F1 2012 F1 2012: Patch #7

Deleted member 90535 · Oct 12, 2012

EDIT: It's out now!

Today sees patch #7 available on Steam for PC versions of F1 2012.

This update addresses the following issues:

• Added two new options for PC users to improve voice communications.
1. Added a Push To Talk option. This can be turned on in the Audio Options (My F1 -> Audio) and is bound to T by default. The key used can be edited in My F1 -> Driving Controls -> View / Customise Profile.
2. Added a Disable All Voice Comms option. This can be turned on in the Audio Options (My F1 -> Audio) and will disable all outgoing and incoming voice communication.
• Fixed an issue where the track could become wet without any rain being visible.
• Rebalanced engine wear so it will go below 99% during a season.

The fixes listed above and those specific to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game are also being tested and verified on those platforms. As these versions require additional submission and authorisation from both Microsoft and Sony the release date for these will follow a little later than the PC version.

We are working on other issues you have reported via the forums, Facebook and Twitter and are working to fix them as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please note that we are still collecting feedback via our Technical Assistance forums and do encourage you to post your issues there being sure to include as much information as possible.

via Codemasters forum

Graham Laing · Oct 13, 2012

No need to start a new career with these patches, if that is what you mean.

Riesig · Oct 13, 2012

Expect to answer these questions a lot more in the future, Gnu UK.
:>

Can't put any mods up if I'm anal to press verify steam cache twice every new patch.

Pawel Krzyminski · Oct 13, 2012

Hi guys
Any news when the patch will be available on Xbox360? thanks

Riesig · Oct 13, 2012

Told ya Gnu...

The fixes listed above and those specific to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game are also being tested and verified on those platforms. As these versions require additional submission and authorisation from both Microsoft and Sony the release date for these will follow a little later than the PC version.

They're using us PC players as guinea pigs because you can't really patch as often in consoles because it has to pass through a ridiculous approval process which also costs alot of money for the developers.

We have no idea when it will arrive to consoles.

Petarkco · Oct 13, 2012

For those complaining about having so many patches, how many patches are there for Grand Tursimo 5? I don't see anyone complaining about them.

buzzhornet · Oct 13, 2012

Mirrors are now 100% better with Patch 7 - you can now actually see cars from a distance in the mirrors.

kartana · Oct 14, 2012

Daniel Thomas said:
For those complaining about having so many patches, how many patches are there for Grand Tursimo 5? I don't see anyone complaining about them.

Why would they even complain about patches? They work on the game after the release for once! This is good!

Jonathan Rowland · Oct 14, 2012

Michael Llewellyn said:
Nice update here, looks like it has fixed several issues, well done Code Masters.

Just had one of the best weather transitions in Korea, i was on options as it started to rain, took the gamble to pit that lap for Inters, the others stayed out and by the end of my out lap after the tyre change i was rapidly catching others that remained on the dry tyres. Also noticed they were having huge issues staying on track as the conditions became worse.

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What race distance was that with?

Riesig · Oct 14, 2012

Patch #8.

- Yeongam astroturf, slightly weakened adhesion to the surface to mimic the events that happened during the race

5partan5niper2212 · Oct 15, 2012

OMG 7 patches! I haven't even done 7 races of 2012 yet.

Ho3n3r · Oct 15, 2012

5partan5niper2212 said:
OMG 7 patches! I haven't even done 7 races of 2012 yet.

Bwahaha! Me neither. Monaco now

Tom · Oct 15, 2012

5partan5niper2212 said:
OMG 7 patches! I haven't even done 7 races of 2012 yet.

7 patches is more than twice the amount of patches that 2010 & 2011 received combined. Whilst 7 isn't an impressive number per se it's great that they want to fix as many bugs as possible this year.

Brian McManus · Oct 15, 2012

did anybody notice a change in the AI with this update.
im playing legend in my carrear and it is way to easy now.
no real aggression from the AI ?

thanks

Graham Laing · Oct 15, 2012

Eh?

The patch boosted Pro AI, it didn't nerf Legend AI

Patch note quote :-

Made Pro level AI quicker so that the time gap to Legendary AI is smaller. We’re keen to get community feedback on this change.

5partan5niper2212 · Oct 16, 2012

Tom Endres said:
7 patches is more than twice the amount of patches that 2010 & 2011 received combined. Whilst 7 isn't an impressive number per se it's great that they want to fix as many bugs as possible this year.

Yeah you probably right

5partan5niper2212 · Oct 16, 2012

Dewald Nel said:
Bwahaha! Me neither. Monaco now

Haha played a bit more and now up to Silverstone

ecOr · Oct 16, 2012

Where can I get all the patches.. ? Steam doesnt work for me.

Chin Ho · Oct 16, 2012

I can't believe they have actually listened to us and fixed stuff. What a difference to the previous two versions, this is just great. The patches have been coming thick and fast and, although I never expected to be able to say it, this is now the best version so far. The cars handle more realistically and respond better to changes in settings. It's a lot more fun to race as you have to be a bit more on the ball or a little mistake can ruin your session.

By the way, can someone please tell me the version number of the #7 patched exe file? Mine is 1.2.6.0

Thanks.