Block States

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• Patch Notes·9 Jun 2026Official

  Update: DOS-Inspired UI, CRT Scanlines & Settings Polish

  This update is mostly about how BlockStates looks and feels — a full retro / DOS pass on the UI, plus a pile of small polish items.A NEW LOOK — DOS MODEThe entire UI has been rebuilt in a retro DOS / CRT terminal style:- Fake boot screen — every launch now starts with a short BLKSTATE/OS boot sequence before dropping you into the main menu.- DepartureMono font across every menu, HUD, chat, leaderboard and pause screen.- CRT scanlines layered over the UI for that old-monitor glow. Can be turned OFF in Settings if you prefer a flat look.- UI tint picker in Settings: AMBER, PHOSPHOR (green), or CLASSIC (white). Your choice is saved.- New logo on the main menu and full-width layout for multiplayer screens.LIVE SPLITS HUDA real-time splits panel now lives in-game so you can see your stage-by-stage progress at a glance during a run. Stable across the whole map, including the bug that used to freeze the HUD on Stage 9 (now fixed).SETTINGS — CLEARER, MORE OPTIONS- FOV slider (70–120°) — adjust your field of view live in-game.- CRT toggle — disable scanlines if you want.- AUTO RESET ON PORTAL toggle — now OFF by default. When OFF, the timer stops at the portal but you keep playing; when ON, the player is reset on portal hit like before.- Brighter, bigger toggle pills — the OFF state was nearly invisible against the dark menu. Toggle icons are now full UI-tint brightness and a bit larger so the OFF/ON state reads at a glance.PAUSE MENU CLEANUP- Tutorial removed from the in-game ESC menu — it lives in the main menu where it belongs.- Game world dims and desaturates when paused so the menu reads cleanly on top.- ESC handling tightened up to feel snappier.BUG FIXES- Splits HUD no longer freezes when entering Stage 9.- Settings file consolidated into a single user_settings.cfg (preset + audio + controls + gameplay in one place).COMING SOONMore performance polish and a couple of new levels are in the oven. As always — feedback in the Discussions or Discord is gold. Thanks for play...
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• Patch Notes·16 Feb 2026Official

  Block States Update: Ghosts, Achievements & Quality of Life

  We've been listening to your feedback and working hard to make Block States more accessible and enjoyable. Here's what's new: Tutorial Level A brand new tutorial designed to introduce the core mechanics to first-time players in a clear, engaging way. Learn the ropes before diving into the main blocks. Ghost Replays Race against yourself! You can now see a ghost from your previous run, making it easier to optimize your routes and shave precious seconds off your times. Achievements OverhaulTwo brand new achievements: "Lost Artifacts from Previous Times"Complete visual refresh for all existing achievementsSettings Menu ImprovementsAccess settings from any Block without returning to the main menuNew "Auto Reset" option: automatically restart after delivering a package for faster consecutive runsRushman Audio Player Switch between audio tracks on the fly with the new in-game Rushman "walkman" - customize your speedrunning soundtrack in real-time. Block 45 Navigation Map New players rejoice! Block 45 now features a map showing all portal locations, making navigation significantly easier. Grab Your Friends! Don't forget - Block States supports multiplayer! Jump in with friends, compete for the fastest times, and trash talk in real-time chat while you're running. There's nothing quite like watching your buddy miss a jump while you nail the perfect route. See who really has the skills.Thanks for playing Block States! Keep pushing those times and see you on the leaderboards.
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• Patch Notes·23 Jan 2026Official

  Multiplayer Update Is Live! Play Together, Chat, and Tune In

  This is a major update, and the biggest one so far — Multiplayer is officially live!You can now create and join multiplayer lobbies with up to 8 players and play together in real time. To make teamwork (and chaos) easier, lobby chat and in-game chat have been added, so you can communicate while playing.On top of that, I’ve added Rushman, a portable walkman-style music player.Press P to open the playerUse \ and ] to switch tracksIf you try the update and encounter any bugs, or if you have ideas and suggestions, please leave a comment here on the Community page or share feedback on Discord. Your input helps shape the game.Thank you for playing — and have fun! 🎮🔥
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• Announcements·15 Jan 2026Official

  Global Leaderboards Are Live

  Block States is built around speed, precision, and mastery and now every run counts beyond your own personal best. With leaderboards connected to Steam, you can compete against players worldwide and see exactly where you stand.Every shortcut matters. Every mistake costs time. Shaving off milliseconds isn’t just personal anymore — it’s competitive.Alongside leaderboards, this update sharpens the entire experience:New Block 7 — a night-time level inspired by massive ship container warehousesMomentum-based movement — recover faster at low speed, rebuild momentum after high-speed mistakesPS1-inspired post-process — a new visual layer that sets the mood and atmosphereSpeed Bar UI — clear, visual feedback to keep your eyes on the runNo enemies. No randomness. Just pure time trials, clean routes, and a global ranking waiting to be climbed.
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• Patch Notes·27 Nov 2025Official

  Achievements & Settings Update

  Hello everyone! Today’s update brings several highly requested features and a small but beautiful visual improvement:New Achievements You can now unlock achievements by beating total target times for each level: Block45 – under: 44.0sBlock3 – under 58.0s Block14 – under 240.0s New Settings MenuPlayers can now adjust: Master, music, and SFX volume Mouse sensitivity Wind Sway for Trees & GrassAll foliage now gently sways in the wind, adding more life and atmosphere to the world.More updates are coming soon—thank you for playing and supporting Block States!
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