Paul Jeffrey
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Releasing what is a pretty impressive sized update earlier today, Codemasters have deployed one of the more sizable and impressive releases to the very solid Formula One 2018 videogame on PC, bringing the latest version of the title up to build number 1.06 and including some very noteworthy changes to the title.
Of the most noticeable will be several seasonal updates to the car design of a number of teams, with Ferrari, McLaren, Force India, Renault and Haas having all received attention in the 3D model department, plus various livery updates to bring the game content right up to date with the current season.
Other changes include a welcome rebalancing of the car performances to better match the current formbook in Formula One, plus many other miscellaneous changes and improvements to the game.
Build 1.06 Update Notes:
- 2018 Car model and Livery Updates
- Various livery and sponsor logo updates to teams
- Updated McLaren nosecone
- Updated Ferrari mirror mountings
- Updated Force India sidepod turning vane geometry and steering wheel materials
- Updated Renault front wing and rear wing endplates
- Updated Haas sidepod turning vanes, mirror mountings and halo geometry
- 2018 Vehicle Performance Updates
- Players can now change AI difficulty between sessions
- Updated DRS Detection zones for the 2018 Singapore GP
- Updated Hungary and Singapore Track Map Videos
- Fixed an issue where it was possible to have DRS use on incorrect parts of the track after using instant replay
- Made some adjustments to the AI R&D Progression in Career
- Achievements – “Every artist was first an amateur” should now unlock correctly
- Fixed an issue where the player was being awarded an incorrect 10 place grid drop penalty instead of 5, for changing a gearbox in career
- Fixed an issue where the player was being awarded a 5 place grid drop penalty instead of 10, for fitting an extra MGU-K, Control Electronics or Energy Store component for the 1st time.
- Xbox One – Fixed Xbox Voice chat not working
- PC – Global leaderboards are now showing in the Steam client
- Multiplayer – Fixed an issue in multiplayer where the host was able to select re-start session after receiving terminal damage
- Multiplayer – Fixed a deadstate issue for players starting OSQ when the host and secondary host are dedicated spectators
- Multiplayer – Fixed an issue where cars would spawn on top of each other after joining in progress a OSQ session and then loading into a race
- Improved stability and various other fixes
F1 2018 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.
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Check out the Formula One 2018 sub forum here at RaceDepartment for the latest news and community discussion around this exciting new Formula One game. If mods are your thing then fear not, we have you covered! Check out the F1 2018 Mods Forum for the latest and greatest release from the community!.
Like what you see at RaceDepartment? Follow us on social media!
Pleased with the new update? Have you noticed any missing updated bodywork from the current grid of cars? What would you like to see Codemasters focus on next with F1 2018? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!
