NASCAR Rivals (Switch): all the updates (latest: Ver. 1.0.5)
On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Enclave HD on Nintendo Switch (originally released on October 14th 2022 in North America and Europe).
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NASCAR Rivals – Ver. 1.0.5
- Release date: August 11th 2023 (North America, Europe)
- Patch notes:
Gameplay
- Added Local Multiplayer (Wireless Play) game mode featuring support for up to 8 players via local wireless connection.
- Additional notes: none.
- Source: Motorsport Games
NASCAR Rivals – Ver. 1.0.4
- Release date: January 24th 2023 (North America, Europe)
- Patch notes:
Fixes
- Crash fixed when exiting a finished race in Career Mode
- Fixed an issue which caused the title to hang when completing challenges
- Fixed Challenge unlock icons
- Fixed Career stats displayed
- “Total Points” calculation fixed when finishing an event in Multiplayer
- Fixed visual flickering when using Spectate Mode
Gameplay
- Collision updates at Charlotte Roval
- Collision updates at Charlotte Motor Speedway
- AI behavior updated
Visual and Audio
- Updated audio banks to correct music cutting in and out
- Updated audio for pit stops
- Increased volume for crashing audio
- Paint scheme adjustments
- Visual updates to intro scenes
UI
- Minor text edits
- Minor customization UI fixes
- Additional notes: none.
- Source: Motorsport Games
NASCAR Rivals – Ver. 1.0.3
- Release date: January 13th 2023 (North America, Europe)
- Patch notes:
Fixes
- Tire wear updated on Sonoma
- Fuel consumption updated on Sonoma
- Fixed Online issues when using Custom Cars
- Custom Cars have been removed from online use
- Fixed a crash related to simulating races in Career Mode
UI/UX Updates
- UI Screens updated
- L+R Bumper Buttons given functionality in Paint Booth
- Minor Text updates
Visual Improvements
- Lighting updates for night races
- Minor visual updates on cars
- Updated paint schemes in Challenges
Gameplay
- Car setups updated
Audio
- Audio levels updated to reduce the volume of other drivers
- Additional notes: none.
- Source: Motorsport Games
NASCAR Rivals – Ver. 1.0.2
- Release date: December 19th 2022 (North America, Europe)
- Patch notes:
Fixes
- Fixed crashes in Career mode
- Fixed penalty issues in Challenges and Race Now
- Fixed hang when completing Championship events
- Fixed crash when viewing Season Standings in Championship mode
- Fixed corrupted audio issues
- Fixed player 2 controls when using splitscreen
AI
- AI driver behavior and ratings updated
UI
- DNF (did not finish) description added to settings
- Updated the showroom
- Minor text edits
- UI updates in Championship mode
- Updated controls for customization in Paint Booth
- Addressed decal flipping in Paint Booth
- Updated lighting for night tracks
Gameplay
- Updates to automatic transmission
- Engine values updated
- Updated event track times to better reflect reality
- DLC content appears in Challenges (Available for purchase separately in Nintendo eShop)
- Additional notes: none.
- Source: Motorsport Games
How to download updates for NASCAR Rivals for the Nintendo Switch?
To download the updates for NASCAR Rivals, you have three options:
- let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off
If not…
- try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;
OR
- select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.
To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.
