F1 2021 update fixes bugs, removes 3D audio on PS5

Codemasters has delivered a new update for F1 2021 that addresses a number of issues.

According to the patch notes, issues with the audio stuttering when using an official Xbox headset, Quick Practice causing excessive wear on components, the League Racer achievement/trophy not unlocking properly, and crashes related to Photo Mode have all been fixed. Additionally, car performance can now be changed after the creation of a league and mid-season driver negotiations have been removed from the first season of a Real Season Start career.

This update also disables 3D audio for headphones on PlayStation 5 due to audio issues. The feature will be re-enabled once these issues have been addressed.

Read the full patch notes below:

• Addressed an issue where there could be no force feedback on Thrustmaster wheels if task manager was open in the background in Windowed mode.
• Addressed an issue where force feedback would not be active on Thrustmaster wheels when launching from a desktop shortcut.
• Audio will no longer stutter when connecting an official Xbox headset into the controller.
• Quick Practice will no longer cause excessive wear to components.
• Addressed various issues with online session connectivity on Xbox.
• Addressed high GPU usage on loading screens during Braking Point.
• Ghosting is now set to on in Ranked sessions.
• “League Racer” achievement/trophy can now be correctly unlocked.
• MFD will now pop-up after receiving minor damage.
• UDP: LapHistoryDate will now be correctly sent for an active car after another has retired.
• Addressed a potential crash while using photo mode.
• Addressed a potential crash during broadcast sequences.
• Track surface will now appear correctly for player 2 in split-screen during a wet race.
• On-track VFX can no longer be seen by other drivers in F2™ one-shot qualifying.
• 3D Audio for headphones has temporarily been disabled on PS5. This will be re-enabled as soon as audio issues relating to it have been resolved.
• Car performance can now be changed after creation of a league.
• Mid-season driver negotiations have been removed from the first season of a Real Season Start career.
• Improved feedback given when haptic feedback is set to weak on PS5.
• Addressed an issue where the Emirian flag could be displayed on the podium instead of the Turkish Flag.
• Tyre wear can now be viewed on the MFD during the formation lap.
• Rebalanced chapters 1,3,5,9 and 12 on Normal difficulty in Braking Point.
• General stability improvements.
• Various minor fixes.

F1 2021 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.