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New Barton Lynch Pro Surfing Update Offers More QoL Features
Our lives are now significantly improved by new update.
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March 8, 2024
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Bungarra Software :
Fremantle, Australia - March 8, 2024 | With the launch of Barton Lynch Pro Surfing on November 17 PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S, The Western Australian-based studio Bungarra Software have been hard at work on addressing fan feedback. Patch update v1.08 and v.1.09 are now live and available to download on all platforms.
Update v1.08 includes the following:
End Round Function:
Added an end run function to allow the user to end a round at their choice.
Challenges & Arcade Modes:
Fixed an issue in Manly where after riding a wave to the end, the user unintentionally gets put onto the 2nd Peak.
Fixed an issue in Mundaka where the fade would occasionally occlude the screen when attempting to stand on a wave.
Fixed an issue where when the player entered the equipment scene and the round ended, the fade would not clear.
Main Menu:
Fixed an issue where pressing B button (back) would not go back to main menu but instead, proceeded into 'Arcade'.
Update v1.09 includes (but is not limited to) the following:
Character Creator
Fixed the edge case PC specific crash bug for new saves.
A.I.:
Fixed the PWC failing to enable the A.I. to head back out to the play area after a single score had occurred.
Character Model
Fixed an issue where the wet map was not being applied correctly to 2 piece costumes (tops)
Game UI (Options)
Fixed KPH/MPH not getting set correctly within the Options
Fixed Graphic Settings (resolution and window mode)
Fixed Game Difficulty for Steam clients failing
Furthermore, Bungarra Software remain dedicated to ensuring long-term support for Barton Lynch Pro Surfing, and are still working on further improvements to the game with new features and quality of life initiatives.
These improvements include, but are not limited to:
Memory management: Stability issue on the Xbox Series S (in progress)
Water shader graphics (in progress)
Adding A.I. to Freesurf along with PWC gameplay considerations (longer term)
Adding more variety in the waves in the same heat or even in freesurfing (in progress)
Adding Fan Hub to allow for custom character and Tour creation
Steam Deck compatibility UI issues
Researching additional platform porting options
General QA bug list
Barton Lynch Pro Surfing pits you against the world’s best surfers at the most exotic locations on the planet. The game allows the player to surf as the legendary Barton Lynch himself amongst many other surfing legends, while also featuring an expansive career mode, customisable characters and gear, as well as the freedom to roam around real life iconic beach locations in various weather conditions.
Barton Lynch Pro Surfing is out now on PC (via Steam), PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S for USD$49.99 (RRP) digitally and physically in retail stores.
For more information and updates, head to the official Twitter (X) page @BungarraS or Instagram @bartonlynchprosurfing.
About Barton Lynch Pro Surfing
Barton Lynch Pro Surfing is a true to life sports game that pits you against the world’s best surfers ( in the most exotic locations around the world. The expansive world tour features an in-depth leaderboard and sports commentary, or if you prefer to free surf, simply cruise around the vast beaches at your leisure.
Cutting edge graphics meets hardcore physics and beautifully brutal waves. Pump control uses the wave’s power so you can surf faster and unlock more moves. More speed = more moves! Pump, smash that lip, get sooo barreled and launch airs from waves that barrel, peak, break left and right, or just foam crumble.
Customize your own character to your liking or play as some of today’s top pros, including: Yago Dora, Clay Marzo, Nathan Florence, Soli Bailey, Mahina Maeda, Vahine Fierro, Felicity Palmateer, and of course the legendary world champion, coach and Pro Surfing commentator Barton Lynch.
A MASSIVE CAREER MODE
Set out to conquer the world rankings in a singles career or via online leaderboards. Manage your money, equipment, health and performance to reach the top. The Tour is a sporting challenge like no other, so be sure to leave it all out there on the waves.
MANY GAME MODES
Tour Modes, Free Surf, Trick Challenges – Barton Lynch Pro Surfing features endless hours of challenge and replayability. Featuring a set of progressive difficulties at each location helps you to build your skills and knowledge of the waves so you can take your real-time skills and start ripping it up in real life.
WORLD CHAMPS & UNDERGROUND HEAVYWEIGHTS
See how you compare to the big names on the tour, like Yago or Soli, or underground chargers like Nathan and Clay. Or what about taking on big wave chargers Vahine, Mahina or Felicity? Barton Lynch Pro Surfing features a wide range of surfers to test your mettle against.
CUSTOMIZABLE CHARACTERS
Customize your entire look down to the finest detail. Your choice of equipment impacts what happens in the game, with a variety of wetsuits, rashies, fins, board shorts, and board shapes including sizes, widths, bottom, tails, rails, noses – every item will have an effect on your performance out there on the waves.
To boot, Barton Lynch Pro Surfing features some of the most recognized surf brands like Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, MR Surfboards, Lost, Pyzel, ONeill, Creatures Of Leisure, Futures Fins, and many more.
REAL LIFE ICONIC LOCATIONS
Each location is based on an iconic surfing destination designed to take you wherever you want to be. From Snapper, Mundaka, to Pipeline or the Box – we’ve got you covered.
Should you rock off at Snapper or take your chances in the channel? Want to perfect that bottom to top backside snap before pulling in to get shacked at Hossegor? Now you can. Should you paddle big Jaws or Tow in? That’s a dilemma. But what about paddling from Main Break to the Box when it’s pumping? Yep, you can do that too.
CUSTOMIZABLE SURFING CONDITIONS – MADE FOR YOU, BY YOU
Use the sick weather tool to directly impact how you play in real-time. Big, sunny, low tide and glassy? You got it! Messy and small with a heavy cross-shore wind so you can practice your boosts? Yeah!
LEGIT SOUNDTRACK
Smoking Martha, Kilns, Oly Sherman, Wing Defence, Mesmeriser and Bad Pony headline the distinctive soundtrack that blends well with Barton Lynch Pro Surfing’s worldwide vibe and fluid physics-based control mechanics.
Accolades
"Bringing the same sort of pro-sports focused game to the world of surfing." - The Inertia
"The team themselves are also die-hard surfers, dedicated to replicating the experience of hitting the waves as accurately as possible." - Kotaku AU
"With its expansive world tour mode, commentary, weather options, and a full character creator..." - IGN
"A game made by surfers for surfers." - PSXBrasil
"A fantastic game for wave seekers wanting to grab the board and dive head-first into the world of competitive surfing" - MKAU Gaming
About Bungarra Software
Bungarra Software is a Game Developer & Publisher proudly based in Fremantle, Western Australia. Bungarra focuses on sports console games that are internally developed and published, specialising is in action sports with a keen interest in traditional sports.
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