Patch 1.2.0 notes – Demolition derby, December 5th [PC/PS4/XB1] Estimated patch size: PS4: 9 Go Xbox One: 7,6 Go PC: 7,7 Go

Gameplay
AI

[Improved] Improved AI overall behavior (during & outside events).

[Improved] Improved Seamless AI behaviour (e.g. on circuits etc.).

[Fixed] AI “Back-on-Track” issues.

Handling and 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 behavior.

[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.

Photo mode

[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:

Added “currently selected” visual effect to the timeline.

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:

You can now see all the screenshots you liked.

You can now delete your own screenshots directly from the website.

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 Xtreme Series

[Added] Added Holiday Special Live Event.

[Improved] Players are now able to skip Live Xstrem 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

Barstow Speedtrap

Detroit Escape

Big Sur Escape

New Orleans Escape

Joshua Tree Land Escape

Hill Country Escape

Palm Coast Slalom

Lake Mead Slalom

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:
A Tour With Alexis - Golden Hills.

A Tour With Alexis - California.

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:
West Commercial Bushimura Event

South Detroit

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.

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.

Mississippi Everyzon

[Fixed] The Mini map’s ribbon of the Mississippi 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 freedriving 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:
Dallas SquadX Event.

Sky Jump Valley.

Central Valley Endurfix Event.

Sky Jump

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

[Added] New vehicles
Demolition Derby vehicles:

Fender Firenze

Fender Vero

Fender Frontiera

Fender Bulk

December Vehicle Drop

Fender Rattlesnake (1971)

Extra Aerobatic Planes Extra 330 SC (2009)

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)

Shop

Elite Bundle

Ferrari 812 Superfast (2017)

Ford GT Le Mans Race Car (2016)

Red Bull RB14 (2018)

Individual Shop entries

Bugatti Chiron (2017)

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 behavior, 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

[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 G29 driving wheel
Controls Mapping

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