1.7.13
2014-11-04
Halloween is over, back to the original theme! Stay tuned for more holiday themed updates to come.
1.7.10
2014-10-09
New stuff for this Halloween Themed update:
-iOS 8 optimized!
-Unlock and purchase cars before reaching the level requirement by using Junk Bucks!
-Fixed the tunnel on Ocean Beach 3 to be higher so you won't get stuck.
-Bug fixes
1.7.8
2014-09-19
In this great HALLOWEEN themed update we have added iCloud support to sync your data across all your devices.
Now that your Junk Race progress is saved in the cloud it is backed up so you won't have to worry about losing data locally.
1.7.7
2014-09-15
***HALLOWEEN UPDATE*** New Car, New Driver, Halloween Theme!
Hey Junk Racers, in this ghostly new version we have added a hot rod hearse complete with spooky coffin. Lots more Halloween surprises so come and get it!
Added new driver and more bug fixes too.
1.7.6
2014-08-24
Hey Junk Racers, we have a really fun update for you! New in this version:
-TOTALLY OVERHAULED the hippie van to be accurate classic style VW bus.
-NEW WHEELS! YEP we added VW bus wheels. Use them on the hippie van or any other vehicle.
-Post race chat now only shows a "!" badge if someone has talked (not if they leave the room.) Hopefully this will make it more useful.
-Squashed more bugs.
1.7.5
2014-08-20
Hey Junk Racers, new in this update:
-Lots of important bug fixes you need!
-Better performance for the Hippie Van
1.7.4
2014-07-25
This update includes some small but important upgrades:
-Better positioned mystery boxes on Grassy Hills levels.
-Tweaked the island on Ocean Beach 3 so that it is a bit higher to accommodate big vehicles in the tunnel.
-Squashed a bug with sharing your 1-on-1 race wins in VS mode.
-Fixed a bug in Facebook friend races.
-Other bug fixes
1.7.3
2014-07-20
Hey Junk Racers! In this fantastic update you get:
-A NEW CAR...The Hippie Retro Van!
-Better positioned the mystery boxes on Ocean Beach levels.
-Added some great support for sharing your best wins with screenshots on social media or email/sms.
-Fixed some annoying issues with chat (filters, etc.)
-Bug fixes
1.7.2
2014-07-16
Critical bug fix that fixes a crash that can happen on some devices.
1.7.1
2014-07-15
Performance improvements in this update.. also a couple nice new features...
This update fixes lots of bugs related to the previous massive update with longer levels and new worlds. After updating you should see performance improvements including smoother graphics and faster cars!
Also now you can see when people leave the post race chat so you don't end up talking to an empty room :)
1.7
2014-07-06
HUGE UPDATE - NEW TRACKS! NEW WEAPONS!
-A new world "Ocean Beach" with 3 brand new tracks.
-Existing 9 tracks have been made longer.
-New Special Weapon - Super Shield! Detect incoming missiles and deflect Stingers with this amazing new weapon.
1.6.4
2014-06-30
Another Juicy Update!
-Better match making = more 4 person races.
-You can now report abuse in the chat!
-Bug fixes with VS racing.
-Fixed a leak which would make the game crash after about 30 min of playing.
-Fixed a bug that affected iPhone 4 and other older devices.
-Fun tips to read while you wait for a race.
1.6.3
2014-06-22
Thanks go out to all the fans who help us with these incredible optimizations. You motivate us!
New in this version:
- Huge optimizations for smoother graphics.
- Polished physics. No more sudden stops or stutters for your vehicles.
- Top speed upgrade more powerful (as it was previously.)
- For all you BLACK STAR players... get special colored text on your black star at levels 2k, 3k and 4k. No one has reached these levels but someday someone will. Will it be you?
And even more:
-Chat while you are waiting for other players to race with!
-See how many players are found while you wait.
-Challenge others and be challenged while waiting for races
-Bug fixes
See you on the track!
1.6.2
2014-06-16
You asked for it and just like a genie in a bottle we grant your wishes. POST RACE CHAT! after your race you will be able to talk to the other racers.
Also in this version:
-Black stars (players over level 1000) show level up only every 100 levels! In other words level 1200 is black star level 12.
-More game balancing
-Bug fixes
1.6.1
2014-06-13
In this lightning quick update:
- Fixed crashes that some players are experiencing related to "vs" races.
- Game balancing (tweaks to accel and top speed performance)
- Bubble shield now shows up in HUD text
- Names of racers now shown when watching finish.
1.6
2014-06-08
Another HUGE update for you! Here are the new features based on your requests:
-New GLOBAL CHAT! See who's online and race them.
-New medals! Now at levels 25,50,100,200,500 and 1000.
-New yeti driver design.
-Stinger now goes through bubbles.
-Moved stinger button to left hand side.
-Changed HUD to show latest 3 kills.
-As usual, lots of bug fixes.
1.5
2014-06-01
.....MASSIVE UPDATE!.... :)
New in this version:
-New Special Weapon ---> the Stinger Missile! Fire 3 heat seeking missiles at once, and kept separate from other weapons so you can save them for use at the perfect moment.
-Improved Player-vs-Player. See WHY your request was denied. Was the player in another game already, or did they reject you?
-Shortened wait time for races!
-Removed clutter in game HUD. Now only latest kill is shown.
-Massive overhaul of racing with friends. Squashed a ton of bugs. See your friends online, race them! You'll want to click on the friends button to make sure your friends are refreshed and bug free.
-Drivers are now cheaper and more equal, so you can pick your favorite look.
1.4.2
2014-05-11
-Game Balancing
-Bug Fixes
1.4.1
2014-05-09
-Game balancing fixes
-New Driver! We present the Yeti!
-Bug fixes
1.4
2014-04-28
You asked for it and we listened! --> Upgradable Cars and Wheels!!!!
New in this version:
-UPGRADE the performance of any car or wheel to the MAX! This should increase the variety of cars and wheels that people are using.
-Bug fixes
Please give us your feedback and feature requests to support@gamenug.com. Junk Race is what you want it to be!
1.3.1
2014-04-10
Improved Race Matching. We've upgrade our instant race matching system to get you into better races.
We thought some of you are going to love this so we had to get it out ASAP!
Coming soon:
-New tracks (Beach Levels)
-Longer existing tracks
-More cars
-Customizable Paint Jobs?
-????
Realize that ALL NEW FEATURES in Junk Race are because of YOUR EMAILS. Please send us your feature wishlist to support@gamenug.com
1.3
2014-04-05
Thanks for all the feedback. As suggested by our beloved players, we present the new Revenge Button!
After a race, click "Revenge" and replay anyone in a private 1-on-1 race. But WATCH OUT, the stakes are HIGH! Winners get 50 (2x) trophies, while losers LOSE 25 trophies.
Also in this version:
-Performance Improvements!
-Improvements to Play with Friends menus (hopefully more clear.)
Next update: New Worlds, New Tracks, Longer Tracks!
1.2.1
2014-04-02
v1.2.1:
-Bug fixes
v1.2:
HOLY SMOKES! We are thrilled today to bring you a MASSIVE UPDATE to Junk Race. This update has radically changed the Junk Race experience. Cars and Wheel now have clear performance impacts on gameplay, with detailed stats shown in the shop.
Your car and wheel combination have an effect on:
-Acceleration
-Top Speed
-Traction
-Gravity Power
Introducing GOLD and SILVER medals for ELITE players. Get a SILVER medal at level 30 and GOLD at level 100. Once you have a medal you get race priority and are more likely to play other GOLD and SILVER players.
Another great new feature is CUSTOMIZABLE EXHAUST! Pick your fire that comes out of your engine and decide what your opponents see as you leave them in your dust.
But wait.. there's more. Drivers now carry with them COIN BONUS factors! Payouts from races will be credited with bonuses based on the driver you have. See the shop for more details on exact % bonus for each driver.
Yet more cool improvements:
-Ranking of players now shown on loading screen (which has also been polished) and winners screen.
-Progress and data now even SAFER AND MORE SECURE! Fix a very rare bug that would cause lost data in some phones.
-New in app purchase screen is now a pop-up instead of embedded in the shop so that the shop experience is cleaner and more focused on cool new items.
If you like the new Junk Race tell your friends! The more players we have the better the races.
1.2
2014-03-29
HOLY SMOKES! We are thrilled today to bring you a MASSIVE UPDATE to Junk Race. This update has radically changed the Junk Race experience. Cars and Wheel now have clear performance impacts on gameplay, with detailed stats shown in the shop.
Your car and wheel combination have an effect on:
-Acceleration
-Top Speed
-Traction
-Gravity Power
Introducing GOLD and SILVER medals for ELITE players. Get a SILVER medal at level 30 and GOLD at level 100. Once you have a medal you get race priority and are more likely to play other GOLD and SILVER players.
Another great new feature is CUSTOMIZABLE EXHAUST! Pick your fire that comes out of your engine and decide what your opponents see as you leave them in your dust.
But wait.. there's more. Drivers now carry with them COIN BONUS factors! Payouts from races will be credited with bonuses based on the driver you have. See the shop for more details on exact % bonus for each driver.
Yet more cool improvements:
-Ranking of players now shown on loading screen (which has also been polished) and winners screen.
-Progress and data now even SAFER AND MORE SECURE! Fix a very rare bug that would cause lost data in some phones.
-New in app purchase screen is now a pop-up instead of embedded in the shop so that the shop experience is cleaner and more focused on cool new items.
If you like the new Junk Race tell your friends! The more players we have the better the races.
1.1.1
2014-03-11
Bug fixes