A new update for EA Sports PGA Tour, known as Update 1.000.018, has recently been released. This update is accessible across all gaming platforms, as well as on PC. Players can now download this update, which introduces bug fixes, improvement updates, and patch notes for the game. It is worth noting that the file size of this update may differ depending on the gaming platform being used.
EA Sports PGA Tour Update 1.000.018
Gameplay Fixes and Improvements:
1. Fix for Ball Alignment: Previously, if the ball was repositioned due to being placed too close to a hazard in the previous shot, it was not aligned with the golfer for the next shot. This issue has been resolved.
2. Correct Playing Partners in 2v2 Formats: There was a bug where golfers were assigned the wrong playing partners in the 2v2 quick play formats such as best ball, foursomes, alternate shot, and foursomes. This issue was addressed and fixed on December 27th.
3. Visual Stutter Fix: There was a visual hitch or stutter that occurred after the ball’s first collision with the ground. This issue was more likely to happen in specific configurations, such as playing on PC with ultra visual settings. The developers have fixed this problem to provide a smoother gameplay experience.
4. Ball Sticking to Pin Issue: In rare cases, after hitting the pin, the ball would appear to magically stick to the pin and stop about an inch over the hole instead of going in. This issue has been resolved, ensuring that the ball behaves correctly after hitting the pin.
Online Gameplay Improvements:
1. Pre-shot Spectator Camera Rotation: In online turn-based matches, the pre-shot spectator camera now rotates to face where the remote golfer is aiming instead of always being stationary. This change provides a better viewing experience for players watching their friends’ shots.
2. Crowd Member Interference Fix: Sometimes, crowd members would block the camera or obstruct the view of the golfer when watching a remote golfer in online turn-based matches. This issue has been fixed, eliminating any obstructions caused by crowd members.
3. Correct Record Display for DNF Players: In online stroke play matches, the in-game leaderboard now displays the correct record for players who did not finish (DNF) instead of always showing “0-0-0.” This ensures accurate tracking of players’ performance in online stroke play matches.
4. Network Data Optimization: The developers have made several optimizations to reduce the amount of data that is synced across the network during online gameplay. This helps improve the overall online experience by reducing lag and latency.
Input Enhancements:
1. UI Scrolling Fix: The “hold to scroll” logic for D-pad and analog stick input when navigating the UI has been fixed. Previously, scrolling wouldn’t work sometimes after quickly switching directions, even when the button was held down. Additionally, the delay time and scroll speed have been tuned to feel more responsive and natural.
2. Keyboard Input Fix: There was an issue where keyboard input was non-functional for forward or back in-flight spin control in gameplay, specifically on PC. This problem has been addressed, allowing players to use their keyboards effectively for spin control.
3. Skip Button Improvement: Holding the skip button before a skippable scene is active now automatically starts the full skip timer when the scene becomes skippable. Previously, players had to press the button again for the full skip timer to start. This change streamlines the skipping process for a more intuitive user experience.
4. Smooth Movement for Drop Ball Positioning: Fix for smooth movement when adjusting the drop ball position with the “Target Line” option. The movement now eliminates any jittering or inconsistencies when scrolling through options.
Challenges and Quests:
1. Improved Scorecard HUD Widget: The scorecard HUD widget for shot challenges has been updated. It now displays the number of shots taken, shots remaining for the current location, and the total number of locations for the challenge. This provides players with better visibility and tracking of their progress in shot challenges.
2. Hole Preview Flyovers Fix: In stroke and match play challenges, there was an issue where the hole preview flyovers were always skipped instead of being shown according to the player’s setting. Note that flyovers are still always skipped in shot challenges, irrespective of the player’s setting. This issue has been resolved for other challenge types.
Miscellaneous Fixes and Enhancements:
1. Mastery Quest Fix: The “Get 5 Par Saves” Top of the Rock mastery quest has been fixed. This fix was applied to servers on December 14th, ensuring that players can progress through the quest without any issues.
2. Initial Install Gameplay Fixes: Various issues related to missing assets, such as the golf bag, loading screen background, and UI elements, during initial install gameplay have been resolved. Players will now have access to all necessary elements without any missing assets.
3. Notification for Restricted Access during Install: A message has been added to the scorecard screen to notify players when access to the rest of the title is being restricted due to the ongoing installation process. This informs players about the restricted access and provides clarity on when they can fully access the game.
4. Multiple Scorecard Display Fix: There was a bug where multiple scorecards were displayed in the scorecard screen during initial install gameplay. This issue has been fixed, ensuring that only the relevant scorecard is displayed.
5. Correct Display of Crowd Round Setting: The crowd round setting now correctly displays “Off” instead of “On” during initial install gameplay. This fix resolves any inconsistencies in the display of crowd round settings.
Course Fixes:
1. Kiawah Fixes: Several shrubs on Kiawah were clipping with bridges or wooden railings. These shrubs have been adjusted to prevent any visual clipping issues. Additionally, some shrubs that were incorrectly placed on short grass have been moved to their correct positions.
2. TPC Southwind: An online spectator camera on hole 5 was partially obstructed by a tree. This issue has been resolved to provide an unobstructed view for online spectators.
3. Wilmington Fixes: Wrongly ordered hole preview images for Wilmington in the custom hole select screen have been corrected. The correct order of hole preview images is now displayed.
Outfit and Appearance Fixes:
1. Scottie Scheffler’s Belt Color Change: Scottie Scheffler’s belt color has been changed from white to dark blue. This adjustment ensures accuracy and consistency in his appearance.
UI and Visual Enhancements:
1. Higher Resolution Masters Logo: The Masters logo shown during the initial bootflow has been updated to a higher resolution version, providing a sharper and more visually appealing experience.
2. Shot Result Widget Display Fix: There was an issue where the shot result widget would sometimes display a small distance in feet and inches instead of only showing inches. This issue has been fixed, ensuring that the shot result widget correctly displays distance in inches.
3. Hazard Resolution Fixes: In the hazard resolution screen, there were two issues that have been addressed. First, the drop ball arrow would remain visible in the course for the rest of the match if the player had their online hole timer expire while in the hazard resolution screen. This issue has been resolved. Second, the drop ball arrow now fades in and out instead of remaining visible when the screen fades to black on a transition, providing a smoother transition effect.
4. HUD Widget Adjustments: Minor adjustments have been made to the HUD widget sizing, alignment, and fonts. These adjustments ensure consistency between different HUD UI elements for a visually cohesive and polished look.
5. Expanded Inventory Grid: The size of the inventory grid has been expanded from displaying 12 items to displaying 16 items. This change allows players to view and manage a larger selection of items in their inventory.
6. Spectator Camera Button Hint: In online stroke play, there is now a button hint for cycling through spectator cameras. This hint provides guidance to players on how to switch between different spectator camera views.
Audio Improvements:
1. Commentary Bug Fixes: A couple of minor bugs related to commentary have been addressed and fixed. These fixes ensure a smoother and more accurate commentary experience for players.
Stability Enhancements:
1. Online Foursomes Softlock Fix: There was a softlock issue that could occur after entering and exiting online foursomes without proceeding into matchmaking. This issue has been resolved, preventing players from experiencing the softlock.
2. Main Menu Crash Fix: There was a bug where the UI would break and a crash could occur when disconnecting from the network in the main menu after playing a match in online or private match. This issue has been fixed, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted experience when disconnecting from the network.
3. General Crash and Stability Fixes: Additional fixes have been implemented to address various crash and stability-related issues. These fixes enhance the overall stability of the game and minimize disruptions for players.
By implementing these fixes and improvements, EA Sports PGA Tour Update 1.000.018 aims to provide a more refined and enjoyable gaming experience for players. The attention to detail in addressing various gameplay, online, input, challenges, quests, outfit, UI, audio, and stability aspects showcases the dedication of the development team in continuously enhancing and optimizing the game.
