Replace [Tue 20th Dec, 2022 03:45 GMT]: Dataminer OatmealDome has shed some mild on final week’s Mario Kart 7 replace. It seems modifications have been made to the sport’s netcode, and there is additionally been an replace to cease Model 1.1 from getting used with Model 1.2.
3DS homebrew developer and Mario Kart 7 modder PabloMK7 goes right into a extra detailed breakdown (via Twitter):
I’ve completed calculating the variations within the new Mario Kart 7 v1.2 replace, listed below are all of them: Of the sport’s 20000+ features: – 27 features have been modified. – 2 new features have been added. – A small compiler glitch disappeared.
Many of the modifications and added features are associated to netcode, particularly, the dealing with of the communication protocol between gamers. Not one of the modifications add new performance or gameplay options (I can’t give extra particulars, you’ll have to wait).
A few of the modifications are associated to parameters despatched to the server in order that gamers working v1.1 do not matchmake gamers working v1.2 in the course of the time the replace had simply launched, as already logged in gamers would not be required to replace till they reenter on-line mode.
One final change concerned bumping the sport’s model quantity for when the sport launches the in-game updater. This quantity will not be used in any respect for checking for updates, just for beginning the replace, so except the sport updates once more, this transformation will in all probability by no means be used
In regards to the compiler glitch, there was a “-1” subsequent to a particle associated perform that was unused, and has been eliminated. The very fact the “-1” was within the code in any respect was in all probability a compiler glitch, and each it is addition and removing have been more than likely unintentional.
Unique story [Wed 14th Dec, 2022 03:05 GMT]: In shock information, the superb 3DS title Mario Kart 7 has in the present day been up to date for the second time ever. Sure, regardless of being launched in 2011, Nintendo has randomly issued a brand new patch for the sport bumping it as much as Model 1.2.
In line with the official patch notes, a number of points have been addressed to enhance the general expertise. This follows a earlier replace (Model 1.1) in Could 2012. This is the total patch be aware historical past for this recreation, that includes updates a decade aside:
Ver. 1.2 (Launched December 13, 2022)
Normal
A number of points have been addressed to enhance the gameplay expertise.
Ver. 1.1 (Launched Could 15, 2012)
- An replace has been made out there to get rid of shortcut exploits within the Wuhu Loop, Maka Wuhu, and Bowser Fort 1 tracks when they’re performed within the On-line Multiplayer Mode.
- The replace is required to play the sport’s On-line Multiplayer Modes. Nevertheless, the tracks in Single-Participant and Native Multiplayer Modes is not going to be affected by this replace. Gamers can proceed to play in these modes with out putting in the replace.
Dataminer OatmealDome has steered this patch might repair sure safety exploits. Nintendo issued comparable patches for quite a few older Swap video games in latest instances.
In considerably associated information, Nintendo final week up to date Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the Wave 3 DLC. It provides one other two cups and eight extra programs to the sport. You’ll be able to study extra about it in our latest Nintendo Life protection.