Pro Cycling Manager 2018 news & patch notes

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32843571/ee1bf0a484f9b103f985145eb2476381f3c47891.jpg Hi everyone, We are currently doing our best to fix the remaining crashes and blocking issues you may encounter. We're working on a new update fixing the issues you reported since release, although it's not as fast as we'd want, due to the testing required before each patch. That's why, we created a Steam Beta granting you an early access to the next update. Any testing and report done on this Steam branch will help us a lot to release the patch quicker for everyone.

How does it work?

• You have access to the version our QA team is working on. We will update the beta patch note in this thread throughout the testing process.
• Please keep in mind that the version you'll play is a beta - you're likely to encounter issues and bugs.
• Please note that the Beta branch does not allow you to play the Multiplayer mode. You will be able go back to the default version whenever you want.

How to join the Beta Test Group?

First of all, back-up your save files.

• Go to C:\Users\*your user name*\Documents\Pro Cycling Manager 2018
• Copy the following folders in a different place or save them in a .zip or .rar file:
  • Cloud
  • WeeklySaves

Then update to the PATCH BETA version

• On Steam, go to your Library and right-click on Pro Cycling Manager 2018.
• Go to Properties, then to Betas and select the following beta in the list:
  • next_beta_patch
• Confirm. You should have an update on your game. Once updated, you can play.
• You can go back to the default version at any time with the same process.

How to Report Issues with the Beta?

• Only report issues concerning the beta in THIS THREAD.
• Only report here issues you have encounter in the beta, not on the default version.

Beta Patch Notes 1.0.2.3

• A fix for an issue where the objective "Ride in the front" doesn't work properly

https://i.imgur.com/o5yrYqa.gif Step into the shoes of a sports manager in Pro Cycling Manager 2018 to lead your favorite pro team to victory. Today, discover the Launch Trailer of the official Tour de France video games, and get ready for a new cycling season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEL_QSzpbJY In Pro Cycling Manager 2018 on PC, step into the shoes of a sports manager and lead your pro cycling team through a challenge-packed 2018 season where you’ll compete in more than 200 races and 500 stages around the world, including famous Tours such as La Vuelta and the iconic Tour de France. It’s up to you to make all decisions for your team: hiring the best cyclists and staff, contract negotiations, sponsoring, race scheduling, training… During the race, choose the finest tactics to lead your riders to victory. Play solo or online multiplayer in leagues or clans with up to 16 players and prove to everyone who is the best pro cycling manager! Your Manager skills will be tested even more this year with advanced contract and new negotiation management in Career mode, thanks to new sponsors negotiations, in-depth transfer, and newly-added recruitment mechanics. A deeper progression system arrives this year in Pro Cyclist mode, with more possibilities than ever to personalize and build your cyclist, as riders now get a double specialization from the beginning of their career – one main and one secondary! Experience enhanced in-race immersion with many improvements, including bigger breakaways and more realistic and aggressive AI during sprints. Pro Cycling Manager 2018 is available today!

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32843571/063da83f2b513aa34ab88ce5d6a520e595f614c0.jpg Hello all, and welcome to the first dev blog for Pro Cycling Manager! This week, we'll be discussing a feature that is being improved upon in Pro Cycling Manager 2018. In Pro Cycling Manager 2018, one of our priorities is to make your role as a manager of a pro cycling team a lot more interesting and realistic. With this intent, we completely reworked two main mechanics of the Career mode: the negotiation of the contracts between the riders and the player will bring a more in-depth gameplay to the management side of the game, while riders transfers among AI teams has been entirely redesigned to make the cycling market closer to reality (which will be discussed in a later devblog). https://i.imgur.com/C5VpuRC.jpg In terms of contracts, we have worked on a more interactive system with negotiations directly between the cyclist and the player. We've enriched the contract system by introducing several elements that make the difference in whether a player will sign or not.

• The salary and the duration of the contract were obviously already present. It's important to note that we have removed the limits that we previously imposed: You can offer the salary of your choice for a cyclist as long as it fits the limits of your budget
• The role of the cyclist: Their role within the team, but be careful not to promise too many leadership roles.
• The interest the rider has in joining the team. This introduces more realism into the game by apprising how much a player may want to join your team, and making it easier or harder to recruit them.

Finally, we've also given cyclists preferences: Some want to be in an important role, while others will prefer racing in a national or regional environment or some might even be looking for the best paycheck. During negotiations with the cyclist, you're able to make multiple proposals to the cyclist. If they don't like the offer, they will lose a point of patience, and may even end up refusing to negotiate further with you, should you test their patience too far. https://i.imgur.com/baHU4wU.jpg There is also a new interface to help you manage these contracts - where you can see your budget for the upcoming year, which riders are currently under contract, how much you've already spent, and who you're already having discussions with. Discover what your picky prospects want to best meet their expectations and recruit them before they run out of patience, or another team beats you to it; and build the best possible team with your favourite riders! Pro Cycling Manager 2018 on PC releases June 28th, 2018!

https://i.imgur.com/8CyGDMD.jpg Get on the road for a new and exciting cycling season on June 28th! In Pro Cycling Manager 2018 on PC, step into the shoes of a sports manager and lead your pro cycling team through a challenge-packed 2018 season where you’ll compete in more than 200 races and 500 stages around the world, including famous Tours such as La Vuelta and the iconic Tour de France. It’s up to you to make all decisions for your team: hiring the best cyclists and staff, contract negotiations, sponsoring, race scheduling, training… During the race, choose the finest tactics to lead your riders to victory. Play solo or online multiplayer in leagues or clans with up to 16 players and prove to everyone who is the best pro cycling manager! Your Manager skills will be tested even more this year with advanced contract and new negotiation management in Career mode, thanks to new sponsors negotiations, in-depth transfer and new-added recruitment mechanics. Deeper progression system arrives this year in Pro Cyclist mode, with more possibilities than ever to personalize and build your cyclist, as riders now get a double specialization from the beginning of their career – one main and one secondary! Experience enhanced in-race immersion with many improvements, including bigger breakaways and more realistic and aggressive AI during sprints. Pro Cycling Manager 2018 on PC releases on June 28th, 2018! https://i.imgur.com/MzYrqB4.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3Pa1QWs.jpg