Automobilista 2 V1.2.0.8 Released

Reiza Studios continue to drop complimentary updates during weekends, just to keep sim racing news sites from taking a break. So we’ve now got Automobilista 2 V1.2.0.8 released to compliment the recent large scale update, and hopefully fix some instability issues experienced by some racers.

Some tips have been shared for anyone encountering issues, which are:

1. Verify the integrity of game files via Steam to ensure your installation doesn´t have any faulty or corrupted files
2. While you should not need to regularly delete your DocumentsAutomobilista 2 folder to start a fresh profile every month, some users have reported that starting fresh helped them solve a few issues, specially handling / controller related ones
3. If you experience freezes, CTDs or stutters, double check the applications you have running in the background via Task Manager, close the ones that aren´t essential to see if they might be interfering with the game functionality
4. If you experience crashes running with shadows on Ultra since V1.2 release, try switching it down to High – High is the equivalent of pre V1.2 Ultra, with the latest update making Ultra a bit more demanding on certain GPUs
5. If you own a G923 and are experiencing issues with game freezing on startup, this topic features some good recommendations

Hopefully that will help if you’re one of the unlucky people experiencing crashes trying to run Automboilista 2 at the moment. But now it’s on to more pleasant subjects, including an art revision for the Imola circuit to add to the scenery around the track. So you can admire the seasonal foliage as your race around the historic Italian location.

Automobilista 2 V1.2.0.8 Changelog:

GENERAL

• Fixed an issue that could lead to CTD at session start in some cases
• Fixed an issue that could cause a CTD when using pit strategy selection list in multiplayer sessions
• Adjusted Livetrack Grip Range
• Minor revisions to shadow cascading parameters from cockpit view
• Increased number of hourly real weather forecast slots to allow simulated 24 hour sessions with no slot re-use

UI & HUD

• Fixed incorrect help text on some instances of Live Track Preset option
• Fixed missing localization of Damage > Rear Aero input label on pit strategy editor
• Fixed German localization typo on pite exit blend line tip text
• Fixed French text displaying on German localization on telemetry HUD tip
• Updated various environmental/technical terms in Spanish localization

PHYSICS & AI

• Further tire tread fine-tuning for Proto classes, GTs, Stock Cars, F-Retros, Procar, Group A, Group C, F-Ultimate
• Mercedes AMG GT3: Adjusted default engine brake map
• F-UItimate: Increased FFB Max Force range; adjusted default diff settings
• Fixed error in Mini dampers & disabled redundant fast damper range
• AI: Adjusted aggression scalars and care with player for tintops; reduced throttle response time for GTE & GT3; callibrated GTE, GT3 & StockCars
• Adjusted AI Grip for Imola & added corner-specific speed boosts to Piratella, Acque Minerali, Rivazza
• Cascais Added AI corner boost to last corner
• Interlagos: Adjusted AI lines & corridor changes at Mergulho and Arquibancadas for improved behavior; Added speed slowdowns on pitlane exit path

AUDIO

• Adjusted rumble strip sound frequency
• Further surface sound optimizations
• Surface sound filtering present only on roadnoise/skid sounds (Grass & dirt excluded)

TRACKS

• Spa-Francorchamps 1993: Add dynamic cones
• Velopark: Center start trigger across track and pit lane width
• Added seasonal foliage to all Imola variants
• Laguna Seca: Fixed curbs uv1/uv2; Add more remaining trackside objects; adjusted glow on the start lights
• Imola: Fix wall collision error

VEHICLES

• Camaro GT4.R: Added 3 new liveries
• Helmet cameras: Reworked the helmet cams meshes and materials for the Modern formula, GT modern, club, 70s and 80s. now support triple screen/ultra wide (54 to 89 degrees of FOV)
• Fixed RPM LED ranges for Mclaren 720S, F309, F301, Metalmoro MRX P3
• Updated Porsche GT4 Cayman & Ginetta G55 tire material fixing issue with tires disappearing in certain circunstances

Automobilista 2 is available on Steam for the PC, along with the Ultimate Edition, the Season Pass bundle and the Spa, Silverstone, Nurburgring, Hockenheim and Racin’ USA DLC packs.

You can keep up with all the latest Automobilista 2 news, updates and DLC here. Or check out everything available already with our Automobilista 2 car list and Automobilista 2 track list.