EA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 1.2 Patch Notes

EA SPORTS™ WRC

Build the car of your dreams in our biggest rally game ever, EA SPORTS™ WRC, the all-new official videogame of the FIA World Rally Championship, the first developed by the award-winning team behind the DiRT Rally series.

The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from [b]November 8, 11:00 UTC[/b], and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below. [h2]New Feature[/h2] [list] [*] Added support for User Datagram Protocol (UDP) on PC. Please [url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Guides-Documentation/EA-SPORTS-WRC-How-to-use-User-Datagram-Protocol-UDP-on-PC/m-p/13178407/thread-id/1]visit this link for further information and documentation[/url]. [/list] [h2]Key Fixes[/h2] [list] [*] Added support for Unreal PSO Caching (shader pre-compiling) to address and reduce the amount of shader stuttering experienced on PC. [*] Made several improvements to framerate in key areas of gameplay on all platforms. [*] Made a number of graphical fixes and improvements across the game on all platforms. [*] Resolved multiple issues that would cause the game to crash or soft lock during gameplay on all platforms. [*] EA SPORTS™ WRC can now be launched on Steam Deck. [/list] [h2]Accessibility[/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of Speech to Text fixes across the game. [/list] [h2]Animation[/h2] [list] [*] Resolved an issue where the co-driver was t-posing in the Ford Escort RS Cosworth. [*] Resolved an issue where in the Ford Fiesta WRC 2019 the driver would pull the handbrake instead of the paddles to shift gears. [/list] [h2]Audio[/h2] [list] [*] Improved the doppler pitch speed shifting in replays. [*] Made a number of corrections to voiceover across the game. [*] Made several minor audio adjustments and improvements across the game. [/list] [h2]Boot Flow[/h2] [list] [*] Game should no longer boot in Full-Screen Mode when Windowed Mode is selected on EA App. [/list] [h2]Builder[/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of User Interface improvements to Builder. [*] Made a number of minor adjustments to Builder. [/list] [h2]Career[/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of corrections to voiceovers within Career. [*] Made a number of text tweaks in Career. [*] Resolved a number of User Interface issues in Career. [/list] [h2]Cars [/h2] [list] [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Alpine Renault A110 1600 S. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Ford RS200. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Lancia Stratos. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Peugeot 309 GTI. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the SEAT Córdoba WRC. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the SEAT Ibiza Kit Car. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the ŠKODA Fabia Rally2 Evo. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the SUBARU Impreza 1995. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the SUBARU Impreza 1998. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Volkswagen Golf GTI. [*] Resolved a number of vehicle art and model issues with the Volkswagen Polo 2017. [*] Made improvements to vehicle damage on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. [*] Made improvements to vehicle damage on the ŠKODA Fabia Rally2 Evo. [*] Made a number of lighting improvements to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. [*] Made a number of lighting improvements to the SUBARU Impreza 1995. [*] Made a number of lighting improvements to the SUBARU Impreza 1998. [*] Made a number of physics fixes to the Lancia Delta S4. [*] Made a number of hybrid regen calibration fixes to the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID. [*] Made a number of hybrid regen calibration fixes to the Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID. [*] Made a number of hybrid regen calibration fixes to the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 HYBRID. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Alpine Renault A110 1600 S. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Audi Sport quattro S1 (E2). [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the BMW M1 Procar Rally. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Citroën Saxo Super 1600. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Ford Escort Mk 6 Maxi. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Ford Escort MK2 McRae Motorsport. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Ford Escort RS Cosworth. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Ford RS200. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Lancia Fulvia HF. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Lancia Stratos. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the MG Metro 6R4. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Porsche 911 SC RS. [*] Fixed a number of HUD and dashboard issues on the Volkswagen Golf GTI. [/list] [h2]Championship Mode[/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of text tweaks across Championship Mode. [*] Resolved a number of User Interface issues across Championship Mode. [/list] [h2]Clubs[/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of stability and performance improvements across Clubs. [*] Resolved a number of User Interface issues across Clubs. [/list] [h2]Co-Driver [/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Portugal - Baião. [*] Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Japan - Lake Mikawa. [*] Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Japan - Nenoue Plateau. [*] Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Iberia - Santes Creus. [*] Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Sardinia - Rena Majore. [*] Made a number of fixes to specific co-driver calls at Sweden - Vargasen. [/list] [h2]Input Devices[/h2] [list] [*] Added support for User Datagram protocol (UDP) on PC. Please visit this link for further information and documentation. [*] Added handbrake axis binding for the Logitech Pro. [*] Added throttle and brake vibration functionality to Fanatec pedals on PlayStation and PC. [*] Made some balancing changes to pedal and wheelbase vibration for a more consistent experience. [*] Made a number of fixes to button bindings. [*] Added a warning message for when a player resets bindings due to an actionmap update. [/list] [h2]Livery Editor [/h2] [list] [*] Fixed a number of issues with specific decals. [*] Made a number of usability improvements to the livery editor. [*] Added ability to paint the window strip on the MINI Cooper S. [*] Fixed an issue where decals could not be correctly placed on the rear of Junior WRC cars. [*] Fixed an issue where Builder Cars could not have paintable mirrors. [*] Fixed an issue where decals applied to the rear bodywork Style #2 and Style #5 on Builder would not apply correctly. [*] Fixed an issue where inputting a long name for a livery file would overflow the available on-screen space. [*] Resolved an issue regarding empty pop-ups while using the livery editor. [*] Improved transition effect that occurs when exiting the Paint Hub menu. [*] Improved transition effect that occurs when saving liveries. [*] Made a number of stability and performance improvements to the livery editor. [*] Resolved a number of User Interface issues with the livery editor. [/list] [h2]Localisation[/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of localisation corrections across the game. [/list] [h2]Locations [/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of collision fixes to various locations and stages. [*] Made a number of stability fixes to various locations and stages. [*] Made a number of visual improvements to various locations and stages. [*] Made a number of performance improvements to various locations and stages. [*] Made a number of gameplay improvements to various locations and stages. [/list] [h2]Moments [/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of gameplay fixes to The Flying Finn of Monte-Carlo. [*] Made a number of gameplay fixes to The Successor. [*] Made a number of gameplay fixes to First Hybrid Win. [*] Made a number of stability improvements to Moments. [*] Resolved a number of User Interface issues with Moments. [/list] [h2]Options & Settings[/h2] [list] [*] Corrected a number of User Interface errors within the Options & Settings menus. [*] Made a number of User Interface improvements within the Options & Settings menus. [/list] [h2]Quick Play[/h2] [list] [*] Made several stability and performance improvements to Quick Play Solo. [*] Made several stability and performance improvements to Quick Play Multiplayer. [*] Made a number of User Interface improvements to Quick Play Solo. [*] Made a number of User Interface improvements to Quick Play Multiplayer. [*] Made a number of collision fixes in Quick Play Solo. [*] Implemented several network and connectivity improvements to Quick Play Multiplayer. [/list] [h2]Rally School [/h2] [list] [*] Made several stability and performance improvements to Rally School lessons. [*] Made a number of User Interface improvements to Rally School lessons. [*] Resolved an issue where interrupting the starting countdown would cancel out the instructor’s voiceover. [*] Made improvements to the gravel zone detection on Rally School Lesson 3 (Gravel). [*] Fixed an issue that occurred after several restarts of Rally School Lesson 3 (Gravel). [*] Fixed an issue with the handbrake restriction on Rally School Lesson 6 (Gravel). [*] Fixed an issue with the handbrake detection on Rally School Lesson 9. [/list] [h2]Regularity Rally[/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of stability improvements to Regularity Rally. [*] Made a number of gameplay improvements to Regularity Rally. [/list] [h2]Replays[/h2] [list] [*] Made a number of visual improvements to replays. [*] Made a number of stability improvements to replays. [*] Fixed an issue where the driver would not appear during replays. [*] Fixed an issue where collision effects would constantly be re-played during replays. [*] Added the ability to change camera angle when a replay is paused. [*] Smoothened the transition effect when vehicle parts are loosened from the car. [*] Removed foliage obstructions from certain replay camera angles. [/list] [h2]Time Trial[/h2] [list] [*] Added missing collision detection to Rally Estonia. [*] Made a number of stability improvements to Time Trial. [*] Resolved a number of User Interface issues with Time Trial. [/list] [h2]Ultrawide Monitors[/h2] [list] [*] Resolved an issue where some background textures appeared stretched within various menu screens. [*] Resolved an issue where trees on the edge of ultrawide displays appeared in low resolution. [*] Resolved an issue where the resolution option was greyed out when launching the game with AMD Eyefinity disabled. [/list] Thank you for providing feedback and bug reports on EA SPORTS™ WRC. If you wish to submit a bug report [url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/Bug-Reports/bd-p/wrc-bug-reports-en]please visit our forum on EA Answers HQ[/url]. For all of the latest information and news about future updates to EA SPORTS™ WRC, [url=https://linktr.ee/easportswrc]bookmark our Linktree page[/url] and follow us across social media by searching for @EASPORTSWRC.