We asked for feedback and you delivered. You asked us to listen, and today we’re delivering. Since launch, the dev team has worked hard to collate and address the community’s requests and tomorrow, Wed 6th, we’ll set live Update 1.3, our biggest QoL patch to date. The patch notes are below and this marks the first of two planned updates, with the second targeting early April, which will tackle vehicle physics, optimisation and graphics, and many other areas.
With 2023 in the rearview mirror, we’ve reflected on the highs and lows and we’re truly excited about what we can all achieve together.
Also, because you all keep asking, console is still happening. Things are progressing nicely and we’re all excited to discuss it in detail a little later. For now, just know that we’re still targeting an H1 24 release.
Controls
- New “Console” controller preset with analog steering
- Prevented disconnecting the wheel when using a different input type
- Added option to increase or decrease steering speed on keyboard and controller
AI
- Faster cars
- Smoother turning
- No sudden stops
- Overtaking slow players
- Cars honk in traffic jams
- Traffic ticket system improvements
Performance
- Part 1 of planned work
- Focus on improving the stability of the framerate
- Optimized memory usage
- Improved autosave system to reduce hitches, the game now saves smoothly
- Added option to disable animals rendering to increase frame rate
Visuals
- Generally less visual pop-in (part of ongoing improvements, more to follow)
- Better level-of-detail transitions
- Improved the look of snow tracks
- Improved the look of rain
- The third-person camera is not blocked by objects anymore
Gameplay
- Improved the position of multiple logistic location parking spaces
- Improved the parking scoring system
- Improved GPS pathing
- Reduced the backward pull when moving forward from full stop
- Fixes to 100+ reported issues
Important Information
Help us test DX 11 & DX 12: If you're able to switch between DX11 and DX12, we encourage you to try DX12 and share your feedback with us on Discord. Your input will be invaluable in making further improvements to enhance your gaming experience.
Regarding Installation: Due to the substantial size of the patch, installation may have been heavy. If you encounter any issues after updating, try the following steps:
- Restart your system.
- Verify files with Steam.
- Consider reinstalling the entire game if problems persist. This should resolve most issues.
Need Further Assistance? If you continue to experience issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to us on Discord. Our team is here to assist you and ensure you have the best possible gameplay experience.
A Request from Us: If you previously left a negative review and find that the new patch has improved your experience, we kindly ask you to reconsider your review and support us with a positive rating. Your feedback means the world to us!
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