Jordan Hemenway (@torcht) header
Jordan Hemenway (@torcht) profile picture

Jordan Hemenway

@torcht

making stuff @refractstudios

 Seattle, WA
patreon.com/refract
Joined January 2011
  • Tweets9.1K
  • Following737
  • Followers1.9K
1.1KMedia
Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)Photo by Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
5
12
57
3,106
Jordan Hemenway retweeted
Jordan Hemenway (@torcht) profile picture
Jordan Hemenway@torcht13 May 2025
5
12
57
3,106
I've just launched a Patreon to support Refract's next project! Check it out to hear new music with a unique new visualizer. If you're in a position to do so, thank you for considering supporting! patreon.com/refract

Get more from Refract Studios on Patreon

Get more from Refract Studios on Patreon. Join for free or become a member for just $2/month. Welcome to the Refract Patreon!My name is Jordan Hemenway…

patreon.com
2
20
1,391
Currently playing Distance Advent Calendar 2024 levels with the community! You can even control the car with the chat. Crazy impressive creations as always. twitch.tv/pinaplll
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
2
1
12
1,278
Live now!
Jordan Hemenway (@torcht) profile pictureJordan Hemenway@torcht19 Jul 2024
Tomorrow at 6pm PT (roughly 24 hours from now) I'll be streaming Distance on PS5 and talking about the development process! twitch.tv/refractstudios
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
1
14
1,202
Distance is now out on PlayStation! Only took about 9 years longer than we thought, but I think the final result is really special. PlayStation consoles/games have had a huge impact on me throughout my life, so it's especially fun (and surreal) seeing this on PS5.
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
3
6
47
1,459
Special thanks to Andrew Nollan for doing most the groundwork to get this port up and running, and of course everyone else at Refract for working hard to optimize the game and adhere to the various requirements for consoles.
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
1
16
464
While I'm not 100% done updating Distance, it feels like this chapter is nearly at a close and the next chapter is incredibly exciting. Thanks again for everyone's support over the years. I hope to post more about Project 2 soon!
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
20
413
Refract Studios (@refractstudios) profile pictureRefract Studios@refractstudios19 Jul 2024
Distance is now available on PlayStation! ✨ store.playstation.com/en-us/…
26
551
Tomorrow at 6pm PT (roughly 24 hours from now) I'll be streaming Distance on PS5 and talking about the development process! twitch.tv/refractstudios
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
2
11
1
50
2,449
One more day! Are you playing on PS4 or PS5?
3
3
24
981
Distance: Console Edition launches in two days!
4
7
31
1,296
Jordan Hemenway retweeted
Traxion.GG (@TraxionGG) profile picture
Traxion.GG
@TraxionGG12 Jul 2024
The wait is almost over, as @torcht has converted Distance from PC to PlayStation. traxion.gg/high-speed-stunt-…
High-speed stunt racer Distance finally releases on PS4 and PS5 this month

High-speed stunt racer Distance finally releases on PS4 and PS5 this month

That’s not a gestation period, THIS is a gestation period! 12 years after a Kickstarter campaign, Distance is hitting consoles imminently.

traxion.gg
5
15
1,265
I can't believe this is real
Refract Studios (@refractstudios) profile pictureRefract Studios@refractstudios11 Jul 2024
THE WAIT IS OVER Distance is coming to PS4 & PS5 on July 19th!
2
8
91
2,055
Here's the first of a couple fun Distance announcements! My previous teaser is actually for another thing coming very soon...
Refract Studios (@refractstudios) profile pictureRefract Studios@refractstudios27 Jun 2024
Today we're releasing Distance v1.5: The Kinetic Update! It features 15 incredible new levels from community creators, improvements to the Steam Deck experience, an update to 64-bit on Windows/Linux, and more! Distance is also 80% off in the Steam Summer Sale!
5
9
71
1,305
Really appreciate all of the excitement for this. Be on the look out for some fun announcements over the next couple weeks.
Jordan Hemenway (@torcht) profile pictureJordan Hemenway@torcht23 Jun 2024
New trailer is coming along
6
9
79
1,325
New trailer is coming along
26
31
7
153
5,248
Live now!
Jordan Hemenway (@torcht) profile pictureJordan Hemenway@torcht8 Oct 2023
I recently asked for help in choosing Distance workshop levels to feature in an upcoming update. Tomorrow at 4pm ET I'll be joining the community in playing many of the submissions on stream. See you there! twitch.tv/pinaplll
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
3
25
2,059
I recently asked for help in choosing Distance workshop levels to feature in an upcoming update. Tomorrow at 4pm ET I'll be joining the community in playing many of the submissions on stream. See you there! twitch.tv/pinaplll
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
Image from Jordan Hemenway (@torcht)
3
6
2
45
4,919
Also here's the link if you want to add a last minute level to the list: forms.gle/GtPYBu2AGM8BEBUU9
Distance Community Level Nominations (September 2023)

Distance Community Level Nominations (September 2023)

Refract is looking for the latest and greatest Distance Workshop levels to potentially feature in an upcoming Community Level update. To help, please enter up to three of your favorite levels via...

docs.google.com
5
547
Load more