New Spore patch removes bugs, adds appendages

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Nov 18th 2008 at 1:15PM }

If you're still exploring the galaxy and seeding obscure planets with your peculiar race of tripedal penguins, you'll be pleased to note the arrival of Spore Patch 3, which not only strangles several known bugs but gives you a hand in creature creation. Well, 24 hands in fact, or 24 exoskeleton appendages to be more precise. We encourage you to welcome these latest members of the "Free DLC" club and promptly slap them onto your latest creations.

In order to download the patch (corrections are listed after the break), simply hop online with Spore or launch the EA Download Manager -- you'll be placed in arm's way automatically. Though the game is still locked up tight in DRM prison, it's nice to see it enjoying some free limb.

[Via Big Download]

Patch Fixes:

Fix for esc key not bringing up Options in Galaxy Game Entry
Fix for creator backgrounds appearing on small sporepedia cards
Update to help keep achievements on the server in sync with achievements in the game

Compatible with both PC and Mac versions.

Tags: DLC, Patch, Spore

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

&rew @ Nov 18th 2008 1:23PM

They damn well better patch in an arm canon so I can make a race of Mega men.

gbogdan @ Nov 18th 2008 2:34PM

I like your style.

megapenguinx @ Nov 18th 2008 5:14PM

I was thinking samus?

FSK405K @ Nov 18th 2008 1:24PM

They forgot to remove SecuROM? Pass.

Ignatius @ Nov 18th 2008 1:51PM

I'm more amazed they didn't charge for this.

Blank-Mage @ Nov 18th 2008 1:25PM

More limbs than Dead Space! ......No, no, I take that back.

danny. @ Nov 18th 2008 1:50PM

Arm's Way? Clever pun or plug for one of the best albums of '08?

http://www.anti.com/artists/view/58/Islands

Matt Rix @ Nov 18th 2008 2:35PM

It's a great album, but I think they were just making a pun.

Alex @ Nov 18th 2008 2:17PM

Spore. I forgot it even still existed.

Trulz @ Nov 18th 2008 8:23PM

But it's one of the most innovative things of 2008! Hey! Pay attention to it!

Blazur @ Nov 18th 2008 4:05PM

Trying to make up for the blatant money grubbing with the Cute & Creepy parts pack it would seem. Too late, however, because I've already got a bitter taste for Spore and cannot bring myself to turn the game on anymore.

I'd ebay the game if it wasn't getting crappy prices.