On August 7th, 2025, Version 1.1 of the V5RC Push Back Game Manual was released, and the following changes were made:
- Revised the Violation note in <SG4> to include strategic and intentional removal of Blocks from the Field
Any Team that intentionally or strategically removes three (3) or more Blocks from the Field in a single Match will receive a Major Violation.
- Updated <SG7e> to clarify intent
- Updated <SG8b> to clarify that incidental Violations of <SG7> will not be penalized
Incidential Violations of <SG7> will not be penalized and will not automatically award the Autonomous Bonus to the opponent as described in <GG13>.
- Revised <SG9> to clarify that Drive Team Members are allowed to use both hands when introducing Blocks into a Loader
- Updated <SG9d> to note that Blocks bouncing out through the bottom opening of a Loader after being properly introduced should not be considered a Violation
- Added a new bullet to <SG9> to state that Blocks can only be added to a Loader containing 5 or fewer Blocks
- Updated <VUR4> to include tapped/threaded-hexagonal stock
- Added Section 7, VEX AI Robotics Competition
- Added a new drawing for Control Zone tape specifications to Appendix A
- Added significant Q&A boxes throughout the manual
- Minor typo / formatting fixes
The next manual update, Version 2.0 will occur on September 4, 2025.