October update 1.56.5: Improved connectivity & spooky season
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Version 1.56.5 improves stability and performance, brings faster Bluetooth connections to Android, iOS and tvOS, expands Colorblind Mode to all platforms and makes navigating menus on touch devices smoother.
And with spooky season in full swing, the Blood Moon challenge returns with a brand-new reward to unlock to celebrate Halloween.
This update will be released gradually for all operating systems. You can check for updates in the App Store or Play Store, or wait until the app updates automatically.
Upgrades and fixes
- Reworked Bluetooth connectivity on Android, iOS and tvOS, resulting in faster connections on these platforms.
- Added clearer feedback to the connection screen on Android, iOS and tvOS when connecting to a rowing machine or heart rate monitor fails.
- Added Ambient Occlusion on certain high-end devices to improve visual fidelity. Support will be expanded in the future.
- Added Colorblind Mode support to all platforms.
- Added swipe navigation between horizontal tab menus, such as Options and Mode Selection.
- Added the returning Blood Moon Halloween Challenge, with the new Grim Reaper Boat available as a completion reward.
- Fixed a bug where scrolling through lists on mobile triggered hover states on buttons.
- Fixed the first-place indication line flickering in Competition Mode.
- Various UI improvements and bug fixes.
Take on the Blood Moon Halloween Challenge
Something sinister is taking over EXR this spooky season. The Blood Moon Halloween Challenge is back: find one of the routes beneath the Blood Moon and row under its red glow to complete the challenge. Along the way, expect an eerie atmosphere, exclusive rewards and a surprise best discovered for yourself.
Complete the challenge to earn the Halloween Badge and unlock all previous Halloween rewards for purchase. After earning the badge, you can also unlock this year’s brand-new reward, the Grim Reaper Boat, for 5,000 X-Coins.
And there’s more lurking in the dark. If you haven’t found the Blood Moon yet, join the Halloween Group Row on October 31 and let the community guide you to its mystery location.
The Blood Moon won’t last forever. Take on the challenge, collect the rewards and join us for one final row this Halloween.
October Challenges
Complete this month’s challenges before the end of October to earn extra X-Coins.
- Complete 15 challenges → Earn 300 X-Coins.
- Finish 6 group events → Earn 350 X-Coins.
- Complete 25 challenges → Earn 500 X-Coins.
What do you think about update 1.56.5?
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