Codemasters have released a sizeable update as F1 2021 Patch 1.12 adds Imola and multiple bug fixes, along with the special Red Bull livery used for the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix. The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari returned to the F1 calendar in 2020 for the first time since 2006, and the home venue of Scuderia Ferrari has been holding a variety of series on two … [Read more...]
iRacing 2021 Season 4 Patch 2 Hotfix 1 Released
Following on from the most recent update at the start of October, iRacing 2021 Season 4 Patch 2 Hotfix 1 has now been released to download at a relatively small size of 96MB for everything available. The big news is that the meatball flag will not be served to any of the dirt oval racing cars. You'll still suffer damage, but whether or not to continue will be down to the … [Read more...]
Next Level Racing Win An Export Award
It's always good to see companies within sim racing getting recognition from the wider world. Most of the coverage tends to be about the eSports boom of recent years. But there's some business awareness too, as Next Level Racing win an export award. The Australian sim racing hardware company has been named Queensland's Exporter of the Year for their overseas sales and … [Read more...]
The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix Racing Onto PC and Switch
Apologies in advance to any Norwegian readers, but with the Pinchcliffe Grand Prix racing onto PC and Switch, it turns out I wasn't aware of the most widely seen film ever to come from Norway. Or the previous game from 2000, which was ported to the Nintendo DS in 2010. So for anyone in a similar position to me, it turns out the Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (originally the … [Read more...]
TrackDayR Build 1.0.84.45 Adds AI Opponents
The motorcycle sim from a small team in Italy continues to gain features as the new TrackDayR build 1.0.84.45 adds AI opponents for the first time. Until now, the challenge has been limited to mastering the realistic handling of everything from small pit bikes to a 500cc two stoke Grand Prix machine around the circuits in the game. But now you'll be able to take part in a … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Released for PlayStation 4 and 5
Isometic rally driving is finally available for Sony console racers with Art of Rally released for PlayStation 4 and 5. The new port includes all previous PC and console updates, meaning that you'll be brought right up to date with the other versions. That includes the free Kenya update from August 2021, with added a new location and extra cars to the title, which originally … [Read more...]
Automobilista 2 V1.2.4.2 Released
The first of two planned updates following the release of the latest Monza DLC has arrived from Reiza Studios, with Automobilista 2 V1.2.4.2 released to download. There are some tweaks to the current and historic versions of the Italian circuit, but the new version of the racing sim has a lot of other improvements, including further adjustments to the AI, the user interface, … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix 1.7.15 Out Now
It's been a while since Kunos Simulazioni have released any updates for ACC, but there are few small fixes to download with Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix 1.7.15 out now. Update 1.7.14 is also included in the 465.19Mb patch, with the focus mainly on solving some problems with the new Logitech G923 TrueForce sim racing wheel, and updating the Fanatec SDK. Aside from that, … [Read more...]
Redline Dominated The 2021 iRacing Petit Le Mans
It was a commanding performance as Team Redline dominated the 2021 iRacing Petit Le Mans powered by VCO, with wins across all three classes. The 10 hour endurance race held at the virtual Road Atlanta saw the eSports organisation take victory in the GT3, GTE and LMP2 categories in the top split of the event. And that was despite the car of F1 star Max Verstappen retire after … [Read more...]
iRacing 2021 Season 4 Patch 2 Released
A new update has arrived with iRacing 2021 Season 4 Patch 2 released now to download. And there's a pretty wide range of tweaks and fixes covering a number of cars and tracks, as well as the UI and AI opponents. It's not surprising that there are no massive changes mid-season, but various default iRacing set-ups have been improved. And both the BMW M4 GT4 and Porsche 718 … [Read more...]
Automobilista 2 V1.2.4.1 And Monza DLC Released
Reiza Studios are starting October 2021 in a big way with both Automobilista 2 V1.2.4.1 and Monza DLC released to download or purchase now. The Monza Pack is available now to buy on Steam for £7.99, as with previous track DLC, unless you have the Season Pass, Premium Expansion or Premium Track Packs. And it features multiple versions of the historic Italian racing circuit, … [Read more...]
Genk Circuit And A Full Release Coming For KartKraft
Development might have previously been happening in fits and starts, but with the Genk circuit and a full release coming for KartKraft, it seems like progress is being made more rapidly than ever. The karting simulator was originally released by Black Delta into Steam Early Access in November 2018, and there have been plenty of updates since then. But after becoming part of … [Read more...]
TT Circuit Assen Is Coming Soon To RaceRoom
One of the most popular tracks for motorcycle racers, and a recent addition to the DTM calendar, TT Circuit Assen is coming soon to RaceRoom. It follows the recent release of Nogaro as another new venue for the racing sim. Opened in 1955, and using around a third of an original street circuit which had hosted the Dutch TT since 1926, the layout was originally 4.7 miles of … [Read more...]
RiMS Racing Patch V1.3 Released
Some more fixes and improvements for the motorcycle game from Raceward Studios, with RiMS Racing Patch V1.3 released for the PC edition, and a console update coming soon. The patch mainly improves the UI and optimises AI performance, along with fixing a list of issues including some game crashes if you accepted invites in specific circumstances, tried to set custom joypad … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.3.029 Adds The Nogaro Circuit
A new venue arrives from Sector3 Studios as RaceRoom update 0.9.3.029 adds the Nogaro circuit. Also known as the Circuit Paul Armagnac, the French track is the main focus on the release, but there's also a new Nurburgring layout, a game crash fix and some tweaks to the Formula RaceRoom U.S and Tatuus F4. The first purpose-built racing circuit in France opened on 3rd October … [Read more...]