PAL SOCOM II does not require patch

Last week we saw reports that Sony Computer Entertainment America had taken the unusual step of patching SOCOM II: US Navy SEALs, one of its most popular PS2 Online titles, by means of a downloadable update stored on the memory card alongside SOCOM save date.

"The SOCOM II update is designed to remove any exploits that players may have found, and that by putting out this update, SOCOM II fans can continue to enjoy the best online console gaming experience," SCEA said in a statement. "We will not be sharing a list of the changes that were made in this update to further prevent potential player exploits," the publisher added.

Obviously our attention immediately turned to the fate of the recently released PAL version, but Sony's official outlets remained surprisingly quiet about the matter. Speaking to a Sony UK spokesperson today however we learned that PS2 Online fans in Europe have nothing to fear - the PAL version was actually patched up to date prior to shipping, and as a result is no more susceptible to exploits than its American cousin.