Aiming to fix further performance issues and bugs within the game, Codemasters will release the latest update to EA Sports WRC, with version 1.3.0 on November 16. Here is all you need to know.
Ever since the title’s release, EA Sports WRC has seen mixed reviews, mostly due to its stability. Whilst some players see more than adequate performance from the game, others struggle to play.
As a result, a steady stream of updates has followed the launch on 3 November. The latest update to EA Sports WRC brings it to version 1.3.0, a rather odd name considering the previous version’s 1.3 numbering. Available to download on 16 November at midday CET, many will hope it addresses the plethora of problems the game faces.
Performance and Bug Fixes
Much like the previous update, the newest version of the game focuses on performance issues encountered due to the Unreal Engine’s quirks. Further work goes into the shader compilation algorithm that Codemasters and EA are seemingly still getting to grips with. In addition, several rally locations will now run at a better pace thanks to improvements. These include Finland, Kenya, Oceania and others.
Elsewhere, a number of crashes are tackled by this next update. Namely, a selection of menu crashes should disappear with v1.3.0. Furthermore, an issue with Fanatec hardware unable to navigate menus also sees a fix with EA Sports WRC version 1.3.0.
Many will cry out about a set of quality of life improvements. In fact, players may now be able to see the road on brighter stages like Scandia, Mexico and Sweden. The auto-exposure settings should now be better for those using interior cameras.
Furthermore, gameplay gets a number of touch ups in EA Sports WRC update 1.3.0. Firstly, those struggling with late co-driver calls are in luck. The developers are now introducing earlier call settings, providing more time to prepare for corners. Secondly, it seems the AI will now provide a greater challenge. They will reportedly make mistakes less frequently, making for more intense battles.
EA Sports WRC Update 1.3.0 Patch Notes
Alongside these most notable changes, the update features a great deal of fixes and improvements. You can find the entire changelog below.
EA SPORTS WRC Version 1.3.0 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.
EA Sports has already announced that the next update will release in early December. Therefore, now is a good time to forward in any bugs you may encounter during your time with the game. The developers have a full list of known issues available to add to here.
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