EA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 1.6.0 Patch Notes
The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from March 12, 11:00 UTC, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game.
This update is primarily focused on bug fixes, and preparatory work for future game updates.
For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below.
Key Fixes
- Added Andreas Mikkelsen as an AI driver in Events using WRC2 cars.
- Fixed an issue on PC in which the game would crash when driving at Monte Carlo, while using some Ultra graphics settings.
- Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly at Japan, Monte Carlo, Portugal, Sweden and Kenya.
- Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on PC (Inputs & Force-Feedback only)
- Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on Xbox (Inputs & Force-Feedback only)
- Fixed an issue on PlayStation in which the DualSense controller would continue to vibrate after the Vibration & Feedback setting was disabled.
- Improved the performance potential of the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID and the Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID, to more fairly compete for top times in their vehicle class.
Crash Fixes
- Fixed an issue in which changing the livery on the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) would cause the game to crash.
- Fixed an issue in which the game would crash after completing a Regularity Rally while finishing on the Championship Podium.
- Fixed an issue in which the game would crash after completing Lesson 2 in Rally School.
- Fixed an issue on PC in which the game would crash when driving at Monte Carlo, while using some Ultra graphics settings.
Achievements and Trophies
- Driver's Alliance - Update Achievement description, highlighting that players must complete a Club or esports event, instead of merely starting one.
- Driver's Alliance - Updated Achievement description ahead of upcoming esports activity, which will be revealed later this year.
AI
- Added Andreas Mikkelsen as an AI driver in Events using WRC2 cars.
Audio
- Made some minor audio improvements to roadside replay cameras.
- Made some minor changes to reverb audio while driving.
- Made some minor changes to surface kickup audio while driving.
Career
- Fixed an issue in which the Benefactor Debrief screen was missing the summary of the most recent activities.
- Fixed an issue in which the Benefactor Relationship status appeared to drop twice after failing a Marquee Target.
Cars
- Citroën Saxo Super 1600 - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving.
- Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID: Improved vehicle performance potential so that the car can more fairly compete against others in its class.
- Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID: Improved vehicle performance potential so that the car can more fairly compete against others in its class.
- Opel Adam R2 - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving.
- Peugeot 208 Rally4 - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving.
- Renault Twingo II - Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving.
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) - Fixed an issue in which Andreas Mikkelsen's livery (#10) did not have any event plates applied.
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) - Fixed an issue in which Andreas Mikkelsen's livery (#10) had the incorrect driver number.
Clubs
- Fixed a UI issue in which the player would sometimes appear in 1st place after retiring from an event, while in the Service Area.
- Fixed an issue in which punctures would not get repaired after a Shakedown.
- Fixed an issue in which the Next Stage button would appear after receiving Terminal Damage, causing a Clubs Error.
- Fixed an issue in which the player could change Assist settings while competing in a Club where Assists were disabled.
- Fixed an issue in which the player would see a Clubs Error screen after getting disqualified during a Shakedown.
Co-Driver
- Croatia - Bliznec - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order.
- Croatia - Vrbno - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order.
- Croatia - Hartje - Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order.
Graphics and Performance
- Japan - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.
- Monte Carlo - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.
- Portugal - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.
- Sweden - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.
- Kenya - Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.
Input Devices
- Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on PC (Inputs & Force-Feedback only)
- Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on Xbox (Inputs & Force-Feedback only)
- Fixed an issue in which Wheel Calibration is reset whenever the player selects Reset to Default on any other wheel related screens.
- Fixed an issue in which Degrees of Rotation is set to 0 whenever the player selects Reset to Default on any other wheel related screens.
- Fixed an issue on PlayStation in which the DualSense controller would continue to vibrate after the Vibration & Feedback setting was disabled.
Locations
- Finland - Lahdenkyla - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
- Finland - Maahi - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
- Monte Carlo - Fixed an issue in which players would not get Terminal Damage after driving off of some cliffside edges.
- Pacifico - Talao - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
- Pacifico - SungaiKunit - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
- Pacifico - Abai - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
Quick Play
- Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which tyre compound information would not be present for players who join mid-session.
UDP and Telemetry
- Added new UDP telemetry field - VehicleId
- Added new UDP telemetry field - VehicleClassId
- Added new UDP telemetry field - VehicleManufacturerId
- Added new UDP telemetry field - LocationId
- Added new UDP telemetry field - RouteId
User Interface & HUD
- Updated a number of staff names and roles in the Credits.
Miscellaneous
- Fixed an issue in which the car would fall through the game world after restarting an Event.
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