Patch News - v1.7.0 - Discussion Thread

[KleitonMorgado 0]

@Lozzy I do not complain about the frame rate problem, got tired of staying here talking and talking and nothing even comes patch will patch and nothing to fix issso actually even stopped playing this game !!

[scary 0]

• "All cars now use the same gearbox when playing with Equal Performance. - New for v1.7.0"

does this mean, that the stronger cars (mercedes, ferrari) now have higher gearbox ratios than the smaller teams online?

[Lozzy 0]

The gearbox issue was reported to me in a private message. I'm not sure of the specifics of the problem but basically the Red Bull and Renault will have a lower top speed than some of the other cars when using equal performance. This shouldn't be too much of a handicap on most tracks but will be noticeable on others.

[Ronnie6Charles 0]

naim786 said:

@Lozzy could you guys please fix the engine wear issue, I am playing on pc career mode with a ferrari and despite using automatic gears every race I get engine wear warning message be free half way point of 100% races in career mode 1.6.0

im on ps4 and im having the same issue. i was informed its being looked into but nothing seems to have come of it :\

[RobKeating 0]

@Lozzy does that mean ye are skipping the latest pc update for console and waiting for the next patch to put it in?

[softy94 11]

Lozzy said:

The gearbox issue was reported to me in a private message. I'm not sure of the specifics of the problem but basically the Red Bull and Renault will have a lower top speed than some of the other cars when using equal performance. This shouldn't be too much of a handicap on most tracks but will be noticeable on others.

will this be fixed in 1.7? also are the OP TC and ABS combination getting fixed?

[Runalf 0]

softy94 said:

Lozzy said:

The gearbox issue was reported to me in a private message. I'm not sure of the specifics of the problem but basically the Red Bull and Renault will have a lower top speed than some of the other cars when using equal performance. This shouldn't be too much of a handicap on most tracks but will be noticeable on others.

will this be fixed in 1.7? 

No it wont be fixed. Its just in the patch notes for entertainment. 

[nicolas1423 3]

@matthad some bug were discovered in the first minutes of game. 
I keep thinking that if I buy a game I can be angry if must wait few month to play knowing that he will be has been in few months

@Runalf  "No it wont be fixed. Its just in the patch notes for entertainment. "

it's possible with codemasters

[Bluefield 0]

@Lozzy Any chance of patching the "Turning Things Around" PlayStation trophy which has glitched since 1.3?
Thanks :)

[EnsiFerrum 84]

Lozzy said:

Hello everyone, I wanted to try this to see if people feel it's an improvement to the way we communicate the status of upcoming patches.

The next patch will be v1.7.0 and will be released on all platforms. We're skipping 1.6 on PS4 and Xbox One because with hindsight making our version number different to Sony's version number on PS4 just caused confusion. Getting all platforms on to the same version should also be clearer for you all too I hope.

Patch Notes

• Added the Master difficulty option to bridge the gap between Expert and Legend.
• Added the Master difficulty option when starting a new Career and Championship Season. - New for v1.7.0
  
• Changed the tyre rules so the tyre you start the race on counts as a mandatory for the race.
• Falling too far behind penalties will no longer be given after being told to overtake the Safety Car.
  
• Corrected a few translation issues.
• Fixed a bug that could occasionally cause race sessions to never end.
• Fixed a bug that could give players who rejoin a multiplayer session the wrong tyres. - New for v1.7.0
• All cars now use the same gearbox when playing with Equal Performance. - New for v1.7.0
• Fixed a number of crash bugs.

PC: Being tested internally.
PS4: Being tested internally.
Xbox One: Being tested internally.

Well, I must say this is a step forward into the right direction.

1. You tell us what is going to be changed / corrected.
2. You tell us the status of the patch.

Good, so far. We know on which bug / feature Codemasters is working right now.
Now, move this a step ahead :smile:

Tell us what bugs Codemasters is aware of. I've already written a post about this topic, about a month or more ago. I know, it's a matter of time to get the points together.
But I think your community will appreciate it.

Keep up the good work!!

[iQuacksuDucks 0]

Ho3n3r said:

TopAirspace said:

Brace yourselves,....... The "What about Career Mode" comments are coming!

And justifiably so, since career mode renders itself pointless at the moment.

How so?

[jbm75 0]

What about season/visual updates? Like the Merc front wing..

[Jaketa 130]

Hey @Loozy. Are there any Suggestions to make the function for AI drivers who stay in a Lobby in online Mode after a disconnect, to switch off. Because its very annoying when AI drivers are inside the results on the ending of a Session and the real Driver isn't there anymore. 

[FOneFanatic 181]

So, are you taking over the role of Community Manager?

[unknown113 0]

mixmax83 said:

hi @lozzy found the issue where the cars go out late from pitlane in qualifying? in this patch?

THIS!!! and also, AI don't change to inters when the track is very wet after being dry. they all stayed out, I PITTED for inters and made up 10 places overtaking them after as they were so slow. china, ps4, career race.

[RICKWR88 0]

Hi Lozzy. As testing the new patch/ hunting for bugs, would it not be faster to just send a Beta version of the new patch to a certain group of people like two or three leagues for testing like three days or even the same testers as the first Beta version in June? I don't know what kind of logistic it require but I am sure there would be plenty of volunteer and we certainly know exactly where to look to find those bugs since we are loosing points in championship because of it.

However, thank you for doing you possible to make the game better.

[Mick214 0]

Please include a fix for low framerates since patch v1.0.5  I am on PC Win 7, with Nvidia GTX 970 (4gb) , 16 gb RAM  I have a MSI CPU. This is on STEAM  Prior to patch v 1.0.5 I was getting approx.  95-110 FPS in practice and approx.  80-95 FPS in race (all tracks and all cars) with high or ultra high settings.   Now I'm getting approx.  45-59 in practice and 39-45 in race.   I installed latest Nvidia drivers but I rolled them back based on a recommendation.   All other games i.e. F1 2013, 14, 15 and Project Cars are all running great.   I ran Afterburner to check if it was a heating problem but everything appeared fine.   Also if it were a heat problem don't you think it would affect at least one of those other 4 games.  Although I haven't experienced crashing like so many others I am having slow transition times from menu to menu.    Please optimize game for Nvidia graphic cards.    Prior to patch v 1.0.5 I was really enjoying F1 2016 (best so far) but now racing is almost unplayable.    At least show people how to roll back the game pre patch v. 1.0.5   I didn't need nor want any changes and want to get back to pre-patch status.   If you can't or won't fix this I will be requesting a refund

[Lozzy 0]

The PC patch is now live. We'll have updates about the consoles before the end of the working week.

[mantazzo 100]

Just downloaded it. Looks like it's time to test the update...
PC only gets the 1.7.0 specific updates, right? (Since most of the update is 1.6.0 which we already had)

[Lozzy 0]

That's correct mantazzo.                                     

[xtml 0]

@Lozzy: how about improvements to R & D in a next patch? I guess you guys already know if something is planned?

If it is a yes or no, please keep people informed

[MR61088 0]

Still no delta time indicator in pro season :( 
when will it be fixed @Lozzy
i know that this issue isn't a big one and pretty much one of the lowest points on your to do list, but can you please fix it in the next patch? 

[mantazzo 100]

MR61088 said:

Still no delta time indicator in pro season :( 
when will it be fixed @Lozzy
i know that this issue isn't a big one and pretty much one of the lowest points on your to do list, but can you please fix it in the next patch? 

Isn't Pro Season supposed to be No Hud, no assists, Ultimate AI and Realistic damage? So I don't think Delta time indicator should be in, unless you need it on the wheel.

[matthad 0]

They definitely have a delta time indicator in real life. 

[yogajitsu 0]

Now PC is two revs ahead of the consoles.