With five hotfixes published before the first major update, Studio 397 hasn't slowed down with Le Mans Ultimate Patch 1 Hotfix 2 released for the WEC sim racing title. Patch 1 was released on March 12 with a long list of bug fixes. A small hotfix was released the following day to fix an issue in the UI, but hotfix 2 has some more substantial solutions, including fixing crash … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Patch 1 Arrives
Having launched into Early Access with a number of features absent or needing work, and after five hotfixes so far, Le Mans Ultimate Patch 1 arrives with a long list of solutions to many inital issues. While there's no new content or major features as part of the patch, it does add presets for Asetek wheels and the Moza R9 wheel base, proper AI gridding and race strategy, … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Now Up To Hotfix 5
After a postponed launch and a switch to an Early Access release with some features arriving at a later date, fixes are arriving at a fast pace with Le Mans Ultimate now up to Hotfix 5. Launched on February 20th, the first Hotfix arrived within 24 hours. And it appears Motorsport Games and Studio 397 have opted for a little and often approach to support with four more … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Hotfix 1 Released
Just a day after launching as a Steam Early Access title, we've already seen Le Mans Ultimate Hotfix 1 released by Motorsport Games and Studio 397. The main changes to note are that the multi-view tool has been enabled to set up multiple monitors properly, and issues with force feedback and torque across a range of wheels and wheelbases. Some of the changes do mean you … [Read more...]
The Official Le Mans Ultimate Car List
Find out what you can drive in the officially-licensed WEC sim racing title with the official Le Mans Ultimate car list covering everything released by Motorsport Games. Developed by Studio 397, the new racing game launches via Steam Early Access on February 20th, 2024, covering three classes of car. You'll be able to drive seven Hypercars, four LMGTE Am cars, or the one … [Read more...]
The Le Mans Ultimate Track List
Developed by Studio 397 and launching as a Steam Early Access title on February 20th, 2024, check out all of the circuits available to race with our Le Mans Ultimate track list. There are seven tracks available in the base game, with a further three available in DLC packs. Released by Motorsport Games as the officially-licensed game of the FIA World Endurance Championship, … [Read more...]
Motorsport Games Granted An Extension By Nasdaq
The publisher of Le Mans Ultimate and rFactor 2 will remain on the American stock exchange for at least a while longer, with Motorsport Games granted an extension by Nasdaq. The second potential delisting in two years was noted in an SEC filing in November 2023, with a deadline of January 2nd for a plan to regain compliance, and a further 180 days to put it into action. Now … [Read more...]
A New Le Mans Ultimate Video Features The Toyota GR010
As we move closer to the planned release date of 20th February, 2024, a new Le Mans Ultimate video features the Toyota GR010 being driven around the Algarve International Circuit, more commonly known as Portimao. It's a notable car, considering the Toyota GT010 Hybrid has been the Hypercar World Endurance champion for three straight years. Powered by a 3.5 litre … [Read more...]
iRacing and Indycar Sign A Multiyear Licensing Agreement
Things finally go back to normal, as iRacing and Indycar sign a multiyear licensing agreement which goes into effect immediately. This means the return of the iRacing Indianapolis 500, Indycar branding and events, and an extension to the license for the Indianpolis Motor Speedway. The two brands had worked together for more than a dozen years, and the Indy 500 was one of … [Read more...]
Motorsport Games Face Another Potential NASDAQ Delisting
Having avoided removal from the American stock exchange at the end of 2022, now Motorsport Games face another potential NASDAQ delisting. Last time the full Board of Directors resigned, but the company was able to regain compliance by a reverse share split, combining them into a smaller number to raise prices above the minimum level required Now they've received another … [Read more...]
IndyCar Also Terminate Their Motorsport Games License
Another racing series will be looking for a new home, as following the loss of the rights for BTCC, now IndyCar also terminate their Motorsport Games license. Not forgetting the sale of the NASCAR license to iRacing. As reported in a new SEC filing, the notice is similar to the one filed by the BTCC rights holders, BARC (TOCA) Ltd, and reveals: INDYCAR LLC stated that its … [Read more...]
MotorSport Games Move Le Mans Ultimate to 2024 And Cancel INDYCAR
The third quarter 2023 was terms one of business transformation by CEO Stephen Hood as Motorsport Games move Le Mans Ultimate to 2024 and cancel INDYCAR. As the official game for both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it's being developed by Studio 397 for PC only at first, and was originally planned to launch in December 2023. That's now been … [Read more...]
Motorsport Games Cuts Staff And Loses The BTCC License
It's not been the best week for the troubled developer and publisher, as Motorsport Games cuts staff and loses the BTCC license. While reducing the headcount may be a reasonable decision for CEO Stephen Hood to lower costs and try to turn the business around, rights holder TOCA has removed the rights to the British Touring Car Championship video game due to 'ongoing … [Read more...]
Rennsport Attempt To Clear The rFactor 2 Code Controversy
A licensing deal with Image Space Inc has been revealed as Rennsport attempt to clear the rFactor 2 code controversy, which blew up after a Studio 397 forum post suggested the sim racing title was using files from the existing game. The possibility that Rennsport was using unlicensed or stolen code obviously caught the attention of a lot of sim racing fans. And early … [Read more...]
Motorsport Games Sell Their NASCAR License To iRacing
There's some potentially great news for fans of the sport, as Motorsport Games sell their NASCAR license to iRacing. It covers "NASCAR themed simulation-style console games". And that announcement was swiftly followed by iRacing revealing plans for a game in 2025, with the Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch logos accompanied by the Steam icon, suggesting it might also be … [Read more...]