Our early playtests of [b]Stampede: Racing Royale[/b] saw folks jump into our core, standard experience – a 60-player, three-round event, mixing racing and battles. 20 drivers are eliminated in each of the first two rounds before the ultimate champion is crowned! We had a blast playing this with everyone and the feedback was super positive. However, a common suggestion was to add more variety to how you can play; different modes, structures, and high-stakes events. We also thought this would be cool, so for Early Access launch, prepare for [b]Special Events in [i]Stampede[/i]![/b] Whilst you can hit the track in our standard [i]Stampede[/i] experience at any time, there will also be limited-time events that mix up the action and up the ante, offering big-time rewards to the best racers. Look out for the first version of Special Events from the [b]very beginning of Early Access[/b], which we’ll be improving and adding to over time. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44237934/f3f5cec27d3fc173202ccd3e76db51521f546091.png[/img] Each Season, discover new Special Events with new scenarios to take on against the world. These events might introduce new game modes, change the methods of elimination or qualification. One thing’s for sure: each will test you in new ways. Maybe a Special Event will be Heavy karts only. Perhaps it’ll be a one-round sprint for the win, or the power-ups on offer will change – or disappear entirely. Maybe you’ll need to be wearing an octopus on your head to be eligible to enter, because [i]reasons[/i]. Who knows what you’ll discover? These events will offer big rewards, both for your overall performance and for completing objectives along the way. Special Events can have their own bespoke Challenges attached to them, ranging from simply taking part, to standing out from the herd with feats of mastery. Top performers and Challenge-completers can expect big in-game currency payouts and some of the rarest, coolest customisation gear…   Each Special Event is time-limited. It could last for an entire Season, a week, or even just one day! Look out for details of live challenges in the main menus and join our community channels to find out details for upcoming events and tips for success. Find us on all your standard social platforms. See you again soon, racers!