Hi everybody,

Hope you're keeping well. We have news to share on upcoming server work and game patches coming to Snooker 19 on Steam and all other platforms.

There is server maintenance planned for the next two days and also two upcoming game updates. We have shared some details below and will keep you posted to confirm when updates go live.

Server Updates 02/09 - 04/09
* Snooker 19 is moving to new servers during this window.
* This may involve downtime.

Game Update 1.17
* Lab42 server security patch, required for the smooth operation of all online servers and modes for Snooker 19 on all platforms.
* Release status: Expected release on PS4 and Steam at 12noon BST on September 2nd. Expected release on XB1 and Nintendo Switch is 12noon BST September 3rd.

Game Update 1.18
* Snooker 19 game patch that will improve the quality and stability of your experience with Snooker 19 in all modes.
* Release status: Currently in early testing cycles, so ETA for release is later this month for all platforms.

In more detail, here's a summary of what you can expect from patch 1.18:

* Game optimisation - faster loading times for all matches in all game modes.
* Online Tournaments - changes to ranking and scoring if a match ends prematurely, to protect the integrity of the leaderboards and online competitive play.
* AI improvements - AI opponents make quicker decisions so that you have a more immersive and seamless experience.
* Various bug fixes and improvements - including fixes for hangs, freezes, timeout fouls, challenge mode camera, referee VO, Friend Codes, and new animation transitions.

Thanks for your patience awaiting these updates and for your continued feedback on the game both here in the community hub and through the feedback form. (You can report any issues using this feedback form: https://forms.gle/8dfoadMnx2JUcVHF7)

We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy Snooker 19 for a long time to come.

Thanks