VERSION 1.9.0 PATCH NOTES

EA SPORTS™ WRC - Version 1.9.0 Patch Notes

The latest update for EA SPORTS™ WRC is available to download from July 18, 10:00 UTC, and includes several improvements and bug fixes across many areas of the game. 

For a full summary of the update, check out the patch notes below.

• Added EA anticheat on PC, please read this FAQ for more information. 
• Performed additional preparatory work on esports WRC. Follow us for more information in the future.
• Addressed several minor bugs and issues with VR Beta.

• Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which the game would crash while navigating through screens as others are joining the lobby.

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• Fixed an issue in which co-driver calls could be mistakenly heard during transition screens following a stage finish.

• Fixed an issue in which the Budget Impact screen would not display information after the Benefactor's relationship changed.
• Fixed an issue in which the Test Drive option would no longer be available after using filters in the Vehicle Vendor.
• Improved performance of AI teammates in Regularity Rally events.

• Fixed an issue in which the countdown timer for Clubs on the Clubs Hub screen was unlabelled.
• Fixed an issue in which the Find Me command would not highlight the correct player on Leaderboards.
• Fixed an issue in which the player's customised car would revert to its default livery when resuming an in-progress Club Event.

• Adjusted appearance of raindrops on windshields when driving in interior views.

• Added an indicator on the UI to show when a device binding has been edited by the player.

• Central Europe - Fixed an issue in which some spectators were floating above the ground.
• Mediterraneo - Asco - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision.
• Mediterraneo - Ponte - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision.
• Mediterraneo - Monte Cinto - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision.
• Mediterraneo - Serra Di Cuzzioli - Fixed an issue in which the car could pass through some specific rocks without collision.
• Mexico - El Chocolate - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Mexico - Otates - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Mexico - Ibarrilla - Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Sardinia - Monte Olia - Fixed an issue in which colliding with an invisible object would cause Terminal Damage.
• Sardinia - Mamone - Fixed an issue in which colliding with an invisible object would cause Terminal Damage.
• Sardinia - Monte Acuto - Fixed an issue in which colliding with an invisible object would cause Terminal Damage.

• Addressed an issue where some Moments did not have Service Areas.
• Adjusted sorting of Moments so that new and in-progress events are at the "front" of the list.
• A Moment to Remember - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Blast Off - Fixed an issue in which the speed requirement would not trigger despite the player achieving the target finishing position.
• Fixed a UI issue in which the player's filters and position would not be retained after backing out of an archived Moment.
• Fixed an issue in which multiple Moments did not have video previews.
• Historic Success - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Home Hero - Changed classification to Fictional
• Home Hero - Corrected errors with localised titles.
• Icy Podium - Corrected errors with localised titles.
• Long Haul - Changed vehicle to Hyundai i20 N Rally2
• Long Haul 2 - Adjusted all medal difficulties (now easier).
• Pacific Run - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Scandia Blizzard - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Slide Away - Adjusted Gold Medal difficulty (now easier).
• Slippery Conditions - Fixed an issue in which this was not displayed as an EA Play Moment.
• Sustainable Fuel Challenge 3 - Adjusted Gold Medal difficulty (now easier).
• Turbo Time - Corrected errors with localised titles and descriptions.
• Underdog - Changed classification to Fictional

• Fixed an issue in which the German language descriptions within Advanced Graphics were applied incorrectly.
• Removed DLSS Upscaler Sharpness option as sharpness is identical regardless of setting.

• Fixed a UI issue in which the number of players listed in a Quick Play Multiplayer lobby would not update after receiving an invite.
• Fixed an issue with Quick Play in which the AI difficulty could be set to 0 instead of the minimum (1).
• Fixed an issue with Quick Play Multiplayer in which a new host was unable to start a Championship after the original host left the lobby.

• Fixed an issue in which multiple item previews within the Rally Pass were rendered out of focus.
• Season 5 - Fixed an issue in which the Lightning Bolt livery was inconsistently applied across all 3 WRC cars.
• Season 5 - Fixed an issue in which the Vibrant Impact livery was inconsistently applied across all 3 WRC cars.

• Adjusted brightness and contrast of road surfaces when driving in interior views.
• Fixed an issue in which certain scenes in frontend menus were incorrectly rendering out of focus.
• Fixed an issue in which certain VR controllers would send invalid inputs while disconnected.
• Fixed an issue in which spectating another opponent would cause the camera to float under the car once said player finishes a stage.
• Fixed an issue in which spectators and race marshals took on a corrupted appearance when at the edge of the screen.
• Fixed an issue in which the environment would not render properly on Oceania stage replays.
• Fixed an issue in which the Virtual Monitor would not reset its view position after using the Reset Options & Extras setting in Save Management.
• Addressed several additional minor bugs and issues with VR Beta.

• Fixed an issue in which a car that received a puncture during Shakedown would start further Shakedowns and the Event with that puncture.

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