ModNation Monday: Title Update 1.02 Releases August 4th, Brings Improvements

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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!!

ModNation Racers

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!

ModNation Racers: Nukular

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

Playstation Move for ModNation Racers Playstation Move for ModNation Racers

Mod Name: MNR Policeman
Creator: Adr3nalin-e

ModNation Racers: Policeman

Karts of the Week

Kart Name: MNR Police District
Creator: Adr3nalin-e

ModNation Racers: Police District ModNation Racers: Police District

Kart Name: Green monster van
Creator: Donor

ModNation Racers: Green Monster Van

Tracks of the Week

Track Name: Arctic GP
Created by: dragon_Bremen

ModNation Racers: Artic GP ModNation Racers: Artic GP 2

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

ModNation Racers: New York ModNation Racers: New York

ModNation Racers: New York ModNation Racers: New York

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!

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  • thanks for the codes ramone. it’s good to see the modnation community active in the blog.

  • Thanks for the giveaway

  • “Guys that’s it for the DLC giveaway today. Be sure to check back next week as we have another pretty big announcement to make. ”

    blah Im staying away from the blog promotions. Complete disaster is what it was.

  • OK thx really appreciate it Russell for u and the good people at UFG even though for sum like myself didnt get sum thing or other im glad to say i got drake and van man best Mdnation Monday yet peace

  • waste my time i didnt get nothing

  • thanks for the chance at some freebies. keep up the good work UFG!

  • @1432, I’ve gotten that error since this thing started. What I think it is is that someone beat you by literally seconds. As in you both hit the redeem button but he hit the Download button faster than you. That’s why it would error out.

  • 1415 I was typing fast- why not comment on something usefull?

  • Ah well, at least I got Drake so this wasn’t a complete waste of time. I’ll just have to buy Ratchet and Clank when they come out. Thanks for doing this.

  • Thanks anyway Ramone, we appreciate your generosity. :)

  • Thank you Ramone for taking the time out of your busy day to hand out these codes. Dissappointing I didn’t get any of them, but that is the name of the game with so many competitors.

  • i HATE U ALL

  • new themes next week

  • Wasn’t a complete disaster for a lot of us.

    There’s nothing that will make someone leaving empty-handed happy if they can’t first appreciate that the opportunity was presented to them.

  • Will there be a package that includes all the mods that came out in the playstation store like the packages they have for LBP? i wanna buy them all but if a package comes out right after im just gonna feel really stupid.

  • I received valid messages until the 5th or 6th block (earlier today), when I received Drake. Since then, I received the same freaking “The code you entered may not be correct or may no longer be valid.” message (which didn’t match the earlier “someone beat you there” message) for every code. I still think something was wacky.

  • Thanks Russel, first you tell everyone about the patch now you give away free codes. Why can’t Media Molecule give away codes?

  • 1464 I agree psn couldnt handle it or something.

  • Thx for the giveaway.

  • sorry I mean 1466 I agree.

  • thIS IS MAKING ME UPSET. 3 times i’ve waited for kratos codes get them entered on my pc and get to the following page and the continue button didn’t work.

    This promotion code will entitle you to:

    ModNation™ Racers Kratos Mod and Kart ( Product Voucher )

    This Kratos Mod and Kart pack lets you race through ModNation™ Racers with the vengance of the God of War®! This ModNation™ Racers mod and kart pack includes a fully-designed mod AND kart inspired by the God of War® franchise.

    Race as the God of War® with this Kratos Mod and Kart pack! Modeled after the main character in the God of War® franchise, the Kratos mod and his chariot-like kart will wreak chaos as you boost past the rest of the competition.

    Enjoy boundless karting fun in ModNation™ Racers, where you can boost & drift your way to the finish line. Express yourself by creating your own mod character, quirky kart and track, and share your unique racing experience with the rest of the world….

    3 TIMES

  • Thanks people, got Kratos and Drake :), for some reason R&C were always invalid for me, oh well I hope annoucement means level packs :)

  • why not just make 1 code for all 3 and set a time limit on it that makes the code stop working at oh say midnight. this way, everyone can get these cars and mods, and all we have to do write down 1 code that we all can redeem

  • To the person who took RP5N-R7B9-KHJG, YES YOU I AM TALKING TO YOU. I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN AND WHEN I FIND YOU I WILL SIDESWIPE INTO THE PIT ON MINER’S RIFT THEN SPAM LVL 3 POWERUPS DIRECTLY BEHIND YOU. THAT’S RIGHT PUNK. YOU JUST MADE MY LIST.

  • I think we should go for 2000 comments, maybe more codes will be given away just for the dedication =)

  • Did you fix the bug where it says “Wrong Text” then changes to “UFG Creation” in the bottom left corner in career mode?

  • Thanks Ramone

  • thanks ramone, thanks ufg

  • sorry i was a jerk. just please try to put R&C on the psn

  • Dont get me wrong it was nice of them to do the giveaway but there really wasnt a chance for some of us. After first ones (code invalid) all I got was error 800. Which is diff error message and it still says it hahaha.

    Thanks for the van man even though I did wait hours for other codes that psn wouldnt work with.

  • @1472 — What did they do to you?

  • how do you get the kratos dlc

  • Thanks for the codes, I really wanted the plane…

  • I have a nathan drake dlc looking for a kratos dlc looking ot trade thanks.

  • btw great job on the game ufg you guys rock

  • redaxe hook me up

  • i still dont understand this part

    “What exactly do you mean by “removed the online game room from the ModSpot” though?

    Ramone Russell | August 2nd, 2010 at 10:46 am
    With the online game room removed from the modspot it cuts the load times down significantly in that area.”

    Ok so with online being removed from the modspot does that mean i wont be able to talk to and interect with other players in the modspot (thus acting as a virtual lobby online” anymore and teh modspot will now be a single player place only? Thus all the onnline communication in MNR will now strictly be in the gameroom or race itself?

  • send me a msg on psn im racing an xp series now, but i have an extra kratos that should work, or could give you something else

  • badnewsliar im looking to trade for it not giveing it away if you wanna trade email me at [DELETED] mssge me ur email here n ill send u the code k

  • @redaxe i have the kratos code but i used them 1 time, can i send you the code and download the character in another psn account?

  • I missed all my chances (and, jeez, did I try!), but thanks for the opportunity. I must echo the common sentiment here: It is nice to see a game developer so hands-on with their consumers.

  • un human goat am i allowed to do that than yea sure.

  • anyone have anything to trade for a Sparticus 4 issue motion comic code?

  • to ppl like hunter xx fk u greedy bast@rds. some ppl didnt even get one code and u are grabbing multiple.

  • I would love a Ratchet and Clank code, Please? Mod and Ratchet are my two top games on the PS3! =D

  • @redaxe ok i’ll send you my kratos code, but you send me your nathan drake code

  • Wait, did I miss it??? ARGH!!! I went to cook my pizza rolls & forgot about this!! CMON SONY!!!!!!!!!!!! XD

  • @1471

    Because, at some point, these DLCs will be put on the store to buy. If they did it the way you suggest, just about everybody would get the DLC for free.

  • @1493 – Pizza Rolls are still tasty

  • Typo Notice: “Continuing with the trend we started week’s ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.”

    Might want to swap those “weeks”

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