Spring has sprung! And to celebrate rFactor 2 is part of the Steam Spring Sale with some unmissable deals on some incredible packs.


Intermediate Car Pack: 50% off online car packs with over 20 cars to play with in intermediate alone

Advanced Car Pack: Includes Formula E Gen3, Vanwall Hypercar, INDYCAR IR-18, LMP2, GTE field & Formula Pro and is also 50% off


Total Car Pack: 50% off – Complete your rFactor 2 content garage with the Total Car Pack. Including everything from Formula Pro, Classic Mini, BTCC, Prototypes, Formula E and Prototypes

Total Track Pack 50% off – Own and race on every track available now in rFactor 2. From the classics including Nürburgring, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Le Mans 24, to the streets of Long Beach & Rome.

Complete Pack: 50% off – Ever wanted to own every piece of rFactor 2 content released? Now you can. Including every DLC car & track released and currently on sale, the rFactor 2 Complete Pack is the sim’s pinnacle.


rFactor 2 Base Game: Now at an astounding 50% off, there’s never been a better time to start your engines with the essential rFactor 2 experience

British Track Pack: Offering 25% off on UK’s finest, including Brands Hatch and Donington Park, each with two layouts, plus Croft and Thruxton circuits.

Legendary Track Pack: Race through history at 25% off on legendary circuits like Nürburgring, Le Mans, and the Circuit d’Azure.

Formula E Pack 2023: Electrify your racing with 50% off on Formula E circuits and cars in the simulation, including Gen.1, Gen.2, and the latest Gen.3 vehicles.

Endurance Pack – start your sportscar journey here with 25% off – including GTE, LMP and DPi.

Touring Car Complete Pack – trade paint with your friends and own every Touring Car in rF2 with 25% off the total car pack.

Touring Car Total Pack – the perfect present for any Touring Car fan. Every track and car from Touring Cars in rF2, now 25% off – including 8 cars, 3 full seasons of liveries and 4 tracks.

KartSim Esports Pack – featuring all 10 tracks and 5 karts at a great 25% off

Get into the Spring spirit with some amazing content and discounts – and have fun racing on track with friends online.

As always, stay up to date with all the latest news and online chat in the rFactor 2 Discord and on socials

S397 Team

Happy holidays sim racers! To celebrate the season of giving, rFactor 2 joins the Steam Winter Sale with some unmissable Christmas deals on main game and brimmed DLC packs – plus some NEW packs hitting the store including All-in and Online Car Packs.

Online Car Packs
Make the most of your rFactor 2 Online racing experience with the new Intermediate and Advanced Car Packs. Avoid multiple transactions every month and benefit from discounted content bundled into packs. Only content in these packs will appear each week in these online categories as well as used often in special or weekly events.

• Intermediate Car Pack: Over 20 cars including Touring Cars, GT3, 911 GT3 Cup (992), LMP3, & Austin Mini Classic.
• Advanced Car Pack: Includes Formula E Gen3, Vanwall Hypercar, INDYCAR IR-18, LMP2, GTE field & Formula Pro.

All-in Packs New to rFactor 2 and want to dive straight in, or have you only ever used workshop content? Introducing the All-in packs – whether it’s cars or tracks you’re looking for, or every piece of rFactor 2 DLC we have you covered.

• Total Car Pack*: Complete your rFactor 2 content garage with the Total Car Pack. Including everything from Formula Pro, Classic Mini, BTCC, Prototypes, Formula E and Prototypes
• Total Track Pack* Own and race on every track available now in rFactor 2. From the classics including Nürburgring, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Le Mans 24, to the streets of Long Beach & Rome.
• Complete Pack*: Ever wanted to own every piece of rFactor 2 content released? Now you can. Including every DLC car & track released and currently on sale, the rFactor 2 Complete Pack is the sim’s pinnacle.

*Total and Complete Packs do not include Reiza, KartSim or free workshop content.

Unbeatable Winter Deals:
Twixmas is the time for gaming, so what better time to bolster your inventory with great content at a fraction of the cost.

• rFactor 2 Base Game: Now at an astounding 75% off, there’s never been a better time to start your engines with the essential rFactor 2 experience.
• GT3 Pack: Complete your GT garage with a great 50% off. This pack includes favourites like the Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Audi R8 LMS GT3, Bentley Continental GT3, McLaren 720S GT3, Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020, and the brand-new BMW M4 GT3, among others.
• British Track Pack: Offering 25% off on UK’s finest, including Brands Hatch and Donington Park, each with two layouts, plus Croft and Thruxton circuits.
• Legendary Track Pack: Race through history at 25% off on legendary circuits like Nürburgring, Le Mans, and the Circuit d’Azure.
• Formula E Pack 2023: Electrify your racing with 50% off on Formula E circuits and cars in the simulation, including Gen.1, Gen.2, and the latest Gen.3 vehicles.
• Endurance Pack – start your sportscar journey here with 50% off - including GTE, LMP and DPi.
• INDYCAR Pack – a great addition for US racing fans. Experience the latest spec car and tracks with 50% off.
• LMVS Pack – become your own esports champion with the LMVS pack and 25% off. Including all the cars and tracks from the 2022 series.
• Touring Car Complete Pack – trade paint with your friends and own every Touring Car in rF2 with 25% off the total car pack.
• Touring Car Total Pack – the perfect present for any Touring Car fan. Every track and car from Touring Cars in rF2, now 25% off – including 8 cars, 3 full seasons of liveries and 4 tracks.
• KartSim Esports Pack - featuring all 10 tracks and 5 karts at a great 50% off

Indulge yourself this holiday season with some amazing content and discounts – and have fun racing on track with friends online.

As always, stay up to date with all the latest news and online chat in the rFactor 2 Discord and on socials

Seasons greetings from everyone at S397

Attention all sim racers! Starting today, we're fueling your racing spirit with an unmissable sale on rFactor 2 and a selection of thrilling DLCs. It's the perfect time to jump into the driver's seat or expand your collection at a fraction of the cost.

Unbeatable Deals:

• rFactor 2 Base Game: Now at an astounding 75% off, there’s never been a better time to start your engines with the core rFactor 2 experience.
  
  
• GT3 Pack: Get your adrenaline fix with a wide selection of GT3 cars at 50% off. This pack includes favourites like the Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Audi R8 LMS GT3, Bentley Continental GT3, McLaren 720S GT3, Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020, and the brand-new BMW M4 GT3, among others.
  
  
• 2022 The Complete Pack: This comprehensive bundle is now available at 40% off and features an array of tracks and cars, including the Vanwall Vandervell LMH, a whole heap of touring cars, and the Austin Mini Cooper S MkI Group 2.
  
  
• British Track Pack: Offering 25% off on UK’s finest, including Brands Hatch and Donington Park, each with two layouts, plus Croft and Thruxton circuits.
  
  
• Legendary Track Pack: Race through history at 25% off on legendary circuits like Nürburgring, Le Mans, and the Circuit d'Azure.
  
  
• Formula E Pack 2023: Electrify your racing with 50% off on Formula E circuits and cars in the simulation, including Gen.1, Gen.2, and the latest Gen.3 vehicles.
  
  
• World Wide Technology Raceway: At 50% off, experience this unique circuit, featuring in this weekend's special event in the new rFactor 2 online experience.
  
  
• Mini Cooper: Take on the charm and challenge of driving the Mini Cooper with a hefty 75% off discount, also showcased in the upcoming weekend event.

Special Event Highlight:
This weekend, dive into the new rFactor 2 online experience using two of our spotlight sale items: the World Wide Technology Raceway and the iconic Mini Cooper. Don't miss out on this special opportunity to test your skills in a competitive yet exhilarating environment.

The New Online Experience:
The rFactor 2 sale isn't just about incredible deals; it's a perfect gateway to our new online experience. With enhanced ranking systems, daily races, special events, and seamless server hosting, rFactor 2 offers a deeply engaging sim racing platform that's constantly evolving.

Sale Summary:

• rFactor 2 base game - 75% off
  
• GT3 pack - 50% off
  
• 2022 The Complete Pack - 40% off
  
• British Track Pack - 25% off
  
• Legendary Track Pack - 25% off
  
• Formula E Pack 2023 - 50% off
  
• World Wide Technology Raceway - 50% off
  
• Mini Cooper - 75% off

Fuel your need for speed and expand your racing horizons with these incredible offers. Rev up your engines, and we'll see you on the track!

Race enthusiasts, the moment has arrived! Today, we’re shifting gears from our “release candidate” phase to the much-anticipated full release of rFactor 2’s latest features. Let’s recap what’s in store for you on the track.

• Safety Rank: Your commitment to clean racing earns you marks of distinction. Start with a bronze badge and ascend to platinum by showcasing your sportsmanship on the track. This will help you unlock new events.
  
• Driver Rank: Your speed and skill could see you outpacing the competition. Kick off at bronze and chase down that platinum status as you overtake opponents and conquer the leaderboards.

Fuel your racing addiction with events firing off every 1, 2, or 3 hours, tailored to suit every level of ambition, from beginner to advanced. These races are designed to be easier on your driver rank, allowing you to focus on the thrill of jumping into regular rFactor 2 races.

The beginner races will only use FREE content* so there’s no excuse not to give it a go 😉

*keep reading for info on how to claim your FREE BMW M2 CS

Step into the spotlight with our Special Events, scheduled extravaganzas that promise more intensity and even greater impacts on your Safety and Driver Ranks. Utilise the weekly practice leaderboards to sharpen your skills and prepare for the grand stage.

• Harness the power to host your own races with our seamless in-game server hosting, giving you the freedom to select any car and track combination.
  
• For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, the traditional server hosting options remain at your disposal.

You can purchase bundles of server minutes to use. The pricing is as follows:

• 1 hour – €1
  
• 6 hours – €6
  
• 12 hours – €9
  
• 24 Hours – €13

You can now easily configure your own server inside the game for your friends, team or community
Choosing to register with our new online system is entirely up to you, but those who do will be welcomed with open arms and exclusive perks. Enjoy a free BMW M2 CS for your racing pleasure when you verify your email address – don’t say we don’t look after you 😉!
If you choose not to sign up, you can still access community servers as usual.

Join the conversation and get the support you need directly through our Discord channel. Raise a ticket, share your experiences, or simply chat with fellow racers. It’s all happening here: rFactor 2 Discord.

The races change weekly on a Tuesday and you’ll see the upcoming schedule every Monday on the rFactor 2 social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, X

As we wave the checkered flag on our beta phase, we’re thrilled to bring these features into the full release. It’s an exciting time to be part of rFactor 2 online racing, and we’re looking forward to seeing you on track. Strap in and prepare for an unparalleled racing journey.

• How do I create an account – Open rFactor2 and navigate to the Online button – a notification screen will appear with instructions how to create an account.
  
• How do I change my name/email/nationality – You can do this in your profile by clicking on your name on the top navigation bar. Note: You can only do this once every 3 months otherwise you will need to open a support ticket on the rFactor 2 Discord
  
• I signed up, now what? – You’re free to register for any of the scheduled daily races and special events. Build up your driver and safety ranking to compete in intermediate and advanced races. You can also try out hosting a server and race anytime with your friends.
  
• Do I need to pay to use it? – Everything we’re releasing today for rFactor 2 online is free to use for everyone who owns the sim.
  
• What if I don’t want to register for rFactor 2 Online? You can still access community servers in the online menu > servers > community servers.
  
• What content comes with it? – By registering for rFactor 2 Online, users will be gifted the BMW M2 CS to their workshop. Users will only be able to drive content they own, but can still race others they do not own.
  
• Did someone say Career mode? – We are intending to develop a more in-depth league system (that we are calling “career mode”) but it does require more time and certainty of an expanded online player base for the sim and is not scheduled for release at this time.
  
• Do I need rFactor2 to use it? – Yes, rFactor2 Online is only available for players who own rFactor 2.
  
• Can I access any of the RaceControl information outside of the game? – Right now we don’t support this but in the future we aim to have a separate hub for this information.
  
• How do I increase my Safety Rank? – Your Safety Rank (SR) is dynamic and changes either up or down depending on how cleanly you race. Rating increases with clean laps and will decrease with collisions and penalties in qualifying and races.
  
• How do I increase my Driver Rank? – Driver Rank (DR) is calculated by your recent online race results. The system uses an ELO algorithm to determine your performance versus other competitors. Your ELO score is then translated into a rank you can see and then used to calculate which split you should be racing in. Special events generally have more rank points on offer than daily races.
  
• Can anyone race in a special event? – Different special events may have different entry requirements based on on your safety rating.
  
• Can I race with my own custom livery? – No not currently, you can only race online with official rFactor 2 content. We may explore this feature for potential future updates.
  
• Can I still race on my friend’s server? – Absolutely, the primary rFactor 2 open server list is still open to access through the online menus. Simply navigate to ‘servers’ to see the open list of official and community servers online.
  
• Can I make my own server for me and my team to practice on? – Yes, you can now host an online server through rFactor 2 Online. Time tokens can be purchased through the game or via the rFactor 2 steam store and redeemed through the ‘Host a server’ button in the server menu.
  
• How do I delete my account? – As detailed in the privacy policy when you sign up for an account you can do this through a request here.

• Having your Windows timezone set to manual instead of “auto” can result in the times for events being incorrect and not being able to join events.
  
• Practice servers are becoming too full too quickly and may give a timeout error – please be patient and try again in a few minutes or practice offline
  
• Some servers (particularly practices) are sometimes experiencing extreme latency (lag) usually when many users join at once. We advise leaving these servers and rejoining.
  
• Not all temporary mod files being deleted on boot – you may need to remove these manually
  
• Some larger circuits (such as Nurburgring), have the server start a few minutes later than expected – you may need to wait up to 4 minutes after a server is due to be started

General

• Fixed crash on AMD hardware with certain drivers
  
• New feature allows servers to specify that downloaded mods should be treated as temporary by the client
  
• The client can opt to mark all mods downloaded from servers as temporary
  
• Temporary mods are deleted on start-up
  
• Added extra options to Driving line aid for “Paddock” and “Paddock & Pit Entry”. The game defaults to paddock setting for all users.
  
• Added key assignment for toggling Driving line aid in the game.
  
• Improved Track Limits handling of illegal passes with regards to when a passed car goes too slow to be counted, but then later becomes valid. This should no longer become valid again.
  
• Reworked “Stabilize Horizon”-feature using a different method of filtering
  
  1. Added an additional step of stabilization
     
  2. Enabled roll stabilization for “High” and “Ultra” steps
     
  3. Added full horizon lock option
• Fixed an issue that could cause AI to drive towards left walls while overtaking, causing collisions
  
• Added half a second grace when a penalty just becomes valid as we are about to score a violation
  
• Fix for track limits issues when a starting grid spot is inside the pit entry line
  
• Tweaked default parameters, to be harsher on distance and time spent off track.
  
• Added retry attempts and better logging when failing to connect to a server

• Added Daily Races online mode with practice servers
  
• Added Special Events online mode with practice servers
  
• Added Hosted Servers option with credit bundles available through the store
  
• Added Driver Profiles and Statistics
  
• Moved Store to the front page
  
• Moved Servers to Online > Servers

Hey rFactor 2 community,

Firstly, we want to address the elephant in the room: yes, we’re aware that the anticipation for new DLC content is high, and we thank you for your patience. While we’ve been channelling our energy into some vital projects, including Le Mans Ultimate, we haven’t forgotten the essence of rFactor 2 that all of you love. We’re returning to our roots by refining our legacy content. These updates, though minor, are part of our commitment to ensuring the game continues to offer a solid and enjoyable experience.

See the main post here:
https://www.studio-397.com/2023/08/2023-porsche-carrera-cup-gb-liveries-amongst-august-free-content-updates

Changelog

Circuits

Loch Drummond v1.27
- Fixed Track Limits at long layout uphill chicane and pit entry

NOLA Motorsport Park v1.39
- Fixed naming issue on NOLA layouts C and D
- Added atmospherics settings
- New advertisements on indycar layout
- New camera files
- Increased rear view clip planes

Mills Metro v2.22
- Updated specular, ambient, and atmospheric settings.
- Improved night lighting
- AI Track Limits review including pit exit cut detection.

Toban Raceway Park v1.22
- Updated specular, ambient, and atmospheric settings
- Enhanced terrain, tree, and road materials
- Improved nightlighting
- AI Track Limits review including pit exit cut detection
- Fixed Pit Wall Collisions
- Fixed sector splits not covering whole track

Atlanta Motorsport Park v1.31
- Updated specular, ambient, and atmospheric settings
- AI Track Limits review including pit exit cut detection

Cars

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) v1.07
- Added 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain cars

Brabham BT44 v2.66
- Updated materials
- Fixed metallic rim upgrade

March 761 v2.14
- Updated materials

Mclaren M23 v1.55
- Updated materials

Formula ISI 2012 v2.25
- Added KERS
- Fixed dashboard display

BTCC

BMW 330 BTCC v1.65
- Slight tire wear increase
- Normalised AI front/rear grip to make cars more equal under acceleration out of slow corner
- Minor AI grip tweak
- Brake system adjustments
- Higher maximum brake pressure

Cupra Leon BTCC v1.65
- ~2% more AI grip
- Brake system adjustments
- Higher maximum brake pressure
- Increased AI front tire grip 10% to match RWD cars
- Updated with cooler tyres
- Slight tire wear increase

Ford Focus BTCC v1.65
- 2% more AI grip
- Brake system adjustments
- Higher maximum brake pressure
- AIGripMult on front tyres to match RWD lap times
- Updated with cooler tyres
- Slight tire wear increase

Honda Civic BTCC v1.65
- 2% more AI grip
- Brake system adjustments
- Higher maximum brake pressure
- Adjusted AI front tire grip to match RWD lap times
- Fixed windows on 2021 cars
- Updated with cooler tyres
- Slight tire wear increase

Hyundai i30 BTCC v1.65
- 2% more AI grip
- Brake system adjustments
- Higher maximum brake pressure
- Adjusted AI front tire grip to match RWD lap times
- Updated with cooler tyres
- Slight tire wear increase

Infiniti Q50 BTCC v1.65
- Normalized front/rear grip for AI to make them closer to FWD
- Brake system adjustments
- Higher maximum brake pressure
- Updated with cooler tyres
- Slight tire wear increase

Toyota Corolla BTCC v1.65
- 2% more AI grip
- Brake system adjustments
- Higher maximum brake pressure
- Adjusted AI front tire grip to match RWD lap times
- Updated with cooler tyres
- Slight tire wear increase

Vauxhall Astra BTCC v1.65
- 2% more AI grip
- Brake system adjustments
- Higher maximum brake pressure
- Add front tire grip for AI
- Updated with cooler tyres
- Slight tire wear increase

GT3

Aston Martin GT3 v3.61
- No change

Audi R8 GT3 2018 v3.61
- No change

Audi R8 GT3 2019 v3.61
- No change

Bentley GT3 2017 v3.61
- -5kg

Bentley GT3 2020 v3.61
- -10kg

BMW M4 GT3 v3.61
- No change

BMW M6 GT3 v3.61
- No change

Callaway C7 GT3 v3.61
- No change

Ferrari 488 GT3 v3.61
- No change

McLaren 650 GT3 v3.61
- No change

McLaren 720 GT3 v3.61
- -5kg
- Fixed HUD font

Mercedes AMG GT3 v3.61
- +5kg

Porsche 991 GT3 v3.61
- -10kg

Radical RXC GT3 v3.61
- No change

GTE

Aston Martin Vantage GTE v3.15
- -12kg on standard aero package
- 2% more engine power on Le Mans package
- Adjusted pitstop times

BMW M8 GTE v3.15
- -20kg on standard aero package
- Adjusted pitstop times

Corvette C7R GTE v3.15
- Slightly reduced drag
- Adjusted pitstop times

Corvette C8R GTE v3.15
- Slightly reduced drag
- 1% more engine power
- -23kg with standard package
- -15kg with Le Mans package
- Adjusted pitstop times

Ferrari 488 GTE v3.15
- +15kg on standard aero package
- 1.5% less engine power on Le Mans package
- Adjusted pitstop times

Porsche 991 RSR GTE v3.15
- 16kg on standard aero package
- 1% engine power increase on Le Mans package

Hello everyone, we have a new hotfix release. This release focuses mainly on AI improvements.

Build: 11731633
Server: 11731638

Change log:
* Fixed cars rolling over
* Introduced behaviour to deal with understeer and oversteer
* Fixed various issues related to AI limits:
- AI no longer ignore walls to attempt an overtake
- AI won’t deliberately leave the track anymore to overtake
- AI only leave the track if they get pushed off, rather than going into the grass to keep their safety distance to other cars
​* Fixed AI attempting to overtake when the laws of physics would not allow them to leave their line without crashing
* Fixed an issue where cars would refuse to pit because other cars already requested a pit stop, causing them to run out of fuel in Qualifying
* Fixed AI randomly starting to shake and getting confused when overtaking another car, falling back or crashing
* Fixed cars running off the racing line and sometimes even into walls for a few seconds after spinning
* Fixed AI sometimes not braking enough for their pit boxes
* Added a warning to moddev when pit boxes don’t have waypoints, making them inaccessible to AI
* AI no longer move off the racing line into the middle of the track when shown blue flags, which caused traffic jams
* In addition to the previous fix, AI no longer lift off in corners when shown the blue flag - They will not fight back and stay predictable, following multiclass rules
* AI no longer incorrectly interpret player car’s deceleration and change of direction as acceleration - This fixes AI cars rear ending the player
* Various fixes and improvements for AI pedal inputs, including improved draft behaviour
* Fixed waypoint lapdist inaccuracies completely disabling AI braking, causing cars to run flat out into walls especially in or near the pits
* Fixed various issues with obstacle evasion, improving AI behaviour around cars out of control. Known issue: AI still occasionally fail to move off the racing line if they encounter an obstacle on the racing line mid-corner
* Added emergency state for AI allowing them to overdrive the car if necessary to avoid hitting walls or obstacles
* Improved safety car physics in wet conditions
* Fixed AI moving off their lines instantly, causing them to spin frequently if other cars are around - This fixes their behaviour to change lines just enough to get to where they need to be as efficiently as possible
* Fixed “Finish Session” and “Next Session” to actually finish the session, simulating the rest of it. When the player chooses to skip Qualifying, this will still ensure a reasonable starting grid

Hello Sim Racers!

As you all know, we have been consistently putting out British Touring Car Championship content over the past year, and we are now bringing that crescendo to its peak as we complete the full 2023 grid with the addition of the Team HARD Cupra Leon into rFactor 2.

The Team HARD squad features 6 fantastic drivers; Dexter Patterson, Bobby Thompson, Jack Butel, Dan Lloyd, Nicolas Hamilton, and Jade Edwards. We are incredibly excited to be bringing all 6 of their beautiful liveries to the rFactor 2 platform, and we think that you will love driving the Cupra Leon!
Alongside the addition of the Cupra Leon, we have also added all of the official 2023 British Touring Car Championship liveries into rFactor 2 to mirror the current season and increase the immersion of the highest-level virtual tin-top racing experience.

To read the full blog post, including links to purchase the new content and our full change-log, click here: https://www.studio-397.com/2023/05/btcc-2023-and-cupra-content-drop/

Happy Racing!

We had a number of reports of an issue of an impassable black screen on first start-up for new players. This has now been fixed.

Client Build Id: 11164174
Dedicated Build Id: 11164181

Hello Sim Racers!

We have been chomping at the bit in excitement and anticipation, ready to bring you our Q2 2023 Early Release Update and DLC drop. You may notice that this Q2 drop has slightly less content when compared to previous quarterly drops, but we believe the updates we are bringing are vital to the longevity and continued improvement of the rFactor 2 platform. We have moved this Q2 drop to an earlier date than was once planned to match with fundamental development across many different areas of the platform, such as electric motor systems and the multiplayer experience.

For all of the details on the new ABB FIA Formula E Gen3 car, how to get the most out of it, and the further plethora of updates - read our full blog post through this link: https://www.studio-397.com/2023/04/2023-q2-update-and-dlc-released/

Below is the full changelog and known issues of this Q2 update.

General

• Fixed assigned Screenshot button not working in UI in Retail
  
• Fixed Photo Mode depth option not working
  
• Linked Photo Mode Screenshot Format and Depth saving to player.json setting
  
• Removed non functional copy to clipboard screenshot player.json setting
  
• Disallow assigned Screenshot button in Photo Mode
  
• Allowed toggling of showroom background in Retail (via key 1 or via button).
  
• Added player.json setting “showroom background” for default state of rendering background.
  
• Added Sideview UI showroom for taking screenshots of cars for icons.
  
• Fixed UI resolution not setting correctly when switching from Windowed to Borderless in Game.
  
• Fixed crash when changing resolution options in VR
  
• Fixed intermittent crash when installing content

Configuration Application

• Updated Config file to save last used resolution and refresh rate rather than an enumeration of the used mode for more consistent handling of game resolution when adapters change.
  
• Setup a VR specific config file. This file will copy from the default file on first run of VR.
  
• Allowed the option to configure multiple files from the config application
  
• Fixed various inconsistencies in config app where by changing adapter or monitor would lose any previous setting changes
  
• Fixed windows version reporting in config app
  
• Updated displaying of PC Specs to show only relevant information in config app
  
• Removed various unused settings from config file

Physics

• Ensured that results files / ai report battery state when it’s the primary energy source
  
• Various fixes for battery energy consumption

Graphics

• Updated Dashboard Elements Shader to use IBL Setup for better lighting
  
• Added LowLumEmissive shader to replace old Dashboard usage on track assets (Start/Pit Lights etc) and in Car LEDs. The game will auto reassign these.
  
• Updated Cockpit Readout format to allow offsets, to render multiple readouts to the same background
  
• Added Cockpit Readout Icon format, which can render texture to background, with configurable number of elements, and options to change colours or uvw islands based on value, with options for Fuel, Battery, RPM, TC, TCActive, ABS, ABSLocked
  
• Added various extra cockpit readouts: FuelLastLap, FuelFinishAverage, BatteryLastLap, BatteryFinishAverage, CurrentLap, Delta, TCSlip, TCCut, BatteryRegenLevel, ElectricMotorMap
  
• Updated Moddev Tweak Bar displays for new options
  
• Updated method for sharing if a rain light is active over network, to ensure better consistency when it is used to show in the pit lane, battery regen or due to the weather.
  
• Enable rain light when battery is harvesting on throttle. Use CockpitInfo.ini params to configure:
  
• RegenLightRequireThrottle=1/0 (requires higher throttle than brake)
  
• RegenLightMinPowerWatts=15000 (requires 15kw regen to show the light)

AI

• Reworked AI throttle behaviour
  
• Less overshooting, more controlled deceleration
  
• Improved acceleration with less wheelspin
  
• Improved corner exits
  
• Eliminated even more sources of oscillation
  
• Improved laptimes for certain vehicles
  
• Pit speed limit won’t be overshot
  
• Stop positions (grid, pit box) will no longer be overshot
  
• Reworked AI reaction to other vehicles (road courses)
  
• AI will now properly slipstream other vehicles
  
• Overtaking occurs if AI can achieve overlap before the next corner, otherwise the AI will save fuel
  
• Multiclass: Faster classes will no longer slow down when trying to overtake slower classes
  
• Multiclass: Faster classes avoid overtaking unless they can get fully past before the apex
  
• Multiclass: Faster classes will attempt to carry more momentum, and lift off early if no overtaking opportunity exists
  
• AI will now be more cautious when other cars are around
  
• AI can now use more of the space following other cars, for proper drafting behaviour
  
• More cautious when yellow flags are ahead or under FCY
  
• Player and other cars will no longer be rear ended unless a sudden unexpected lane change makes a reaction impossible
  
• When cars ahead are in a fight, AI will now set up for an overtake on corner exit
  
• AI won’t hesitate to go 3-wide if the situation allows for it, but will pull out before the next braking zone if an overtake seems too dangerous
  
• Less incident prone with large grids

HUD

• Updated Default HUD with multiple options for different element combinations
  
• Added Battery State & Usage options, as well as LEDs for P2P and Battery
  
• Fixed HUD only rendering one gauge correctly
  
• Added Throttle, Brake and Clutch gauge options to HUD
  
• Added ability to change text colour in MFD in HUDs

UI

• Added Battery Unit setting (Percent or kW(h))
  
• Fixed multiplayer joining getting triggered again after changing graphics settings and restarting when joining with +connect
  
• Package Management
  
• Server now verifies that connected clients own the content they are using

Modding
Map Converter Updates

• Now checks for file updates every 500ms.
  
• -f (force all textures to update) command will only run once and exit.
  
• -o (once) command will only run once and exit
  
• DDS files are only copied from source folder on first pass.
  
• Improved output display with more information.

Mod Dev\Scene Viewer

• Added extra lighting debug information for fog and direct light direction
  
• Added toggling of shadow groups via shadow key (U) in scene viewer.
  
• Only allow one instance of the Scene Viewer to be open at a time (fixes issues with accessing Material Editor when previous instance doesn’t exit for some reason).
  
• Added missing Limit Path option to Static Cameras in Camera Editor

Material Editor Updates

• Added ability to set blend modes per material
  
• Added ability to set texture options for chroma and no detail reduction.

Known issues

• AI will fail to line up for FCY
  
• Formation lap speeds are capped too low, so if the grid gets pulled too far apart, the back will fail to catch up in time
  
• AI aren’t particularly good at evading cars parked on track and will slow down considerably, sometimes just lining up behind them
  
• AI behaves badly when there is a large performance delta between cars
  
• Auto Shifting on the FE Gen 3 will not shift out of neutral

We hope you have a lovely rest of your week!
John

Main Game: 10989730
Dedicated: 10989737

Main Build ID: 10664585
Dedi Build ID: 10664583

• General: Fixed not being able to pit when no boundary is set on the pitlane.
  
• Track Limits: Disable pit lane detection when no boundary is set on the track.
  
• Track Limits: Fixed some cases of not penalizing an illegal pit exit.
  
• Graphics: Fixed IBL Water Shader not rendering in Specular Mappers
  
• Fixed blurry cameras when shadows are disabled
  
• Fixed missing audio samples in moddev
  
• Competition System: You can now sign up to a competition if you own at least one paid car and track used in the competition, or if the competition uses a free car and track.
  
• Competition System: Replaced “open cart” button with a button that will take you to the UI store basket page for any content you may need to purchase.
  
• UI: Added “install missing content” button on server join error page. This will install missing/uninstalled store content.