Important Notice for Existing Players
Ski Challenge has undergone a complete transformation. While the core skiing experience remains, many fundamental systems have changed to create a deeper, more engaging game. Think of it as a new game built on the foundation you love.
Key Changes at a Glance
- Complete overhaul of gameplay systems: Equipment now directly affects skiing performance
- Career Mode: A brand-new progression system where players advance through Chapters, Stages, and Races, unlocking new tracks and upgrading equipment along the way.
- Equipment Tier System & Attributes: Players can upgrade their equipment (skis, suits, gloves, goggles and helmets) to improve key attributes: Speed, Carve, Grip, Aerodynamics, and Fame.
- Track Variety: Predefined track conditions (sunny, snowy, icy, foggy) add variety and challenge, requiring different strategies for each race.
- New Physics & Realism: Overhauled physics make skiing more lifelike, with improved handling and responsiveness that reflect real-world skiing mechanics.
Common Questions from Existing Players
Q: Why did it need to be changed? The game needed a modern, structured system to keep players engaged over a longer period, with more depth and rewarding gameplay. Ski Challenge now offers clear goals and a more dynamic experience with added possibilities through the new features. These changes were essential to add depth to the game, enhance engagement, and improve its sustainability.
Q: Where are my Ski Settings (speed, carve, grip)? The old ski settings system has been replaced with a new attribute system. Instead of manually adjusting settings, your performance is now determined by:
- Your ski’s attributes (Speed, Carve, Grip, Aerodynamics)
- Even your suit and helmet have now a slight impact (air resistance)
- The Turn Radius, which can be individualized based on the track and your preferred style of playing Ski Challenge
Q: What happened to my existing gear and coins? Since this is essentially a new game:
- Previous coins are carried over and multiplied with XXX so that it represent the same value than in the old game.
- Previous gear is carried over. You can find it in your Inventory.
Q: How do items affect skiing now? Unlike the old version, equipment now directly impacts your performance:
- Skis: Affect Speed, Carve, and Grip
- Suits: Impact Aerodynamics
- All items: Contribute to Fame (which increases rewards). Each item can be upgraded by collecting Parts and spending Coins.
Q: Where’s Quick Play? Quick Play has been replaced by:
- Career Mode: Structured progression through chapters and stages
- Events: Time-limited competitions on different tracks and track conditions
- Both modes offer different race types including Time Trials and Duels
Q: Where’s Tournaments Play? Tournaments have been replaced by Event Mode.
Q: How do I improve my performance now? Instead of adjusting settings, you now:
- Collect Parts to unlock and upgrade equipment
- Use Coins to enhance specific attributes
- Choose the right equipment for different track conditions
- Progress through Career Mode to unlock better gear
Q: What about Competitive Play? This feature does not yet exist. It will be added soon.
Q: Why can’t I race as many times as I want?
The new game introduces a Stamina system:
- Career Stamina: Required for career races
- Event Stamina: Required for event races
Stamina regenerates over time or can be refilled by watching ads or using Crystals.
Q: Where are all the tracks?
Tracks are now progressively unlocked through Career Mode.
Each track can appear with different conditions (snow, ice, fog, etc.).
Several tracks are always available for you in the Events Mode.
Q: Are the controls different?
You can choose between:
- Tilt controls
- Gesture controls
- Slider controls
The basic control schemes remain similar, but the physics and handling have been improved.
Q: Are the tracks different?
While the basic route is the same, there are some slight adjustments to the gradient.
Q: Why does my ski feel different?
- The physics system has been completely revamped
- Your equipment’s attributes now affect handling
- Track conditions impact skiing behavior
- Different Turn Radius settings affect carving performance
Q: How do I get better equipment?
- Complete races to earn rewards
- Collect Parts through races and rewards
- Use Coins to upgrade attributes
- Purchase items and packs in the shop
- Progress through Career Mode
Q: What’s this new “Fame” attribute?
- Fame is a new attribute that affects your rewards
- Higher Fame means better coin rewards from races
- All equipment pieces contribute to your total Fame
- Upgrade Fame to earn more from each race