Attention Gawds of Hoop! A major update focused on quality-of-life improvements and speedrunning support is available!

Speedrunning & Gameplay Features

• Sprint ability added — built with speedrunners in mind.
  
• Restart level option added for quick resets and perfecting runs.
  
• Trials now end with a clear screen that shows if you beat your timer or golf best score.
  
• Reworked several levels to improve flow and optimization for speedrunning.
  
• Trial Specific Bug Fixes.
  

Tutorial & UI Improvements

• Added tutorial text at the beginning of the game, and in multiplayer, to clarify objectives and mechanics.
  
• Reworked UI across the game to be cleaner, more readable, and easier to navigate.
  

Audio Overhaul

• Each trial now has its own unique music to keep the vibe fresh as you progress.
  
• Ambient and feedback sounds improved for a more responsive experience.
  
• New sound effects added to:
  
  • Hoops
    
  • Menu buttons
    
  
  

New Configure Menu

• Moved settings out of the Select Trial screen into a dedicated Configure Menu.
  
• Added new customization options:
  
  • Mouse sensitivity
    
  • Invert look
    
  • Windowed/fullscreen selection
    
  
  

Thanks for playing Hoop Gawds! Whether you're here for the wild hoop mechanics or hunting for that next best run, this update is for you.

— Ryan