Riders Republic Update 1.17 Patch Notes: New Features

Ubisoft has released a new Riders Republic update 1.17 (1.017) on PS4, PC, Xbox and PS5. According to the official Riders Republic 1.17 patch notes, the latest March update adds support for the brand-new Ridge Ultimate Pack with 8 new spectacular events, legendary customizations, and unique rewards. Apart from this, Riders Republic patch 1.17 (1.017.000) also includes various bug fixes and changes.

Previously, a major Season 2 update added a new Shodown mode, clans, and much more. Unfortunately, some players are experiencing issues with online gameplay. Today’s Riders Republic version 1.17 will fix a few of these issues.

Read more details below.

Riders Republic Update 1.17 Patch Notes – March 28, 2023

PATCH HIGHLIGHTS

  • The brand-new Ridge Ultimate Pack will be available in the shop from the 29th, with 8 new spectacular events, legendary customizations, and unique rewards.
  • You can now find 4 new freestyle playgrounds from the content pack added in the map, and accessible in free roam in Mammoth, Yosemite, and Grand Teton regions.
  • A gravity defying new toy, the Hoverboard! We’re in the future, riders! You’ll be able to purchase it from this season’s second week, and to try it during one of this week’s event!
  • A new event “PRADA Unlimited” featuring the Hoverboard, check it out!
  • A new special feature, the LIVE EVENTS! Available every week: play events with some time-limited modifiers!
  • Update of the rules for Tricks Battle mode, check this dedicated article: (https://ridersrepublic.com/tb_new_rules) !
  • Miscellaneous elements for Cutting Edge season.
  • You want to take a dip in the Colorado River? Well, now you can swim in the Republic!

IMPROVEMENTS

  • The Freestyle Snowmobile get some improvements!
  • A small speed burst ability (using left trigger)to perform higher jumps.
  • And an increased absorption tolerance to land those higher jumps!
  • A new cinematic mode only in the Ridge. Activate a special camera to watch videos running in the Giant Screen.

MAJOR ISSUES FIXED

  • Fixed a lag occurring when disconnecting an Xbox controller connected via Bluetooth.
  • Squashed an exploit where players could capture entire districts in Tricks Battle using manuals.
  • Fixed a Bike speed boost exploit after landing a jump on front wheel.

MINOR ISSUES FIXED

  • Fixed the Weekly Level 3 not registering for weekly challenge when you play Mass Races.
  • Added a thumbnail for the facial hair colour and hair colour 19.
  • Fixed the Head clipping in 1st view mode with both Ezio outfits.
  • Riders Republic patch 1.17 fixed an issue with secondary objectives in the events “Back2School BMX” and “Dare you attempt?”.
  • Fixed an issue with the leaderboard ranking positions.
  • Fixed the frame formats of the Shop Screens and UGC screens have broken frame formats.
  • The “0%” discount tag won’t be visible on a pack if it’s already owned.
  • Un-Jitterring a grab animation on board/ski.
  • Players can perform a grind near the wall with ‘Mini BMX’ Bike in Area 52.
  • Riders Republic version 1.17 fixed some clipping issues with The paramotor clips with balloons.
  • Wheelie Bike can now perform all tricks correctly.

Download free Riders Republic update 1.17 on PS4, PC, Xbox and PS5.

Jack Johnson
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