EA Sports WRC Update v1.6.0 Released

A fairly big list of changes arrive, with EA Sports WRC Update v1.6.0 released across all platforms, along with preparation work for future updates.

Some of the notable fixes include adding Andreas Mikkselsen as an AI driver in WRC2, a balance of performance change for the Ford Puma and Hyundai i20 in Rally1, support for the new Turtle Beach Velocity1 wheel and pedals on Xbox, and issues with vibrations for DualSense controllers on the PlayStation.

A number of bugs causing the game to crash have also been solved, along with areas which caused framerate drops when rallying in Japan, Monte Carlo, Portugal, Sweden and Kenya.

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EA Sports WRC Update v1.6.0 release notes:

Key Fixes

• Added Andreas Mikkelsen as an AI driver in Events using WRC2 cars.
• Fixed an issue on PC in which the game would crash when driving at Monte Carlo, while using some Ultra graphics settings.
• Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly at Japan, Monte Carlo, Portugal, Sweden and Kenya.
• Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on PC (Inputs & Force-Feedback only)
• Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on Xbox (Inputs & Force-Feedback only)
• Fixed an issue on PlayStation in which the DualSense controller would continue to vibrate after the Vibration & Feedback setting was disabled.
• Improved the performance potential of the Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID and the Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID, to more fairly compete for top times in their vehicle class.

Crash Fixes

• Fixed an issue in which changing the livery on the Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) would cause the game to crash.
• Fixed an issue in which the game would crash after completing a Regularity Rally while finishing on the Championship Podium.
• Fixed an issue in which the game would crash after completing Lesson 2 in Rally School.
• Fixed an issue on PC in which the game would crash when driving at Monte Carlo, while using some Ultra graphics settings.

Achievements & Trophies

• Driver’s Alliance – Updated Achievement description, highlighting that players must complete an event, instead of merely starting one.
• Driver’s Alliance – Updated Achievement description ahead of upcoming esports activity, which will be revealed later this year.

AI

• Added Andreas Mikkelsen as an AI driver in Events using WRC2 cars.

Audio

• Made some minor audio improvements to roadside replay cameras.
• Made some minor changes to reverb audio while driving.
• Made some minor changes to surface kickup audio while driving.

Career

• Fixed an issue in which the Benefactor Debrief screen was missing the summary of the most recent activities.
• Fixed an issue in which the Benefactor Relationship status appeared to drop twice after failing a Marquee Target.

Cars 

• Citroën Saxo Super 1600 – Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving.
• Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID: Improved vehicle performance potential so that the car can more fairly compete against others in its class.
• Hyundai i20 Rally1 HYBRID: Improved vehicle performance potential so that the car can more fairly compete against others in its class.
• Opel Adam R2 – Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving.
• Peugeot 208 Rally4 – Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving.
• Renault Twingo II – Addressed an issue in which the in-car RPM was incorrect relative to that experienced while driving.
• Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) – Fixed an issue in which Andreas Mikkelsen’s livery (#10) did not have any event plates applied.
• Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (WRC2) – Fixed an issue in which Andreas Mikkelsen’s livery (#10) had the incorrect driver number.

Clubs

• Fixed a UI issue in which the player would sometimes appear in 1st place after retiring from an event, while in the Service Area.
• Fixed an issue in which punctures would not get repaired after a Shakedown.
• Fixed an issue in which the Next Stage button would appear after receiving Terminal Damage, causing a Clubs Error.
• Fixed an issue in which the player could change Assist settings while competing in a Club where Assists were disabled.
• Fixed an issue in which the player would see a Clubs Error screen after getting disqualified during a Shakedown.

Co-Driver 

• Croatia – Bliznec – Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order.
• Croatia – Vrbno – Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order.
• Croatia – Hartje – Fixed an issue in which some co-driver calls would play in the incorrect order.

Graphics & Performance

• Japan – Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.
• Monte Carlo – Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.
• Portugal – Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.
• Sweden – Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.
• Kenya – Addressed a number of areas in which framerate would drop significantly.

Input Devices

• Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on PC (Inputs & Force-Feedback only)
• Added support for the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System on Xbox (Inputs & Force-Feedback only)
• Fixed an issue in which Wheel Calibration is reset whenever the player selects Reset to Default on any other wheel related screens.
• Fixed an issue in which Degrees of Rotation is set to 0 whenever the player selects Reset to Default on any other wheel related screens.
• Fixed an issue on PlayStation in which the DualSense controller would continue to vibrate after the Vibration & Feedback setting was disabled.

Locations 

• Finland – Lahdenkyla – Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Finland – Maahi – Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Monte Carlo – Fixed an issue in which players would not get Terminal Damage after driving off of some cliffside edges.
• Pacifico – Talao – Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Pacifico – SungaiKunit – Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.
• Pacifico – Abai – Resolved a corner-cutting exploit.

Quick Play

• Fixed an issue in Quick Play Multiplayer in which tyre compound information would not be present for players who join mid-session. 

UDP & Telemetry

• Added new UDP telemetry field – VehicleId
• Added new UDP telemetry field – VehicleClassId
• Added new UDP telemetry field – VehicleManufacturerId
• Added new UDP telemetry field – LocationId
• Added new UDP telemetry field – RouteId

User Interface & HUD

• Updated a number of staff names and roles in the Credits.

Miscellaneous

• Fixed an issue in which the car would fall through the game world after restarting an Event.

EA Sports WRC is available for the PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store, the PS 5 via the PlayStation Store, and the Xbox Series X|S via the Microsoft Store, or you can buy physical copies from retailers including Amazon and Game.

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