Spore Patch 2 Finally Available for Mac

EA and Maxis have released a new patch for Spore. Mac users' frustrations are about to end, according to the two companies, as the patch includes fixes for issues reported by players. Also included are some gameplay tweaks, the option to select multiple items for deleting or banning in the Sporepedia, and a "cool new planet style," probably as a bonus for all the fuss lately.

“The focus of this patch is to fix bugs that have been reported via our customer service department and directly from the Spore Community,” reads a note on the official Spore website. “In addition, we've modified some gameplay tuning, added a way for you to select multiple items for deleting or banning while in Sporepedia and included a cool new planet style,” EA and Maxis reveal.

To get the patch, Mac owners simply have to launch Spore and the download will appear. Just like with previous Spore patch releases, lucky Windows users also have the option to download the standalone installer for the patch. This time around, however, EA and Maxis did not fail to provide Mac users with every bit of information they need to know about the patch, and how to install it. Particularly, the note on the Spore website says that users must be patient as the patch installs. “Depending on your system configuration, the patch install speed may vary,” the post reads. So, let's see what the new patch delivers, shall we?

Features
- Hold down the Control key in Sporepedia to select multiple creations for deleting or banning.
- Hold down the Shift key in Sporepedia to select a range of creations for deleting or banning.

New planet style
- Cubes

Graphics/Aesthetics
- Fix for game entry screen turning black when banning a creature in a Saved game.
- Fixed issue with flora card in Sporepedia.

Audio
- Space phase: Fixed missing VOX in some animations in Comm Screen.
- Fixed audio issue with switching mode to 5.1 breaking music and VOX.
- Fixed audio syncing issue when minimizing and/or maximizing Spore before opening video.

Tuning
- Space phase: Tuned relationship status to update in communication window after completing a mission.
- Tribe phase: Tuned Normal difficulty mode to make social game easier.

Miscellaneous
- Fixed the ESC key to consistently skip the Spore introduction movie.
- Creators: YouTube video uploads are set to private. Go to YouTube.com and log in. Then go to Account >> My Videos to set them to Public if you want to share your videos with the world.
- Creators: Fixed limb joints not being selectable behind other limbs.

For weeks, Mac Spore gamers have been complaining about freezing issues, sound issues, and even gameplay glitches after installing the latest available patch. Our latest reports of Mac owners' experience with Spore saw dozens of negative comments. Hopefully, the newest patch for Spore for Mac will put an end to all the cries, offering the gameplay experience initially promised by Electronic Arts and Maxis. We truly hope this patch will be blessed with more positive responses. Good luck, and remember to be patient when installing the patch.