01:10 PM - October 27, 2016 by Steve_OS
WWE 2K17 patch 1.02 is available now for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Check out the full details below.
MAJOR
- Fixed an issue where downloading WWE Community Creations content with over 14 custom logos could cause save data issues
- The alternate submission mini-game has been tuned to last longer. Limb Damage is now weighted more heavily in the mini-game. The penalty for incorrect button presses has also been removed
- Adjusted Alternate Submission AI for Hard and Legend Difficulty so that COM Superstars behave more human-like. COM Superstars now have a higher chance of a delayed response time to button input changes and also input the wrong button press with greater frequency
- Major Reversals no longer grant a buff to the reversing Superstar. The Major Reversal buff only minorly impacted in buffing Submission Offense and prevented players from receiving a more substantial buff by taunting after performing the Major Reversal. By removing the Major Reversal buff, players can now taunt after a Major Reversal and still get the benefits of a taunt buff
- Addressed several instances in which finisher stocks were not consumed correctly
- Fixed exploits with several moves that could not be reversed as well as with moves that didn’t consume a reversal slot
- Superstars now correctly gain momentum when reversing a diving attack while grounded
- Fixed issues with the Escape Artist OMG! move not triggering properly
- Superstars can now reverse apron springboard attacks form the seated position
- Fixed an issue where performing various moves wasn’t awarding momentum properly
- Superstars no longer lose a reversal stock when interrupted during a Charged Finisher by an apron-side grapple
- Addressed several warping issue that occurred when interacting with ladders or opponents on ladders
- COM Superstars will now leave the crowd area to attempt to stop an opponent from grabbing the briefcase during ladder matches
- A COM Superstar now recovers properly after receiving a minor head injury while in the crawling state
- Barricades no longer appear restored after another barricade has been broken through
- Addressed a framerate issue that could occur during pin attempts by the announce table
- Addressed clipping and collision issues that occur when fighting near the ramp and stage in custom arenas
- Fixed a visual issue that occurred when performing the King of Swing OMG! move with a custom Superstar
- Fixed an issue in which COM Superstars could get stuck and become unhittable during Triple Threat ladder matches
- Addressed a warping issue that could occur when grappling the referee during a match
- Diving onto an opponent lying on a ladder bridge will now cause the ladder bridge to collapse
- The bottom rope elimination gauge in Battle Royal and Royal Rumble matches has been tuned so that elimination triggers are now more accurate
- Improved framerate stability when breaking out of certain Superstars’ entrances
- Fixed several moves where Superstars would sell the wrong injured body part after an opponent performed the move
- The elimination gauge no longer appears for a user in a Battle Royale match who is not involved in the elimination attempt
- Fixed an issue that occurred when attempting a strong strike against an opponent performing a reversal animation
- Addressed a framerate issue that occurred when holding a trash can in the backstage area
- Fixed an issue with Superstars colliding with the apron and receiving unintentional damage when performing a top rope move to a grounded opponent at ringside
- Improved the stability of the online experience
- Addressed an issue with missing info on the Player Info screen
- Fixed an issue that occurred when the host selected a COM slot in the lobby after the completion of a multi-man Private match
- The user now receives a greater share of scheduled tag team matches while in the tag team division, making it easier to attain ally points
- Users are now less likely to encounter multiple consecutive weeks without a match scheduled for the MyCareer Superstar
- T-Shirt sales now start on Week 1 of May, after the tutorial has been completed
- Fixed an issue where the MyCareer Superstar didn’t appear on the T-Shirt Sales screen if the attire in Options was set to ENTRANCE ATTIRE
- MyCareer-specific Superstars (e.g. Barron Blade, Jayden Jet, etc.) and MyCareer Invasion Superstars now have unique personality traits
- When already in a rivalry, the user can no longer schedule a call out promo against a different, non-rival Superstar
- The crowd is no longer unnaturally quiet in the opening cutscene
- Addressed an issue in which additional match cards were added to a show card after editing a match card to be a title match
- Users are now able to manually switch control of tag partners in Universe matches
- Addressed a stability issue that could occur after deleting the Raw show without replacing it and proceeding to Tonight’s Show
- Addressed an issue where a Custom Superstar could win a championship after a self-promotion promo
- The “Weeks Held” statistic now tracks properly regardless of the champion holding the title
- Fixed an issue in which rivalries featuring a custom tag team didn’t remain active after creation
- Proceeding to the Highlight Reel no longer blocks the user from selecting “Next Match”
- Changes made by reassigning a championship to another Superstar will now save after exiting WWE Universe without the need to play or simulate a Universe match first
- Fixed an issue with saving changes made to a PPV Match Theme
- The third manager in a match with three managers is now playable
- COM Superstars now use promo-specific abilities (Brawl, Taunt, Stare Down) during promos
- The crowd now reacts when Superstars use a promo-specific ability
- Adjusted the duration and volume of crowd chants during promos
- Fixed an issue in which Alternate Attire Superstars did not appear properly during entrances
- Fixed an issue where audience members could float during a match
- Spotlights no longer appear on Superstars in daytime matches in the WrestleMania 31 arena
- Superstar entrance screen effects now display properly during shows that have a screen filter applied to the show
- Addressed a number of issues for clothing clipping into a Superstar’s body
- Addressed an unnatural shine in certain Superstars’ hair when observed on the main menu
- Fixed an issue with masks not displaying properly while in a backstage brawl
- Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman’s victory scene now displays properly after winning any match with Lesnar having Heyman equipped as a manager
- Multiple users are now able to access the Highlight Reel after a match
- JBL’s championship entrance now triggers properly when a championship has been assigned to him Fixed an issue with Custom Superstars appearing motionless after winning a Championship Royal Rumble match
- Fixed a number of issues related to applying hair dye
- Body art can now be applied below the elbow when applying body art on the left or right arms
- Fixed various issues where logos didn’t display properly on creation parts that are intended for adding logos
- A DEFAULT option now exists in Face Photo Capture to reset the face
- Users now receive an attention prompt warning that using Face Photo Capture after making changes in Face Deformation will reset the facial structure
- Fixed compatibility issues when adding sideburns to a face photo-applied Superstar
- Fixed an issue where copied colors could revert if the color it was copied from was edited
- Color now applies correctly to mask designs
- Blemishes, Textures, and Wrinkles no longer reset after switching the body type
- Fixed warping and deformation issues with various long beards and goatees
- Hooded clothing and hair now layer correctly for WWE Superstars
- Body art can now be moved in the Edit Layers submenu
- The user can now adjust the Material option for wrestling tights
- Fixed an issue where alternate attire created for Ultimate Warrior ’91 didn’t appear on the Superstar select screen
- The user can now modify logos when they are placed on the turnbuckle pads
- Addressed a collision issue that could allow Superstars to be able to walk over an invisible stage area
- Addressed hitching when entering or exiting various submenus
- Addressed a flickering texture issue when applying textures or patterns to the ramp or stage
- Fixed an issue with the setting of Movie Display failing to save properly
- Fixed an issue with intro motions failing to save correctly in Advanced Creation
- Fixed an issue where filters didn’t function properly when previewing a video after applying a filter
- Bray Wyatt’s “fireflies” lighting effects no longer appear in the ring or on the ramp
- Fixed an issue where the lower part of a 1024x256 Logo wouldn’t display properly when selecting to upload it
- Championships no longer appear distorted when selecting to upload them in WWE Community Creations
- Pyro effects now trigger in the proper location when viewing them
- Arena previews now appear clearly when observing them in Downloads
- Adjusted the crowd levels during various Superstars’ entrances
- The ring announcer now properly announces team members’ names before the team name for custom tag teams
- Commentary about managers will no longer trigger during matches with Superstars who do not have manager present in gameplay
- Addressed a timing issue with the crowd reaction during Bayley’s entrance
- Pinfall counts can now be heard during steel cage matches
- Addressed several issues of menu sound effects not triggering throughout the title
- Chris Jericho’s hometown is now announced correctly
- Fixed a voiceover issue in the trio entrance for Enzo Amore, Big Cass, and Carmella
- Addressed an issue where commentary at the end of promos would often get cut off
- Fixed an issue with the ring announcer not announcing MyCareer-specific Superstars’ names correctly
- Added support for the WWE 2K17 Legends Pack downloadable content ahead of release.
- Apollo Crews’ taunt audio now matches with the taunt animation during matches
GAMEPLAY
- Addressed exploits with a number of moves that were uninterruptible so that they can now be interrupted
- Addressed an issue in which reversed Finishers still counted for scoring during Finisher Matches
- Fixed issues where interrupting certain moves could cause the interrupted Superstar to appear to float
- Fixed issues that could cause a Superstar to get out of the ring in match types for which gameplay is confined to the ring (e.g. Steel Cage Match, Inferno Match)
- Fixed a warping issue that could occur when sidling around the ring corner near an upright ladder
- Fixed issues with certain moves consuming an improper number of Finisher icons when performed
- Fixed a warping issue that occurred when performing ladder diving moves on a wedged or leaning ladder
- Fixed an issue with title stability loading into a 40-man ROYAL RUMBLE match
- Fixed issues with moves that caused an attacking Superstar to run in place indefinitely if the path was blocked by a table or ladder
- Fixed several clipping and warping issues that occurred performing moves when the attacking Superstar’s path was blocked by a table or ladder
- Fixed a floating issue that occurred when reversing an OMG! move on the announce table
- Added damage indicator for affected limbs for several moves that were not displaying the indicator
- The user can now create the “Favorite VS. Undertaker: Championship Confrontation” story
- Fixed issues with Superstar appearance in certain cut scenes
- Made a number of essential fixes and updates related to functionality for the “WWE 2K17 Legends Pack” downloadable content ahead of release.