It was only last week that Codemasters released a major patch for EA Sports WRC, but another one has just arrived. The latest game update is available to download and install now, coming in at about 1.1GB on PS5.
It looks like the main focus continues to be on improving the game's overall performance, combating instances of poor frame rate throughout the rally sim. However, that's not all this patch aims to address. It also adjusts co-driver call timing to make them earlier, fixes crash occurrences and visual issues, and various other bugs. Here's the list of patch notes:
Key Fixes
- Updated shader compilation to support seasonal variants, to further reduce the possibility of stutter on PC.
- Updated shader compilation to support weather variants, to further reduce the possibility of stutter on PC.
- Made multiple stability and performance improvements across the game on all platforms.
AI
- Fixed an issue where AI damage and mishaps occurred too frequently.
Co-Driver
- Adjusted Co-Driver call timings for the “Earliest”, “Earlier” and “Normal” settings, to deliver pace notes earlier.
Crash Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the game would crash while joining a Quick Play Multiplayer lobby.
- Fixed an issue where the game would crash while waiting in the pause menu at Scandia.
- Fixed an issue where the game would crash while completing a Season of Career after winning the WRC2 Championship.
Graphics & Visuals
- Fixed an issue where brightness in interior views was either over or underexposed in certain conditions at Mexico.
- Fixed an issue where brightness in interior views was either over or underexposed in certain conditions at Scandia.
- Fixed an issue where brightness in interior views was either over or underexposed in certain conditions at Sweden.
Input Devices
- Fixed an issue where framerate would be negatively impacted by the number of peripherals connected to a player’s PC.
- Fixed an issue where in-game menus could not be navigated while using the Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2 V2.
- Fixed an issue where in-game menus could not be navigated while using the Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® Esports V2.
- Fixed an issue where in-game menus could not be navigated while using the Fanatec CSL DD with the Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2.
- Fixed an issue where in-game menus could not be navigated while using the Fanatec CSL Elite Wheel Base.
- Fixed an issue where in-game menus could not be navigated while using the Fanatec GT DD Pro with the Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2 V2.
- Fixed an issue where in-game menus could not be navigated while using the Fanatec Podium Hub.
Locations
- Made a number of performance improvements and optimisations to Finland, including reducing the possibility of screen tearing.
- Made a number of performance improvements and optimisations to Japan, including reducing the possibility of screen tearing.
- Made a number of performance improvements and optimisations to Kenya, including reducing the possibility of screen tearing.
- Made a number of performance improvements and optimisations to Mediterraneo, including reducing the possibility of screen tearing.
- Made a number of performance improvements and optimisations to Mexico, including reducing the possibility of screen tearing.
- Fixed an issue where wet surfaces were using dry weather physics at Oceania.
Options & Settings
- Changed the default Graphics settings for Reflections to Medium, when using High or Ultra graphics presets, to reduce CPU throttling (note: does not overwrite custom selected settings).
Server Connectivity
- Fixed an issue which caused players to receive error CE-108255-1 when connecting to EA servers.
UDP
- Fixed an issue where End, Pause and Resume telemetry channels were being re-sent every frame.
User Interface & HUD
- Fixed an issue where split timings were comparing driver performance to the overall stage winner, and not the current stage leader.
Another patch for the game is in the works, and is due to release in mid-December. Have you been enjoying EA Sports WRC? Have you experienced many problems while playing? Cut into the comments section below.
[source answers.ea.com]
Comments 8
This does look good. However Is it Dirt rally 2.0 Colin McRae dlc levels of difficulty ?
Hopefully this will fix the screen tearing issues. It is a great game, but when the frame rate stutters and the screen tears it can really ruin a run
Where's the VR patch EA?!
@EnragedGibbon it will not be this year. PC VR is planned for next year.
Really hoping this sorts out some of the performance issues. The game is amazing, so glad that Codemasters are getting a chance to showcase their talent in a properly licenced rally game. The screen tearing, is the only thing I think at the moment detracting from an otherwise solid title. Really love the Scottish lassie as a co-driver. @Mikey856 If you switch everything off, it's difficulty level is probably on a par with Dirt 2.0. However there are loads of settings to help you negotiate the stages. The handling model, combined with good force feedback, make it really nice to drive. I'm loving it.
The game is fantastic and the first patch helped with the screen tearing a lot. I’m having a great time with it personally.
This is basically the best rally game I've ever played. And I've played them all since Colin 2.0. Okay, maybe second best. Colin is a legend.
It's really good. I didn't play much of the Dirt games, but I have over 35 hours in this so far. Tearing hasn't happened today, it was really noticeable before the patch when I raced in Greece. Just started season year 2.
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