UT3 patch arrives March 27th and will fix VOIP, mods and more

by Jem Alexander { Mar 19th 2008 at 4:30PM }

We don't know about you, but we've had trouble going back to Unreal Tournament 3 for online play due to the broken VOIP feature. It really is a game-killer. Thankfully, a new post on the official Epic forums lets us know that the upcoming Unreal Tournament 3 patch for the PS3 will fix these issues -- and much, much more. Check out the full patch list after the break to find out exactly what's included.

The patch will affect US versions of the game more than the European version as the latter had many of these fixes added to the retail version, thanks to the two month delay. Notable fixes include the VOIP feature (so important, it's worth mentioning twice), mod adding/downloading (we're assuming this means we can have more than one mod on our memory stick at once?) and plenty more miscellaneous features. For the full list check after the break.

US ONLY

Made compatible with Euro version (both are patched to the same level)
Fixed reversed ping sorting in server browser
Fixed some rare crashes (shutting down, saving with low HD space, AI, etc)
Fixed a client crash while connecting to server while server it switching maps
Minor rewordings of various messages
Fixed mutator mods to not be always loaded, only load mutators when needed
Added mod import verification for inter-mod package name conflicts
Fixed weapon/effect sorting in DM-Gateway snow
Fixed extraneous "Player" entries in campaign scoreboard
Fixed some getting stuck and outside the world bugs
No longer display "Player is on red/blue" messages in campaign
Fixed a Torlan bot pathing bug
Fix for too many custom characters causing texture corruption
Keyboard jump now does Smart Jump
Fix for tilt controlling player sometimes
Removed Warfare Score Limit of 0 in UI
Disabled 3d sound positioning on mission briefing sounds
Fixed exploits with ViewNextPlayer in rare cases
Fixed some HUD positioning bugs
Fixed a Darkwalker AI bug
Fixed some teleporter timing bugs
Fixed low-bandwidth, large player count connectivity

EURO AND US

Mods now on root of memory device, can download easier from PS3 web browser
Fixed VOIP quality issues
Fixed some headset connection issues
Added support for full character mods (heads/premade whole characters)
No longer need to reboot after importing a character mod to see it in menus
DLC no longer acts like a user mod (being listed in MyContent and causing disable mod crash dialog)
Fix for bootup and import slowdown with many mods installed
Add a VOIP icon when VOIP is active (button held down)
Fixes for corrupted the auto-mod-download cache
Fix for flickering auto-download text
Fix for getting stuck in multiplayer menu if you get in before gamespy connects
Fixed a mod problem with switching between mod and shipping maps with clients teleporting randomly
Fixed a mod problem with multiple gametype mods installed, only first one imported would work
Fixed Leviathan deploy icon
Bots now respect players feigning death (depending on bot skill level)
Bots now respect sandstorm "blindness"
Fix for bots picking linkgun mode

Tags: epic, unreal-tournament, unreal-tournament-3, ut3

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

JAH75157 @ Mar 19th 2008 4:35PM

does the patch make the game not suck?

Tranando @ Mar 19th 2008 4:43PM

Please no jealous XBox owners here. GO back to sucky Halo3...

JAH75157 @ Mar 19th 2008 4:55PM

no x-box user here smart guy/girl, i just hated the game, it felt like i was playing the game through syrup. there's much better multi-player games IMO out there. This game to me was infuriating. I was an unreal fan back in the day, it just didn't feel like it transitioned well to me on the console, it feels dated. I'd rather boot up quake 3 then play this again.

Hala Madrid!!! SSBB Code:3866-7729-0830 @ Mar 19th 2008 5:56PM

Yeah and will it fix the piece of shit that game is?

Mein Bratwurst @ Mar 19th 2008 7:14PM

Go write down some more Wii-Wii friend codes for your joke of an online network instead of posting your blasphemy.

Damn jealous fan boys.

JAH75157 @ Mar 20th 2008 6:08AM

don't include me as a fanboy there mein bratwurst. if anything i'm a sony fanboy. i've allways hated anything to do with microsoft. now don't get me wrong if i win an xbox i'll definitely play it, i just wouldn't buy one. I do own a wii, but it's pretty much been gathering dust since i got the ps3. it's a decent system, i just don't think that the developers have quite gotten the grasp of implementing the motion controls into the game, so most games feel gimmicky. I love how on this site if you don't like a game, you are automatically a xbox fanboy. It's rather retarded. we all have our opinons, and mine is that this isn't a good game, it's not to my taste. I'd probably love it if i had it on a computer, but alas i have a mac, (and have been one for over 10 years) so i don't really get to do alot of pc gaming.

JAH75157 @ Mar 20th 2008 12:13AM

IanC @ Mar 20th 2008 12:43PM

wii wii? Oh so funny! So funny I FORGOT TO LAUGH.

You moan about fanboys, then make fanboy comments yourself.

Anyway, glad they are fixing the mod import process (the fact you had to do one at a time really annoyed me, especially since ive got to reimport all my downloaded maps thanks to having to get a replacement Ps3 due to a disc drive problem)

Mein Bratwurst @ Mar 20th 2008 2:41PM

My apologies, Jah... that wasn't meant towards you.

Ian, so funny you forgot to laugh? What are you? 10 years old? My comment wasn't really a fanboy comment.

Sure, I own a PS3, but I am hardly a fanboy. I just recently enjoyed Metroid Prime 3 and Twilight Princess (best game ever!) on Wii. Just thinking of "friend codes" makes me die a little inside though.

Van @ Mar 19th 2008 4:38PM

It's about freakin time

Popfrogs @ Mar 19th 2008 4:39PM

I could care less about all these fixes, it was the horrible lag that ruined this game for me. And before anyone points a finger, my connection is perfect with Warhawk, COD4 or any other online game. I think I played this game maybe 6 times but couldn't overcome the stupid lag problem.

Kevin @ Mar 19th 2008 11:14PM

I had that problem when I chose quick match. It always chose servers with horrible connections. Just pick a server with a ping lower than 250 and you will have no lag at all.

Lord_von_Punx @ Mar 19th 2008 4:56PM

i dunno if they can fix this.. but since fw 2.17 i cannot use keyboard.. only mouse... and also not realtated to fw is that when i run the joy stick is very touchy senesitive.. i keep running when i wanna stop very annoying .. also i wanna be able to use the keyboard when the ps3 controller is off

D.Vader @ Mar 19th 2008 5:12PM

You know if Epic spent half the time on the Unreal Engine as they do with Gays of War, it might actually live up to it's legacy.

alienclays @ Mar 19th 2008 5:11PM

"Added support for full character mods (heads/premade whole characters) "

uh ohhh'

i'll grab the sugar if you grab the non-dairy creamer.

Julio @ Mar 19th 2008 5:56PM

Finally. Even with all the problems that plagued the game I still enjoy it more than COD4. Currently ranked 9 on the leaderboards for UT3

Popfrogs @ Mar 19th 2008 6:53PM

I'll send you a picture of the outside world. :)

Eggy @ Mar 19th 2008 7:47PM

Outside world sucks.

*closes shades*

whistlepig @ Mar 19th 2008 6:08PM

i just couldnt get into the game so doubt ill try online again

Mikemyerz666 @ Mar 19th 2008 6:20PM

finally, now i can pull this game out again, maybe i'll be able to load multiple mods onto my flash drive at once? MAYBE! (but i doubt it) (PSN: mikemyerz666)

playcrackthesky @ Mar 19th 2008 6:40PM

Im with Mike. Finally will give this game another go, I have waited to be able to play against my mates and now that the patch is out, I will.

The thing that makes this game so great are the mods (playing shipment in UT3!!) but thats also whats holding it back. Why? Because not many people have them.

I wish epic would push user made mod's somehow. Like maybe through the PSstore or through the game. (based on most popular)

X-uDuex @ May 12th 2008 7:39PM

I second that!!!

Wonderflex - Brawl Digits 4811-6636-9333 @ Mar 19th 2008 7:20PM

It's really sad, but I purchased this game first day and I have only played it two or three times. It wasn't because it was a bad game, rather that I find that I can't stop playing COD4. I can't wait for the day that I get tired of playing it because then I might get to give UT some love...but then Battlefield Bad Company might be out. It's a vicious cycle.

Brucie B @ Mar 19th 2008 8:07PM

Cant Wait! Finally get into some team matches!
BTW Mods Rock!! The Wood shop Mod is Hot!
Full character mods is gonna Rock

Dave @ Mar 19th 2008 8:42PM

"Added support for full character mods (heads/premade whole characters) "

yes! Finally!
Seriously, look up the Cloud character and any mods made by EvilEngine on the Ut3 forums. That is amazing work by those guys. I can't wait to see them finally be popped up on Ps3. I may start playing this game more often again.

Organic_Shadow @ Mar 19th 2008 9:09PM

And we STILL have to add mods via USB stick, AND one at a time.

Thanks for nothing.... sure, all these fixes are great, but it will still be just as painful to add mods. Will take all day...

Brucie B @ Mar 20th 2008 9:46AM

WoW It's So Hard, & takes less then 2 min... Get Real
It might not be the Most convenient way, but It's not bad & U get to have some Aewsome MODS!

effy @ Mar 19th 2008 10:19PM

So does the fix for the mods mean we can actually name the mods something different other than USERDATA.JAM? If so THANK GOD, i was getting sick of loading my mods on one by one.

RyIvan @ Mar 20th 2008 12:15AM

I can't beleive so many of you dislike this game. The MP is fun, balanced and there is plenty to do. Its also one of the ONLY games that support both PC mods and Mouse and Keyboard. This game does alot for the PS3, and if you haven't already, pick it up.

I played Warhawk for a while, that ended when CoD4 came out and now i balance my playtime with this and CoD4.

True_Darknight @ Mar 20th 2008 11:30AM

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH!!!!

I always play this game anyways! My server is:

UT RULES
Death Awaits you

Yeah i know some of you already know me :)

True_Darknight!! Vehicle CTF runner!! and sometimes Team deathmatch.

And for the haters that say it's too slow... simple!!
Run your own server and put it superspeed and superberserk... then again if you do that u will prob end up dying TO ME!!!!

AHHAHAJHH

Bring it!