Dopo aver fatto un passo indietro circa la fine del supporto post-lancio, gli sviluppatori di F1 Manager 2022 hanno finalmente rilasciato un nuovo aggiornamento per il loro manageriale dedicato al Circus. Nell'aggiornamento 1.10 come preannunciato il team ha aggiornato i modelli 3D delle vetture e le loro livree e ha sistemato alcuni problemi relativi al calcolo e al consumo di carburante in determinati momenti del weekend di gara.

Frontier ha inoltre confermato che il team ha fatto dei progressi per quanto riguarda i problemi del DRS e della Safety Car, due dei temi più caldi sollevati dai giocatori, e punta a rilasciare un aggiornamento che risolva entrambi i problemi entro la fine dell'anno.

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Gameplay  

• Updated calculation for ‘Estimated Race Time’ in Strategy view and adjusted preset strategy suggestions to be more competitive  
• Fixed an issue where cars could run out of fuel on their second run in Qualifying  
• Fixed an issue where race engineers would warn drivers about low fuel during Qualifying  
• Fixed an issue where changing the length of a run plan, then reverting the change, would lead to the car having a different quantity of fuel  
• Fixed an issue where AI would not refuel cars after a red flag in Qualifying, resulting in DNFs  
• Resolved rare instances of crashes when transitioning between race view and replays  
• Resolved rare instances of a crash if AI ran out of wet tyres and attempted another pit stop  
• Resolved rare issue causing a soft-lock if the game is closed before completing the new season period  
• Fixed an issue where cars in Practice could retire with 0kg of fuel, but still display a positive fuel delta  
• Fixed an issue where replays would sometimes end before the commentary finished  
• Removing instances of Team Radio lines not matching their subject matter  

Cars  

• Updated multiple car models and liveries, for more variance through the grid and closer alignment with the real-world cars  

Circuits  

• Resolved an issue causing the 3D Map to appear incorrectly when using ultra-wide screen monitors  
• Updated signage and track-side sponsors at Monaco  
• Updates kerbs at Circuit Paul Ricard, turn 8  

Race Simulation  

• Updated VSC/SC/red flag rules in Free Practice sessions, including removal of DRS restrictions after a red flag  
• Resolved instances where driver commands would affect speed under Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car conditions  

Display  

• EULA will no longer reappear during startup if the player resets their game to default settings  
• Resolved an issue causing position change arrows to display in the Drivers’ Standings page during Qualifying  

Sponsorships  

• Resolved issue where the 'Position Gain' sponsorship guarantee did not take grid penalties into account  

Racedepartment ha pubblicato una lunga serie di domande & risposte (la seconda parte qui) dedicate a Rennsport, nuovo simulatore di guida che entro fine anno dovrebbe entrare nella sua prima fase di alpha beta testing per un numero ristretto di utenti. Vi riportiamo qui di seguito alcune delle Q&A più interessanti.

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Will there be a ranking system?
Krzysztof Szczech: Yes, this is one of the things we'll definitely have in our game

How do you plan to deal with punishments for dirty drivers?
Krzysztof Szczech: We are planning to implement an automatic penalty system, but server owners will have the chance to turn that off to do manual race directing.

Will Rennsport have built-in Broadcasting and Photography tools?
Krzysztof Szczech: Yes, of course. There will also be APIs to use the data in external tools and you will be able to configure everything as you wish.

Can we expect a sophisticated damage model for cars?
Krzysztof Szczech: Yes, of course. We hope you will be able to experience it soon.

How restricted, or not, will modding be?
Morris Hebecker: Modding is very important. We will do our best with tools and API to make modding as easy as possible.
Krzysztof Szczech: Yes, we want to make modding extremely easy while allowing you guys to use the same tools as we use to make the game.

Will there be VR implementation during the closed beta?
Krzysztof Szczech: No, we are working on VR implementation, but we are not happy with it currently.

When will Closed Beta start?
End of the year. 50% of the keys will be first come-first served. the other 50% are randomly selected. You will receive an email if you signed up for it.

Will closed beta be under NDA?
No. You can share everything you want on social media or the like.

Electronic Arts ha posto fine allo sviluppo di Project CARS: “Oggi abbiamo annunciato internamente un aggiornamento al nostro portafoglio. A seguito di una valutazione del prossimo titolo di Project CARS e del suo potenziale di crescita a lungo termine, abbiamo deciso di interrompere ulteriori sviluppi e investimenti per il franchise ", ha affermato un portavoce. "Ci stiamo concentrando sui nostri punti di forza nel nostro portafoglio di titoli di corse, in particolare IP con licenza e esperienze open world, e ampliando i nostri franchise per essere più socialmente guidati con servizi live a lungo termine che coinvolgeranno le comunità globali. Stiamo lavorando con tutti coloro che sono stati colpiti da questa decisione per inserirli in ruoli adeguati nel nostro portafoglio di sport e corse di EA, nonché in altre parti di EA, ovunque possibile".

La serie "Project CARS" è stata creata da Slightly Mad Studios, con il primo titolo lanciato nel 2015 dopo un periodo di crowdfunding. Poi è stata la volta di un sequel due anni dopo che presentava rallycross e guida sul ghiaccio su un'evoluzione del motore di gioco proprietario Madness. Entrambi i giochi sono stati recentemente rimossi dalla vendita.

E' seguito un periodo tumultuoso in cui lo studio londinese lottava con Project CARS 3 e Fast & Furious Crossroads. Il primo si è allontanato dalla natura simulativa che la base di fan si aspettava, prendendo i sistemi di progressione da Driveclub, declassando la grafica e rimuovendo l'usura degli pneumatici e i pitstop. Fast & Furious è stato universalmente stroncato, con un gameplay poco ispirato, un pesante multiplayer online e nella seconda metà, livelli semilavorati ovviamente progettati per estendere l'esperienza in modo economico.

Tuttavia, è stato durante questo periodo che Codemasters ha acquistato Slightly Mad Studios. Poi, nel febbraio dello scorso anno, EA ha acquistato Codemasters, quindi SMS e Project CARS. Ad ottobre, il suo fondatore, Ian Bell, se n'è andato dall'azienda che lui stesso aveva creato. Nel frattempo però una quarta edizione di Project CARS era in fase di sviluppo ed i fans ricorderanno l'annuncio proprio di Bell: "Project CARS 4 sarà la simulazione più realistica mai realizzata". Ora sappiamo che PC4 non nascerà mai...

Intanto a settembre scorso Ian Bell ha annunciato di essere al lavoro sul nuovo GTR Revival, ideale seguito del leggendario GTR2, con un team intitolato ironicamente Mildly Annoyed Games. "Ho deciso di fare il seguito di GTR 2 con il team originale", ha scritto Bell. Slightly Mad Studios è nato infatti originariamente dal titolo per PC del 2006 GTR 2, dove metà del team ha lavorato sotto Blimey, prima di fare Need for Speed: Shift, Shift 2: Unleashed per EA e Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends per Atari. È stato dopo questi progetti che si è dedicato al primo Project CARS.

Il motore di gioco Madness creato da Slightly è ancora concesso in licenza e utilizzato da Reiza Studios per Automobilista 2 per PC. Quindi ricapitolando tutta la telenovela: Project CARS 4 non nascerà più, Automobilista 2 continuerà in qualche modo la tecnologia della serie e i membri del team originale lavoreranno su GTR Revival. Almeno fino al prossimo Tweet di Ian Bell...

Anche in Italia abbiamo ormai imparato che Black Friday è sinonimo di grandi sconti. Quest'anno il Black Friday propriamente detto cadrà venerdì 25 novembre, ma i primi sconti ed offerte sono in realtà già partiti da qualche giorno.

In ambito simracing, il primo a lanciare gli "sconti Black Friday" è il simulatore americano iRacing: dirigendovi a questa pagina speciale, potrete rinnovare (o riattivare) il vostro abbonamento al software con lo sconto del 25%; se invece siete nuovi utenti, potrete sottoscrivere un nuovo abbonamento con lo sconto del 50%, il che significa che per esempio vi portate a casa DUE anni di iRacing a soli 99,29 euro !

Le offerte sono valide fino al 1 Dicembre prossimo.

Come già preannunciato oggi è stata rilasciata la nuova build di rFactor 2 che porta con sè il pack Q4 2022 e tante novità dal punto di vista della simulazione.

E' ovviamente disponibile l'All In Pack al prezzo di 27,88€ contentente il Bahrain International Circuit, il circuito di Croft, il Thruxton Motorsports Center, l'ExCeL London Circuit, la BMW 330i M Sport BTCC (con la versione "e" in arrivo in un futuro aggiornamento) e la Vanwall Vandervell LMH

Oltre ai nuovi contenuti sono finalmente pubblici gli aggiornamenti introdotti con la Release Candidate, con novità che riguardano la IA e i track limit, oltre ad aver aggiunto la richiestissima funzione di flash dei fari. Il team ne ha inoltre approfittato per apportare numerosi aggiornamenti alle auto già presenti nella simulazione come potrete constatare dal changelog in calce.

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General

• Enabled Alt+F4 and X closing the game
• Fixed a rare crash when changing cameras
• Fixed game crashing with “null” in controller.json
• Fixed game crashing when pressing escape to monitor
• Added Key Assignment to toggle Freelook Mouse Control
• Improved package install speeds
• Updated DRS regulations to be restricted in all zones by default and not allowed if there are no drs zones.
• Added RFM parameter “RearFlapNoZonesAllowed” to allow DRS when no zones are available.
• Fixed online temp car not lighting correctly at night.
• Improved visibility of pitbox marker at night.
• Fixed anonymous steam IDs being reported in the results.xml when players left the server before the file gets written.
• Sped up Race Event creation in MAS Tool regardless of size/age of pkginfo.dat
• Fixed premium content unavailable offline

Track Limits

• Added Relaxed Track Limits Mode
• Added Penalties Only display mode
• Added Test Day support for GDB Settings (via Practice settings)
• Increased penalties for passing illegally and increased time to return place.
• Made it possible to change modes in Dev Mode
• General improvements to pit lane, removing unnecessary reports inside the pitlane, and fixing pit exit line cut detection if content is setup correctly.
• Reworked Track Limits dialogue to use HUD Font and add indicator strip
• Updated track limits display, showing all warnings and penalties via messages.
• Fixed AI editor adding connections from pit lane to main path where the game should not (in some cases due to waypoint locations)
• Fixed an issue where going off track again before penalization would not continue the investigation.
• Added ability to configure Track Limits display in HUDs, but fix to set display if not configured.
• Added “HUD” option to Display position options for Track Limits Info, when set at this it will be placed where the HUD configures. You can manually adjust the position otherwise.
• Added sample parameters to default HUD
• Removed loose fonts from ModDev and fixed font loading from mas files
• Added HUD editor support for Track Limits element

Headlights

• Added Headlight Pulse. Defaults to J key. On activation headlights will pulse 4 times for a second. Previous headlight state is retained and this will not cause issues with headlight requirements.
• Set Auto Headlights to turn on at night even if not required.
• Fixed an issue with Headlight assignment not being kept after a driver swap.
• Fixed Max Headlights PLR value not being respected
• Updated Headlights to be culled based on the position of selected vehicle. Note in Freelook mode to make sure you have selected the vehicle you are focusing on if you are having issues with the headlights not being rendered.

Graphics

• Improved in Game Exposure in VR
• Fixed omni lights being falsely applied to objects with Omni not enabled
• Added ability to set an emissive map on the Terrain shader. Intended for baking distant lighting into terrain.
• Fixed delta not resetting correctly after a driver swap
• Fix crash when trying to display the game in borderless on a third monitor with a different solution than the first.
• Fix using the resolution of the first screen when displaying on any other using borderless.
• Fixed a crash when changing monitor when in fullscreen.
• Fixed changing resolutions in windowed mode.
• Fixed reverting resolution picking the wrong resolution to revert to. Used to pick the first with the same width.

UI

• Settings across the UI can now be adjusted more quickly:
• Right mouse button: 10x multiplier
• Middle mouse button: 50x multiplier
• Holding down left mouse button:
• 5x multiplier after 2 seconds
• 10x multiplier after 4 seconds
• Greyed out setup settings (including the name and value) that cannot be adjusted
• Fixed camber setup setting description
• Ambient and track temperatures in the event screen are now shown in Celsius of Fahrenheit based on the selected units
• MultiView monitor side angle setting has been limited to 90 degrees in graphics settings
• Updated refreshing of setup list
• Fixed subscribing to “All” content collection in the First Launch Wizard
• Fixed setup settings becoming greyed out when one of the step values is “N/A”
• Fixed multiplayer admin session controls
• Fixed setting next race length (note: new race length will be displayed after switching to another session, e.g. practice → qualifying)
• Fixed restart race button being disabled during a race session
• Fixed showing percentage for the singleplayer “Race time” setting when “Race criteria” was set to “% Track Time” or “% Track Default”
• Fixed “Torque split” setup setting description typo (read wheels → rear wheels)
• In multiplayer session controls, fixed selecting spectators when there are more than one
• Fixed selecting driver/spectator in multiplayer session controls when there’s a driver and spectator with the same name on the server
• Fixed not being able to delete the first replay in the list

AI

• Fixed erratic throttle and brake inputs
• Fixed waypoint lookahead to fix jerky steering motion
• Fixed an issue with driveline noise that could cause AI to brake partially off track and spin, or cut too much
• Fix for problematic behaviour introduced in RC where AI would lose track of the target waypoint or get stuck driving the wrong way.
• Physics
• Refactored engine code

Sound

• Minor fixes
• Fixed an issue with sounds disappearing (other, similar issues still exist!)
• Fixed a rare crash when loading AI cars using the new sound system
• Fixed issue with sounds disappearing
• Live stream overlayModding
• Added the ability to animate any maps UVW via Scroll and Step options on IBL Standard and IBL Standard Blend shaders.
• Fixed buggy background on telemetry debug screens in ModDev.
• Added OnScreen ModDev Tweakbar for debugging Car Cockpit readouts and debugging of LED values. 
• IBL Road Shader: Added the ability to blend out alt normal map via RDT.b
• IBL Vegetation Shader: Added optional detail map with extended blend options.

Known issues

• Skip updates button on package install is unresponsive
• Going off track and returning on track with a return pass message visible will reset the counter to 5 seconds
• There are some issues around track limits violations being converted into time penalties if you finish the race before the violation is evaluated.
• Transmission sounds don’t play correctly
• Setup list doesn’t work correctly in mod dev

Cadillac DPi v1.11

• Adjusted LOD distances
• Fix for inters
• Minor cam tweak
• Corrected Team names
• Updated sounds to new engine
• Fix for suspension bug

Ligier JSP 320 v1.19

• Added ability to turn off position display
• Various sound updates
• Added custom brake pressure smoothing
• Added new traction control system
• Fixed drivers face on lower LODs

Ligier JSP 217 v1.15

• Fixed ripple file and raindrop file
• Added new sounds for new sound engine
• Added new traction control system
• Updated TC and pit limiter sounds to new standards
• Fixed collision model not being solid

Norma M30 v2.53

• Added new sounds for new sound engine
• Added new traction control system

Caterham Academy v1.09

• Set default caster to 6 degrees(max)
• Fixed missing wheels in cockpit
• Made cockpit labels show at night
• Fixed issues with rims
• Made gauges visible at night
• Adjusted gauge glass material
• Update tires with stiffer sidewalls and less grip delta from track rubber
• AI revised significantly
• Added new camera to match real onboards
• Fixed missing basemat material

Hyundai i30 BTCC v1.19

• Fixed normals on left mirror indicator light
• Updated showroom viewing distance
• Slight fix on body AOS map
• New onboard sounds
• Updated windows material
• Changed year to 2021
• Fixed driver names
• New aerodynamics (including recalculated drag, downforce, ride height sensitivity)
• Updates to brake system performance, mainly different brake pad compounds, recalculated braking torques and heating/cooling
• Removed gearshift protection
• Additional differential ramp angles and preload options
• Removed 20mm steering rack lock limiter that is required for FWD cars by BTCC regulations to make leaving garage easier
• Small adjustments to weight distribution and CoG height
• Forced restriction for tyre compounds to be the same on front and rear axle
• Removed rear brake cooling options
• Front brake duct adjustment has now 5 settings
• Small tweaks to clutch parameters
• Recalculated engine longevity
• Small volume changes on onboard sounds
• External Sound update
• Adjusted telemetry information
• Fix for incorrect aero balance
• Force BTCC class tyre restriction for BTCC series tracks
• Fix for wet compound texture now showing up correctly once on a track for restricted tyre compound options
• Fixed cockpit position
• Fixed base material
• Fixed camera clipping

Toyota Corolla BTCC v1.13

• Fixed milky look on some windshields
• Slight fix on body AOS map
• Updated sounds to latest standards
• Small volume corrections
• Adjusted cockpit camera clip planes
• Adjusted cockpit camera position
• Fixed driver names
• New aerodynamics (including recalculated drag, downforce, ride height sensitivity)
• Updates to brake system performance, mainly different brake pad compounds, recalculated braking torques and heating/cooling
• Removed gearshift protection
• Additional differential ramp angles and preload options
• Removed 20mm steering rack lock limiter that is required for FWD cars by BTCC regulations to make leaving garage easier
• Small adjustments to weight distribution and CoG height
• Forced restriction for tyre compounds to be the same on front and rear axle
• Removed rear brake cooling options
• Front brake duct adjustment has now 5 settings
• Small tweaks to clutch parameters
• Recalculated engine longevity
• Adjusted telemetry information
• Fix for incorrect aero balance
• Removed AI downforce bias tweak
• Force BTCC class tyre restriction for BTCC series tracks
• Fix for wet compound texture now showing up correctly once on a track for restricted tyre compound options
• Adjusted sound volumes
• Fixed camera clipping
• Fixed base material

Austin Mini Cooper v1.09

• Removed 20th onboard cam
• Moved head position lower and slightly forward
• Minor tire revision, more wet grip, less realroad sensitivity
• Made shift times slightly slower
• AI tweaked to better match player
• Forcing clutch use for valid shifts
• Fixed AI CRR
• Removed shift protection sound
• Slightly better wet grip
• AI correlation tweaks in the wet
• Onboard idle sound loop fix
• Small volume changes to opponents from outside and cockpit views
• Fixed base material

Dallara IR-18 v1.69

• Updated track names in upgrade file
• Fixed spelling mistake in HDV

Formula E 2022 v1.11

• Enabled omni lighting on body
• Fixed spelling mistake with driver name
• Fixed “misc” object popping on max detail

Ford Focus BTCC v1.17

• Added new onboard sounds
• Fixed some mesh issues
• Changed year to 2021
• Fixed driver names
• New aerodynamics (including recalculated drag, downforce, ride height sensitivity)
• Updates to brake system performance, mainly different brake pad compounds, recalculated braking torques and heating/cooling
• Removed gearshift protection
• Additional differential ramp angles and preload options
• Removed 20mm steering rack lock limiter that is required for FWD cars by BTCC regulations to make leaving garage easier
• Small adjustments to weight distribution and CoG height
• Forced restriction for tyre compounds to be the same on front and rear axle
• Removed rear brake cooling options
• Front brake duct adjustment has now 5 settings
• Small tweaks to clutch parameters
• Recalculated engine longevity
• External sound updates
• Fix for incorrect aero balance
• Force BTCC class tyre restriction for BTCC series tracks
• Fix for wet compound texture now showing up correctly once on a track for restricted tyre compound options
• Fixed cockpit camera position
• Fixed base material
• Fixed camera clipping

Infiniti Q50 v1.17

• Updated sounds to latest standards
• Small volume corrections
• Fixed driver names
• New aerodynamics (including recalculated drag, downforce, ride height sensitivity)
• Updates to brake system performance, mainly different brake pad compounds, recalculated braking torques and heating/cooling
• Removed gearshift protection
• Additional differential ramp angles and preload options
• Small adjustments to weight distribution and CoG height
• Forced restriction for tyre compounds to be the same on front and rear axle
• Removed rear brake cooling options
• Front brake duct adjustment has now 5 settings
• Small tweaks to clutch parameters
• Recalculated engine longevity
• Fix for incorrect aero balance
• Remove AI downforce bias tweak
• Force BTCC class tyre restriction for BTCC series tracks
• Fix for wet compound texture now showing up correctly once on a track for restricted tyre compound options

Spa-Francorchamps V1.45

• Updated Road, Grass and Foliage materials
• Track Limits refinements and fixes
• Adjusted AI to reduce chances of AI trying to pass in unrealistic places
• Various terrain gap fixes
• Fixed collision gap inside Malmedy
• Fixed Armco material inconsistencies at night
• Fixed minor animation issues with marshals
• Minor optimizations for performance and loading times

Il team ha inoltre annunciato la Stagione 7 del Competition System, con il ritorno in calendario delle apprezzate BMW M4 Class 1 e StockCar 2018X

Nel ricco pack Q4 2022 c'è anche spazio per la Formula E: l'ultimo DLC annunciato è infatti l'ExCeL London Circuit, che ospita l'E-Prix di Londra.

Il circuito, lungo 2252 metri con 22 curve, è sicuramente unico nel suo genere, grazie al fatto di essere per metà indoor e per metà un normalissimo circuito cittadino.

Si completa così la tornata di annunci per la nuova build, che comprende oltre all'ExCeL London Circuit il Bahrain International Circuit, la BMW 330e M Sport BTCC, la Vanwall Vandervell LMH, il circuito di Croft e il Thruxton Motorsports Center. Il tutto verrà reso disponibile a partire da lunedì 7 Novembre.

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Hello sim racers! 

The latest in our line of laserscanned Formula E circuits is about to hit rFactor 2, as we proudly introduce the innovative and very different ExCeL London Circuit. 

Developed and built by Formula E themselves for use within rFactor 2 – this is truly the ultimate representation of this circuit in sim racing.

Having caused quite a stir when the current location made its debut on the Formula E calendar, the ExCeL London Circuit is a perfect mix of drama, excitement, innovation and controversy that Formula E racing thrives upon. 

Coming in at a surprisingly lengthy 2.252 km and comprising no less than 22 turns, the ExCeL London Circuit runs along the famous Thames waterfront through a series of tight and twisty corner combinations, before dramatically diving into and back out of the ExCeL London arena, a highly unique proposition for drivers to get accustomed to in a top level racing series, and something that we think will provide a unique and rather challenging experience within rFactor 2.

Continua ad arricchirsi l'offerta british di rFactor 2: dopo la BMW 330e M Sport BTCC e il circuito di Croft anche il Thruxton Motorsports Center si unisce alla lista dei contenuti legati al British Touring Car Championship.

Nato anch'esso da un aeroporto dismesso dopo la seconda guerra mondiale nel 1950, negli oltre 70 anni della sua storia il tracciato è cambiato molto poco, diventando quindi un'icona di un'era che non c'è più del motorsport. Apparentemente semplice, il circuito nasconde invece molte insidie trattandosi di una pista estremamente veloce, dove è importante non scomporsi e non alzare troppo il piede per strappare il tempo più veloce in sessione.

Anche il Thruxton Motorsports Center è parte del pack Q4 2022 che verrà rilasciato il 7 Novembre, e sembra non essere l'ultimo annuncio, con un'ultima sorpresa in serbo per domani...

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Hello sim racers,

Thruxton is coming to rFactor 2 this November, as we are proudly welcome the most dramatic and high speed racing venue in the United Kingdom.

Opened in 1950 utilizing one of the many former World War 2 airfields left over at the conclusion of hostilities, little has changed at the Hampshire venue in the following 70 years, making Thruxton a true testament to a bygone age of motorsport in the country, and with it providing one of the most thrilling and potentially dangerous active race circuits in the UK.

Continua la carrellata di annunci in casa Studio 397: protagonista odierno è il circuito di Croft, situato nel North Yorkshire in Gran Bretagna. Uno dei pilastri del BTCC, nella sua storia ha ospitato ogni genere di gare, dalle due alle quattro ruote. Con 16 curve è capace di offrire battaglie ravvicinate a prescindere dalla categoria ed è un circuito molto tecnico, dove la precisione e l'accuratezza dei piloti fanno la differenza.

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Hello sim racers,

The Croft Circuit is coming to rFactor 2!

Expanding our offering of British racing venues within the simulation, the Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire is the latest addition to our collection of high quality, ultra detailed and laserscanned circuits for rFactor 2. A mainstay of the British Touring Car Championship schedule, as well as home to numerous high profile two and four wheeled championships throughout its time, Croft is a real driver circuit, where accuracy, commitment and driving skill are the differentiators between those who complete the lap, and those who can extract the maximum time the circuit has to offer. 

Running to a total of 16 corners, the layout at Croft often produces incredibly close racing regardless of the type of car competing. A mix of high speed turns and commitment heavy sections, right alongside technical complex segments and heavy braking zones, all lead to a circuit layout that is universally loved by both drivers and fans alike.

Il Croft Circuit va ad unirsi alla lista delle aggiunte del pack Q4 2022 assieme al Bahrain International Circuit, BMW 330e M Sport BTCC e Vanwall Vandervell LMH. La nuova build sarà disponibile il 7 Novembre.

Come già sappiamo, sono in arrivo per RaceRoom Racing Experience i nuovi Trucks da competizione. I possenti camion da corsa sono stati sviluppati nel software con la collaborazione del vero pilota di camion Sascha Lenz, per offrire l'esperienza di corsa più realistica possibile. I trucks sono dotati di freni raffreddati ad acqua e cambio a 16 velocità accuratamente simulato.

Tutti i dettagli sono disponibili a questo link.

Nuovo annuncio in casa Studio 397, ma contrariamente ai giorni precedenti questa volta non si tratta di una nuova auto o di un nuovo circuito in arrivo. Oggi lo studio olandese si concentra su una delle migliorie strutturali in arrivo con la build che verrà rilasciata il 7 Novembre.

Stiamo parlando dei miglioramenti apportati all'intelligenza artificiale, già testabili con la release candidate. Con la nuova build Studio 397 ha risolto alcuni annosi problemi che il gioco si trascinava da anni, come ad esempio la tendenza dell'IA ad usare acceleratore e freno come se fossero due "interruttori". Il team ha inoltre reso più realistici gli input al volante e ha migliorato la capacità di stare sulla superficie di guida dell'intelligenza artificiale.

Oltre a queste migliorie tangibili il team si è occupato di fare pulizia nel codice di gioco, eliminando alcune delle complessità storiche dell'IA e portando alcune ottimizzazioni, realizzando così un'ottima base sulla quale lavorare in futuro.

La build Q4 2022 verrà rilasciata tra una settimana, il 7 Novembre con l'introduzione del Bahrain International Circuit, e di due nuove vetture: BMW 330e M Sport BTCC e Vanwall Vandervell LMH.

Inoltre è stata appena rilasciata una nuova patch hotfix per correggere una lunga lista di bug e problemini vari, di cui trovate dettaglio a questo link.

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Hello sim racers, 

Now it’s time to switch things up a little, from talking about new content coming to rFactor 2 this November, to new code that will make that content all the more enjoyable in an offline environment – that’s right, for the Q4 2022 build update of rFactor 2 we’ve been working on the AI behaviour in the simulation – throttle and brake blipping be gone! 

Yes, we admit this has been a little while in the making here in rFactor 2 land, but now we are absolutely delighted to be able to bring a substantial improvement to the way the AI responds in game – from more controlled and believable behaviour on the track, to the abolishment of the frustrating on and off throttle pedal control – literally a game changing fix and improvement to the core offline racing experience! 

• Eradicated erratic throttle and brake behaviour.
• Smoothed out steering inputs and car control.
• Improved AI ability to adhere to racing surface and avoid unnecessary off track excursions and spins.

These changes have been rolled out globally across the simulation, so expect the improvements to be seen and felt immediately when playing against the AI, regardless of content type. With these changes, the AI should now offer a much more balanced and realistic racing experience, helping to not only remove the previously mentioned behaviour problems, but properly put the AI experience in rFactor 2 back on track again (no pun intended) as we continue to push the simulation forwards. Aside from the obvious improvements highlighted above, this development exercise has also allowed us the opportunity to go digging around in the previous AI code, and perform a significant amount of code cleaning and optimizing, helping us to untangle some of the historic complexities of how AI has been implemented in rFactor 2, and giving us a much stronger base on which to work from going forwards.