PBA Pro Bowling 2026 — Patch 2.1

Released: 3/7/2026, 12:40:39 AM

Source: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3127230/view/518614419301729890

Summary (AI)

PBA Pro Bowling 2026 update 2.1 introduces a new "Redeem Promo Code" feature in the Settings UI, allowing players to use code "STRIKEBALL" for a mystery Legendary ball until March 13, 2026. The patch adds 2026 versions of several oil patterns used in key events while retaining the 2025 versions for Quickplay. Players can now disable oil pattern breakdowns in gameplay settings, though online play will still use the normal breakdown. Several UI hitching issues and bugs—including crashes in online play, character customization glitches, and visual errors—have been addressed. Additional fixes include deadwood removal improvements and minor venue geometry adjustments.

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Improved hitching between bowl turns in team bowling events.
Changed the oil pattern on the PBA Players Championship event to Badger (2026).
Changed the oil pattern on the Tournament of Champions event to Don Johnson (2026).
Changed the oil pattern on the Illinois Classic event to Carmen Salvino (2026).
Changed the oil pattern on the Pete Weber Missouri Classic event to be Dick Weber (2026).
Note: "Normal" oil pattern breakdown will always be used for online play.
Deadwood past the deadwood line is now properly removed.
Removed extra geometry around the pin deck on the PBA Arena and PBA Stadium venues.