WRC 5 Receives Its First Console Patch, Penalty System Revamped

Kylotonn Games has released WRC 5’s first patch to address certain issues that the game has had since it launched in October. These fixes relate to issues such as rankings changing after replays, the force feedback on wheels, and has also added support for the Logitech G29. The full list of the patch notes can be read below, and should improve gameplay for all.

Common to all platforms:
·  Inputs:
o  D-Pad can be used for steering.
o  Add option to configure steering wheel rotation angle.
o  Wheel max angle set in real time when modifying value in menus.
o  Fix UI actions not being bound on steering wheels.

·  Gameplay corrections:
o  Penalty system changed: Penalty is no more a 30s malus on the first mistake but is now a smaller cumulative time malus.
o  SS2 Monte Carlo time corrected: this stage is now easier to win.
o  Force feedback bug fix when going in reverse.
o  Disable codriver shock voice event.
o  Pad vibrations are stronger and redesigned
o  Respawn system correction: to avoid exploits, « back on track » system now teleports on the last road section left and not the closest.
o  Sound enhancements: more drifts / public / surfaces feedbacks.

·  Fixes:
o  Crash fix with non-ASCII characters in nickname / multiplayer name.
o  Fix Chardonnet helmet.
o  End replay bug fix: rankings do not change anymore when replay is finished.
o  Vehicle and Copilot sounds bug fix after a replay.

PC Specific:
o  Crash fix (keyboard/game pad conflict).

PS4 Specific:
o  Fix Thrustmaster steering wheel Force FeedBack (FFB) management.
o  Add Fanatec steering wheel support.
o  Add Logitech G29 support.

Xbox One specific:
o  Microsoft FFB API integrated, should work on every wheels Xbox One compatible.

Source: Press Release