The following issues on Steam have already been identified and are being investigated: Loss of focus: If another window (like SteamVR or a system popup) takes focus away from the game, players may lose the ability to interact/ their in-game hands may disappear. Suggested Action: Refocus the game window either by clicking it in Desktop mode or using the Alt+Tab keys. Audio issues at the Ranch: Players may experience a loss of audio at the ranch after bonding with their horses. Suggested Action: Relaunch the game. Floating objects in Free Roam and Cross Country: Some objects in Free Roam and Cross Country, such as trees, may appear to be floating slightly above the ground. Suggested Action: Visual Issue - No suggested action currently available. Pasture animation glitches: Players may notice unintended horse behaviours when their animations are interrupted while in the Pasture. Suggested Action: Visual Issue - No suggested action currently available.
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• Announcements·17 Apr 2025Official

  It's Launch Day!

  The gates are open — Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition is OUT NOW! Step into the boots of a jockey and experience the thrill of horse racing like never before — now fully immersive in VR! Race through a cinematic story across six unique locations, or take on real players in online multiplayer. Bond with your horses, care for them and boost their performance. Ride cross-country across three courses and master a mix of challenging terrains. Whether you're chasing championship glory or just enjoying the ride, it all starts here. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45001841/fc4277512b09d8979c8442058bf3506c74de8eb2.png We’ve got big plans beyond launch — with a full roadmap and plenty of new content on the way. If you’ve had a chance to play, leave us a review and let us know what you think. Your feedback helps shape what comes next!
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