Today (August 10), the developer Codemasters announced that it will temporarily disable the 3D audio feature of the headset in the PS5 version of F1 2021. In the game’s 1.06 patch update instructions, the developer explained that due to unspecified technical issues, the feature has been closed.
The developer also stated: Once the related audio issues are resolved, they will be re-enabled. In the beta update last month, Sony added the ability to use PS5 3D audio through speakers (since its release, this feature only applies to headphones).
This update means that this is the second time that Codemasters has removed some features of the PS5 version of F1 2021 due to technical issues. Last month, the developer removed the ray-tracing function of the PS5 version of the game due to performance issues.
At that time, the developers said that this is a difficult decision to remove the light chase function. In the 1.05 version update last week, this feature was re-added to the game. But at that time, this problem only existed in the PS5 version, and the ray tracing of the Xbox Series X and PC versions could continue to be used.
F1 2021 UPDATE 1.06 PATCH NOTES
- Addressed an issue where there could be no force feedback on Thrustmaster wheels if task manager was open in the background in Windowed mode.
- Addressed an issue where force feedback would not be active on Thrustmaster wheels when launching from a desktop shortcut.
- Audio will no longer stutter when connecting an official Xbox headset into the controller.
- Quick Practice will no longer cause excessive wear to components.
- Addressed various issues with online session connectivity on Xbox.
- Addressed high GPU usage on loading screens during Braking Point.
- Ghosting is now set to on in Ranked sessions.
- “League Racer” achievement/trophy can now be correctly unlocked.
- MFD will now pop-up after receiving minor damage.
- UDP: LapHistoryDate will now be correctly sent for an active car after another has retired.
- Addressed a potential crash while using photo mode.
- Addressed a potential crash during broadcast sequences.
- Track surface will now appear correctly for player 2 in split-screen during a wet race.
- On-track VFX can no longer be seen by other drivers in F2™ one-shot qualifying.
- 3D Audio for headphones has temporarily been disabled on PS5. This will be re-enabled as soon as audio issues relating to it have been resolved.
- Car performance can now be changed after creation of a league.
- Mid-season driver negotiations have been removed from the first season of a Real Season Start career.
- Improved feedback given when haptic feedback is set to weak on PS5.
- Addressed an issue where the Emirian flag could be displayed on the podium instead of the Turkish Flag.
- Tyre wear can now be viewed on the MFD during the formation lap.
- Rebalanced chapters 1,3,5,9 and 12 on Normal difficulty in Braking Point.
- General stability improvements.
- Various minor fixes.
