Overview and Changelog

Gear Up, rFactor 2 Enthusiasts! Here Come the Updates

Fellow rFactor 2 aficionados, we’re delighted to unveil a wave of Rfactor 2 updates and refinements to our beloved racing simulation, designed to propel your virtual track experiences to unprecedented levels of realism and immersion.

Vanwall: Where Performance Embraces Reality

Our first pit stop is the Vanwall Vandervell, where S397 have implemented significant updates to elevate its authenticity. The tires now proudly bear their real-life names, adding an extra layer of genuineness to your racing setup. But that’s just the beginning. Drawing insights from expert feedback, the team have meticulously tuned these tires to behave more in line with your expectations, seamlessly fusing performance with the intricacies of physics to deliver an exhilarating and gripping ride.

Lime Rock Park, Brands Hatch, and Mores: Track Limits & Updates

For those who revel in the challenge of Lime Rock Park, S397 have addressed the track limits at the long layout’s uphill chicane and the pit entry, paving the way for a smoother and fairer racing experience. Similarly, at Mores, we’ve meticulously reviewed and refined the track limits, including a fix for the pit entry issues. Finally, at Brands Hatch, they’ve made minor adjustments to the track limits on GP layout T6-T7 exit, striking a delicate balance between providing ample racing space and maintaining fairness.

Atlanta Motorsport Park and Botniaring: Fine-Tuning for a Seamless Ride

The Atlanta Motor Speedway update tackles inconsistencies with track sectors, ensuring a smoother and more consistent lap-to-lap experience. Furthermore, at Botniaring, S397 have ironed out some minor AI issues, this therefore ensures that whether you’re fighting against the computer or setting personal records, it’s just you and the asphalt.

Longford: Immersive Enhancements

Consequently, this beloved track has received a suite of updates that not only improve performance but also elevate the sensory experience. S397 have fixed the ambient noise around Kings Bridge for a more immersive audio experience. Additionally, they have changed long LODs for some objects for better visuals. Furthermore have also made changes to reduce failed pit stops. Plus, the river water now reflects with better realism, and we’ve ensured the Rear Flap is available at all times.

Release Candidate to Full Release

Exciting times indeed! The current “release candidate” branch is making the leap to the main “opt-out” branch tomorrow, meaning all the improvements have been meticulously testing and perfecting are ready for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to welcome a few more users to our new online system!

Changelog Summary:

• Vanwall 1.33: Real-life tire naming and enhanced tire performance
• Limerock Park 3.06: Fixed track limits at uphill chicane and pit entry
• Mores 1.84: Comprehensive review and fix of track limits, including pit entry
• Atlanta MP 1.32: Addressed XSector inconsistencies
• Botniaring 1.09: Resolved minor AI issues
• Longford 1.12: Fixed Kings Bridge ambient noise, improved LOD adjustments, enhanced pit entry flow, improved river water reflections, and ensured RearFlap availability
• Brands Hatch 1.07: Fine-tuned track limits on GP layout

We’re confident that these updates and refinements will elevate your rFactor 2 experiences to new heights of realism and immersion. Additionally, Studio 397 say they are committed to continuously improving rFactor 2, so stay tuned for more exciting announcements in the future. Happy racing!