The BF1 update for the Russia DLC “In the Name of the Tsar” is being unlocked today for premium players. On the platforms PC, Xbox One, and PS4, the servers will be offline at different times.
Today, on September 5, 2017, early access to the new DLC In the Name of the Tsar begins for owners of a Battlefield 1 Premium Pass. To activate the patch, the three platforms will not be available at different times. Find out here when you can play again.
Battlefield 1 – Server down on September 5th.
In the coming hours, the “In the Name of the Tsar” DLC will be unlocked, and also an update of the base game will be activated. The DLC content will only be playable via early access for the next two weeks – either through the Premium Pass or Revolution Edition – and will be available for all players to purchase starting September 15.
The multiplayer servers are offline due to today’s update for a few hours. The servers on PC will be the first, followed by PS4 and finally Xbox One. The servers will be unavailable at the following times:
PC: Multiplayer offline for 2 hours, starting at 9:00 CEST.
PS4: Multiplayer offline for 2 hours, starting at 11:00 CEST.
Xbox One: Multiplayer offline for 2 hours, starting at 13:00 CEST.
Battlefield 1 September Update Patch Notes
The developers usually release the patch notes for such major updates only after the update has been successfully applied and maintenance has been completed.
We will then update this article for you with the respective patch notes. So far, it is known that the “In the Name of the Tsar” update will include a new feature for better graphics: HDR10 support.
With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the appearance on HDR screens will become even better.
Thanks to better contrast ratios and an expanded color palette, a more realistic, comprehensive, and natural appearance is possible. Whether on the snowy Lupkow Pass or in the dark alleys of Zarizyn – the bright and dark areas are even more detailed and come closer to actual perception by the human eye.
This is a mandatory download for all Battlefield 1 players who wish to play online. The following bug fixes apply to all Battlefield 1 players.
ASSIGNMENTS AND SPECIALIZATIONS
Prepare yourself better than ever for battle with the specialization system. New customization options allow you to increase your effectiveness on the battlefield and discover new gameplay styles with your soldier. All players start with a set of base specializations, and numerous additional specializations can be unlocked by completing assignments.
Assignments are new challenges that will put your soldier skills to the test. Prove with first steps assignments that you have what it takes to be a soldier before you tackle the more difficult assignments in the “Stay Vigilant” category. Will you focus on one kit or complete them all to become a jack of all trades?
HDR10 SUPPORT
The game now supports HDR10. With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the visuals of Battlefield 1 are even more stunning if you have the required technology (a screen with HDR support and a console or PC with HDR functionality). Thanks to better contrast ratios and an expanded color palette, even more realistic, comprehensive, and natural visuals are possible.
DEPLOYMENT BONUSES
A problem has been fixed where the Origin Access badge was not unlocked when registering for Origin Access.
Additional assignments and specializations have been added.
Interface
A problem has been fixed where the wrong rank symbol was displayed on the kill card for rank 110.
A problem has been fixed where some weapons could not be fully customized through the frontend.
Shortcuts on the start screen have been replaced by dynamic battlepacks and assignments widgets.
The name filter now adjusts empty filter texts in the server browser.
Game servers with custom configuration now appear in the server browser under the category OWN.
A problem with accessing the options menu after leaving the server queue has been fixed.
A problem on the end of round screen has been fixed, where all class rank symbols were gold and did not correspond to the respective rank value (gold, silver, or bronze).
VEHICLES
Bombers will no longer receive multiple damage pings from a single bullet.
Changes to repair and respawn of stationary weapons – If the QF1 AA, FK.96 field gun, and 305/52 O coastal gun are not repaired for two minutes, the weapon will regain its full health. Players can continue to use the repair function to reactivate the weapons faster.
A problem has been fixed where the jumping animation froze when attempting to dismount from a jumping horse.
WEAPONS & GADGETS
A problem has been fixed where you could spawn with double gadgets.
MAPS & MODES
Collisions on stairs in Fort Faux have been revised so that players can crawl up.
The “Best Squad” screen now appears after completing an operation.
A problem has been fixed where character models were blurry on the “Best Squad” screen.
The soldier customization screen in the main menu now loads faster.
A problem has been fixed where the kill card sometimes did not appear when observing other players.
NETCODE
The display conditions of the latency variation symbol have been revised.
Improved server-side player latency stability.
RSP
Increased the RSP map rotation limit from 15 to 24
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