F1 2020

[Duke]

[norbs]

Check out the track acclimatisation feature in this video.

Is just an updated version of the racing line thing that has been around for ages. But this taps into the theory about player rewards (there is a whole topic on this in game development apparently).

I seem to recall a whole thread about the ideal racing lines in games at Race Dept or the kunos forums. The real sticklers say it has no place in a sim. What a fucking stupid position to take. if it helps people who dont have a lot of time to learn tracks, I think it is a great feature.

[w00dsy]

It's not uncommon for driving schools to use witches hats on the track in the same way.

[Cursed]

Are any ARSEs buying this? I haven't played one of these since the 2011 version. I picked up 2015 when cheap but never really played it. I'm considering it now only because I have a super-duper-ultra-wide monitor that makes non-VR driving tolerable.

[Duke]

I am very keen especially after watching this, while the general negativity is around the my team & championship features his comments about it being the best iteration in the franchise makes me want to try it.
The issue for me is committing to that amount of money in the hope I don't have buyers remorse...

[w00dsy]

I'll give this a miss unless it's significantly better than the last few. I got the last 3 and wasnt that fussed about them.

[GT VIRUS]

I brought the PS4 version, and my god Codemasters needs to fuck off with the Fortnite BS. It has some ingame season pass and an extremely slow leveling system to earn the extra liveries/customization options. Not to mention, the MAIN MENU needs to connect to online constantly, so when your net goes down like mine did last night, trying to select anything becomes frustrating having to wait 30 seconds before it lets you try to select something again. Better hope you find your menu option quickly before it tries to connect again!

Otherwise, it's the same F1 game. My team isn't really that different to the driver career in practice. Same options for upgrading the car as the old Driver Career mode, you just get custom liveries instead.

[Duke]

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Anyone care???

Codemasters has deployed a new 776.7MB update for the PC version F1 2020, bringing the racing title to version 1.05.
This latest patch includes a good list of improvements, bug fixes, and stability tweaks.
The v1.05 update patches for the PS4 and Xbox are scheduled for release later this week.

And not insignificant… The character walking on water during the introduction cutscene at Australia now correctly has a boat to stand on.

Changelog:
Fixed a crash that would occur after beating a rival in Time Trial
Players will no longer be incorrectly disqualified for not using the mandatory tyres during a race
Qualifying times seen on the grid rundown are now correct
Gearbox wear is no longer scaled based on season length
Fixed the missing heads on the podium in Multiplayer
Speeding, when the Virtual Safety Car is ending, will now correctly penalize clients in a multiplayer session
When using a wheel car controls will no longer control the camera at the race start
Vietnam track introduction video now shows the correct number of DRS zones
The character walking on water during the introduction cutscene at Australia now correctly has a boat to stand on
Fixed Sponsor logos on suits appearing stretched in certain conditions.
Fixed several end of season Sponsor payments.
Improved abrupt Force Feedback issue under braking on Direct Drive wheels
A use flashback prompt will now be shown the first time the player goes off track or collides with another vehicle
Numerous text and localization fixes
Various other stability and bug fixes

[Duke]

To help players tune the performance and behavior of the computer-controlled opponents in F1 2020, Codemasters have shared a new infotainment video in which they clarify how to set up the perfect difficulty level for the AI.

[Duke]

Codemasters have deployed Update V 1.06 for the PC version of the F1 2020 racing game.
This new patch includes a small list of improvements and bug fixes, but also adds the much talked about black Mercedes AMG Petronas livery and the matching black racing suits of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. The update will also be coming to the Xbox and PS4 consoles later this week.

V1.06 Changelog:
Mercedes car and driver suits updated to the black livery.
Fixed an issue in an unranked multiplayer where a host disconnection resulted in AI having unrealistic lap times.
Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll now wear the correct gloves.
Fixed a progression issue in My Team career which could occur after an Invitational event.
Fixed a progression issue in My Team career which could occur at the end of a season.
The Savant sponsor will now correctly pay out.
Various other stability and bug fixes.

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[Cursed]

F1 2018 free on https://www.humblebundle.com at the moment.

[Duke]

Just got the email this morning & grabbed it. Free is always good right...?

Back on topic

[Duke]

Codemasters has deployed Update Patch 1.07 for the PC version of F1 2020. In parallel with the update, Codemasters also announced their support for the Keep Fighting Foundation, inspired by Michael Schumacher.

The new update introduces the Keep Fighting Foundation DLC pack which can be purchased in-game. The DLC features a set of premium items such as a special car livery, podium emotes, helmet, gloves, suit, and badge. The Keep Fighting Foundation DLC pack launches today on PC, PlayStation4, Xbox One. The Google Stadia release is planned for Tuesday 11 August.
The proceeds from the DLC sales will go directly to the Keep Fighting Foundation.
Keep Fighting is a non-profit initiative that is celebrating the attitudes to “Keep Fighting” and “Never Give Up” which are directly inspired by Michael Schumacher. The Foundation is registered in Germany and operates globally through its projects. The long-term goal is to continue Michael Schumacher’s charitable work.

It was an honor for the studio to focus on Michael’s record-breaking F1® career for the F1® 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition, said Lee Mather, F1® Franchise Game Director at Codemasters.
We are equally proud to support the Keep Fighting Foundation. Many of our players regard Michael as the greatest of all time, and we know the exclusive items will prove incredibly popular.

Changelog Patch v1.07:
Keep Fighting Foundation DLC pack is now available
Addressed a crash when accessing mail resulting from changes within leagues
Addressed a crash that could be seen when spectating a multiplayer race
Splitscreen resolution has been increased
In split-screen, player two will no longer change the race strategy for player ones when editing their own
The player will no longer be offered an incorrect 0 stop strategy alternative during a race that requires a pit stop
Jeff will now give the correct Championship Standings information during a race
Brake boards are now present at turn 12 at Brazil
F1 cars use the players chosen number in multiplayer
Career modes will now progress correctly when Simulating races with Formation Lap turned on
Fixed a performance issue when running Steam in offline mode
In unranked others, players will no longer be seen to be given points after failing to finish a race
Purple fastest lap times are now easier to read on the race results
Improvements to the item preview images so they’re higher resolution
Glove textures have been improved under certain conditions on the track where they were previously appearing lower resolution
Players will no longer be penalized for overtaking the safety car in a pit lane entrance or exit
Players can no longer overtake the safety car once it is ready to return to the pit lane
F2 sprint race grid will always correctly reflect the result from the feature race
Updated a number of F2 lap records
F2 Races in Vietnam are now the correct number of laps
If the player is eliminated in qualifying 1 parc ferme rules will now correctly apply
After a formation lap time gaps will now be shown correctly
Addressed an issue where all participants in a weekly event would not be awarded points
Nationality flag is now correctly displayed on Mercedes race suits
Various other stability and bug fixes

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Codemasters have deployed Update V 1.08 for the PC version of the F1 2020 racing game.
This new patch includes a small list of fixes and improvements and support for Nvidia DLSS anti-aliasing on graphics cards that support it.

V1.08 Changelog:
Xbox One wheels controls will no longer control the car and camera at the same time.
In Driver Career players with driver moves set to off can now move teams.
In My Team Career, the vehicle performance index will correctly update when unprotected upgrades are lost due to a regulation change.
Nvidia DLSS anti-aliasing is now available on graphics cards that support it.
Azerbaijan pit building now has correct collision.
Venom Hurricane wheel is now supported on PS4.
Team HQ interviews will now trigger in the second season and beyond.
F1 Championship winner garage celebration will now correctly play.
Championship points are now shown in the Classic era.
Fixed a crash in Splitscreen when P1 retires from OSQ.
Multi-Function Display how shows New or Used for tyre compounds.
Custom race strategies will no longer under fuel the car in wet weather.
Some sponsor bonuses will no longer incorrectly be awarded for multiple practices or qualifying sessions in addition to the race.
Results of previous seasons that are shorter than your current season will now be displayed correctly.
Fuel Assist will no longer force the player to use Rich mix in the race Strategy Practice Programme.

[Duke]

Already on special on STEAM, while not unusual for Codies to have sales this one only covers the latest version of the franchise. Umm...

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Codemasters have deployed Update V 1.09 for the PC version of the F1 2020 racing game.
Besides a small, list of fixes and improvements this new patch also deploys a number of official team livery updates for the McLaren, Racing Point, Alfa Romeo, Red Bull, Renault, and Williams.

V1.09 Changelog:
The Multiplayer car is now available to use in split-screen and Time Trial. Ever wanted to take your Multiplayer car out for a spin in split-screen and Time Trial? Now you can! You’ll be able to select it when going into both modes.
Option added so players can engage ERS by holding the button. The option has been added to hold the ERS button, rather than a toggle. Head into Preferences, then Controls, Vibration & Force Feedback, Generic Settings, and you’ll able to change ‘Overtake ERS Mode’ between ‘Hold and ‘Toggle’.
Fixed a soft lock for some users where a contract negotiation would not occur correctly.
A performance issue while the Safety Car is on the track has been addressed.
Sponsors now correctly appear on the player’s car during Weekly Events.
Customization sliders now show values to allow easier editing. We’ve made it easier to match your suit to your gloves. With this patch, we’ve introduced numbers to each of the color sliders, which means that you can match everything perfectly!
Badge emblems can now be resized.
Time Trial now has an option to view a replay of the fastest lap in the session.
In Split Screen AI opponent numbers can now be customized.
Players are no longer briefly displayed in the wrong position at the end of a qualifying or race session.
Pit stop information has been added to the Race Director.
The Multi-Function Display (MFD) can now be enabled in the Cockpit view.
LAN names will now be correctly used during LAN game sessions.

Sports update changes:
McLaren:
Gulf and various sponsors added
#WeRaceAsOne rainbow livery added

Racing Point:
Additional sponsors and logo placements
Replaced Racing Point nose logo with We Race As One version

Alfa Romeo:
Added 50 Years Sauber branding
Added sponsors, Twitter handle, and #WeRaceAsOne to halo

Red Bull:
#WeRaceAsOne branding added to the front wing
Updated Citrix logo next to driver’s head and nose stack

Renault:
Added #WeRaceAsOne to halo arms and nose
HP, Vitality, and other sponsors added
“Thank You NHS” logo added to the top of the halo

Williams:
Updated nose sponsor stack
Updated shark fin

[Duke]

Codemasters pushed out a small hotfix today that has just a single line in its changelog:

V1.10 Changelog:
- Fixed an issue in Time Trial that caused times set in previous versions to be overwritten.

They have also published two more videos in their Guide series for F1 2020 racing game.

[Duke]

n this episode, we can watch some tips that will enable you to get the best starts and the cleanest opening turns during an F1 race start. The video covers Manual vs Assisted Starts and explains how to time a good launch, and how to master Turn 1.