Voices Born of Silence
vinoo
Nov 15, 2025
Rock Simulator 2 — Major Update
Hey everyone! Here’s a full look at everything included in this update. This one touches nearly every part of the game: multiplayer, challenges, maps, UI, audio, and more. Thank you for playing and supporting the game!
Available Now!
Multiplayer & Co-op
- Fixed a major issue where player rocks could sometimes become invisible in co-op lobbies.
- Co-op is now the default play option.
- Join Session now automatically searches for available lobbies.
- Map selection now displays the maximum number of players for each map.
Challenges & Ascension
- Reset all Challenge and hidden rock progress.
- All challenges have been updated with improved lighting, new sound design, and bug fixes.
- Ascended challenges now unlock after completing the standard versions.
- Ascended challenges properly award new unlocks.
New Map — Ascend
- Unlocks by completing all basic challenges.
- Includes a unique challenge required to unlock the Artifact.
- Supports up to 5 players in co-op.
13 New Rocks
- Artifact — unlocked after ascending, with 5 cosmetics purchasable for 9600 ST.
- Veyra — earned by completing all ascended challenges, with 6 cosmetics purchasable for 9600 ST.
Artifact System
- The Artifact now acts as an infinite-level speed sink for extra Stones.
- Each artifact level will grant 1% level speed.
- Unlocked after finishing all challenges.
Voice Chat
- Added Voice Chat.
- Default push-to-talk key: V.
- New voice settings for input device selection, microphone volume, and channel volume.
Ambient Audio Rework
- Complete rebuild of the ambient audio player.
- New controls: Shuffle, Skip, Repeat, Play, and Pause.
New Audio Tracks
- "The Test" — earned from ascended challenges.
- "Ascension" — earned after ascending.
Achievements
- 15 New Achievements available to unlock.
Map Settings Overhaul
- Both map setting menus have been merged into one unified menu.
- Ambient, Weather, Locations, and Friends are now grouped together for easier navigation.
Text Chat
- Brand-new text chat system.
- Now supports emojis.
Rock Pass
- Claiming rewards is now smoother and more consistent.
Save System
- New save system for challenge progress and hidden rock discovery.
- Your last equipped rock now automatically loads when entering a map.
UI & Menu Improvements
Pause Menu
- Offline leveling menu will no longer appear if offline level setting is toggled off.
Pause Menu
- Pressing Escape now closes the pause menu.
- The hamburger icon switches to an “X” when toggled.
Quit Menu
- Restyled for a cleaner look.
Loading Screens
- Smoother transitions when loading into maps.
- Updated startup loading screen.
Player Info
- Added Artifact to stats, granting 1% level speed per artifact level.
Settings
- Fixed an issue where sound volume would not save properly.
- Added an Offline Leveling toggle (default: ON).
- Added detailed Voice Settings for device selection and volume controls.
Thank you again for all the support, more updates are on the way. -Parker
This announcement was originally published by vinoo on Steam on Nov 15, 2025.
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