Race Jam EA V0.4.4 Patch Notes - AI/Chase Mode Improvements and new QOL Settings

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Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where laps led were not being counted toward unlocking the Weight Reduction upgrade.

  • Fixed Gauntlet Perk selection issues.

  • Fixed incorrect Cup win data on the Cup Results page.

  • Fixed an issue where profile names could not be reused immediately after deletion.

  • Disabled the “Used” display in HDR mode to fix oversaturation issues on Steam Deck.

  • Fixed colliders on all traffic vehicles.

  • Adjusted colliders on police vehicles.

  • Re-enabled Options menu buttons to be interactable with mouse input.


Improvements

  • Adjusted AI vehicle steering and braking behavior.

  • Improved overall AI difficulty.

  • Increased AI acceleration at the start of races.

  • Added new locations where AI will charge and drift boost on New York Highway and Hedgehog Hills.


Chase Mode Update

  • "Boss" police vehicles now prioritize the vehicle that's in 1st place.

  • Limited the number of standard police vehicles to a maximum of 2 in Chase and 3 in Chase Trials.

  • Improved police ability to catch up to their targets.

  • Reduced the weight of standard police vehicles so players can push back more effectively.


Vehicles

  • Replaced "Mason" model with a new version for Stunt and AI vehicles.

  • Adjusted "Mason" materials.

  • Updated "Mason" trim colors.


UI / UX

  • Added an intro bar animation.

  • Added additional camera shake intensity levels in Options.

  • Added a new temporary MISC Options page to house newly added settings.
    Note: These options will be reorganized into appropriate pages in a future update.

  • Added an option to move the Boost Meter to the center of the screen.

  • Added a Mixed Inputs option to allow controller and keyboard input at the same time.

  • Added a per-track Anti-Aliasing option.

  • Configured FXAA, SMAA, and TAA options across all Race and Stunt tracks.

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