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Hey everyone!

The grand opening of DEATHSPRINT 66 is here! We’re incredibly excited for you all to get your hands on it and look forward to seeing all your breathtaking wins (and hilarious deaths.)

To help prepare you for the track, we have compiled some frequently asked questions. Make sure to stretch as you read through them!

If you have further questions, please post them in Steam Discussions and we’ll do our best to answer.

Q) What is DEATHSPRINT 66?
A) Run for Fame. Die for Glory.

DEATHSPRINT 66 is an eight-player PvP racing game with additional PvE challenge modes, and sees challengers take on the role of a Clone Jockey with an endless supply of clones at their disposal to compete in the visceral velocity of DEATHSPRINT.
Compete in a bloody fight to the finish, fusing high-speed on-foot racing with deadly obstacles and brutal abilities. Unleash your velocity, push limits, and claim glory like never before.

Q) Will DEATHSPRINT 66 be released on Consoles?
A) At this moment in time, we are fully focused on PC. Our goal is to build a healthy community, listen to your feedback and then plan our next steps regarding any additional platforms.

Q) How much is DEATHSPRINT 66?
A) DEATHSPRINT 66 is priced at £15.99/€19.99/$19.99.

Q) Are there Microtransactions/Battle Passes/Season Passes?
A) No. Every cosmetic in DEATHSPRINT 66 can be earned through gameplay with no additional purchase. All modes are accessible from the start, and individual levels within Episodes mode are unlocked through completion. There is no in-game store.

Q) What are the Minimum/Recommended PC specs?
A) The minimum and recommended specifications are as follows:

Minimum:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Memory: 10 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Intel Arc A580 Graphics

Recommended:
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K CPU @ 3.80GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Intel Arc A770 Graphics

Q) Can I use a controller?
A) Yes! While a keyboard can be used, we highly recommend using a controller for DEATHSPRINT 66. Controls can be customized from the in-game Options menu.

Q) What are the controls?
A)

Controller:

LT - Drift
RT - Sprint
Left Stick - Steer
Y/Triange - Use Tribute
X/Square - Surge
A/Cross - Jump
B/Circle - Fire Tribute Backwards

Keyboard and Mouse:

Shift - Drift
Left Mouse - Surge
Right Mouse - Use Tribute
WASD - Steer
Space - Jump
Q - Fire Tribute Backwards



Q) I see people dashing off the line. How do I do that?
A) When the final red light switches off, press the sprint button – W on a Keyboard, or right trigger on a Controller.

Q) I keep falling off the map when going around corners as I’m going too fast!
A) Drifting is your friend! You will gain better control of your character and get some Surge to boot. Drift with Shift on a keyboard, or the left trigger on a Controller.

Q) How do I report bugs?
A) Please inform us of any bugs on our Steam Forums or Discord. We’re here to help! Sometimes it may just be a case of a graphics driver needing to be updated, and other times we may need to investigate further! Alternatively, you can fill our "Provide feedback" form on the bottom right of our website https://wearesecretmode.com/

Q) Can I play on Steam Deck
A) DEATHSPRINT 66 is not supported on Steam Deck.

Q) Can I play with Friends?
A) Yes. Use the Friends option from the main menu to create a party with friends on Steam. Alternatively, you can use Steam's Friend and Chat feature. You will need to be friends on Steam to invite players. You can invite up to seven friends to create private eight-player DEATHSPRINT 66 matches.

Q) What are the differences between modes?
A) There are three different modes in DEATHSPRINT 66: PvP, Rehearsals, and Episodes.
- PvP is a eight-person, player vs player races, and is DEATHSPRINT 66’s primary game mode. A random track will be selected for you to race against other players online.
- Rehearsals allow you to play the PvP maps alone or with bots. This is a great way to practice the tracks you find difficult.
- Episodes is our PvE mode, with a series of different challenges. This features some of our PvP maps, alongside new, Episodes-exclusive tracks ones. Some modes are solo, others will have you take on bots, and all offer varied rulesets with deadly twists. You can read more about Episodes and their varied challenges in our introduction blog here. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1273560/view/6716642128528911154

Q) What are the lightning bolts on the track?
A) Collect these to increase your ‘Surge’ meter, which allows you to deploy a boost of speed.

Q) What are the “DS66” Coins on track?
A) These are Tribute Coins! Collect them to gain a powerup such as the Mag Shield, or a deadly weapon such as a Buzz Saw.

Press the right mouse button or Y/Triangle to activate the ability, or if you want to send a weapon backward, press Q on the Keyboard, or B/Circle on the Controller.

The full list of Tributes:

- Buzz Saw – Fire a saw that will bounce twice and kill anyone, or anything, in its path.
- Giga Saw – Fire an even bigger saw that will bounce up to ten times.
- Seeker Drone – Fire a heat seeking missile that will hit the person in front of you.
- Mine – Place down a Proximity Mine that will explode when stepped on.
- Mag Shield – Gain a magnetic shield that will draw all surge bolts to you and will prevent death from traps for a limited time.
- EMP Blast – Send a burst of electrical energy forward, hitting all players and slowing them down.
- Enraged Charge – Gain a massive speed boost as your Clone charges on the optimal racing line.
- AD Spammer - Send a flood of advertisements to your opponents, temporarily blocking their vision and diverting their attention.

Q) How do I customize my clone and other visual options?
A) From the main menu, go to ‘Clone Data’ to choose from different customization options that you’ll unlock as you play, including racing suits, banners, and scoring reactions.

Q) Are there leaderboards?
A) Yes! For our PvP mode, you can view a leaderboard of your highest hype score, fastest race, fastest lap, and most deaths on each track in the “Network Ratings” option. Each category can be filtered by daily, weekly, or all time.

Q) What is the post-launch plan for DEATHSPRINT 66?
A) DEATHSPRINT 66 is a launching as a complete game, containing everything players need to enjoy the game and experience the thrill of the Bachman Media Network’s hit PvP bloodsport without additional purchases. While DEATHSPRINT 66 is not a live-service game, we will offer full live support via patches and bug fixes.
After launch, our development team will be focused on the community’s feedback. If DEATHSPRINT 66 takes off as we hope it will, and there’s an audience that loves our game and is keen to see more, we are ready to act and have plans for further updates.