hotfix · September 4, 2026

WheelMates Hotfix Targets Intel Startup Crashes and Co-op Levers

A new WheelMates hotfix fixes startup crashes on Intel hardware, resolves online lobby issues, and corrects gamepad Phase Shifter inputs.

The Firevolt Team rolled out a patch for WheelMates addressing startup failures, session dropouts, and input quirks across the main release and Friend's Pass.

Startup and Lobby Reliability

Intel systems utilizing AI Boost no longer trigger startup crashes. The update shores up Steam launch stability, online login routines, and lobby initialization. A bug where the host's Play button vanished after another player went AFK or disconnected briefly is also resolved.

Co-op and Progression

Online co-op sessions see improved stability with a fix for the red cooperative lever breaking or disappearing after activation. Progression roadblocks in the Shed and the Backyard three-antenna puzzle are now cleared. The achievement for scanning every scannable object unlocks properly.

Controls and Modes

Phase Shifter gamepad controls now correctly register backward and diagonal stick inputs. The maximum timer in Game of Tag drops to 40 seconds.

Why this patch matters

This hotfix removes frustrating session roadblocks and hardware crashes, stabilizing online co-op for groups playing across standard copies and the Friend's Pass.