[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38882980/44f28eb474ec98a3a04bc7edd87dbb0fb11764e1.png[/img] It’s time to bring in the festive cheer, [b]the Trivia Snowdown event is available from now until January 14th![/b] High placement in trivia games will earn you Festive Cookies which can be exchanged for exclusive cosmetics. Plus, the limited-time Festive Category is back with a 2023 revamp, alongside the return of the Krampus & Santa boss battle! Have you been naughty or nice this year? [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38882980/4436210d39a2738ece24532303d7be0d4bcd02c4.png[/img] The new cosmetic additions in this year’s event are the [b]Pudding Hat, Snowman Body, Ice Dress, Tinsel Accessory, Mistletoe, and Winter Scarf![/b] Don’t miss your chance to get them before the event is over! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38882980/bf5a4f09b60ee73a27ebb10d9a9b71cc5e00092e.png[/img] Additionally, the Winter stage has had a visual overhaul with slow falling snow, remodelled cabins and a new skybox featuring the aurora borealis - localized entirely within the Trivia Tricks studio! From all of us in the Trivia Tricks team, happy holidays, and thank you for another year of support! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38882980/34023c0a1299041f5182e221c9916e2e2ef331be.png[/img] We’re pleased to announce our final Early Access feature – [b]picture questions are coming to Trivia Tricks, including support for player-created picture questions in Workshop Packs!![/b] 📸📸📸 We’ll be making a follow-up post with more details soon. Do consider [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1404090/Trivia_Tricks/][b]pressing the button to “Follow” us on Steam[/b][/url] so you can be the first to know all the details on picture questions, including insights on how to create them! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38882980/df22758d08f3dd26b2ccd453ac2a9b6a1140a351.png[/img] Trivia Tricks is proud to be built using Unreal Engine, and today’s update [b]brings Trivia Tricks from Unreal Engine 4 to the latest version of Unreal Engine 5.[/b] This was not a simple task, but because we aim to support Trivia Tricks into the future it is necessary to use future technology! As part of this change Trivia Tricks now supports DirectX 12 in addition to DirectX 11 and you’ll be presented with either option at startup. DirectX 12 will provide a better experience if your computer is modern enough to handle it, but we will continue to support DirectX 11 as a commitment to users on our minimum requirements for as long as it is possible to do so. If you'd like to help shape the future of Trivia Tricks then please consider leaving an honest [b][url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1404090/Trivia_Tricks/]Steam Review[/url][/b] letting us know what you think about the game. This will guide the direction of future updates and helps Trivia Tricks to find more quiz heads on Steam! Thank you! Without further ado, here’s the patch notes in full! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38882980/f0d193984f82b44184dff505d34053e98515eb47.png[/img] [list][*] Play games to earn Cookies! Use these Cookies to unlock Festive cosmetics in the Character Creator! [*] Spend those Cookies on the new-for-2023 Pudding Hat, Snowman Body, Ice Dress, Tinsel Accessory, Mistletoe, and Winter Scarf! [*] Plus, the challenges and cosmetics from the previous events are also available; check them out in the Character Creator! [*] The winter stage has been updated! Featuring falling snow, the Northern lights, and updated textures and models! [*] The Festive category returns with questions relevant for 2023, including questions with only 2 answers, using a ‘True or False’ format! [*] Question Explanations are also available for the relevant Festive category questions! [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38882980/e82ee33bdd45b9c1c5fde0113bea6e024a667d0b.png[/img] [list][*] In order to support upcoming features, Trivia Tricks now uses Unreal Engine 5! [*] DirectX 12 and DirectX 11 are now offered as options when you launch Trivia Tricks on Steam. [*] In DirectX 12 a shader compilation step has been added after the title screen, which avoids stutters when new visual effects are encountered. (#StutterStruggle) [*] The physics on cosmetics have been improved to be much more responsive. [*] Modern hardware will see several improvements to lighting, loading and other engine-related features. [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38882980/72c0ce4dd0b54e2a02d9a237bb3f0ee3d34c5487.png[/img] [list][*] Fixed bosses sometimes displaying the wrong name on their podium in the lobby. [*] Fixed the appearance of some UI elements in the Character Creator. [*] Fixed the Featured Workshop UI element on the Main Menu drastically changing size when navigated. [*] Fixed the Featured Workshop UI element on the Main Menu sometimes getting controller focus over the ‘Play’ button. [*] A few UI elements that would only accept input when lifting the left mouse button have been adjusted to immediately respond on initial click. [*] Added more questions in several categories. [*] Fixed some typos and cleaned up the wording on a variety of questions, alongside updating several questions to be accurate following developments in the modern day. [*] Steam Deck and Linux now use Proton 8 by default, resolving an issue that began a few days ago where Trivia Tricks would crash on launch in Proton 7. [*] The Friend Pass version of Trivia Tricks is now Steam Deck verified! In addition, an issue where Friend Pass players on Steam Deck or Linux couldn't see the host's subscribed Workshop packs in the categories menu has been fixed. [*] Potentially resolved cases of camera ‘judder’ on panning motions during gameplay. [/list]Like what we’re doing? Hit the thumbs up below this news post! Have more detailed thoughts? Consider leaving a [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1404090/Trivia_Tricks/][b]Steam Review[/b][/url] letting us know what you think. Have a great idea you want to see implemented? Come chat with us devs in the [url=https://discord.com/invite/sUwKvCb][b]Official Discord![/b][/url] Thank you for following Trivia Tricks!