Release Notes

Release Notes

Update Version 0.1.9

Release Notes 0.1.9 (2024_08_17)

This is a pretty big update especially since the last one was just about 2 weeks ago. With this update the HUD revision is completed for the time being. It contains many HUD reworks and changes. In addition, some significant graphic changes have been made to the Heimbach World. The next update will focus on the Bluetooth implementation, which is already in progress.

HUD Revision

  • Minimap was added. It can be switched on/off by pressing F8. Of course the window can be dragged around like all HUD windows.
  • HOME key resets all windows positions to their regarding default positions.
  • Uniformed all windows in size and width.
  • Reduced all window headers sizes.
  • Many icons in the menu replaced with better ones.
  • The ingame Menu was revised. The old ingame menu was thrown away and a new swipe menu created. The menu will open automatically when the player stands still and will be closed when the player starts riding. It can also manually opened by pressing the SPACE key or double clicking on the screen. The menu contains buttons for:
  1. Closing the menu
  2. Finishing the ride
  3. Switching Cameras
  4. Open Device Pairing Screen
  5. Open Settings Screen
  6. Make a screen shot
  7. Panorama View
  8. Open Leaderboards Screen
  9. Open Info Screen

Features:

  • New Ingame Road Selection Overlay. When approaching a junction buttons for road selection will be shown. The buttons will show the road names and yellow 3D arrows in the world visualize the route you will take. The selected route is shown as green, pulsating button. You can select a road by clicking on them or using the Arrow Keys (left and right). If you press a second time on the selected button the selection overlay will disappear so that it doesnt bother you anymore. Down Arrow can be used to switch the Road Selection menu on/off again in case you want to change your decission.
  • Screenshot function implemented. Take screenshots directly ingame by pressing the S key or using the according button in the new ingame menu. Screenshots will be saved as .PNG files in your LocalApp directory (C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\LocalLow\Crankup GmbH\Cr4nkup\Screenshots).
  • Panorama View. By pressing the P key or using the according button in the ingame menu the complete HUD will be switched off so that you can enjoy CR4NKUP in it’s full beauty.

Heimbach:

  • Various graphics changes.
  • Lake Village added.
  • Some assets were added to the lake.
  • A big part of the routes were revised to avoid very steep spikes. Yes, there are still some bumps left. This is an ongoing process, but a lot of improvements werde made.
  • New route “Small Hill Loop” and “Small Hill Loop Reverse” were added to the Ride selection. It’s a small loop through the lake village.

Fixes:

  • Fixed a bug in the pairing screen not connecting ANT+ devices in some cases.

QoL:

  • More loading tips were added.
  • Added missing unit at the system weight field in the cr4nkbot window.
  • Added new keys to info menu.

Summary of new ingame keys:

  • Left/Right Arrow – Road Selection
  • Down Arrow – Show/Hide Road Selection overlay
  • HOME – Reset all window positions to default positions.
  • S – Capture screenshot
  • P – Panorama View


Update Version 0.1.8

Release Notes 0.1.8 (2024_07_30)

As some of you know I was on a bike packing trip last week, so this is just a minor update while I am working on the Bluetooth implementation which is making good progress.


Changes:


  • Resolution settings added to the settings menu. You can now select your desired screen resolution in the settings menu, lower resolution when necessary or hight resolution like 2k and 4k resolutions when your setup supports them.
  • “HOME” key resets the ingame window positions to the default positions.
  • Various minor graphics changes.
  • Exchanged RPM with Watt/Kg and heart rate with speed in the Ride Data Window so that RPM, POWER and heart rate are all in the last line.

If you want to leave feedback, have some suggestions, report a bug or just want to share your experience then join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/EeCusEyTv2 or follow our Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/CR4NKUP


Update Version 0.1.7

Release Notes 0.1.7 (2024_07_12)

This is a very small update with a big impact!

This update fixes the famous “90%” bug on Radeon Graphic Cards.

On a lot of devices with Radon graphic cards the game stopped loading at 90% and crashed after 30-60 seconds. This is fixed now. It still takes some seconds to wait at 90% because a lot of the essential game is setup at this point, but it should start now after some seconds.

If you still have any problems here please let me know.

Thanks for your patience!

Fixed

  • 90% loading bug on Radeon Cards.
Update Version 0.1.6

Release Notes 0.1.6 (2024_07_09)

Features

Created a completely new backend service from scratch for upcoming features. First feature which makes use of the new backend is:

Leaderboards:

User achievements are stored in global leaderboards. The user can take a look at global leaderboards and check its own position.

  1. The “Leaderboards” button in the menu to reach the Leaderboards screen.
  2. Using the DropDown Menu the user can select which leaderboard should be shown.
  3. The paginated list of the leaderboard.
  4. Previous Page and Next Page button to browse through the pages. Clicking on the My Score button loads the page with the user’s result.

New Routes & Rock Valley Biome:

  • Rock Valley Loop and Rock Valley Loop Reverse – Distance 6,26 km – 100 m Elevation gain.
  • Rock Valley Ping Pong – Distance 12,18 km – 192 m Elevation gain.
  • The Whole Thing – Distance 29,42 km – 535 m Elevation gain.

HUD Overhaul – Ride Data

The top and bottom bar were removed and all essential Information were put into the Ride Data window:

0. Window title. Window position can be changed by clicking on the title and dragging it around. Window can be turned on/off by pressing F7.

  1. Distance ridden.
  2. Elevation gained.
  3. Time ridden.
  4. Average speed.
  5. Cadence
  6. Incline
  7. Calories burnt
  8. Heartrate
  9. Power per kg system weight.
  10.  Power
  11.  Speed

HUD Overhaul – Route Info

  1. Window title showing the actual route name. Window position can be changed by clicking on the title and dragging it around. Window can be turned on/off by pressing F6. When leaving the route it will show “Free Riding” instead of the route name.
  2. Shows the actual lap time when following a route.
  3. Shows the last lap time when following a route.
  4. Shows the best lap time when following a route.
  5. Displays status if you are still in Lead In or On Route.
  6. Progress bar showing progress on the current route.
  7. Remaining distance of the route or Lead In.
  8. Live Elevation chart. Shows the upcoming elevation and gradients according to your location.
  9. Y Axis showing the height. Is automatically scaled.
  10.  X Axis showing the distance.
  11.  Slider for scaling the distance of the elevation chart (from 1km up to 5km). Zoom settings will be stored and remembered for next time like window positions and status.

HUD Overhaul – Power Graph

  1. Power Graph Drag Button. Click on this button to drag the graph around. Chart can be turned on/off by pressing “g”.
  2. Heartrate
  3. Bars displaying the produced power according to the Power Zones. Make sure you put your FTP in the profile screen.

HUD Overhaul – Riders Nearby

  1. Shows the riders which are nearby on the current route segment. Window was moved to the bottom of the screen. Can be turned on/off by using F5. Riders are sorted from front to back from left to right.
  2. Your own position is displayed as a green marker while other riders are displayed in red.
  3. If several riders are close together they will be shown as a group. The white numbers above and below the markers show the distance in meters and a time gap estimation depending on the current speed.

QoL:

  • Added various names to know devices.
  • Fixed non working Discord link in info screen.
  • Unified some minor font issues in game and in menu.
  • Updated Key Bindings in info screen.
  • Game Hints added to the loading screen.

Fixed

  • Fixed a minor error calling Ride Summary twice.
  • Fixed a bug which did now show the Ride Summary screen.
  • Fixed missing logo transition in loading screen.
  • Minor menu fixes.

Graphics

  • New Biome Rock Valley added.
  • Various graphic changes and updates in the Heimbach world, biomes, particle effects, scenery, etc.
Update Version 0.1.5

Release Notes 0.1.5 (2023_11_17)

Features

  • Cadence sensors added to Pairing Screen. If you don’t want to use your Smart Trainer or Power Meter for cadence you are now able to pair extra cadence sensors. If a Smart Trainer, a Power Meter and a Cadence sensor is connected the cadence will be taken from the Cadence sensor. Cadence will taken in the order (if they are connected): Cadence Sensor, Power Meter, Smart Trainer.

QoL

  • Elevation Gain added to route selection in Game Menu.
  • Key Bindings added to info screen in Game Menu and Ingame Menu (ESC Key).

Fixed

  • Replaced Ingame Browser when you want to connect your Account to Strava. This should fix the language keyboard layout problem and the keyboard layout should be the same as your Windows keyboard layout now. Further more using Google Account login in Strava should work now also for connecting the account.

Graphics

New Route Coming! A new route was added to the Heimbach World. As it is still work in progress it was not added to the route selection. But if you want to take a look and leave feedback or suggestion for me you can still get there by turning at the intersection in the mountains near the wind turbines. I am sure you will see it. Don’t forget: You can change the road at intersections by pressing the road name with the left mouse button. The arrows indicate where you go!


Update Version 0.1.4

Release Notes 0.1.4 (2023_11_06)

This is a minor update which fixed some non critical bugs.

Fixes:

  • Changed some flows in the FIT file creation and upload to Strava routines to make the upload process more reliable.
  • Strava Link status was displayed wrong in some cases, should be fixed now.
  • Sticky Powerdata when changing to an unreliable device should be fixed.

QoL:

  • Added warning message in Ride Summary screen when Strava Upload was disabled in the settings.
  • Changed ingame menu flow: Exit button was removed from ingame to avoid confusion. Ingame menu is opened by pressing ESC and closed by pressing ESC.
  • Actual ride can only finished by pressing “Finish Ride” button.
  • Added link to Discord Server in the info screen.


Update Version 0.1.3

Release Notes 0.1.3 (2023_10_20)

Features

  • Implemented a new system for the CDA calculation of players. The CDA now takes player size into account in the calculation.



  • STRAVA account linking:
  • Player can link their STRAVA accounts in the Settings menu. No need to leave game, the game will open an internal browser window where player can link their accounts on the Strava page.
  • The link status is shown in the Settings menu.
  • Player can disable automatic upload of activities by checking the according box in the Settings menu.
  • When player finishes an activity it will be automatically uploaded to Strava when account is linked.


  • Full HUD customization:
  • It is now possible to ride without any HUD display.
  • Every window can be shown/hidden by pressing the according “F-Number” key and moved around by dragging on the title bar of the window.
  • Every window position and status will be stored in player preferences and restored when starting next time.
  • The upper and lower bar in the HUD can now also be switched on/off by pressing “F”. Pressing F several time will cycle through the different possibilities.
  • Cluster Display (Riders nearby) can now also be disabled/enabled by pressing F5.


  • Player Power and HR display:
  • The power and HR chart can be turned on/off by pressing “G”.
  • The chart can be moved around by dragging the handle on the left side of the chart.
  • The chart shows the data of the last 5 minutes.
  • Position and status of the chart is stored and restored next time.


  • Ride Summary Screen:
  • “Return to Menu” button was changed to “Finish Ride”. Pressing this button will open the Ride Summary.
  • The Ride summary shows basic data of the ride like: Distance, Avg. Power, Moving Time, Elevation Gain, Calories and Avg. Speed.
  • The chart shows the elevation profile of the ride and the Power and HR data. The ride distance is the X-Axis.
  • Moving the mouse over the chart will display the according values at this distance.
  • Pressing the “CONTINUE RIDE” button will close the ride summary and you can continue riding.
  • Pressing “SAVE ACTIVITY & RETURN TO MENU” button will (surprise) save the activity to the local drive and upload it to Strava when the account is linked and then return to the Main Menu.
  • When no Strava account is linked a reminder will be shown below the buttons to link the account. 

QoL

  • Enabled Cloud Diagnostics for better debugging and helping when there are technical issues.
  • Various graphical changes and adaptations in Heimbach world.
  • Mouse pointer will be hidden when it’s not moved after some time.
  • Internal update to newer Unity version.
  • Changed level of detail objects of bikes.
  • Minor menu adjustments.
  • Renamed “Return to Menu” button to “Finish Ride” and fixed it that its not always on top.
  • Minor adjustments for cluster display, added text for front, back and “Riders nearby”.

Fixed

  • Fixed wrong display of distances in cluster display when player was more than 1km away.
  • Fixed a material bug of route selection objects.
  • Fixed an error of map loading before session opens.
  • Fixed some shaders not rendering correctly during foggy weather.
  • Sudden spikes in slope value display were removed.


Update Version 0.1.2

Release Notes 0.1.2 (2023_06_24)

Requires update of Launcher & Game. Updates are done automatically.

Features

  • Implemented and generated Level of Detail objects for Characters.
  • Implemented and generated Level of Detail Objects for bikes.
  • Major change of authentication & registration system:
  • Moved login & registration into launcher. This was a major necessary change for more future features.
  • More easy authentication with social networks. Login can now be done without registration by using the following social networks:
  • Discord
  • Facebook
  • Google
  • LinkedIn
  • Microsoft Account
  • Twitch
  • YouTube

Fixed

  • Fixed Off by One error for average power values.

QoL

  • Shorts are not so shiny anymore.
  • Powerzones: Added zone names to fields.
  • Various smaller environment graphic changes.


Update Version 0.1.1

Release Notes 0.1.1 (2023_06_07)

QoL

  • Added more Tacx devices to know trainers.
  • Various Chat Window changes. Should be more clearer and more chats per message.
  • Renamed Trainer Difficulty to Trainer Realism
  • Renamed Categories in the pairing screen to be more clear.
  • some minor window size adjustments.
  • Adapted background colors in Device Pairing Screen.
  • Some more world graphics adjustments.
  • Field of View changed to 70°

Fixed

  • Fixed non working Device Info button in Pairing Screen.
  • Saved Graphics VSync settings.
  • Fixed wrong transtions when switching back to 3rd person cam.
  • FIT could be corrupted in some cases when leaving game directly from ingame. Was fixed, FIT file should be correct now also when you leave directly from ingame.
  • When no Powermeter input device is found but a FE-C device cr4nkup will use the FE-C device for input now. The problem occured on Neo devices when the powermeter ANT+ transfer of data was disabled.
  • Icon graphics was changed to cr4nkup logo.
  • w/kg display was too small for bigger numbers.

Features

  • Added Device Scan button in Pairing screen to start manually a rescan for devices.
  • Pressing SPACE ingame opens the “Return To Menu” button also when you are not standing.
  • POWER Numbers
  • New window for showing Best and Average power numbers while riding.
  • Window can be enabled/disabled by pressing F3.
  • POWER ZONES
  • Realtime PowerZones implemented.
  • Zones based on Coggan Power Zones.
  • Zones are only updated/calculated when player is moving.
  • Window can be enabled/disabled by pressing F4.