Striker475 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I'm picking up the game Friday early afternoon in Australia (1pm local - around 2am UK time). Will the patch be released by then or will I have to wait until the weekend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eles Gergo Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I'm pretty sure that there's a sticker in the top half of the forum that says the patch is coming out with the game. I presume via steam, torrent or direct download. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker475 Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Yeah but the whole Aus-UK time difference thing can throw it out. I will have, in real-world terms, the game before most other people on here thanks to the whole time-difference thing. I'm just curious as to whether the patch will be out for the Australians or whether I'll have to wait a day or two until I can play on the latest patch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eles Gergo Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Well then go with UK time. That's my guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyIOCS Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 The patch will be available for everyone on release day. That's the beauty of the internet. There's no specific time been given though. Unless that's not what you meant? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiitastic Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I'm thinking around 7pm Australian time Friday Night which equates to 8am United Kingdom time. Around then or an hour or 2 later. So Friday Night AEST is more accurate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpug Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I the only one that finds it a joke how they are giving us a patch on the day the game is released? and to make matters worse we only get 3 patches for the game and 1 is out on release so then we get another 2 until FM2012 next year, SI are a bit of a joke, bringing out games that need patches the second they are out I mean what the hell? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eles Gergo Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I the only one that finds it a joke how they are giving us a patch on the day the game is released? and to make matters worse we only get 3 patches for the game and 1 is out on release so then we get another 2 until FM2012 next year, SI are a bit of a joke, bringing out games that need patches the second they are out I mean what the hell? Fair enough. Just name me a game that wasn't patched after release in the past decade..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardav Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I the only one that finds it a joke how they are giving us a patch on the day the game is released? and to make matters worse we only get 3 patches for the game and 1 is out on release so then we get another 2 until FM2012 next year, SI are a bit of a joke, bringing out games that need patches the second they are out I mean what the hell? FM 09 or FM08 had a patch on the same day it came out.games are not perfect no matter how long people spend making it.i am happy that si listen to us and making the pacth now.not many game makers do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriss Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I the only one that finds it a joke how they are giving us a patch on the day the game is released? and to make matters worse we only get 3 patches for the game and 1 is out on release so then we get another 2 until FM2012 next year, SI are a bit of a joke, bringing out games that need patches the second they are out I mean what the hell? Almost all games need a patch on the day they come out, too many don't EVER get one, too many more get a token patch to address glaring issues and you never hear from the devs again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpug Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Patching after release isn't the problem, patching on the day it's released is, it's like them saying hey, here's a game that isn't finished that you waited ages for, but I guess you're all happy with that, as I said we get at the most 3 patches to last us a year and to use 1 of those on the day the game came out is a joke. Yea most games don't get patches but those are hardly series are they, FM is a continuation every year so it's not a one-off title, and besides it isn't like SI fix every bug then work on the next installment they work on it regardless, and the fact FM isn't a completely new game it's like a little upgrade over the last FM so why they still can't get it right in a year is beyond belief. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally13 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Patching after release isn't the problem, patching on the day it's released is, it's like them saying hey, here's a game that isn't finished that you waited ages for, but I guess you're all happy with that, as I said we get at the most 3 patches to last us a year and to use 1 of those on the day the game came out is a joke. Yea most games don't get patches but those are hardly series are they, FM is a continuation every year so it's not a one-off title, and besides it isn't like SI fix every bug then work on the next installment they work on it regardless, and the fact FM isn't a completely new game it's like a little upgrade over the last FM so why they still can't get it right in a year is beyond belief. If you had just the slightest idea want went into making a game such as fm you'd realise its impossible for it to be released problem free Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigieboy Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I the only one that finds it a joke how they are giving us a patch on the day the game is released? and to make matters worse we only get 3 patches for the game and 1 is out on release so then we get another 2 until FM2012 next year, SI are a bit of a joke, bringing out games that need patches the second they are out I mean what the hell? Don't buy it then if it annoys you that much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 23 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I really don't understand the problem. It would be great if the game was released bug-free, but it's not any worse having to install a patch. I'd much rather have a patch on release day to fix bugs before I've started my first game than play it for a few weeks encountering problems before a patch is available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindhoffen Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 The patch is mainly to address database issues from changes IRL so it's nothing they could have foreseen 1/3/6 months ago. I'm glad they release a patch on RD, I've bought the game and I feel this is the service provided to me I expect from start. No game will ever be perfect from start but it's the striving towards perfection, the 99.999999% mark, that is the important factor in the game release. This is the reality all gamers have faced the last decade and a half, I don't see why this is such a surprise all of a sudden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalGenius Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Patching after release isn't the problem, patching on the day it's released is, it's like them saying hey, here's a game that isn't finished that you waited ages for, but I guess you're all happy with that, as I said we get at the most 3 patches to last us a year and to use 1 of those on the day the game came out is a joke. Yea most games don't get patches but those are hardly series are they, FM is a continuation every year so it's not a one-off title, and besides it isn't like SI fix every bug then work on the next installment they work on it regardless, and the fact FM isn't a completely new game it's like a little upgrade over the last FM so why they still can't get it right in a year is beyond belief. Oh, ok, lets blame SI for Liverpool's situation drastically changing since the game went gold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reflection22 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Well, seeing as my digital download from Game comes with the patch already installed, and is available to download from Midnight UK time Thursday night/Friday morning, I would assume the patch for the boxed version will be available by then also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazbowski Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I don't care when patches are released as long as it improves the game. But you are very nieve to think there'd be no day one patch if the Liverpool takeover hadn't happened. For a start the match engine is getting a pretty big going over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 They already said there will be a day 1 patch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjC Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I the only one that finds it a joke how they are giving us a patch on the day the game is released? and to make matters worse we only get 3 patches for the game and 1 is out on release so then we get another 2 until FM2012 next year, SI are a bit of a joke, bringing out games that need patches the second they are out I mean what the hell? I know it's utterly shocking that SI didn't predict what was going to happen at Liverpool. Why aren't they employing a team of clairvoyants to ensure these things are sorted before release? Disgusting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadZone Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I don't care when patches are released as long as it improves the game. But you are very nieve to think there'd be no day one patch if the Liverpool takeover hadn't happened. For a start the match engine is getting a pretty big going over. This... FM has had a patch on release for many many years now Thing is, the game itself gets pressed quite sometime before release day, but where other companies then stop working until release and begin patching after (if at all), SI carry on throughout Meaning instead of waiting for weeks/months for some (read: not all) of the easier/obvious problems, we get it around the day of release I personally prefer the way SI do it as opposed to other companies, the only issues I have is that there are only 3 patches a game, when often, a 4th could be really beneficial Don't moan if we're getting patches on release, moan if a critical error has gotten in that prevents the game being played without a patch (basically see what the patch fixes first) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Striker475 Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 I'm going to hope it's up by 3am UK time, if not, I'll probably have to wait til Sunday to start. Also, this was merely a common question about the exact point of release, since us out here in the colonies do enjoy these games occasionally too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chochip Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I hope SI releases the patch to match the Australian time of Friday morning. Which should only be around 12 hours earlier than UK. I don't want to buy the game and sit around for the rest of the world to catch up on time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrik Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Is there going to be a DB-update as wel in the first patch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Is there going to be a DB-update as wel in the first patch? Some data will be updated (e.g. Liverpool takeover, major free transfer transfers, etc). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindhoffen Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I don't want to buy the game and sit around for the rest of the world to catch up on time. Now is the time to move away from that god forsaken Island and into civilization ie british islands then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bababui Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Cant find if this has been announced? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swirlypop69 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Doubt it will be in the pre-download...but in order to "unlock it" when the game is released there is normally another small download. This year the patch might be a part of the download needed to unlock. This is not FACT, nor I have read it anywhere, I am just assuming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hehehemann Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 too many more get a token patch to address glaring issues and you never hear from the devs again. So I take it the patch on release day will be a major one and not just a data update?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Chevalier Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 How can anyone complain about a games developer releasing a patch to improve the game. It's FREE, we get it on RELEASE DAY, it will IMPROVE THE GAME. People just complain about everything these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Chevalier Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 So I take it the patch on release day will be a major one and not just a data update?? Among other things, the ''nobody ever scores one on one'' situation will be redeemed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep UK Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Right, as I have pre-ordered the game there is a good chance that i'll receive it tomorrow. Will the patch be available on Thursday for the FMers who pay for it and get the game a day early. Thanks for any responses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntelaar19 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 No, not until official release day . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GioGio85 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Doubt it mate, you will have to wait til the 5th I suspect (it is release day after all) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
englandmanager Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 the clue is in your own title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekman Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 There might be a slim chance they'll release it late on Thursday but I think it will probably be released on the official release date of Friday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony7 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I think last year it was released 7pm the night before official release because so many people already the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcyBhoy22 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Going to get the game at 12 tommorow and have a real slow internet speed so will have to wait an extra hour or so before i can get a game properly even if they were to release it a few hours early, dont really see the problem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GioGio85 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 If SI decided to release the patch early I would imagine that it would encourage more stores etc. to breaks ranks and release the game early. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazza Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I think they actually release the patch sometime during the day on the 5th, correct me if im wrong but im sure it wasnt released at 12.00am on the 5th Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcyBhoy22 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 dont think stores would be tracking every games update/patch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GioGio85 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 dont think stores would be tracking every games update/patch They might start to though if it means they can release games earliar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam_Man Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I the only one that finds it a joke how they are giving us a patch on the day the game is released? and to make matters worse we only get 3 patches for the game and 1 is out on release so then we get another 2 until FM2012 next year, SI are a bit of a joke, bringing out games that need patches the second they are out I mean what the hell? Demo goes out, more issues discovered and fixed the day you buy the game. Good customer service and something ALL games should do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1977beyond Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I the only one that finds it a joke how they are giving us a patch on the day the game is released? and to make matters worse we only get 3 patches for the game and 1 is out on release so then we get another 2 until FM2012 next year, SI are a bit of a joke, bringing out games that need patches the second they are out I mean what the hell? I know what you mean but for me, it's a benefit of buying the original and means people who download illegally will be left with all the bugs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase19 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I know of a few people in the UK who have got the boxed version now. Always happens. I want it now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeshy Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Am I the only one that finds it a joke how they are giving us a patch on the day the game is released? and to make matters worse we only get 3 patches for the game and 1 is out on release so then we get another 2 until FM2012 next year, SI are a bit of a joke, bringing out games that need patches the second they are out I mean what the hell? Another one on these forums that knows nothing about game development. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GioGio85 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Another one on these forums that knows nothing about game development. Big time,some people have nothing better to do than moan. Whats the problem? Si are providing a fix for minor issues and data updates free of charge? The game industry frequently uses patches to resolve issues; surley this is a positive rather than a negative? Id much rather that than wait another few months! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chob Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Big time,some people have nothing better to do than moan. Whats the problem? Si are providing a fix for minor issues and data updates free of charge? The game industry frequently uses patches to resolve issues; surley this is a positive rather than a negative? Id much rather that than wait another few months! it's defo a positive in my eyes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offleyhornet Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Patching after release isn't the problem, patching on the day it's released is, it's like them saying hey, here's a game that isn't finished that you waited ages for, but I guess you're all happy with that, as I said we get at the most 3 patches to last us a year and to use 1 of those on the day the game came out is a joke. Yea most games don't get patches but those are hardly series are they, FM is a continuation every year so it's not a one-off title, and besides it isn't like SI fix every bug then work on the next installment they work on it regardless, and the fact FM isn't a completely new game it's like a little upgrade over the last FM so why they still can't get it right in a year is beyond belief. Well... Would you rather buy the game on the 5th and spend 10 odd minutes downloading a patch to fix any bugs that si have found, OR would you prefer SI to release the game a week or two later? All ready to go without having to download any patches? I think everybody would go for the 1st option. Stop complaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase19 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 by the way- people should not be moaning patches. they should be praising them. thank you si. thank you for updating and fixing problems rather than ignoring them or putting up excuses for them and doing nothing about issues and problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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