The latest big update to iRacing has seen the addition of the Audi RS 3 LMS, three new NASCAR cars, the addition of Circuit de Barcelona and Fairbury Speedway and the V7 tyre model on a selection of vehicles. But any big release will tend to have minor issues, so the iRacing Season 4 Hotfix released earlier this week fixes everything discovered so far.
It’s a prompt response, considering the Season 4 iRacing release occurred on Thursday September 5th, 24 hours after the planned Wednesday publication. The issues largely cover the new content, including the cars and tracks. But there is also a new Logitech API for wheels, a change to the grip on the dirt sections of Rallycross tracks, and other tweaks.
iRacing Season 4 Hotfix Notes:
Rendering
– Fixed an issue where some objects around older tracks were rendering with an outdated environment map.
– Fixed an issue where the graphical AutoConfig was limited to a maximum of the first 256 monitor resolutions/modes.
– Fixed an issue with the view of Broadcasting Mode.
Audio
– Fixed an issue where having too many sounds playing at once could cause disconnects or crashing.
Rallycross Racing
– Slightly reduced grip on dirt sections of Rallycross tracks.
Virtual Reality
– Fixed an issue where virtual mirror rendering appeared too dark when HDR mode was enabled.
Paint Shop
– A new sponsor, Simucube, has been added to the Paint Shop!
Controls
– Fixed an issue where a second clutch input was functional while using vehicles that do not have a clutch.
– A new Logitech API has been integrated.
CARS:
Audi RS 3 LMS
– Engine oil cooling capacity has been increased.
– Tire scrubbing sound volume has been increased.
– Brake bias is now adjustable in Fixed Setups.
Dallara F3
– Brake bias is now adjustable in Fixed Setups.
– A new fixed vehicle setup for Formula Sprint F3 has been added.
NASCAR Xfinity Chevrolet Camaro – 2019
– Talladega Superspeedway setup has been updated.
NASCAR Xfinity Ford Mustang – 2019
– Talladega Superspeedway setup has been updated.
NASCAR Xfinity Toyota Supra
– Talladega Superspeedway setup has been updated.
Skip Barber Formula 2000
– Engine smoke now correcting emits directly from the engine.
– Minimum tire pressures have been increased to 25 psi.
TRACKS:
Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya
– Fixed an issue with course cutting on the final corner.
– The 1x zone at Turn 1 has been adjusted
– Fixed a geometry seam in the track at Turn 10.
Fairbury Speedway
– Fixed an issue with a T-pose flagman.
– Fixed an issue where cars could sometimes get snagged by the wall at Turn 1.
How are you finding the new iRacing Season 4 chaages and content? Comment below if you’ve tried out the new cars and tracks, or share your thoughts on the V7 tyre model. And have you used the Lucas Oil Off Road Pro 2 Lite truck or the Kia Optima since they were added to the free list of cars available when you take out your subscription?
As always, you can give iRacing a go on the PC by signing up via the official site, with 40% off new memberships at the moment.
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