The Crew 2: Kostenloses Demolition Derby Update ab heute, Patch Notes veröffentlicht

DETAILED PATCHNOTES

DEMOLITION DERBY – PATCH 1.2.0 NOTES – DECEMBER 5TH [PC/PS4/XB1]

Estimated patch size:
– PS4: 9 GB
– Xbox One: 7,6 GB
– PC: 7,7 GB

GAMEPLAY

AI

• [Improved] Improved AI overall behaviour (during & outside events).
• [Improved] Improved Seamless AI behaviour (e.g. on circuits etc.).
• [Fixed] AI “Back-on-Track” issues.

HANDLING & PHYSICS

• [Improved] Reduced “Back-on-Track” duration.
• [Improved] Vehicles are less likely to climb some railings in curves.
• [Improved] Rally Raid handling rework to reduce stabilization assistances and increase vehicle weight feeling on drift control.

CAMERA BEHAVIOR

• [Improved] Improved Pilatus handling and follow cameras (both Aerobatic and Air Race).
• [Fixed] Jetsprints‘ camera clipping when falling on water.
• [Fixed] The camera passes through the vehicle when zooming in the Livery editor.
• [Fixed] The camera is snapping when entering or exiting a loop ram.

PRO SETTINGS

• [Fixed] Boat Weight Distribution pro-setting generating physic inconsistency.
• [Fixed] Plane Reactivity pro-setting generating physic inconsistency.

FASTFAV

• [Fixed] Vehicle going below the map when using FastFav on high slopes areas.
• [Fixed] Vehicle pointing in the wrong direction when using FastFav during a backflip.
• [Fixed] “Wrong-way” notification when using FastFav after setting a waypoint.

COLLISIONS & DEFORMATIONS

• [Added] Introduce deformations on all ground vehicle when colliding static elements or traffics cars.
• [Improved] Improved traffic vehicles behavior and stability when being collided by a player.
• [Improved] Improved stationed vehicles behavior and stability when being collided by a player.
• [Improved] Improved cameras’ shakes on collisions for Cars, Bikes and Boats.
• [Improved] Improved restart after heavy collisions on 4WD vehicles.
• [Improved] Sliding and bouncing off walls impairs speed.
• [Improved] Reworked vehicle collisions to offer a more consistent behaviour.
• [Improved] Collisions with trees should no longer send the car sideways.
• [Improved] Crash Cam Crash triggers reviewed. Crash-cam should now trigger less frequently.
• [Improved] Vehicles deformations do not reset after entering/exiting main menu or Photomode.
• [Fixed] Hovercraft crash cam should no longer trigger in loopings.

EXPLOITS

• [Fixed] Jump exploit.
• [Fixed] Fast-fav exploit to get under the map.
• [Fixed] Followers exploit related to highlights.
• [Fixed] “Infinite drift” exploit fixed on the Charity Event.

FEATURES

DAILY CONTRACTS

• [Added] Daily Contracts feature.

LIVE-BATTLE (PVP MODE)

• [Added] Live-Battle PVP Mode.
• [Added] Once the prologue is completed, the player is now prompted with an in-game screen introducing him to the Live-Battle PVP mode.

PHOTOMODE

• [Fixed] Remaining ghost’s visual FX in Photo Mode.
• [Fixed] Incorrect message displayed when photo-sharing process is cancelled.

VIDEO EDITOR

• [Improved] Replay now starts at the same position as the My-Path cursor.
• [Improved] Improved accessibility for the video editor:
o Added “currently selected” visual effect to the timeline.
o Added D-Pad visual element to better explain how to travel through the timeline.
• [Improved] Improved tips & key mapping display.
• [Improved] A switch is now available to change between 2 zoom levels on the timeline
• [Improved] Move the „Car Noir“ filter to the first place in the Post FX – Style menu.
• [Improved] Event props are now visible in replay mode after completion, Demolition Derby’s traps included.
• [Improved] In the Video Editor, the „Mud on vehicle“ option can now affects all vehicles.
• [Fixed] Camera is locked when leaving replay mode and returning to the game.

THE CREW-HUB https://www.thecrew-hub.com

• [Added] Added filters into the BEST screenshots category to sort photograph by: Family, Vehicle category (air/ground/sea) or Brand. Player search also is also now available.
• [Improved] Improved “My Gallery” section:
o You can now see all the screenshots you liked.
o You can now delete your own screenshots directly from the website.
o You can now check the screenshots of your friends directly from your gallery.
• [Improved] Improved “Best” sorting algorithm to better promote quality content from players.
• [Improved] Improved “My Friends” page to give users the possibility to check specific friend galleries.

SHOP

• [Added] New bundle & new vehicles (see new vehicle list).
• [Fixed] Incorrect Crew Credits value display after purchase.
• [Fixed] Game crash after repeated use of “Return” button from the shop.
• [Fixed] The game may remain stuck after buying a vehicle bundle.

CREW ROSTER

• [Fixed] Invite to the crew option is inaccessible when a timer is displayed.
• [Fixed] Crew members are unable to return to freedrive until leaderboards screen is closed.
• [Fixed] Blank persistent notification may appear when playing in a Crew.

DISCIPLINES

OVERALL

• [Improved] Improved various event paths.
• [Improved] Improved Ace difficulty to offer a more balanced and challenging experience.
• [Improved] Improved mini-map in Events.
• [Fixed] Fixed various assets issues during events.
• [Fixed] Fixed various cinematics issues during events.
• [Fixed] Fixed various barks inconsistencies.
• [Fixed] Lightning and Exposure obstructions affecting the visibility of Events.
• [Fixed] AI performing “Back-on-Track” repeatedly during certain events.

DEMOLITION DERBY

• [Added] Added Demolition Derby Discipline.
• [Added] New Demolition Derby photo ops set, including 8 new photo Ops to dive into the demolition derby spirit.

LIVE XTREM SERIES

• [Added] Added Holiday Special Live Event.
• [Improved] Players are now able to skip Live Xtrem Series cutscenes.

SKILLS

• [Fixed] Persistent score notification after beating a drift skill world-highlight.
• [Fixed] Unable to complete an escape skill after performing a “Back-on-Track”.
• [Added] 10 new Skills:
o Barstow Speedtrap
o Detroit Escape
o Big Sur Escape
o New Orleans Escape
o Joshua Tree Land Escape
o Hill Country Escape
o Palm Coast Slalom
o Lake Mead Slalom
o Glacier Park Slalom

STREET RACE

OVERALL

• [Improved] AI avoids other vehicles and obstacles more efficiently.

STREET RACING TRIAL

• [Improved] Realigned fences to avoid invisible collisions in turns.

THE SLEEPER

• [Improved] Moved pylons that were too close from circuit path.
• [Improved] Moved parked vehicles stopping players after a jump.
• [Improved] Moved parked vehicle and construction signs stopping players on a turn.
• [Fixed] “Wrong Way” notification inconsistent display.

MOTOR TREND CLASSIC CHALLENGE

• [Improved] Removed flowerpots blocking player’s path.
• [Improved] Realigned building facades to avoid invisible collisions in turns.

THE STRIP WEST

• [Fixed] Bikes not stopped by fences.

ALPHA GRAND PRIX

OVERALL

• [Added] 3 new Alpha Grand Prix Events:
o A Tour With Alexis – Golden Hills.
o A Tour With Alexis – California.
o A Tour With Alexis – Florida.

THE GIANTS

• [Improved] Realigned fences to avoid invisible collisions in turns.

JERSEY CITY

• [Improved] Invisible collisions improvements.

DRIFT

OVERALL

• [Added] 3 new Drift Events:
o West Commercial Bushimura Event
o South Detroit
o Upper East Side
• [Improved] Improved placement of assets on several Drift Events.

THE CHARITY

• [Fixed] “Infinite drift” exploit fixed on the Charity Event.

DRAG RACE

BELLFLOWER

• [Improved] Increased ACE difficulty challenge for BELLFLOWER Event.

HYPERCAR

OVERALL

• [Improved] AI avoid other vehicles and obstacles more efficiently.
• [Fixed] Inconsistent “Wrong Way” notification display during Hypercar Events.

LATRELL’S CAR PART 2

• [Improved] Improved “Back on Track” placement in LATRELL’S CAR PART 2 event.

RALLY RAID

OVERALL

• [Improved] Improved mini map’s ribbon accuracy during Rally Raid Event.
• [Improved] Rally Raid handling rework to reduce stabilization assistances and increase vehicle weight feeling on drift control.
• [Balancing] Ariel Nomad performances balancing.

PORTFOLIAGE EVENT

• [Fixed] Flying asset can be noticed during the Portfoliage Event.

MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS RALLY RAID EVENT

• [Fixed] MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS vehicle might be displayed twice in the vehicle selection menu.

MOTOCROSS

OVERALL

• [Improved] Reduced checkpoint gates glow intensity during night events.
• [Improved] AI avoid obstacles more efficiently.
• [Improved] Improved mini map’s ribbon accuracy during Motocross Events.

WOLF TERRITORY

• [Fixed] Short finish line trigger range during WOLF TERRITORY Event.

MT WASHINGTON

• [Fixed] Event may be triggered unintentionally when freediving close to it.

HOVERCRAFT

• [Improved] AI has a better control of the Hovercraft and can avoid obstacles more efficiently, especially in ACE mode.

POWERBOAT

OVERALL

• [Improved] Improved ACE difficulty challenge during Powerboat events.
• [Improved] Improved AI avoidance of other vehicles and obstacles in ACE Difficulty.

MISSISSIPI EVERYZON

• [Fixed] The Mini map’s ribbon of the MISSISSIPI EVERYZON Event is not correctly updated during the race.

TOURING CAR

THE GIANTS RACE TRACK TOURING CAR

• [Improved] Realigned fences to avoid invisible collisions in turns.

THE GIANTS EVERYZON TRACK TOURING CAR

• [Improved] Realigned fences to avoid invisible collisions in turns.

THE GIANT CHAEBUNG CUP

• [Fixed] Invisible collision in THE GIANT CHAEBUNG CUP Event.
• [Fixed] Misplaced arrows in THE GIANT CHAEBUNG CUP Event.

AEROBATIC

• [Fixed] Some events may be triggered unintentionally when freediving close to them.

JETSPRINT

LAS VEGAS WATERWAY

• [Improved] Resized colliders to improve collisions in tunnels.
• [Fixed] Incorrect “OUT OF ARENA” notification prompt during LAS VEGAS WATERWAY Event.

COLORADO RIVER BANKS

• [Fixed] Incorrect mini map indicator updates during the COLORADO RIVER BANKS event.

MONSTER TRUCK

OVERALL

• [Fixed] Brightness is too high during countdown cinematic in cockpit view.

STORMX ARENA

• [Fixed] Player is respawned to the starting area of the StormX Arena when performing a “Back-on-Track”.

WRECK AND HAVOC

• [Improved] AI has a better control of the vehicle an avoid obstacle more efficiently in the WRECK AND HAVOC Event.

RALLY CROSS

OVERALL

• [Added] 3 NEW RALLY CROSS Events:
o Dallas SquadX Event.
o Sky Jump Valley.
o Central Valley Endurfix Event.

SKY JUMP

• [Improved] Added fences to avoid players going out of tracks too easily.

VEHICLES

NEW VEHICLES

• [Added] New vehicles
o Demolition Derby vehicles:
• FENDER FIRENZE
• FENDER VERO
• FENDER FRONTIERA
• FENDER BULK
o December Vehicle Drop
• FENDER RATTLESNAKE (1971)
• EXTRA AEROBATIC PLANES Extra 330 SC (2009)
o Timeline additions
• Icon Level 700 – ACURA NSX (2017) – Drift Edition
• Icon Level 850 – PROTO HuP ONE (1930) – Monster Truck Edition
• Icon Level 1000 – BUGATTI CHIRON Carbon Edition (2017)
o Shop
• Elite Bundle
o FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST (2017)
o FORD GT Le Mans Race Car (2016)
o RED BULL RB14 (2018)
• Individual Shop entries
o BUGATTI CHIRON (2017)
o RED BULL RB14 Disruption Edition (2018)

OVERALL

• [Fixed] Various visual fixes & improvements.
• [Fixed] Wheels rotation inconsistency depending on vehicle distance.
• [Fixed] The odometers of the Audi TT RS Coupé and the Alfa Romeo 4C are now functional in cockpit view.
• [Fixed] Custom liveries are now enabled on the Cadillac Escalade.

WORLD & VISUALS

EXPOSURE/GAMMA

• [Added] Added Gamma sliders on all platforms.
• [Improved] Improved overall illumination model.
• [Improved] Improved Night visibility.
• [Improved] Improved Weather.
• [Fixed] Fixed various lighting issues.
• [Fixed] Fixed tunnel visibility issues, especially during night time.

LANDSCAPE & ROADS

• [Added] Added DEMOLITION DERBY Playgrounds.
• [Fixed] Fixed various landscape issues.
• [Fixed] Fixed various missing roads issues.

MISC GRAPHIC/ASSETS

• [Fixed] Various collision issues.
• [Fixed] Various graphic issues.
• [Fixed] Incoherent shop fronts.
• [Fixed] Various visual glitches.
• [Fixed] Various floating objects.
• [Fixed] Various terraforming issues.
• [Fixed] Various occlude issues.
• [Fixed] Various level design issues and incoherent objects placement.

CHARACTER

• [Improved] Improved pilot behaviour, especially during collisions.

HOUSE

• [Fixed] Low quality textures in the distance (city view) when exiting Miami House.
• [Fixed] The helicopter may be submerged in the ground.
• [Fixed] New vehicle layout is not saved upon exiting and re-entering HQ.

MAP

• [Fixed] Plane’s propellers and Car’s wheels can be seen rotating while in the map with a near camera.

NARRATIVE

• [Improved] Added character names in subtitles.
• [Improved] Improved barks system.
• [Fixed] Narrative sentences triggered only during the first try.
• [Fixed] Subtitles stay blocked on first line during cutscenes.

CINEMATICS

• [Fixed] Exposure issues during various cutscenes.
• [Added] Added Demolition Derby segment in Boot menu.

PROGRESSION / RPG SYSTEMS

CUSTOMIZATION

• [Added] Ability to select materials for liveries: Standard, Metallic, Chrome, Matte and Anodized.
• [Fixed] Customized callipers could appear faded after exiting the house.
• [Added] Added 1 brand new demolition outfit.
• [Added] Added 7 hovercraft outfits variations.

RPG BALANCING & REWARDS

• [Added] New vehicle rewards in the timeline (level 700, 850 & 1000).
• [Improved] Performance parts affix values are now “rounded” instead of having one decimal value.
• [Improved] Some performance part affixes no longer appear depending on discipline (e.g.: no more “Bulldozer” in Drift discipline).
• [Balancing] Affix “Lucky”: update of minimum & maximum values, from Max 56 to Max 175.
• [Balancing] Iconic Perk “Lucky”: update of minimum & maximum values, from +0.1%/point to +0.2%/point.
• [Improved] Live Crates & Timeline rewards will no longer give inferior level performance parts.
• [Improved] Reduced default Collision avoidance.
• [Improved] Affix “Bumper”: update of minimum and maximum values.

UI/MENU

• [Added] Added event result (timing or score) after completion.
• [Improved] Activities & News menus update to include Live-Battle & Daily Contracts shortcuts.
• [Improved] Improved interface overall memory usage.
• [Improved] Added HOLD button detection (push/release).
• [Fixed] Game may crash after swapping between vehicles and returning to game.
• [Fixed] Game may crash while scrolling the Main Menu options.
• [Fixed] Vehicles may appears behind the catalogue menu when vehicle options are switched fast.

TECHNICAL

PERFORMANCE & ONLINE

• [Improved] Various online, performance & stability improvements.
• [Improved] Optimization on Main Menu, to open faster and be more reactive.
• [Fixed] Game crashes after switching languages from/to Asian languages.

REPLICATION

• [Improved] Improved multiplayer replication when colliding with other vehicles.
• [Fixed] Resnapping effect for remote vehicles after big jumps.
• [Fixed] Resnapping effect for remote vehicles when flipping back from the roof.

CONTROLS

DRIVING WHEELS

• [Added] Added official support of Logitech G920 driving wheel

CONTROLS MAPPING

• [Added] Added customised key mapping per vehicle type on PC: General controls, Ground vehicles, Airplanes, Boats.