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Skate 2 Patch Released

Electronic Arts has pushed through a patch for Skate 2 that addresses a number of outstanding issues with the skateboarding title. From tweaking the feel of off-board controls to fixing graphical hitches and adding custom soundtracks for PS3 gamers, EA has gone big with this title update.

For a full list of all the tweaks, additions, fixes and removals, see the official comprehensive list below:

• Improve responsiveness of off-board controls, modified left stick behavior to improve feel of off-board movement
  
• Eliminate scoring exploit for Hippie Jump 180s in multiplayer Spot Battle
  
• Eliminate the wipeout exploit with off-board and the Superdude trick
  
• Fixed mute and stale grab tricks to use proper hand when performed in conjunction with a hand gesture
  
• Fix the occasional popping of visual indicators (sign-ups, arrows, etc)
  
• Added support for custom soundtracks for the PS3
  
• Face and Body settings will now load properly in saved replays
  
• Character models will be in high detail when viewing a replay
  
• Visual indicators (sign-up icons/arrows) are no longer visible in replays and videos
  
• Remove the confirmation pop-up when retrying a challenge
  
• Reduce potential for pedestrians to spawn in an active challenge location
  
• Modified "Can you spell Girl?" challenge so the player starts with the lead
  
• Remove the 3,2,1 countdown when retrying a film challenge
  
• All Thrasher challenges unlock properly in the career progression
  
• When starting an Own the Spot via the Challenge Map, the player’s session marker is automatically set for them
  
• Updated the online mini-map so skaters appear as the same color indicated in the player HUD
  
• Improved quality of character images generated for display on skate.reel web profiles
  
• EXP is no longer awarded for players that don’t attempt a trick during a Ranked game of S.K.A.T.E.
  
• Modified deathrace intro sequences to eliminate camera clipping
  
• Online Freeskate Activities (Survival) - Increase the tolerance for ’skating too slowly’ while in the air
  
• Online Spot Battle/Hall of Meat - Spectators can again trigger hand gestures during another player’s turn