This Wednesday, August 4th at 2:00am (Pacific Time), the ModNation Racers Title Update 1.02 goes live improving many of the issues the community has been concerned about. On behalf of UFG, we want to thank everyone for supporting ModNation and being patient as we’ve worked hard to make it the best experience possible. If you didn’t see the patch details on the IGN last Friday, here is a run down:
Update: Title Update 1.02 for ModNation Racers unfortunately introduced an issue that affects online XP Races and XP Series. We’ve identified the cause and are quickly working on a solution to resolve the issue. We intend on updating the ModNation Community on the release of this fix as soon as possible.
Load Time Improvements
While there are still loads, you will see decreases in load times throughout the game.
New “Casual” Difficulty Mode
We’ve added a “casual” difficulty setting in the options screen.
Challenge friends in XP Series
We’ve added the ability to invite your friends to XP Races & Series.
No more “Hot Lap” Cheaters
We fixed a bug that allowed players to cut the track and post unbeatable times in Hot Lap.
Get into Online Races Quicker
Along with improved load times, we’ve removed the online game room from the ModSpot so you can get into the race faster.
Improved Server Stability
We’ve addressed issues to improve intermittent disconnects that players were experiencing.
Three Challenges now more attainable
We wanted to provide you challenges, but didn’t want to sacrifice fun. We found 3 challenges that proved extremely difficult and changed the conditions to complete them. This includes:
- Devastator takedown on Wild Run
- Devastator takedown on Modobahn
- Sideswipe 3 opponents on the cliff side on Fracture
The Tin Bucket Unlocked!
Finally this is an item is unlocked and available to everyone by default.
Collector Card Improvement
Now see all player creations in their entirety.
Improvements to ModNation Racers don’t stop here, we are still constantly listening to the community and are committed to making ModNation Racers one of the most enjoyable experiences you’ll have on your PS3.
New features on Community.ModNation.com
We added features to the Community site Community.ModNation.com to make the experience better too, including:
Race Logs
Check out your series and XP race stats here.
See your Favorites
Now view your favorite creators as well as others’ favorite creators.
Search for Friends
Search for other players using the new icon next to login.
Rep Check
Check out you reputation under each creation type.
DLC Voucher Codes giveaway!!
Stay tuned, I’ll be giving away some voucher codes for Nathan Drake, Ratchet & Clank, and Kratos DLC in the comments section.
Nukular and Kart available tomorrow!
Previously only available via special pre-order offers, this week’s DLC is Nukular and Kart is finally available. They can be purchased separately or as a bundle from the PSN.
ModNation Racers: Creations of the Week
Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handy work on the PlayStation.Blog.
Mods of the Week
Mod Name: PlayStation Move
Creator: TapDatApp
Mod Name: MNR Policeman
Creator: Adr3nalin-e
Karts of the Week
Kart Name: MNR Police District
Creator: Adr3nalin-e
Kart Name: Green monster van
Creator: Donor
Tracks of the Week
Track Name: Arctic GP
Created by: dragon_Bremen
dragon_Bremen says: “This track is based on Arctic mountains. It goes from ice-cold seaside to a high mountain peak. From the mountain peak, a big, nasty switchback goes to the finish. Be prepared to have a full action track with mean obstacles and jumps.”
Track Name: New York
Created by: Adie23
Aldie says Inspired by New York, this track has several jumps, traps and sights to see!”
Hot Lap Roster for this week
Continuing with the trend we started week’s ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.
- Monday: Mountain Madness by dragon_Bremen
- Tuesday: Once A Scenic Drive… by StealthReborn–
- Wednesday: Dawn Patrol, by maverick—07–
- Thursday: Broken Paradise by lneon_Inoodle
- Friday: Mystery Track of the Week
- Saturday: Hurghada Morning by DjTechnics
- Sunday: Gardens of Deception by ArgorokX
More news next week, until then… see you in the ModSpot!
@189 Thanks! I’m pretty excited!
Russell, you are the man for doing this for us. Thanks. I know i haven;t got one yet but this is really cool!
@198 mind if I add you on PSN?
i see there are plenty here that want drake. i really wanted ratchet.. id trade if i could
This is my first time doing this, trying to download codes from the PS blog. It’s actually fun. I bumped into this post via Facebook. LOL
ANY MORE COMING IM WAITING
@186 congratz bro i hope you get something here :)
@200 Go ahead, I always want more people to play MNR and LBP with!
riclucas, my wife is baby crazy but we jsut got married in May and will be waiting a while. Congrats tho! gotta get some gaming now while you still can!
@202 if i get a ratchet ill let you have it. im here for kratos, but trying any of them
@ 205 I will after this, gotta leave redeem code screen up to get Ratchet, its the only one I’m missing
@ 203 same i check here everyday but fb was what updated me to check again
@207 How are you going to let him get it, not trying to be pessismistic, just speaking in reality…
Sad panda, I don’t think they’re handing out anymore, if so then I guess better luck next time. :/
I just love that feeling when you find out that the code you chose was still valid. I’m starving but I’d rather let my hunger pass than miss another Ratchet and Clank code.
I feel like I’m commenting too much, but I have nothing to do other than break my mouse from pressing the refresh button.
i meant if my code works before you dl it you can keep the code
DAM THAT WAS INTENSE. I WANT TO GET AT LEAST ONE
but you can check it to see if it is valid first
Did Russell stop giving them out already? D:
Or is he getting some more? :3
drake drake drake give me a drake please
This is great news! I’d love a Kratos or Nathan Drake DLC code! I been having so much fun with this game and can’t wait for this update!
hey russell whats up are your pockets empty ? no more codes lol
He should hand out like 100 codes because we are like 200 on this page
@214 The problem with that is that it’s all been picked clean by everyone else by the time you get to each and every code.
@215 As much as it pains me to say it, I think it’s over… :(
at least say that no more codes so I can stop staring at this page while hitting F5 lol
I HOPE THERE NOT EMPTY NEED THEM, WELL 2 OF THEM
maybe he has to generate them or something?
more drake codes please
Maybe he’s getting a whole batch, I would be so happy if he posted 100 codes for each DLC :D
put all 3 different mod’s codes in one post so we can choose and have an equal chance of getting one
@219 i think we are more then 200 lol XD even people that dont have the game are here lol
I’d be happy if it was one code for each mod that can be redeemed 1,000 times, lol
I know its too late for this patch but PLEASE think about having a friends leaderboard for the hot lap of the day. If its now directly on the console then what about on the website. Love Hotlap but its a pain comparing all my friends scores out of the game. Patch 1.03 maybe ???
they should have had a code generator when you sign in, like for the air raid one, and just leave it open for a limited time,.
These are great improvements! You have addressed all my concerns. Do you know if the region-lock lift is still on the table as a possible feature update as well?
@230 agreed
i think its done
Any chance of bringing back Air Raid? I got the game after the promotion was over… :(
I agree.
Set up a generator, announce when it’s live for five, ten minutes.
some playstation plus exclusive modnation dlc would be nice :)
All gone in just about 3 hours?
Seriously how about giving us that bought game release day some support! I didnt even get a chance at these. These should have been I dont know posted on the forums, or you guys could have some reserved or something.
No codes work so dont bother now. How many were there to be gone that fast? Uh frustration. Oh well off to play something else (MODnation is not a game I wnt to play right now).
hmm your generator is old lool takes 10mins to do 1 code
somebodys pissed!!! lol
Will finally start playing it again, been waiting for this update for long!, I hope you will keep me going with many nice addons in future, something I especially want is:
-“Story” addon, with more trophies !
-“scenery” addon, anything! :), but something I miss is the ability to make loops on the track, and add some lightning effects, alike you place a light source to light up areas!
-great you did fix the xp earning so it would be faster, but what about the share xp earning, will it be fixed aswell?
(when other people remix you’re creation you was supposed to get some xp for it aswell, or am I mistaken?, as now it prevent people to make the creations remixable, but everyone would surely do it if they get xp for it aswell!
-And finally, looking forward to Modnation Racers 2! :)
hey drumline i sent you a message on psn.
Like 5 per, hahaha.
Woo.
Let’s keep hitting the browser Refresh and they won’t post anything new. :D
At least say if its over i gotta take a bath
lulz, I can’t stay here anymore, have to go with my little nephew to the kindergarden
Yeah, you do.
please lets do some more! I just need ratchet!