F1 2017 – Update Patch 1.9 Imminent

Codemasters is getting ready to release update patch V1.9 for the PC version of their official F1 2017 Formula One World Championship game.

Besides the usual fixes and improvements, this new update will bring us a selection of new features such as a new Spectator user interface, a new Grid editor available in custom multiplayer modes, Photo Mode for the PS4 & Xbox One versions, LAN Mode for the PS4 and PC versions, and some car performance level optimisations and updated car and driver liveries.

PC version Update V1.9 is currently pending QA approval, and will likely be deployed later today. The Xbox One and PS4 version are scheduled to be released as soon as possible.

V1.9 Changelog:

New Features

• New Spectator UI has been added to the game.
• LAN Mode has been added to PS4 and PC versions.
• New Grid editor available in custom multiplayer modes.
• Photo Mode is now available on PS4 & Xbox One.
• Sports Update – Updated car and driver liveries.
• Sports Update – Updated car performance levels.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where continuing an online championship resulted in a crash.
• Fixed an issue in multiplayer where blue flags were occurring at the start of a race once – OSQ had finished.
• Fixed issue where players could be disqualified at the end of a race if they were disqualified during the formation lap.
• Fixed an issue in Multiplayer where the player position panel was showing incorrect positions when the spectating qualifying sessions.
• Fixed a multiplayer issue where players were starting a race in the wrong cars after OSQ if host migration had occurred.
• Fixed an issue where using an instant replay in practice and qualifying could cause the tyre models on all cars to disappear.
• Fixed an issue with a flickering skybox during dynamic weather events.
• Fixed backward with lod popping on drivers heads when looking backward with the camera during a race.
• Fixed an issue where changing display resolution or Alt-Tabbing during gameplay caused severe lighting and graphical issues.
• Fixed an issue where a white object was clipping through the player’s helmet.
• Fixed an issue where tabbing out during a race in heavy rain caused water kick-up to stop working.
• Fixed an issue with incorrect car images being shown in the standings screen after resuming a classic championship.
• Fixed an issue where Jeff repeated that he didn’t receive your last message.
• Fixed an issue where Jeff would use the wrong VO lines when requesting to box this lap pitting during practice programs.
• Fixed an audio issue with the end of race commentary incorrectly stating an SC made an impact in the race after only a VSC was used in race.
• Improved AI drivers ability when defending the inside line.
• Improvements to AI pace balance between qualifying and race sessions.
• AI Difficulty is now applied correctly in multiplayer sessions.
• AI will now pit under the SC for optimal strategy instead of waiting for the SC to go in.
• Player no longer told to catch SC when leading the race and already behind the SC.
• Fixed an issue where the AI attempts to overtake a player with FW damage under SC conditions and then receive no penalties.
• Increased the likelihood of SC & VSC periods occurring in online championships.
• Fixed an issue where double points were being awarded for the AI when a player retired with terminal damage.
• In career mode, players can now use the laptop and not lose the opportunity to compete in an invitational event.
• Fixed an issue which could show incorrect development time in weeks on R&D parts.
• Driver number No 1 appears on a car instead of 0 after winning the driver’s championship.
• Fixed an issue where stop-go penalties could be ignored without receiving a penalty.
• Achievement / Trophy – Up to Eleven will now unlock correctly.
• Added the 2nd DRS detection zone to Baku and updated track map video.
• Added pre-set controls for Heusinkveld pedals.
• Fixed an issue where the Thrustmaster TX wheel was displaying Xbox Icons for all rim presets.
• Fixed an issue where gearbox wear would stay at 0% when using no assists and manual gears during a 100% race weekend.
• Fixed an issue where tyre allocations were defaulting to balanced after returning to weekend set-up screen.
• Rebalanced medium traction control performance.
• Fixed an issue with the ‘Find Me’ button on the leaderboard scrolling 100 places rather than to the player’s position.
• Fixed an issue where Sauber and Mercedes were always the most interested teams when reputation levels are maxed out.
• Various other fixes and improvements.

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F1 2017 the game features all the rules, cars, teams, and drivers of the Formula One World Championship and lets you drive some of the most iconic historic cars ever raced in Formula 1. The game features an enhanced career mode, numerous multiplayer improvements, a brand new ‘Championships’ game modes and much more.The included classic cars are available to play in several modes, including online multiplayer and time trials.

F1 2017 was released on 25 August 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC via both DVD and Steam.

Official Webpages – www.formula1-game.com