Titan Pack and Patch for PS3 Update

**Steve Polge** · 03-04-2009, 06:43 PM

Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, the certification process for the PS3 patch and DLC has taken much longer than we expected. As a result, we have been forced to push back the release date for the PS3 version to 3/19.

The PC patch contains updates that will improve mods cooked for PS3, so we'll be taking advantage of this extra time to work with mod authors to make sure the best mods for UT3 are cooked with the latest patch.

**Eew** · 03-04-2009, 07:05 PM

I knew it... So, does this mean two more weeks without Epic servers?

P.S. I thought Sony had eased the certification proces for updates (not for PS Store content though). Can't you release the 2.0 update already?

**ut3alpha** · 03-04-2009, 07:07 PM

Yikes 2 more weeks! The last 2 weeks since the announcement have been torture enough. It will be worth it in the long run though...but man was I looking forward to playing split screen tomorrow...

**Cr4zy** · 03-04-2009, 07:17 PM

2 weeks ™

**Rob.JW** · 03-04-2009, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Eew

I knew it... So, does this mean two more weeks without Epic servers?

P.S. I thought Sony had eased the certification proces for updates (not for PS Store content though). Can't you release the 2.0 update already?

Why be an ass about it? I mean really..

**Herby** · 03-04-2009, 07:24 PM

The extra time for mod support is going to be a bonus. Make sure you guys get with Evil Engine so we can get his awesome characters on the PS3.
Thanks for the update.

**Tailsnake** · 03-04-2009, 07:35 PM

Patch certification for consoles is a pain, I have to thank you guys for all your effort and I hope you can get the as much MSUC content to PS3 players as possible.

Two questions:
1) Are we going to get any more documentation regarding the mod cooking, a lot of the more complicated cooking methods have essentially been found by trail and error at this point, some more official documentation would really help

2) For the MSUC content you're providing will you be using the version of the content submitted to the MSUC if there are more current versions available?

**ArcAne** · 03-04-2009, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Cr4zyB4st4rd

2 weeks ™

Agree

may be worth the extra wait for the PS3 users though. Recon my mates at college who have PS3's aren't going to be happy

**Charybdis** · 03-04-2009, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by Cr4zyB4st4rd

2 weeks™

Totally agree. This "two weeks" thing is making a name for itself.

**Steve Polge** · 03-04-2009, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Tailsnake

Two questions:
1) Are we going to get any more documentation regarding the mod cooking, a lot of the more complicated cooking methods have essentially been found by trail and error at this point, some more official documentation would really help

2) For the MSUC content you're providing will you be using the version of the content submitted to the MSUC if there are more current versions available?

1. I'll look into that. What issues have you seen?
2. We'll be using whatever version is available cooked for PS3 from UT3Mod.com, with whom we're partnering for content on the PS3 mod browser. We encourage you to re-cook and submit updated versions of your content if needed. Use the 2.0 patch for your re-cooks.

**trip62** · 03-04-2009, 07:57 PM

Dissappointed but will still look forward to it

**ut3alpha** · 03-04-2009, 08:08 PM

Is the 3/19 date completely set in stone? Or is there a slight chance of the certification at Sony going through quicker than you thought...like maybe one week instead of two? Just wondering...would be a nice surprise if it passes through fast.

**CoconutBanana** · 03-04-2009, 08:42 PM

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**fragileart** · 03-04-2009, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Polge

Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, the certification process for the PS3 patch and DLC has taken much longer than we expected. As a result, we have been forced to push back the release date for the PS3 version to 3/19.

I am very confused, I popped in my game an hour ago and the splitscreen and trophy patch was available...and I've been able to use it.

However, my UT3 trophies won't sync up with my profile.

Whats the dealio? Has the patch been released, or was it pure luck that I managed to get hold of it?

**pan1978108** · 03-04-2009, 09:38 PM

now the UT3 is realy a PC game

**Bleak5170** · 03-04-2009, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by fragileart

I am very confused, I popped in my game an hour ago and the splitscreen and trophy patch was available...and I've been able to use it.

However, my UT3 trophies won't sync up with my profile.

Whats the dealio? Has the patch been released, or was it pure luck that I managed to get hold of it?

You're not the only one. I was just talking with a guy who was also prompted to download it and is playing right now. Weird.

**black_star** · 03-04-2009, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Polge

1. I'll look into that. What issues have you seen?
2. We'll be using whatever version is available cooked for PS3 from UT3Mod.com, with whom we're partnering for content on the PS3 mod browser. We encourage you to re-cook and submit updated versions of your content if needed. Use the 2.0 patch for your re-cooks.

1. Some mod teams were able to cook multiple maps into 1 USERDATA.JAM file. I dont think many map makers know about this.
2. Why not use the versions of maps from the Full Releases section? All of those are updated to the latest versions where some on UT3MOD.com are not. Version mismatch errors would make custom content an annoyance.

**Tailsnake** · 03-04-2009, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Polge

1. I'll look into that. What issues have you seen?

At this point custom content (especially more complicated things such as weapons and vehicles) are almost completely hit and miss. Sorry for being so vague about the issue I'll try to get a list of cooking issues and how we've gotten around them and PM it to you within a week or so.

Originally Posted by black_star

2. Why not use the versions of maps from the Full Releases section? All of those are updated to the latest versions where some on UT3MOD.com are not. Version mismatch errors would make custom content an annoyance.

I think they're just using UT3MOD.com for eases sake, If Herby gives another few people the ability to post new mods on the site it'd be just as effective as having the epic developers sweep the Forums looking for mods and testing compatibility.

Try sending a PM the Herby about being able to add mods to the site, you and Xerxes are around enough that he might be willing to trust you two enough to give you access to the site.

**iiwii** · 03-04-2009, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by fragileart

I am very confused, I popped in my game an hour ago and the splitscreen and trophy patch was available...and I've been able to use it.

However, my UT3 trophies won't sync up with my profile.

Whats the dealio? Has the patch been released, or was it pure luck that I managed to get hold of it?

So it sounds like you got the patch, but without the Titan Pack, is that right? I just loaded up UTIII and didn't get any prompts. But I'm in the US, so that could be why.

**McWild** · 03-04-2009, 10:53 PM

Steve, is the new patch going to break compatibility with all previously cooked PS3 content? Just wondering if my extensive map collection is going to be useless post-patch.

**black_star** · 03-04-2009, 11:05 PM

No. User made content compatibility will not be broken.
@Tailsnakes: I'm barely on PS3 anymore. I play maybe 1-2 times a week. Xerxes would be more effective since he plays a lot more than me.

**Reaper_Fenix** · 03-04-2009, 11:25 PM

Is there a chance you could just have the update for now with the split-screen? I know a lot of us were looking forward to that alone.

**ut3alpha** · 03-04-2009, 11:28 PM

I'm really interested in how some people were prompted to download the patch early. If its still in the certification process, how could it have gotten out?

**Tailsnake** · 03-04-2009, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by Reaper_Fenix

Is there a chance you could just have the update for now with the split-screen? I know a lot of us were looking forward to that alone.

They've finished the update and given it to Sony, we're waiting for Sony to test/certify it and upload it onto their servers for automatic DL. There's nothing else Epic can do.

**Reaper_Fenix** · 03-04-2009, 11:51 PM

I bought ut3 for my ps3 a few days ago knowing this pack was only a couple days away and my wife and I have been looking forward to it coming out tomorrow, I also am looking forward to a game that comes out around the same time as the pack, now (around the middle of march) that I guess I could return ut3 for and put the money towards. Point being I was more excited about ut3 than the other game knowing the pack was coming out sooner than the other, user created mods, maps, mutators, and game types PLUS split-screen how can you beat that? Not sure now if I should return it and put the money towards the other game seeing as how they come out at the same time. Don't think I could afford both, not sure though.

**Reaper_Fenix** · 03-04-2009, 11:53 PM

Don't get me wrong, very excited for the update and extras.

**natureboystyle05** · 03-04-2009, 11:55 PM

woo! good thing I have it on PC as well, woo!

**Reaper_Fenix** · 03-04-2009, 11:57 PM

Lets hope Sony feels generous to those who love to split-screen with friends and such.

**Reaper_Fenix** · 03-05-2009, 12:00 AM

Hope there's still SOMETHING to get after midnight (cross my fingers) maybe like those others got.

**Protopet** · 03-05-2009, 12:06 AM

I know you guys can't do anything about it, but it still sucks.

I just hope we get a good amount of mods available through the mod browser.

Can't wait for the update!
Thanks for supporting the title. You guys definitely need to put up a post on the playstation blog when it is released. Hopefully that will bring back the community for the game and also attract new gamers that haven't tried it yet.
The update is huge, and I bet it would grab a lot of peoples' attentions; you just need to inform them about it.

**Reaper_Fenix** · 03-05-2009, 12:06 AM

Still would take the old school split-screen over online any day (Don't get me wrong still a blast to play online) old school always rocks though, can't go wrong with it, get sloshed and play at a party or what have you.

**Protopet** · 03-05-2009, 12:07 AM

Also UT3 is only $20 on Newegg! That's a price point anyone would play.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16879252015

**black_star** · 03-05-2009, 01:56 AM

I heard that the patch was released in the UK without the Titan pack. Was this a mistake?

**ut3alpha** · 03-05-2009, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by black_star

I heard that the patch was released in the UK without the Titan pack. Was this a mistake?

The patch seems to be separate from the Titan pack. We might get the patch (aka split screen, trophies etc.) earlier than expected but have to wait 2 weeks for the rest of it (Titan mutator, maps, etc.).

I really hope this is the case...

**Reaper_Fenix** · 03-05-2009, 02:10 AM

Looking forward to both, but hope we can at least get the patch with the split-screen and trophies sooner than later.

**ut3alpha** · 03-05-2009, 02:19 AM

Originally Posted by Reaper_Fenix

Looking forward to both, but hope we can at least get the patch with the split-screen and trophies sooner than later.

Same here man...it would be a pleasant surprise to get up tomorrow and see the patch out in America. Hopefully Sony gets it out...it would make waiting the next 2 weeks for the Titan pack much easier.

**Danthe57** · 03-05-2009, 02:43 AM

I be heartbroken at the moment

**Reaper_Fenix** · 03-05-2009, 02:47 AM

Lets keep our fingers crossed and hope that Sony does its community some good.

**Skippy_Doe** · 03-05-2009, 02:48 AM

They could be waiting until it hits midnight on the west coast...which is in an hour and 12 minutes :P
But my money is on a late night release when we're all in bed dreaming about giant Titans.

**DARKTRINITYxx** · 03-05-2009, 02:51 AM

I still play UT3 and was looking forward to the titan pack today. 2 weeks more wont kill us. Besides Resi evil 5 and Socom is out next week in the UK and Hawk today so they will keep me busy till the titan pack arrive. The titan pack is free so any complainers about the delay just be greatful Epic isnt charging us for the titan pack.

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