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Jun 13

Controller and crash fixes

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Fixed some racing wheels not working.
Added support for unrecognized controllers.

Note: Wheels and unrecognized controllers will need to be manually configured in the options menu.

Fixed an issue where players could not see other players' multiplayer lobbies.
Fixed crash when using mods that use an ASI Loader.
Fixed all controllers breaking when 3 or more controllers are plugged in.
- Note: Due to engine limitations, the game only uses the first 2 controllers.

Note: If a controller isn't working as intended, re-insert the controller and restart the game.

If you are still having issues with controllers, please post them in this topic:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2990/discussions/0/838346115741922384/

Jun 13

Fixed crashes

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Fixed crash when the resolution is set to 1366x768.

Jun 6

Fixed workshop mods not applying on Linux/Steam Deck.

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Fixed workshop mods not applying on Linux/Steam Deck.

Jun 6

Improved controller support, better widescreen, and bug fixes!

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Changelog

Improved controller support.
- Added native support for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers.
- Fixed analog controls.
- Fully rebindable controller buttons.
Improved widescreen support.
- Improved FOV implementation. The FOV can now be configured by editing zoom_fo2.cfg.
- Fixed all menus, in-game UI, and graphics for 16:9, 16:10, and 21:9.
- Fixed extreme camera zoom out when boosting.
Fixed workshop mods not applying on Linux/Steam Deck.
Fixed crashes on Windows 11.

Modding notes:

All .bed files located in the data/menu and data/scripts are now loaded per aspect ratio.
- 16:9, 21:9 and 16:10 aspect ratios will use files in data/scripts/{aspect_ratio}, data/scripts/{aspect_ratio}, etc.
- The supported aspect ratio folders are 16_9 for 16:9, 21_9 for 21:9 and 16_10 for 16:10.
A selection of TGA files are now loaded per aspect ratio.
- 16:9, 21:9 and 16:10 aspect ratios will use the data/menu/filename_{aspect_ratio}.tga files.
- The supported aspect ratio postfixes are _169 for 16:9, _219 for 21:9 and _1610 for 16:10.

Jun 6

Improved controller support, better widescreen, and bug fixes!

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Changelog

Improved controller support.
- Added native support for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers.
- Fixed analog controls.
- Fully rebindable controller buttons.
Added widescreen loading screen.
Fixed workshop mods not applying on Linux/Steam Deck.
Fixed crashes on Windows 11.

Jul 24, 2024

Update Notes for Jul 24

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Fixed languages not working if the Steam client didn't match the chosen language.
Language selection on Steam is now done via the game properties.

Changing Language

Right click the game title and select Properties...
Go to the Language tab.
Select the language you wish to use from the drop-down menu.

Jul 24, 2024

Update Notes for Jul 24

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Fixed game launching in the background for some users.
Fixed languages not working if the Steam client didn't match the chosen language.
Language selection on Steam is now done via the game properties.

Changing Language

Right click the game title and select Properties...
Go to the Language tab.
Select the language you wish to use from the drop-down menu.

Jul 20, 2024

Steam Deck ✅, Workshop 🔧 and more!

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All FlatOut games have been updated with Steam Workshop, community items and more!

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Steam Deck Verified! ✅
Added Steam Workshop! 🔧
Added Steam trading cards, backgrounds, emojis, and badges! ːfoaaaahː
Added Steam Cloud support.
Added widescreen support. (Up to 21:9)
Added Czech, Russian, Hungarian and Polish languages.
Fixed texture issues with Blocker and Pepper cars.
Higher quality music tracks.
Improved model pop-in.
Minor fixes and improvements.

Special thanks to the passionate FlatOut modding community!
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Jul 20, 2024

Steam Deck ✅, Workshop 🔧 and more!

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It’s been 18 years since FlatOut 2 came crashing into your life. All FlatOut games have been updated with Steam Workshop, community items and more!

FlatOut | FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage

Steam Deck Verified! ✅
Added Steam Workshop! 🔧
Added Steam trading cards, backgrounds, emojis, and badges! ːfo2poseː
Added Czech, Russian, Hungarian and Polish languages.
Added Steam Cloud support.
Added Steam rich presence.
Restored unused track: "Papa Roach - Blood Brothers"
Improved model pop-in.
Improved FOV set by the game.
Improved aspect ratio for widescreen monitors.
Increased Lua memory limit.
Increased buffer size.
Enabled multiplayer hosted by OpenSpy.net

Special thanks to the passionate FlatOut modding community!
— ZOOM Platform ːoheartː

Jul 20, 2024

Workshop Support, Community Items, fixed Czech.

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All FlatOut games have been updated with Steam Workshop, community items and more!

FlatOut | FlatOut 2

Added Steam Workshop support.
Added Steam trading cards, backgrounds, emojis, and badges! ːfoucyeetː
Fixed some Czech letters not showing up.

Special thanks to the passionate FlatOut modding community!
— ZOOM Platform ːoheartː

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