Warhawk will be seeing two patches in the near future on the PS3. The first patch, v1.1, will be hitting a console near you in the very near future. This patch will introduce both server-side and client-side fixes for the game. Here’s what you can expect fixed in v1.1:

Server-side updates
* Stat database stability improvements
* Improved server stability
* Max Clan limit changed from 32 to 64
* Viral Rank-up bug fixed and correct for players that were accidentally ranked up.
* “Time-in-Vehicle” Stats fixed so certain awards can now be granted properly.

Client-side updates for Patch v1.1
* Stat connection, fetch/post fixes
* Significantly improved client connection stability
* Quad “????” Ping display bug fixed.
* Added support for Player-Ranked Servers.
* Game synchronization fixes due to fluctuating network conditions (packet-drop).
* Crash fixes for end of game and split screen.

Looks like a good deal of fixes there, which should make the game run smoother. Along with those fixes, the Warhawk team is sending out their Arbiters to make sure players aren’t cheating and padding their stats. These players will remain completely anonymous and will reek havoc on anyone hurting the online community. Good job, Incognito!

While v1.1 will be released shortly, the development team at Incognito is already hard at work on patch v1.2. Here’s some of the goodness you can expect down the line:

* 5 New layouts.
* Clan game server option.
* Buddy slot reservations.
* Integrated Warhawk Store.
* Updated CTF capture/return behavior.
* Internal stat padder protection.
* Booster Pack status display at join game list.
* DualShock3 integration.
* Separate SIXAXIS motion control on/off per mode (ground, hover, flight).
* Detailed Player Score display at end of game fixed.
* Added new server type filters (player, ranked, dedicated, clan, Official Warhawk, etc).
* Added new server full/open filter.
* Fall damage exploit fixed.
* Dismount into walls exploit fixed.
* Invisible Tank, Turret & Warhawk exploit fixed.
* Auto-kick of idle players.
* Add to Favorites button added to end game screen.
* Increased VOIP volume when not using headset.

That’s a hell of lot of new features and fixes there. I really have to hand it Incognito. Not only are the putting terrific amounts of support into Warhawk, but they’re being more open with the community than any company has in recent memory. I’ve said it a million times before, but I wish more developers were like Incognito. The gaming world would be a happier place.