Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Patch Improves Graphics Modes; Gold Edition Owners to Get Free DLC

Nacon’s Check Drive Limitless Photo voltaic Crown got here and went when it launched in September, receiving combined opinions for its on-line efficiency, gameplay, and numerous bugs. Developer KT Racing has launched updates to enhance on the identical, however the open-world racing sim nonetheless sits at a “Principally Unfavourable” ranking on Steam.

A brand new patch is on the market now, and whereas it gives bug fixes and different enhancements, it additionally provides assist for a free automobile – the 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe “Adventurer” Version – and a pack of 5 premium stickers. Hilariously sufficient, each are solely free for Gold Version homeowners who performed earlier than October twelfth and will probably be out there within the “first weeks” of Season 2. You additionally need to hit stage 15 to entry it.

On the brilliant aspect, at the very least the present patch improves the body fee in Efficiency Mode, bumps the decision from 1080p to 1440p in High quality Mode, and fixes over 40 bugs. Take a look at the total patch notes beneath for extra particulars.

Check Drive Limitless Photo voltaic Crown is on the market for PS5, Xbox Collection X/S, and PC. You’ll be able to learn our overview right here.

Patch #2 Changelog:

Servers/Community

Fastened numerous login points
Efficiency/Stability
Diminished shadow value in efficiency
Added numerous optimizations to enhance reminiscence consumption and total stability
Fastened a crash that would occur when coming into a spot
Fastened a crash that would occur when site visitors spawned
Fastened a crash that would occur whereas shopping for automobile components
PC: Fastened a crash that would happen when taking part in with sure AMD GPUs
PS5: Diminished body drops in efficiency mode

Graphics

Improved world illumination efficiency
Improved octree tracing efficiency
Improved shadow high quality created by headlights
Improved SSR upscaling
PC: Use DLAA as an alternative of FSR TAA by default when out there
PS5: Improved high quality mode decision from 1080p to 1440p

Compatibility

PC: Fastened binding and default preset on Thrustmaster TMX wheel
PC: Fastened Logitech G923 default binding
PC: Fastened Moza gadgets default preset
PC: Fastened challenge the place FFB was misplaced when the mouse was moved
PC: Fastened challenge the place FFB may nonetheless be current when navigating menus
PS5 & XS|X: Added presets for Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox 360 and PS5 controllers
PS5 & XS|X: Added clutch binding to default steering wheel presets
PS5 & XS|X: Added gear binding to default steering wheel presets
XS|X: Fastened default binding on Logitech gadgets
XS|X: Added Fanatec CSL Elite as a acknowledged system

Bugfixes

Fastened a softlock that would happen when opening the map similtaneously numerous menus
Fastened a softlock when pausing and accelerating on the identical time throughout cutscenes with Vivian
Fastened storage’s slot not updating when uninstalling and reinstalling DLCs
Fastened numerous localization points
Fastened a difficulty the place pause menu could be unresponsive if Alyss menu was opened earlier than
Fastened Aliasing of sure fonts
Fastened fences generally not having collisions
Fastened pre-order Ford DLC textual content
Fastened begin button POI on Lotus Evija
Fastened license plate mild turning on with reverse & brake enter on Alpine A110
Fastened grime wrongly utilized on Corvette C7 ZR1
Fastened brake mild animation whereas spoiler is open on Porsche 911R
Fastened circumstances the place NPCs could possibly be run by means of
Fastened numerous wall collision points
Fastened a difficulty the place French audio was not taking part in appropriately
Fastened pink pixel in darkish areas
Fastened RPM LEDs not resetting on the pause menu
Fastened automobile colour widget order
Fastened the race “Fateful Confrontation” at all times being recognized as a ranked race
Fastened mistaken highlighted races whereas having the secondary activity “Advert Marketing campaign” pinned
Fastened DLCs autos showing within the pause menu earlier than unlocking them
Fastened a case the place the avatar may fall underground throughout onboarding within the first automobile seller
Fastened rewards depreciation enabling itself when abandoning or being disconnected from races
Fastened a case the place the mistaken garment have been utilized to the avatar preview when switching quickly from one class to a different
Fastened challenge the place automobile livery weren’t utilized on different participant’s playing cards
Fastened Excessive Stake occasion’s rush hour generally not triggering
Fastened a difficulty the place beard weren’t displayed correctly after including a mustache
Fastened mistaken automobile thumbnail ratio when utilizing an ultra-wide monitor
Enchancment in AI behaviour whereas near the participant
Fastened yellow floating traces
Fastened GPS voice nonetheless speaking when set to off
Fastened challenge the place components of the avatar would flip gray
Fastened “Roof” choice on radial menu when driving a automobile with no roof
Fastened challenge the place automobiles may change colour relying on the space
Fastened ghost generally not being seen in Time Assault
Fastened rain within the pause menu
XS|X: Fastened black blinking throughout races
XS|X: Fastened crash when reconnecting Logitech wheel
XS|X: Fastened challenge the place wheel angle was being wrongly reset on Logitech gadgets