Automobilista has been updated to v1.5.3 - this is another hotfix to address some of the main remaining issues since the last release:

• Added a hardcoded SteeringFFBMult value so a car will still have Force Feedback even if value is missing or zeroed in its physics file
  
• Fixed fanatec DD base features initialization in compatibility mode
  
• Fixed centering spring on game startup for Logitech wheels & small adjustments to rotation range method
  
• Fixed Fanatec wheel rumble being turned off in wrong way
  
• Donington: Switched off collision for pit building roof so Trucks won´t be stuck
  
• Snetterton: Fixed crash in AMS Dedi loading Snetterton 300; Fixed filters so track will be available for FTruck series; Small graphical and object updates

Automobilista v1.5.26 has been deployed, and the AMS Dedicated app on Steam has been updated to rectify a few issues with mismatches.

Changelog below:

• Fixed a bug that could cause rotation range not being set for older Logitech wheels in some cases; Fixed G27 LEDs not working; Added old method for rotation range adjusting, can be triggered from controller.ini
  
• Fixed CTD when going out on track in some cases with direct drive wheel controllers
  
• Added Fanatec Podium Direct Drive Preset
  
• Snetterton: Revised AIWs; Added garage walls & detais; draw distance adjustments; Adjusted pit & start lights; Racing groove & other minor graphical updates
  
• Puma Series: Added multiple performances to puma series
  
• F-Classic: Fixed mistakenly commited audio experiment
  
• SuperV8: Replaced Plasto Racing Team with Scuderia Basilea

The final update to Automobilista is out, and with it the last DLCs featuring two popular British tracks as Donington Park and Snetterton are also available both as standalone items as well as a part of the AMS Season Pass!

While a hotfix for eventual minor glitches from this release is possible, v1.5.24 is the last major update and marks the conclusion for Automobilista development. To celebrate the occasion we have launched the Automobilista Ultimate Edition, which bundles the base game with the Automobilista Season Pass, granting you all that AMS has to offer in a single purchase, 50% off the full price!

Below is the changelog for v1.5.16 -> v1.5.24:

• Added Donington Park DLC (GP and National layouts)
  
• Added Snetterton DLC (300 and 200 layouts)
  
• Updated to latest Fanatec SDK, adding: support for Podium DD; rumble support on wheels and pedals; configurable flag LEDs (when applicable); improved 3-digit display and shift LEDs turned off if ignition is off, blinking if pit limiter is on; LED brightness configurable (when applicable) - all configurable from in game menu. Wheel rotation on game exit is now reset to maximum of wheelbase (can be configured to different value from controller.ini).
  
• Updated to latest Logitech SDK - no more need for separate branch for Logitech G29 / G920 on Steam; Logitech G29 / G920 now resets to 900° on game exit (can be configured to different value from controller.ini)
  
• Fixed a bug with Thrustmaster rotation detection, now game won´t change Profiler rotation from what it was before launching game
  
• AMS Config now defaults to Windowed mode on Windows 10 systems due to Antialiasing failing to apply on NVIDIA cards in full screen mode (in case of problems run AMS Config and disable)
  
• AMS Config app no longer crashes on exit
  
• Multiplayer: Halved empty autochat message send time (to 15s) to keep connection alive and increased message priority to aid inactivity disconnects
  
• Fixed occasional audio artifacts
  
• Drift mode CTD possibly fixed
  
• Slightly reduced default steering ratio for all vehicles
  
• Several skin updates for various series

GENERAL NOTES:

This release includes several controller support updates for all 3 major manufacturers so please check the changelog for expected changes.

One such change means Logitech G29 / G920 users no longer have to use separate branches from main release for automatically configuring rotation lock per vehicle.

If you experience any issues running the game following the update, it´s worth running a Steam Integrity Check to make sure all files have been added / updated correctly.

The previous v1.5.16 release remains available as a Beta branch in case you experience any issues with this new build or have an upcoming league race with the old version. Further instructions as to how to switch to a beta branch here.

And we are off - Automobilista 2 has been announced for release on December 2019! Check out the AMS2 Steam Page for the recently released Teaser Trailer and new previews about our upcoming title, and make sure to add it to your Wishlist!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066890/Automobilista_2/

Please follow Automobilista 2 on Facebook here for the latest updates and previews:
https://www.facebook.com/Automobilista2

Finally we have also made it to Instagram - follow us here for exclusive screenies:
https://www.instagram.com/automobilista2

Santa brings along some new toys as the Pumas are now available in Automobilista v1.5.15!

Below is the changelog for v1.5.13 -> V1.5.15:

• Added Puma Series with Lumimari, P052 models;
  
• Added Puma GTB, GTE models to TC Classics series
  
• Goiania: Fixed VX ID error in External layout
  
• TC Classics: Adjusted engine inertia
  
• F-Classic: Adjusted AI fuel consumption & threshold for tire pitstops

IMPORTANT: Hotfixed now to V1.5.16, hopefully fixes the reported CTD issues with the Puma on v1.5.15.


GENERAL NOTES:

Logitech G29 / G920 users: Support for auto rotation is on a dedicated Beta Branch labeled LogitechG29. Further instructions as to how to switch to a beta branch here.

If you experience any issues running the game following the update, it´s worth running a Steam Integrity Check to make sure all files have been added / updated correctly.


In this new release we are still celebrating the arrival of our long time partners Extreme Simracing into the north american market - check out their new website here: www.extremesimracing.com

To mark the occasion, Extreme Simracing is offering north american customers 10% off on any purchase until December 31st - just apply the Promo Code "reiza" when checking out to receive the discount!

Automobilista v1.5.13 is now out - includes Goiania External Ring & updated Imola!

V1.5.13 features a bunch minor fixes and updates that have been compiled since the last release, in preparation for the release of new cars in the coming weeks.

Below is the changelog for v1.5.11 -> V1.5.13:

• Fixed UI bug that could allow reset tire sets / track progression / tire wear / fuel wear mid session
  
• Fixed AI not going out of garage when tire sets UI option is set to "Default"
  
• Corrected conflicting IDs in Drift tracks
  
• Made windowed mode default to borderless
  
• Added various fixes to drift score calculation
  
• Added multiple race setting to Dedi Toll
  
• "Look for XInput devices" is now defaulted to off to avoid long loading times (will reset for all users to default)
  
• Fixed bug where running multiplayer in spectator mode would cause single player to default to TV trackside camera
  
• Further tweaks to default settings in dedicated server (Max Data Client minimum 128 kbps)
  
• Added new Extreme SimRacing branding to tracks and various car skins
  
• Goiania: Added external ring layout
  
• Imola: Updated to 2018 modifications & added night time lighting
  
• MCR: Added headlights and brakelights for night time racing

GENERAL NOTES:

Logitech G29 / G920 users: Support for auto rotation is on a dedicated Beta Branch labeled LogitechG29. Further instructions as to how to switch to a beta branch here.

If you experience any issues running the game following the update, it´s worth running a Steam Integrity Check to make sure all files have been added / updated correctly.

If you have any issues following this update or for whatever reason wish to revert to the previous v1.5.01, you may do so by selecting that branch from the Steam Beta tab. Further instructions as to how to do that here.


This new release also celebrates the arrival of our long time partners Extreme Simracing into the north american market - check out their new website here: www.extremesimracing.com

To mark the occasion, Extreme Simracing is offering north american customers 10% off on any purchase until December 31st - just apply the Promo Code "reiza" when checking out to receive the discount!

We are happy to announce a new partnership with a brazilian Classic!

Puma Automóveis, who produced several classic models in the 1970s is making a comeback to the market with new street and competition models.To celebrate this resurgence, Reiza will be bringing Puma to Automobilista, with both classic models (to be added to the Touring Car Classics DLC), and the modern prototypes currently in development, which will be added as free base game content.

Stay tuned for more info on this partnership with the feline brand soon!

Celebrating Brazilian Stock Car "Race of the Million" taking place at Goiania this Sunday August 5th, Automobilista is currently free to play on Steam until sunday evening.

For those who still don´t know AMS, this is a chance to check out one of the highest rated racing simulators on the market free of charge!

Furthermore, Automobilista is currently on sale with 25% off and the Season Pass for all DLCs is 50% off, so if you enjoy AMS you may purchase everything with a special discount to continue playing after the free trial period elapses.

AMS v1.5.11 is now up - this is a hotfix to address issues reported with the previous v1.5.1 release:

• Fixed extra replay packaging data which could lead to servers overloading in multiplayer sessions
  
• Increased default Multiplayer Max data setting (requires dedi servers generating a new multiplayer.ini file)
  
• Hockenheim: Fixed wrong aero packages being loaded in 1977 version
  
• TC Classics: Fixed error which caused Copa Classic B class cars not appearing
  
• F-Ultimate: Fixed mirrors not showing in T-Cam

Please note that the multiplayer issues require more testing with large player fields to be sure issues have been rectified - we´ll be monitoring servers over the next couple of days and welcome reports from league admins that run on this new version to address any remaining issues.

IMPORTANT: Dedi servers are required to generate a new multiplayer.ini file to include the updated max data setting (just deleting the old file will generate a new one).

Automobilista v1.5.1 is now out - includes a new Drift Series & Game mode, F-Ultimate 2018 series, an updated Interlagos, a comprehensive AI revision, snowed in Buskerud Ice track and a whole set of further updates and fixes.

The new DRIFT series comes as free base content to all game owners and is a perfect addition to those who enjoy some serious sideways action!

V1.5.1 is the conclusion of developments that hadn´t been quite wrapped up in time for v1.5 release, along with some bug fixing and general maintenance. Save for some essential bug fixing for an eventual hotfix (and the final DLC, still TBA), this update should conclude Automobilista development. Hopefully it´s been made worth the extra waiting time!

Below is the changelog for v1.5.01 -> V1.5.10:

NEW CONTENT

• Added Drift Series & Drift game mode
  
• Added F-Ultimate 2018 series
  
• Added Super F-Dirt series
  
• Added Buskerud Ice, Mendig Drift, Foz Tarmac track layouts

GENERAL

• Fixed a CTD at track load if no sound card was found
  
• Increased and added ability to customize number of entries shown on Standings TV Display via customingamelayout.INI
  
• Added repair existing damage to escape to pits rules (Semi Realistic and up)
  
• Added restoring of Tow to Garage value when rejoining an online game
  
• Adjusted Driver Labels to only show a users RaceRank score online if they have a score (higher than 0)
  
• Fixed an issue where font shadows bleed through when text is fading out (Driver Labels)
  
• Added UI option to completely disable XInput detection
  
• Reduced size of final cut track warning message as it overran the TV Overlay background.
  
• Fixed an issue where a users PB lap times were registered as the fastest overall lap in a race online
  
• Fixed wheel rotation not being locked on external / non cockpit cameras (when driver is visible)
  
• Minor optimizations to audio code
  
• Kick both users if two join with the same steam id on a RaceRank server
  
• Added a reason digit when users are kicked from a RaceRank server

AI

• Comprehensive Revision of AI Code resulting in better racing abilities throughout
  
• Fixed Turbo Data not getting reset for AI when loading a new vehicle (could lead to AIs running out of fuel)
  
• AI are now also restricted by limited tire sets setting (along with some basic strategical decisions)
  
• Adjusted AI brake usage
  
• Updated AI Aggression scalars for all cars to a more consistent baseline
  
• Fixed an issue with AI lifting off when passing at the start finish line
  
• Added HDV Param AIPassLatScalar - This is how much extra space a car leaves to pass when overtaking when they have 0% aggression (default is 2 meters plus a base 0.5m)
  
• Added HDV Param AIForcePassCarLength - This is the distance in car lengths behind the car ahead that the AI will greatly increase their likelyhood to attempt a pass. Default is 0.6, higher, 1.0 or so recommended for slower cars

CONTENT FIXES & UPDATES

• Interlagos: Updated 2017 version to include latest Cafe chicane layout, curb design & other cosmetic updates
  
• Hockenheim: Removed dust from road on the left entering stadium section in historic layouts
  
• Ibarra: Slightly improved AI performance in both layouts
  
• Fixed various Z-fighting & other graphical glitches at Montreal, Adelaide, Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Brands Hatch, Cadwell, Imola, Guapore, Curitiba, Caruaru, Campo Grande, Cordoba, Goiania, Jacarepagua, Johannesburg, Kansai, Santa Cruz, Taruma, Velocittá
  
• Bumped up default night brightness for slightly better night time visibility
  
• Set default fuel load for all cars to half tank capacity
  
• Updated AJR, F-Vintage, F-Dirt realfeel FFB values
  
• Adjusted aero effects on wake for F-V12, F-V10, F-Reiza, F-Extreme
  
• Caterham: Reduced team names
  
• SuperV8: Talent files typo fixes
  
• TC Classics: Adjusted clutch torque to avoid slipping on some cars; Fixed engines with wrong sound emission positions; AI tweaks; Fixed typo on Fusca 04 team
  
• Montana: Small tire model adjustment
  
• FTruck: Adjusted fuel estimation & adjustable boost innacurately allowed in FC Truck
  
• F-V10: full team names to avoid mixing up in all cars / tracks; Increased downshift protection to avoid engine blow-ups
  
• AJR: Bumped up Judd V10 engine blowup thrasholds to fix excessive failures
  
• MCR200: Moved default brake bias slightly forward

GENERAL NOTES:

Server weekly schedule & Time Trial of the Week are now displayed dynamically on the game´s opening screen.

Logitech G29 / G920 users: Support for auto rotation is on a dedicated Beta Branch labeled LogitechG29. Further instructions as to how to switch to a beta branch here.

If you experience any issues running the game following the update, it´s worth running a Steam Integrity Check to make sure all files have been added / updated correctly.

If you have any issues following this update or for whatever reason wish to revert to the previous v1.5.01, you may do so by selecting that branch from the Steam Beta tab. Further instructions as to how to do that here.