2026-07-22 21:48 UTC · Community Announcements · Iain @ Pikpok
Changes:Made social links more accessible from the Main Menu and Game HubUpdated Japanese LocalizationFixes:Fixed an issue that made Info Popups difficult to scroll using the mouse wheelFixed an issue where localization was missing in the Horse Creator upon first load
2026-02-20 03:34 UTC · Community Announcements · Iain @ Pikpok
Steam Horse Fest is here and Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition is 50% off! To celebrate we’ve partnered with two other games and bring you two awesome bundles.If you purchase either of these bundles you get an extra 10% discount off both titles! If you already have one, you still get the extra 10% off the other game. The Rivals of Rivershine BundleBuild your dream ranch in Ranch of Rivershine and race elite champions in Rival Stars Horse Racing — the ultimate bundle for horse lovers.About The Ranch of RivershineSaddle up and build your own horse ranch! Raise foals, care for your horses
2025-12-24 06:39 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPokOfficial
Steam Community Items have landed! 🎉 Grab badges, backgrounds, and emojis, and deck out your Steam profile with all things Rival Stars Horse Racing!
2025-12-01 23:01 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPokOfficial
Hi everyone, Hotfix 1.40.1 is now live. This update focuses on cleaning up a number of issues that surfaced after Update 1.40. Here’s what’s been addressed in Hotfix 1.40.1: Fixed an issue causing Local User Profiles to fail to load or appear missing after game update 1.40 Returned the Triple Peak Event customisation set. - Appeared Invisible During Races After Update 1.40Fixed an issue with controllers not responding after update 1.40 (intermittent controller issues may still occur for Mac users - we are continuing this investigation )Fixed an issue where the French Chaser Breed was displayin
2025-11-24 01:28 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPokOfficial
Hi everyone, We are currently aware of a few issues affecting Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition at this time, They are: Marjor:Some players are experiencing missing save files, both local and cloud.Controllers are no longer connecting or being recognised by the game. Minor:Triple Peaks Customisation Set does not display in game We know these are not small inconveniences. Save data is deeply personal and losing access to it can be frustrating, and controller support is how many of you play our game. Our team is actively investigating both problems with the priority that it warrants. We’
2025-11-19 22:02 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPokOfficial
Ready your horses and saddle up, because Update 1.40: Roam Together has officially arrived! This marks our final update for 2025, and it’s a big one. If you’ve been keeping up with our announcements over the past few weeks, you’ll know there’s plenty to dive into. We’ve put a lot of love into this update, and we’re excited to finally share it with you in full. There’s plenty to explore, so let’s jump right in and see what’s new. Multiplayer Free Roam is here!For the very first time, you can explore the world of Rival Stars Horse Racing with up to eight friends in Free Roam Multiplayer! Gallop
2025-11-12 21:22 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPokOfficial
Earlier in the week, we shared details about the new Free Roam Multiplayer mode coming to the game, If you missed it, you can read it here. Today, we're excited to tell you even more about what's to come in our next update 1.40 - Roam Together. Let’s get into it An expansion to Show Jumping is on the way! No longer just an addition to Free Roam, Show Jumping is getting its own Career mode! For the first time, you can rise through four unique Leagues, each marking a new level in your Show Jumping journey. As you progress, you’ll take on bigger arenas, grander settings, and tougher challenges. Y
2025-11-09 20:09 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPokOfficial
Grab your friends and get ready to saddle up! Multiplayer Free Roam is coming to Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition! For the first time ever, you will be able to experience Free Roam with up to eight friends and explore the world of Rival Stars Horse Racing together! Gallop through the open fields of the Ranch, wander the lush green landscapes of Switzerland, take on the rugged trails of Canyon Falls, or race across the Golden Dunes. There’s so much to explore! Use in-game emojis to express yourself while you ride, master jumps together, discover every hidden corner of the map, or snap
2025-10-06 21:23 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPokOfficial
Important Over the weekend, Unity (Unity game engine) announced a security concern affecting certain versions of its engine. Following Unity’s advice, our team has released a hotfix update for Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition on Steam. While there’s no evidence of any exploitation or impact on our players, this update ensures continued stability and security. We strongly recommend updating your game to the latest version to keep your personal information protected. Change Notes: Fixes:Updated Unity to the latest patch to address the recently discovered vulnerability.Known issues: Filt
2025-09-08 20:38 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPok Official
Welcome to the latest update notes for Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition! Update 1.33 has arrived, bringing new missions, fresh story content, and a brand-new breed to the ranch. This update expands on cross country and steeplechase with new goals to chase and even more compelling story to unfold. Whether you’re here for the story or simply to welcome a new horse to your ranch, there’s plenty to discover. New Horse BreedIntroducing, for the very first time on the Rival Stars Ranch, The Anglo-Arab!Originating in France, the Anglo-Arab blends the endurance and spirit of the Arabian with
2025-09-04 01:48 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPok Official
Hey everyone, quick announcement. We’ve identified a fairly major bug in our upcoming release that could impact gameplay for several players. The team is already working hard to resolve the issue and ensure everything runs smoothly. Because of this, we’ll need to push back the release of update 1.33 to early next week. At this stage, we’re aiming for a new release date of 09 September 2025 NZT. We apologise for the delay and thank you all for your continued support.
2025-08-29 03:07 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPok Official
Our Next Update, Update 1.33 - Leaping Legends, is bringing a major expansion to story mode for Cross Country and Steeplechase! For anyone wondering “what’s next?” and looking for new ways to continue their Rival Stars journey, this update has plenty to explore. You’ll meet brand-new characters with their own stories to uncover, reconnect with familiar faces popping back into the action, and take on a series of fresh challenges designed to keep every race feeling exciting and unpredictable. Whether you’re perfecting your skills, chasing new milestones, or simply enjoying the unfolding stories,
2025-08-25 04:20 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPokOfficial
Get ready! The Anglo Arab is joining Rival Stars Ranch! Originating from France, the Anglo-Arab blends Arabian endurance with Thoroughbred speed. With +5 Agility and +2 Sprint Energy, this versatile breed is a strong contender across multiple disciplines. Whether you’re racing or jumping, the Anglo Arab is built to perform and ready to make its mark in your stables. Don't worry, you don't have to wait long; the update is set to drop next week!
2025-08-07 22:27 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPok Official
Into VR? Curious about it? Either way, we’d love your input. Take a quick survey about Rival Stars Horse Racing VR Edition, whether you’ve played it or not. Your feedback will help shape future VR Edition updates. Take the Survey
2025-07-26 00:25 UTC · Community Announcements · PikPok Official
Hotfix 1.32.1 is now live We’ve just released a small hotfix to address issues found in the latest update:: Fixed custom horses not appearing in the breeding menuFix an issue that caused stopped saves from loadingFixed infinite loading screens when editing custom horse Thanks for your patience while we got this sorted. You should now be able to get back to racing, breeding, and customising without any hiccups!
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