Our team has been hard at work for over a year to refactor our base game code, allowing us to develop and innovate exciting additions to the game that will fundamentally enhance playstyle. We are pleased to announce our new Game Modes included in all courses, alongside our expansive remaster of Cherry Blossom, is out now. This update is free of cost for all players. [h3][b]Cherry Blossom Remaster[/b][/h3] Rediscover your Zen by revisiting our Cherry Blossom course in full bloom. Additions include: [list] [*] Updates and expansions to lighting, environment, creatures, interactables, and more. [*] Select instruments have haptics and audio hookups. [*] Fox Hunt clue changes to adapt with environment changes [/list] [h3][b]Game Modes[/b][/h3] [b]New Gameplay Styles[/b] [b]Walkabout Match Mode[/b] [list] [*] Enjoy Walkabout’s spin on Matchplay! The player with the lowest score on a hole gets a point– players can tie for points. Most points wins. [*] Note: Players who intentionally leave a Match cannot re-enter. Our team is developing more safety nets for players who accidentally disconnect. [/list] [b]Race Mode[/b] [list] [*] Players will putt simultaneously to see who can complete the course the quickest! [*] Note: Players cannot join a race late, and will be put into Observer mode. [/list] [b]Custom[/b] [list] [*] Choose your own game mode, holes and turn order. [/list] [h3]New Turn Orders[/h3] [b]Honors (Standard)[/b] [list] [*] The player who scored lowest on the previous hole gets to putt first on the next. [/list] [b]Distance[/b] [list] [*] Whoever is furthest away from the hole gets to putt first. [/list] [b]Simultaneous[/b] [list] [*] Players can golf simultaneously in traditional strokeplay rounds as well as Race Mode. Simultaneous turn order is not available for Match Mode. [*] Note: Due to technical and design constraints, we don't have any current plans for supporting real-time multiplayer ball collisions. [/list] [h3]General Walkabout Updates[/h3] [list] [*] We have added new UI changes to our wrist display, Welcome Island shack, and scorecards. [/list] [h3]Build Numbers[/h3] Users must update to the 5.1 version of our game to maintain a smooth gameplay experience and to utilize multiplayer rounds together. [u]Given the extent of this update, it will NOT be backward compatible with older build versions.[/u] [b]Quest / Rift: 5.1[/b] | 27604 [b]SteamVR: 5.1[/b] | 27604 [b]PICO: 5.1[/b] | 27604 [b]PSVR2:[/b] 27604 We thank everyone who supports WMG and golf with us. Good luck on the greens!