With the German manufacturer so heavily involved in sim racing at all levels, from running Esports teams to developing hardware, there's plenty to cover with the 2021 BMW SIM Live winners and news. The event took place last weekend for the third year in a row and featured the finals of three sim racing competitions running across three different platforms. And featured … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 KartSim Tillotson T4 Series Kart Released
If you like your sim racing close to the ground, then the new rFactor 2 KartSim Tillotson T4 Series Kart released this week might be right up your alley. Especially as the Tillotson T4 Esports series gives you the chance to secure a place on the grid of the real life Tillotson T4 Series World Finals in Dublin later in September. For those unaware, KartSim are a UK developer … [Read more...]
2021 Le Mans Virtual Series Teams Announced
We've already covered details of the new endurance championship, including the schedule and prize fund. But with the 2021 Le Mans Virtual Series teams announced, it's been confirmed that a number of big organisations will be competing in the 5 round series, culminating with the famous 24 Hour event. With 21 LMP2 cars and 17 LMGTE competitors making up the field of 38, … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Zandvoort 2021 Update Coming Soon
Circuit Zandvoort has undergone some significant changes to prepare for the return of Formula One to the Dutch racing circuit. Delayed from 2020 for obvious reasons, it does have one benefit, with an rFactor 2 Zandvoort 2021 update coming soon. With developers Studio 397 based in the Netherlands, it's not surprising they wanted to have the latest and best version of the … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 USF2000 PBR Update Released
One of the cars available for free gets some love with an rFactor 2 USF2000 PBR update released for the 2016 spec open wheeler. First released for rFactor 2 back in November 2016, it uses a Van Diemen/Elan DP08 chassis, with power from a Mazda MZR 2 litre engine. With tuning from Elite Engines, it puts out 170hp and has a top speed around 150mph. And it's available with the … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Formula Pro V0.99 and DRS Zone Updates
Some targeted changes arrive from Studio 397, with new rFactor 2 Formula Pro V0.99 and DRS Zone updates to enjoy. The drag reduction applies to both the Formula Pro and BMW M4 Class 1, so drivers of both cars will benefit from additional zones which have been added to the Indianapolis 2020 GP Layout and the Silverstone GT layout. That changes the tracks to Indianapolis v1.12 … [Read more...]
Free Tatuus MSV F3-020 2020 Released For rFactor 2
Drive the latest car used for the BRDC British Formula 3 championship, with the free Tatuus MSV F3-020 2020 released for rFactor 2. It's an upgrade to the previous version used in both the real series and the Studio 397 racing simulation, with a two-litre Mountune engine producing 230bhp. Along with the Sadev six-speed sequential gearbox and an Indycar-style fin in front of … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Monza Update V1.21 Released
You can now race both the Curva Grande and Junior layouts of the famous Italian racing circuit, as both are included in the new rFactor 2 Monza update v1.21 available to download now. Studio 397 released the track as DLC at the end of June, and have also responded to feedback from sim racers with various improvements. Changes include updating cut detection, some graphical … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 June 2021 Developer Roadmap Update
Studio 397 have recapped their recent work, and some of their plans for the future, in the latest rFactor 2 June 2021 developer roadmap update. Obviously they're keen to mention the release of the new Formula Pro, which we covered here. Along with the release of the BMW M4 Class 1 2021 and Monza. But there are some interesting bits of info about other elements of the sim … [Read more...]
Formula Pro Released For rFactor 2
Sutdio 397 have gone back to the V10 era of open wheel racing with the Formula Pro released for rFactor 2. So if you fancy trying to channel 800hp and 18,000rpm through 18-inch Goodyear slicks and with up to 2400kg of downforce, then you're going to be happy. Being a fictional creation, the Formula Pro combines the modern F1-style halo head protection system and technology … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Adds Monza DLC Plus The Free BMW M4 Class 1 2021
There are two new pieces of content from Studio 397, as rFactor 2 adds Monza DLC plus the free BMW M4 Class 1 2021. So while you'll need to pay to download and race on the iconic Italian Monza circuit, the chance to drive a BMW racing car that never got to compete in real life is open to everyone for nothing. The Autodromo Nazionale Di Monza will cost you £7.72, and in … [Read more...]
Big Savings On rFactor 2, KartKraft and NASCAR Heat
A Motorsport Games Publisher Sale is currently running on Steam, with big savings on rFactor 2, KartKraft and NASCAR Heat. You can save up to 80% on the racing titles until June 24th, with prices starting from £2.05. rFactor 2 - 60% off Most sim racers will be familiar with the Studio 397 title. But if you've never got around to actually buying it, now is your chance. … [Read more...]
Get rFactor 2 for less on Humble Bundle
If you've been thinking about buying the Studio 397 racing sim, now might be a good time as you can get rFactor 2 for less on Humble Bundle for the next few days. Until June 16th or so, you can pick up the game for £18.05, which saves you £7.74. And it's not a bad time to jump into the sim, with plenty of recent updates including a new release candidate in the past week, an … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Ligier JS P217 V1.17 Update Available Now
If you already own the LMP 2 car, or you're thinking about adding it to your collection, then you'll enjoy the rFactor 2 Ligier JS P217 V1.17 update. It's been released by Studio 397 to solve various small issues since the prototype racer was originally released as part of the Endurance Bundle 2 DLC in December 2020. The DLC also included the Cadillac DPi-V.R and Chevrolet … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Lime Rock Park V3.0 Update Available Now
The Connecticut circuit is a popular venue for sim racers. And the rFactor 2 Lime Rock Park V3.0 update is a signficant refresh for venue by Studio 397. It was first added to the sim in 2013, with a V2 update in late 2014, so it it needed a significant amount of work to be brought up to the standard of more recent releases. The third oldest continuously operating road racing … [Read more...]