Does anyone know if there is going to be a 8.0.2 patch for fm, and if there is, what release date is expected? cheers.

Probably and not soon.

ah okay. so if im purchasing the game, i can start a new game safe in the comfort that a new patch wont be released before getting fully into it?

Yeah, and even when it is just install it, your saved game will still work.

Early Feb according to some people in the SI forums ;)

yeah it patches your saved game too so dont worry about it