Payback Evolution
This is Evolution Works' biggest, most expansive, and most comprehensive mod to date, bringing together numerous improvements and new additions to the streets of Fortune Valley. You ready to take down The House once more?
Features
Graphical Enhancements
A slew of graphical upgrades have been done to improve Payback's look, bringing the fidelity closer to how it is in the pre-release trailers, demos, and in-game FMVs. Chief among these upgrades is the return of volumetric clouds - previously thought to be unrestorable, they now cover the skies of Fortune Valley, completing the look of the game.
Also included are tweaks to improve motion blur and terrain, as well as enabling the option for HBAO Full.
Expanded Vehicle Customization
Stand out against Silver Rock's moguls with even more options to make your ride yours. Wheels from BBS, Enkei, Rays, and American Racing are now available, as well as revised license plate, brake caliper, and stance tuning options. New bodykits are also available for a few cars, including the return of the RTR Hoonicorn bodykit for the classic Ford Mustang.
Additional aftermarket brand decals have also been added to the Wrap Editor roster, with mirroring for the top, front, and rear of the car enabled to improve the wrap-making process.
Wanna rep your favorite boss or character car? Bodykit presets are available so all their customization is immediately plopped in - all you need is to buy their base car. Their wrap will show up once you exit the garage. Speaking of bosses...
New Character Car Presets and Custom Cars
Every single boss car has received the Evolution Works makeover, making them look less daft and a bit more sensible (besides Nova's... her car's still daft). The Outlaw's Rush roster has also been given the same treatment, with every opponent given fresh rides and fresh paintjobs.
New custom cars are also available in the Race, Drift, and Speedcross dealerships, take 'em out for a spin and beat the Leagues in style!
Audio Tweaks and Soundtrack Expansion
Of course, it's never Evo Works without tinkering with the audio. New engine sounds have been implemented, with a few vehicles now having a unique note instead of sharing with another car.
The soundtrack has also been expanded, adding brand-new songs from the likes of Sleeping With Sirens, The Qemists, Dizzee Rascal, Flume, and more. These tracks are especially curated to complement the base game's soundtrack and fit with the world of Payback.
Improved AI and Bait Crates
Opponent cars are more competitive, and the police (plus The House) pack more of a punch. For the latter, Bait Crates have also been given its own mini progression path to complement this change - the more Bait Crates you open, the more cops will go after you... and the more aggressive they'll be.
Add-Ons
To further customize your Evo Works experience, several add-ons are available. 4K wraps, high quality roads, vintage tires... pick your poison.
Credits
Evolution Works Team:
aSwift, Jzborder, Clxbsport, Pottis, Rattler, James, Elaymm4, Brawltendo, NFSLYY, Yorpie, Lactate, Laura, Marcoaskal, 7ndrew, Compton1017, Cringeneer, Arthur, Zino, Jesul, Hargabt
Evolution Works Media:
Wanderer, Clxbsport, 7ndrew, Marcoaskal, REC
Patch Notes
Payback Evolution 1.0
- Volumetric clouds restored
- New and improved VEs
- Tweaked files for improvements with motion blur and terrain, as well as enabling the option for HBAO Full
- New sounds for cars and turbos
- Wheel replacements with new wheel brands
- BBS, Enkei, and American Racing added
- Volk Racing/Rays wheels restored
- Several backports from Unbound including improvements to several Work wheels
- 3 new stance mods
- Improved base stance
- Extended stance
- Slammed stance
- New aftermarket brand decals added
- Improved wrap editing to allow mirroring for top, front, and rear sections
- Parts restrictions removed
- 3 new custom cars added to the dealerships
- Race: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX 'Evo Works'
- Drift: NISSAN Skyline GT-R (BNR34) 'Evo Works'
- Speedcross + Drift: Ford Mustang 'Hoonicorn'
- Several bodykits imported
- "Mantis" bodykit from Eddie's Skyline in Heat and Unbound
- "Mantis" bodykit from Rachel's 350Z in Heat and Unbound
- "RTR" bodykit from Ken Block's Mustang 'Hoonicorn' in 2015
- All boss, hero, and abandoned cars are available to purchase for those cars as bodykits
- Updated customization and wraps for boss cars
- Updated opponent and vehicle roster for The Outlaw's Rush, with new racers and their corresponding cars and customization
- Improved cops for bait crate events
- Fast Travel to Activities on the map enabled
- Added new songs in the soundtrack: Featuring Sleeping With Sirens, The Qemists, Dizzee Rascal, Flume, Bloc Party, and more!
- New UI and HUD textures
- Updated Garage VEs and art
- New loading screens
- New billboards
- Available addons: Effectless VEs, Vintage tires, 4K wraps, E46 M3 GTR Sound, Full license plates, High Quality Roads
