Race Pro title update tackles a laundry list of issues
by Xav de Matos 
{ Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:00PM }
More general changes include the enhancement of vehicle deformation and an attempt to offset online leaderboard shenanigans. Check out the long list of changes after the break.
Fixes to Race Pro (via Atari Forum) on March 18, 2009, available today:
Multiplayer Update:
- Fixed bug causing the game to crash when 12 players have joined and left a multiplayer game
- Disallow connections to host if they are not waiting for players
- Fixed the "fast forward" / speed bug currently generating some unrealistic race times in leaderboards.
- Fixed problem with lap times being reported to the wrong leaderboard when moving on to the next track in multiplayer.
- Fixed problem of a player joining during session activation causing the client to get stuck in the loading screen.
- Fixed issue when creating a session with downloaded car and inviting a player that doesn't have the car
- Fixed name of tracks on servers list when players do several sessions in a row
- Fixed incorrect race length value seen in game list screen
- Fixed transparent car that appears after un-pausing in multiplayer qualification
- Fixed the incorrect message that appears when attempting to access multiplayer without a gamer profile signed–in and if selecting
- Multiplayer with an offline gamer profile
- Set default host option of qualification to NO in multiplayer for players that have never hosted a game in Race Pro before
- New messages: Display some session info in-game so players can recognize where in the game they are
- New messages: Add a specific multiplayer loading tip showing 50% of loading time in player match only
- Fixed performance drop while driving over curb
- Improved deformation of cars
- Fixed hot seat start position problems
- Removed dangerous driving dialogues when entering loading screen
- Fixed crash when the player tries to enter the end pit driving backwards and wants to restart the race after the losing message
- Fixed some localization bugs
- Locked F3000 car #12 and unlocked the Corvette C5R since there is no contract for it in Career mode
- Fixed validation for replay files to allow replay files saved between year 2000 and 2099
- Fixed sound bug making Doppler effect of other cars sound corrupt in swing cam
- Fixed force feedback detection for wheels and slightly improved strength of force
- Adjusted the Seat Leon Extreme Tryout time
- Fixed sound bug making the rev sounds on some cars not transition smoothly (including Mini Cooper and BMW M3 GTR)
- Fixed sound bug with the force calculation of picking the correct collision sound
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jcar302 @ Apr 22nd 2009 8:03PM
This game was one of the biggest pieces of garbage i've ever purchased.
Seriously, Gran turismo for the PS2 or Forza 1 for the old xbox were far superior, which puts it miles from forza II.
I think this game holds the record for needing the most crap fixed with a patch for any game, ever.
Too bad there's not a patch for the pathetic graphics.
Tony @ Apr 22nd 2009 11:53PM
I've had a lot of fun with it honestly. The graphics aren't great, but the tracks are decent looking and the cars look fine.
Game could use some better presentation, but for $40 I'm pleased.
PlaysK @ Apr 23rd 2009 5:46AM
FFB on my official Xbox 360 racing Wheel is still broken.
People still loose their career.
Leaderboards are still full of crap.
Laptimes depends on how many people are in the session.
Your car keeps going into walls when pitting.
Whoo !! Did you say this game needs patches ?
Whoever say Simbin is a great developer on PC, I really don't care. They made a really bad game on Xbox 360 far away from initial expectations.
protofunc @ Apr 23rd 2009 4:36PM
What is this game and how come i've never heard of it?