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Ball Scratch SimulatorNewsMultiplayer Stability & Reliability Update
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Multiplayer Stability & Reliability Update

Ball Scratch Simulator · published 11 Sep 2026, 11:18 UTC

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- Improved multiplayer connection stability when players disconnect.
- Improved reliability of multiplayer messages.
- Improved background error reporting while reducing unnecessary processing.
- Added diagnostics to help investigate graphics and unexpected-exit issues.
- Enabling VR now requires restarting through Steam’s VR launch option.
- Added translated guidance for the VR restart requirement.

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