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...]
rFactor 2 Circuit d’Azur Track and AI Get Updated
There's been a serious burst of productivity over at the Studio 397 offices, as the rFactor 2 Circuit d'Azur track and AI get updated just shortly after the release of a new car and the Rome E-Prix circuit, the Formula E content being updated, and the developers being acquired by Motorsport Games. Circuit d'Azur is a familiar circuit to most people, despite the name. And … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Adds The SC2018x Stock Car
Studio 397 are on a bit of a roll at the moment, with their acquisition by Motorsport Games, the release of the Rome Eprix track and updates to all the Formula E content. And now rFactor 2 adds the SC2018x Stock Car as a new option for fans of that style of motor racing. Two Stock Car models have already been available for the racing sim, but the SC2018x offers something a … [Read more...]
Motorsport Games Buys rFactor 2 and Studio 397
The consolidation of the sim racing industry continues to build pace as Motorsport Games buys rFactor 2 and Studio 397. News of the acquisition follows Motorsport Games acquiring KartKraft developers Black Delta earlier in 2021, and Codemasters picking up Slightly Mad Studios at the end of 2020 - before then being bought themselves by Electronic Arts. An official … [Read more...]
Big rFactor 2 GT3 Balance of Performance Update Released
Studio 397 released some balancing changes to the GTE class at the start of January, 2021. And now a big rFactor 2 GT3 Balance of Performance update has been released It covers a total of 13 cars including both the 2018 and 2019 Audi R8 GT3, and the 2017 and 2020 Bentley Continental GT3. Along with the specific changes to each car, Studio 397 have also looked at some changes … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 RCCO eX ZERO 2021 Update 1.33 Released
Electric cars are a growing part of sim racing just as in the real world of motorsport. And both cases are evolving in parallel. One example is the rFactor 2 RCCO eX ZERo 2021 Update 1.33 released by Studio 397 for the concept car developed with former DTM champion Mike Rockenfeller. One of the big changes is that the car will now have energy regeneration under braking, … [Read more...]
Enduracers Release Their Alpine A110 Series Mod for rFactor 2
The sim racing modding scene continues to evolve, as Enduracers release their Alpine A110 Series Mod for rFactor 2. It's particularly interesting as they collaborated with the Signatech Alpine team to bring both a Cup and GT4 version of the car into the game. And the result is a high fidelity and detailed 3D model which features 4k paint schemes taken from different years … [Read more...]