Hey folks!
Edit 14/10/2024: We're pleased to announce that Update 1.8 is now available on Nintendo Switch!
Thank you for your continued support. The team have been investigating reported issues and we are pleased to confirm that the next update for F1® Manager 24 will be coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation next week pending the usual testing and submission process. The update for Nintendo Switch will be released at a later date.
Here is an early look at the patch notes for the upcoming 1.8 update:
Stability & Performance
- Improved game performance during wet weather
- Fixed UI softlock that could occur during race
Staff, Contracts & Hiring
- Fixed staff and facility effects not returning to normal at end of sponsorship engagement period
- Fixed drivers or staff with agreed future contracts being poached by another team when entering a new season
- Fixed drivers or staff being poached shortly after stating that they had no intention of leaving
- Fixed AI teams making contract offers to drivers or staff they have already agreed a future contract with
- Fixed AI teams leaving driver or staff positions vacant at the start of second season
- Fixed breakout clauses not being paid for poached drivers or staff
- Increased likelihood of AI teams promoting affiliates into vacant positions
- Fixed 'Driver/Staff Changes' email not displaying future contracts
- Fixed cases of AI teams replacing drivers already on long-term contracts
Race Weekend
- Improved driver confidence balance
- Fixed out laps being timed during qualifying sessions
- Fixed background animation in race prep screen running at x16 speed
- Fixed 'Grand Slam' achievement not being awarded correctly
- Fixed missing track textures at Marina Bay
Drivers
- Fixed both drivers being assigned to the same car at the start of a new season
- Fixed email dilemma proposing investment in another teams' affiliate driver
- Fixed Team Roster Update email showing duplicate drivers
Create a Team
- Fixed front wing sponsor slot projecting decals onto the side of the nose cone
Stay tuned to our social channels for information on when this patch will be going live across all platforms!
We are continuing to monitor your feedback for potential inclusion in future updates. If your issue has not been addressed in a previous patch or is not listed here, you can report any bugs or issues here: https://issues.frontierstore.net/reported-issues/f1-manager-24