Tennis Elbow 4 Announces New Release with Enhanced Features and Bug Fixes
September 23, 2025 - After nearly nine years of dedicated development, Tennis Elbow 4 (TE4) has officially released version 1.0a, marking a significant milestone for tennis enthusiasts worldwide.
Created by and for tennis fans, TE4 is the much-awaited sequel to TE2013, offering an unparalleled tennis simulation experience. The game boasts an easy-to-learn yet deeply engaging gameplay that appeals to both casual players and competitive simmers.
Version 1.0a introduces several exciting new features:
- New motion-captured movement animations enhance player dynamics; legacy animations remain accessible via settings adjustments.
- Players now walk when moving left/right during service preparation, a feature exclusive to motion-captured animations.
Bug fixes in version 1.0a address critical issues such as:
- Misaligned normal strike durations post-bounce near the net.
- Mirrored animations for left-handed players corrected.
- Incorrect skin tones for Pure Junior Players in World Tour mode resolved.
- Restored tracking for specific Junior streaks in World Tour mode.
The developer plans to stabilize version 1.0a before transitioning to new projects, with intermittent updates for TE4 over the next few years. Fans can look forward to an official release during the Australian Open 2026.
For more details, visit the Steam announcement page: https://steamcommunity.com/games/760640/announcements/detail/527606395421330125.
