Time to go endurance or GT racing once again with the 2020 Bentley Continental GT3 and a GT3 BOP update for rFactor 2. The new car is available free to any racers who already own either the existing 2017 Bentley Continental GT3 DLC, or the rFactor 2 GT3 bundle. Bentley has competed in GT racing since 2014 with the Continental, including victory in the 2015 Blancpain GT … [Read more...]
Numskull Designs Nintendo Switch Steering Wheel
It probably won't replace the direct drive wheel in your full motion sim rig. But at £14.99, the new Numskull Designs Nintendo Switch Steering Wheel is a cheap way to add a bit more control and authenticity to racing on the console. The fully-titled Numskull Nintendo Switch Joy Con Steering Wheel Table Attachment is a basic plastic wheel which includes 'resistance … [Read more...]
iRacing 2020 Season 4 Hotfix 1 Released
More work has been completed on the iRacing user interface with iRacing 2020 Season 4 Hotfix 1 released. We'll keep seeing improvements and updates to the new UI as content increasingly moves from the classic member website to the new method of accessing series, races and time trials. It won't be long before any remaining niggles and issues are hammered out by the team at … [Read more...]
Project CARS 3 Developer Blog Explores Handling Upgrades
Struggling to improve your car performance, or understand how to get the best out of tweaks and changes? The latest Project CARS 3 developer blog explores handling upgrades in the game, with Casey Ringley, Vehicle Technical Art and Handling, explaining how they work in this specific racing game. Handling part upgrades in Project CARS 3 aren’t “fudged”, they work directly … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.1.6 Adds DTM 2020 Cars DLC
Previewed at the end of August by Sector 3 Studios, RaceRoom update 0.9.1.6 adds DTM 2020 cars DLC to capture what may be the historic final season for the 650bhp turbo touring machines. It includes the release of the DTM 2020 Car Pack, which costs £10.89 and includes the Audi RS 5 DTM 2020 and BMW M4 DTM 2020 with all of the 16 team liveries for every driver. And also the … [Read more...]
Wreckfest Season 2 Update and New Content Arrives
Bugbear Entertainment have followed up their teaser trailer with a Wreckfest Season 2 update and new content available now for the PC, alongside a new tournament with a free Rocket RX as one of the rewards. To earn the free Rocket RX or a variety of new paint and customisation bundles you'll need to compete in the Getaway Heat tournment. This needs you to race through … [Read more...]
Aston Martin AMR-C01 Sim Racing Cockpit Revealed
One of the best things about sim racing is that you can enjoy it and be competitive with a fairly cheap set-up. But if you do fancy something much more exclusive and high-end, then the limited production run of the Aston Martin AMR-C01 sim racing cockpit might be tempting. It's the first product to come from a new partnership between the sports car company and Curv Racing … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Patch 1.09 Includes Livery Updates
Codemasters are keeping up with a changing Formula One Season and improving their racing game as F1 2020 patch 1.09 includes livery updates and other improvements as previously promised. The notable tweaks include allowing you to use multiplayer cars in split-screen and time trials and the option to hold a button to deploy ERS rather than toggling it on and off. Plus the … [Read more...]
Wreckfest Season 2 Promises New Cars and Tracks
Not to be confused with the tournament seasons, Wreckfest Season 2 promises new cars and tracks with a very short teaser video from BugBear Entertainment. There's no more information yet, but the first season pass included 8 DLC packs, so you can probably expect something similar for Season 2. And a new pass might include an exclusive car. It will be interesting to see … [Read more...]
American Truck Simulator Teases The NEXT Western Star
Exciting news for virtual haulage fans as American Truck Simulator teases the NEXT Western Star as a forthcoming release. Not only will it mean a new manufacturer added to the game, but the ATS version will appear "very shortly" after the real truck is unveiled on September 29th, 2020. We've seen car manufacturers tie in sim racing with launches of their real models, … [Read more...]
Hotshot Racing Is Out Now for PC And Consoles
An arcade racing game with the retro visual style of classic virtual titles of the 1990s, Hotshot Racing is out now on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Developed by Lucky Mountain Games and Sumo Nottingham (who have also worked on Outrun 2, Sonic & Sega All Star Racing, Team Sonic Racing, and more racing titles), the look will be familiar to anyone who … [Read more...]
DSD P310 Bluetooth Wheel Module Launched
Derek Speare Designs are a familiar name in the sim racing community, producing a range of components for your virtual motorsport rig. And now the DSD P310 Bluetooth Wheel Module has launched to give you more control without the need for another USB cable to fit to your set-up. The DSD P310 Bluetooth Wheel Module doesn't require a specific wheel base, as it will fit any … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix V1.5.6 Released
A smaller update from Kunos Simulazioni with Assetto Corsa competizione Hotfix V1.5.6 released for the PC version of the game. It follows several updates in August, so the list of changes is relatively small. The main news with Assetto Corsa Competizione Hotfix V1.5.6 is that punctures caused by excessive tyre wear won't compromise the suspension geometry when you return to … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Will Be Released On September 23rd, 2020
If you've seen our previous coverage of Art of Rally, or tried the demo version, you'll know it's a fun mix of realistic handling, top-down view and a cute graphics style. And why I'm happy Art of Rally will be released on September 23rd, 2020. Available for the PC and Mac via Steam or GOG, there's no confirmed price yet. But there is a new release date trailer to … [Read more...]
iRacing Announces the Corvette C8.R for New Season
It seems there's no end to the news coming from the virtual motorsport platform, as iRacing announces the Corvette C8.R. There's no exact release date for the release of the 2020 GT but it has to be soon as it's included in the Season 3 Week 14 race schedule. Which means it will be part of iRacing 2020 Season 4 as the Corvette C8R GTE will be available in the "Shiny New … [Read more...]