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Patch 1 - Major patch is live!

[p]Dear players,[/p][p][/p][p]After a few days in Open Beta, the major patch (version 01.04.02.1147) is going live and is now available for everyone! [/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠️ Patch Notes:[/h2][p][/p][h3]Visuals[/h3]
  • [p]Improvement: More realistic lighting and skies in stages[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: More realistic transitions between grass and dirt areas[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: Updated podium for fictional races[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: Reduced ghosting effects of wheels in dark areas[/p]
  • [p]Addition: Vuelta and Italia jerseys in MyTour influence the sponsors displayed during races[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Riders flying at the start of an individual time trial[/p]
  • [p]Update: Canyon frames for Movistar and Alpecin[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Gameplay[/h3]
  • [p]Adjustment: Easier to stay in the wheels during the finale of a stage ending in a bunch sprint[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: Opponents no longer push the player’s riders in tight corners[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: 1 extra second of effect for TurboGel[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: 1 additional second before the automatic triggering of TurboGel[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: Slight reduction in the number of cases where leaders skip major races[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: Reduced influence of the Hills stat on cobbled climbs[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Simulating Paris-Roubaix in Pro Team/Leader results in unrealistic winners[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Riders do not stand on the pedals in time trials[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Wind protection in sprint trains was incorrectly calculated, causing energy inconsistencies[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Flèche Wallonne trophies do not unlock under the correct conditions[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Incorrect display of information panels in menus[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Pro Leader general classification missions can be completed in classics[/p]
  • [p]Fix: “Pass a Mountain Grand Prix in the lead” missions can be validated in classics[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Variant stages do not trigger[/p]
[p][/p][h3]AI Behavior[/h3]
  • [p]Fix: A co-leader no longer waits for a dropped co-leader to help[/p]
  • [p]Fix: A good sprinter who is dropped and has no energy left is no longer waited for[/p]
  • [p]Fix: In bunch sprints, riders no longer try to follow exhausted riders[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: AI riders are more likely to collaborate with the player in breakaways, reducing cases where they do nothing[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: Increased energy consumption for riders in the grupetto[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Interface[/h3]
  • [p]Addition: Warning message during races when AI wants the player’s team to lead the chase[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Incorrect race icon in the fitness calendar in Pro Team/Leader[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Incorrect icons for “TurboGel and Attack” and “Follow Attacks” commands[/p]
  • [p]Fix: “Take TurboGel and Relieve” command is unavailable even when the rider has TurboGel[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Incorrect “Follow Attacks” icon after the final feeding zone[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Commands are grayed out when selecting multiple riders[/p]
  • [p]Fix: TurboGel effect is lost if used from the radio menu and the menu is then closed[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Credits continue to scroll over other menus[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Texts contain development characters[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Riders switched from "starter" to "substitute" are not sorted correctly[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Rider names during races are not correctly placed[/p]
  • [p]Fix: In Pro Team/Leader, the game purchases the rider at the top of the list, not the one selected[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Database[/h3]
  • [p]Updated rider stats[/p]
  • [p]Updated startlist for CritĂ©rium du DauphinĂ©[/p]
  • [p]Updated Legends[/p]
  • [p]Corrected national teams for Legends[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Club Tour[/h3]
  • [p]Improvement: Automatic reconnection in the lobby when the connection is restored[/p]
  • [p]Fix: All riders stop just after the finish line[/p]
  • [p]Fix: “One rider per team” setting has no effect[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Miscellaneous[/h3]
  • [p]Improvement: No longer necessary to restart the game for premium pack stages to appear[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Various crash fixes[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Accessing Club Tour mode without a linked MyNacon account prevents linking it afterwards[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Lead car no longer clips into the road on the Roubaix velodrome[/p]
[p][/p][h3]ONLY FOR PC[/h3]
  • [p]Adjustment: Available resolutions now match the screen[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: Default graphics not set to max on first launch anymore[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: More explicit error message when the game does not support a graphics card[/p][p][/p]
[p]>> https://linktr.ee/cyclinggames <

Open Beta - Hotfix

[p]Dear players, [/p][p][/p][p]A new Open Beta patch (version 01.04.02) is now available for Tour de France 2025 on PC only! [/p][p][/p][p]AI Behavior [/p]
  • [p]Teams that missed the early breakaway no longer chase it pointlessly during mountain stages[/p]
[p][/p][p]>> https://linktr.ee/cyclinggames <

eTour de France with LCL

[p]Dear players,[/p][p]The Tour de France enters the esports arena! 🎮

The eTour de France is a competition on the #TDF2025 official game with LCL, featuring a live final on July 21, €6,000 for the top players and a VIP experience on the Grande Boucle.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Ready to ride with a controller in hand? 🚴 [/p][p]🔗 Info & registration: https://www.letour.fr/fr/etour-de-france-avec-lcl[/p][p][/p][p]>> https://linktr.ee/cyclinggames <

First Patch - Open Beta

[p]Dear players[/p][p][/p][p]A new beta patch for Tour de France 2025 (version 01.04.01.1119) is now available on Steam![/p][p]You can now test it in advance via the Open Beta branch.[/p][p][/p][h3]🔧 How to join the Open Beta:[/h3]
  • [p]Open Steam > Go to your Library[/p]
  • [p]Right-click on Tour de France 2025 > Click Properties[/p]
  • [p]Go to the Betas tab and select open-beta from the dropdown[/p]
[p]If you encounter any bugs or want to share feedback on our Discord, please add \\\[OPEN BETA] in your message title so we can track it more easily![/p][p][/p][h2]🛠️ Patch Notes:[/h2][p][/p][h3]Visuals[/h3]
  • [p]Improvement: More realistic lighting and skies in stages[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: More realistic transitions between grass and dirt areas[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: Updated podium for fictional races[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: Reduced ghosting effects of wheels in dark areas[/p]
  • [p]Addition: Vuelta and Italia jerseys in MyTour influence the sponsors displayed during races[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Riders flying at the start of an individual time trial[/p]
  • [p]Update: Canyon frames for Movistar and Alpecin[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Gameplay[/h3]
  • [p]Adjustment: Easier to stay in the wheels during the finale of a stage ending in a bunch sprint[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: Opponents no longer push the player’s riders in tight corners[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: 1 extra second of effect for TurboGel[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: 1 additional second before the automatic triggering of TurboGel[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: Slight reduction in the number of cases where leaders skip major races[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: Reduced influence of the Hills stat on cobbled climbs[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Simulating Paris-Roubaix in Pro Team/Leader results in unrealistic winners[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Riders do not stand on the pedals in time trials[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Wind protection in sprint trains was incorrectly calculated, causing energy inconsistencies[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Flèche Wallonne trophies do not unlock under the correct conditions[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Incorrect display of information panels in menus[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Pro Leader general classification missions can be completed in classics[/p]
  • [p]Fix: “Pass a Mountain Grand Prix in the lead” missions can be validated in classics[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Variant stages do not trigger[/p]
[p][/p][h3]AI Behavior[/h3]
  • [p]Fix: A co-leader no longer waits for a dropped co-leader to help[/p]
  • [p]Fix: A good sprinter who is dropped and has no energy left is no longer waited for[/p]
  • [p]Fix: In bunch sprints, riders no longer try to follow exhausted riders[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: AI riders are more likely to collaborate with the player in breakaways, reducing cases where they do nothing[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: Increased energy consumption for riders in the grupetto[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Interface[/h3]
  • [p]Addition: Warning message during races when AI wants the player’s team to lead the chase[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Incorrect race icon in the fitness calendar in Pro Team/Leader[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Incorrect icons for “TurboGel and Attack” and “Follow Attacks” commands[/p]
  • [p]Fix: “Take TurboGel and Relieve” command is unavailable even when the rider has TurboGel[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Incorrect “Follow Attacks” icon after the final feeding zone[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Commands are grayed out when selecting multiple riders[/p]
  • [p]Fix: TurboGel effect is lost if used from the radio menu and the menu is then closed[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Credits continue to scroll over other menus[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Texts contain development characters[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Riders switched from "starter" to "substitute" are not sorted correctly[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Rider names during races are not correctly placed[/p]
  • [p]Fix: In Pro Team/Leader, the game purchases the rider at the top of the list, not the one selected[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Database[/h3]
  • [p]Updated rider stats[/p]
  • [p]Updated startlist for CritĂ©rium du DauphinĂ©[/p]
  • [p]Updated Legends[/p]
  • [p]Corrected national teams for Legends[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Club Tour[/h3]
  • [p]Improvement: Automatic reconnection in the lobby when the connection is restored[/p]
  • [p]Fix: All riders stop just after the finish line[/p]
  • [p]Fix: “One rider per team” setting has no effect[/p]
[p][/p][h3]Miscellaneous[/h3]
  • [p]Improvement: No longer necessary to restart the game for premium pack stages to appear[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Various crash fixes[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Accessing Club Tour mode without a linked MyNacon account prevents linking it afterwards[/p]
  • [p]Fix: Lead car no longer clips into the road on the Roubaix velodrome[/p]
[p][/p][h3]ONLY FOR PC[/h3]
  • [p]Adjustment: Available resolutions now match the screen[/p]
  • [p]Adjustment: Default graphics not set to max on first launch anymore[/p]
  • [p]Improvement: More explicit error message when the game does not support a graphics card[/p][p][/p]
[p]>> https://linktr.ee/cyclinggames <

Launch Stream - Replay

[p]Dear players,[/p][p]Tour de France 2025 has now been available for a week, and we want to thank you for your enthusiasm and support![/p][p]On June 5, we hosted a livestream on Twitch to celebrate the release (make sure to follow us so you don’t miss future events!). Matthis Gras (Product Manager for TDF and PCM at Nacon) and Ghislain Marfaing (Community Manager at Nacon) were live to answer your questions from the chat.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h3]Here are some highlights from the Q&A:[/h3][p][/p][p]Q: UE 5.6 was recently released. Are there any plans to update the game to this newer version? Will DLSS support be added?[/p][p]A: The game currently runs on Unreal Engine 5.4. We don’t plan to update it to 5.5 or 5.6 this year.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Is the new Champs-Élysées stage included in TDF 2025?[/p][p]A: Not this year, as the official route was revealed too late to implement in time. If the stage remains the same next year, we might include it then.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Are there any plans to bring TDF 2025 to the PlayStation Plus catalogue?[/p][p]A: Not at the moment. However, this has happened in previous years, so it’s something we might consider a few months after launch.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Is it possible to play a full season in Multiplayer mode with friends in PCM?[/p][p]A: Yes, you can play a full season of Multiplayer Tournaments with friends in Pro Cycling Manager.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Does Tour de France 2025 support crossplay?[/p][p]A: Crossplay is on our roadmap, possibly for next season.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Are rider stats identical in Crit Mode for all team leaders and domestiques?[/p][p]A: Rider categories (like sprinters vs. climbers) have different stats. However, riders within the same category have equal stats.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Are the difficulty sliders from PCM also available in Tour de France?[/p][p]A: No, difficulty sliders are exclusive to PCM.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: How do you have the license for the Quick-Step jersey but not the rider names?[/p][p]A: Rider image rights are handled individually, which can vary by team. However, jersey usage falls under a separate agreement, which is why we can include it.[/p][p][/p][p]Q: Is there a chance you’ll acquire licenses for teams like Quick-Step during the year?[/p][p]A: We remain in regular contact with Quick-Step and other teams/brands to try and secure rider licenses. Unfortunately, it’s not currently possible with Quick-Step.[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks again for all your questions and continued support. More updates are coming soon — stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p]>> https://linktr.ee/cyclinggames <