Patch File Size: 188 MB

Game Publisher: Codemasters

Operating System: WinXp

Date Posted: Jun/18/2008

Patch Release Information:

This specific patch is meant to be used only by those who have the PC-DVD version of the game. If you picked up the game through digital download via Steam, Metaboli, or Direct2Drive, you'll have to wait a little longer to get the patch that's meant for your version of the game.

Network Bug Fixes:
When viewing in spectator mode – wheels should now turn correctly.
Session searching now functions correctly when there are lots of full sessions (PC and PS3).
Track and route options no longer change when host gets back to lobby in private/LAN.
Race results are now correct if a host migration occurs at the end of the race.
Other player’s progress/positions are now correctly updated when you enter the race results screen.
Several NaN (brown screen) related fixes.
Fixed a problem whereby it was only possible to upload one world record ghost to each track (PC and PS3)

Network - General:
Race to race lobby timer is now 15 seconds
A timer has been added showing how long the session has been up and running is shown on the tickertape after joining a session.
Changes to what is displayed in lobby when a player has kick votes.
The player who has been voted for can see this fact and the number of votes they have received.
Players who have voted to kick someone can see who they voted for but cannot see the number of votes.
Players who have not voted do not see anything.

Added ability to get the next page of sessions in private session results (PC and PS3)
Banned sessions no longer appear in private session list.
Reverse gear is now disabled for the first two seconds of a network race to stop players reversing off the start line.
Added ability to change collision types in all sessions (not enabled in Demolition Derby).
Forward Only (this is the normal behaviour for Ranked/Unranked)
On (Collisions are always on)
Off (Always off).

Numerous anti griefing checks to turn off collisions when players are griefing.
Fix for distance shown in distance online stat.
A warning message is now shown the first time you enter system link.
In non-drift races, the race results screen shows the fastest lap that each player achieved in that race.
When a player retires or terminally damages in race, a message telling all players of this fact is sent to the chat system so displayed in the overlay in game.
Cars become semi-transparent when collisions are turned off due to griefing.
Improvements to prediction system to reduce effects of lag when players are close by
Fix for occasional excessive smoke coming from other players in network mode
Fix for exploit where a player could upload an incorrect lap time
PS3 & PC – fix for a problem where private sessions would not show up in search unless you searched for public sessions first

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