Epic have deemed it necessary to release a slimmed down version of their planned Unreal Tournament III PS3 patch, which includes features such as split-screen support and PS3 Trophies.

The full patch, you’ll remember, was delayed to a release date of March 19th, and would have contained a variety of game fixes and added features, as well as a considerable amount of extra maps and game types.

That patch has been cut in two, with the first part now available to download, while the extra downloadable content will be made available on the previously announced date of March 19th.

The 93MB patch, now obtainable for the PS3 version of Unreal Tournament 3, contains the following additions to the game:

• Split-screen support
• Integrated mod browser
• PS3 Trophies
• Major visual and menu flow overhaul for improved usability
• Significant AI improvements, especially in vehicle gametypes
• Improved networking performance
• Improved mod support