Talk Playstation 3 News

Current WipEout HD owners who have managed to jump online today will notice that a major update has been implemented. Yep, logging on to the Playstation Network and firing up WipEout HD will cause the game to update itself, fueling your online races with a range of community-based features.

Races will conclude by awarding/naming racers with a range of medals – such as commendations for those with the most aggressive racing to the fastest top speed achieved. The new ranking system will reward regular racers for their persistent minute-shaving reruns.

There’s been a huge amount of other implementations, to learn more check out the story after the break.

Online Ranking…

With over 50 ranks to progress through there will be a new edge to online racing in WipEout® HD…
Your finishing position, speed class and the rank of your opponents will determine how many ranking points you are awarded as you strive to go from a Wipeout Trainee to a Wipeout Legend!

Podium Screen & Online Badges…

A new podium screen will now display the top three finishers after each online race or tournament.

Regardless of whether you finish in the Top Three or not, every player has the chance of being awarded an ‘online badge’ in recognition of how they performed in the race. There are 33 badges in total.

Other feature include:

Connect easily with your friends…
Game invites have now been introduced to WipEout® HD to make it easy for you to invite your friends to join your game or for them to invite you!
In addition you will also be informed of any friends with an active online game and have the ability to join that game instantly!

Watch races in progress…
If a race has started before you have had chance to join it, Spectator mode will allow you to watch that race. Within spectator mode you can choose from 4 camera angles and select which ship to watch.
After the race has been completed you will be taken back to the lobby with the other players so you can compete with them in the next race.

Additional Options…
Finally to provide more variety when setting up an online race we have added a few additional options…
- HUD Weapon Hints on/off.
- Opponents – Choose to create a Public, Friends only or Invite only game. – Barrel Rolls on/off…
- Pilot Assist Allowed on/off.
- Number of laps (max 20).