A patch will be hitting MotorStorm in the next couple of weeks to fix a bunch of minor issues and revamp the ranking system for the PS3 game.

The full list is on the jump, but the patch seems to mostly be a laundry list of minor fixes for things like text in standard definition, a boost exploit and some tweaks of the lobby system. What I found most heartening about this announcement was that while SCEA initially said the ranking fix was going to result in a full reset of all ranks, they changed their mind after listening to the player feedback in the forums.

Now the only thing be reset with the patch will be the FAME rating. I love it when developers actually listen to their fans, more of them should do that.

Hit the jump for the full list of fixes. Oh, and next time around, give us some new vehicles or maps. You know you want to. Brian Crecente

MotroStorm Update 1.2 [Playstation Forums, thanks Paul]

Patch List
1. Game List Improvement
- 'Game Status' is now displayed with the game list in the online lobby making it easier to find a session where you'll be able to join and race promptly.

2. Host Identification
- Within the game lobby the host is now clearly identified by a 'host' icon visible to all players and updated during host migration.

3. Boost Exploit
- A bug involving the boost system that allowed a player to use boost in an exploitative manner has been resolved.

4. Buddy List Size
- This has been updated to support up to 50 friends.

5. Text Cut-off
- When playing in standard definition all messages will now display as intended.

6. Improved Stability Online
- Online gameplay stability has been improved.

7. Audio issues
- All known issues with 5.1 / 7.1 surround have been fixed. Audio issues within the front-end have been resolved.

8. Player Ranking
- Players were found to be ranked incorrectly due to a bug. Because of this all online rankings will be reset and the ranking system should now function correctly.

Evolution and Sony apologise for this measure but it will result in a fairer and more stable ranking system for all players.

9. Auto-Start
- Races will be forced to start after a fixed countdown which should dramatically reduce the waiting times in lobbies. Hosts may delay this countdown up to three times.

10. Save Data Corruption
- When quitting the game using the PS button it was possible to corrupt the save game data. This will no longer occur.

11. Lobby Information
- Upcoming track and current lap details will be displayed in lobbies.

12. Vehicle Damage
- When restarting a single player race during a death camera the damage wasn't always reset at the start of the next race. This has now been resolved.

13. Missing Audio
- Audio effects were missing from the death camera, these have now been reinstated.

14. Name Tags
- Added ability to switch the player name tags on / off during online races using a single button press (L1).