: Improved overall AI behavior and minor bug fixes to enhance the "driver's experience".
: Resolved significant stuttering and technical issues for PC players using ATI graphics hardware. Need.for.Speed.Shift.v1.02.iso
The 1.02 update focused on stability and gameplay refinements rather than major content additions: : Improved overall AI behavior and minor bug
: Players progress through four tiers of racing by earning stars for podium finishes and "driver profile" points for precision or aggression. Need.for.Speed.Shift.v1.02.iso
: Reviewers from IGN and ZTGD praised the "stellar" in-car view, which uses dynamic camera movement to simulate G-forces, blurring, and the sensation of speed.
: Increased the maximum player count for online races to 12.