MX vs ATV Legends revs its engine for the future with a comprehensive update featuring refined gameplay, a visual overhaul, and a treasure trove of customization options!
MX vs ATV Legends latest packed update 3.01 injects the game with refined gameplay mechanics, a stunning visual overhaul, and a treasure trove of customization options, ensuring an even more exhilarating ride for moto enthusiasts everywhere. Let’s dive into the details.
Enhanced Gameplay:
- Smoother Split-Screen Races: The countdown timer in Split-Screen mode has been removed, allowing the second player to finish the race at their own pace.
- Fairer Reset Penalty: The reset penalty is now only applied for intentional shortcuts or going off-track, ensuring a more balanced gameplay.
- Leaderboard Wiped Clean: Due to resolved bugs, Season 3 leaderboard times have been reset, creating a fresh playing field for everyone.
Physics for Precision Control:
- More Resilient Rides: The threshold for rear- and side-impact wrecks has been raised, making your bike sturdier during close encounters.
- Master the Bunny Hop: Tweaked rider elevation mechanics make it easier to pull off bunny-hops, adding a new dimension to your riding skills.
- Fine-Tuned Assists: Adjustments to the Assists system provide a clearer distinction between settings (0%, 10%, and 100% remain unchanged) for a more customized experience.
UI Updates for Easier Navigation:
- Organize Your Ride: Vehicles in the selection menu can now be sorted by brand, streamlining your search for your perfect machine.
DLC Content Keeps You Ahead of the Pack:
- 2024 Season Ready: Existing 2023 Suzuki bikes have been upgraded to the 2023/2024 model year. Owners of the 2023 Suzuki pack DLC will receive exclusive access to new cosmetic items.
- Tracks Get a Makeover: Upcoming tracks like Birmingham, Indianapolis, and Seattle have received a visual upgrade for an immersive racing experience.
- Real-World Replication: Anaheim, Detroit, and Arlington tracks have been updated to reflect their real-world counterparts for heightened authenticity.
- Visual Enhancements: San Francisco, Glendale, Detroit, and Arlington tracks have benefited from terrain and lighting improvements, making for a more visually stunning ride.
- Supercross Gets Fired Up: Pyro effects on all 2024 Supercross events have been revamped for a more explosive intro sequence.
Customization Options to Express Your Style:
- New Gear, Who Dis? Unleash your inner champion with brand-new FastHouse Grindhouse gear and gloves in various styles and colors.
- Graphic Kit Extravaganza: Amp up your bike’s aesthetics with new Rival Ink graphic kits for Yamaha and Kawasaki models.
- Exhaust Your Options: A range of new exhaust options from Pro Circuit, FMF Factory, and FMF Factory 2.1 have been added for a personalized touch.
- Thrill Seeker Seats: Customize your MX bikes with brand new Thrill Seeker seats available in all colors.
Animations for a More Dynamic Experience:
- Ready. Set. Race!: Player animations at the starting gate have been revamped, showcasing a more aggressive pre-race stance.
Fixes & Improvements to Keep You Rolling:
The update addresses a variety of bugs and introduces improvements across various aspects of the game:
- Gameplay: Reduced camera shake in the Helmet view, fixed leaderboard issues in Exhibition races, and addressed the lingering reset penalty bug.
- UI: Enhanced mini-map visibility, improved text readability in menus, fixed online play bugs, and resolved visual glitches in menus and results screens.
- DLC: Improved visibility of the finish line during Supercross events.
- Online: Improved lap time tracking, player position synchronization, leaderboard accuracy, and spectator mode functionality.
- Animation: Adjusted handlebar and grip positions for a more realistic rider posture.
- General: Addressed crashes and other minor issues.
Known Issues:
The update acknowledges some remaining issues that will be addressed in future updates:
- High Frame Rate Issues: Frame rates exceeding 60 FPS may cause visual glitches and gameplay inconsistencies.
- Terrain Anomalies: Setting the Field of View (FOV) too high might result in terrain anomalies on the Birmingham track.
- First-Person Head Tilt: A minor animation bug causes the rider’s head to tilt slightly when starting from a standstill in First-Person view.
- Online Spectator Mode Limitations: Custom cameras and controls are currently unavailable while spectating online races.
This update injects a significant dose of improvements and fresh content into MX vs ATV Legends. With enhanced gameplay mechanics, a visual refresh, and a plethora of customization options, MX vs ATV Legends continues to deliver an exhilarating racing experience. So, fire up your engine, hit the track, and dominate the competition!
