Sector3 Studios have prepared for upcoming eSports series, including the ADAC GT Masters, as RaceRoom update 0.9.2.36 targets GT3 BoP for closer racing between the different cars. It's tricky to balance the difference between the work of various manufacturers in a championship, whether that's in sim racing or the real world. So it's not surprising we often see balance of … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update V0.9.2.34 Released
Sector3 Studios have released a whole range of car tweaks with RaceRoom Update V0.9.2.34 released now to download, along with some extra tools for dedicated servers, and AI tweaks for some specific circuits. The server tools are quite interesting, as you can now use a Power Restrictor to balance car models with a range of 90-100% available. Which is obviously pretty useful … [Read more...]
RaceRoom 2020 WTCR Car Pack and Update 0.9.2.29 Out Now
Time to get downloading, with the RaceRoom 2020 WTCR Car Pack and Update 0.9.2.29 both available now. We previously featured the new WTCR cars when they were previewed by Sector 3 Studios. But the pack is now on sale for £16.37, with cars currently priced at £3.44 each, including the new Renault Megane RS TCR and Cupa Leon Competicion. The RaceRoom 2020 WTCR Car Pack also … [Read more...]
New RaceRoom Patch Should Solve Dedicated Server Issues
Sector3 Studios have obviously been hard at work since their last game update created a problem with multiplayer racing, as their new RaceRoom Patch should solve dedicated server issues caused by players leaving before the end of a session. Update 0.9.2.23 was released on Tuesday with a whole host of improvements. Unfortunately if players left a session early if could also … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.2.23 Released
RaceRoom Racing Experience was offline briefly earlier today for RaceRoom Update 0.9.2.23 to be released for the sim. There's a range of improvements and fixes included, covering everything from slowdown penalties to car physics and track graphics. Since the update was made available, Sector3 Studios have shared that there's a dedicated server crash at the end of a session … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.2.17 Released
Now we've moved back into a new year of sim racing, updates are starting to be released by developers, including Sector3 Studios. So RaceRoom Update 0.9.2.17 is now available with a range of tweaks and improvements for a number of cars and tracks. There's also a reminder that the big December patch included a lower tolerance for breaking the pit lane speed limits, which some … [Read more...]
The Big December 2020 RaceRoom Update Arrives
Normally we just stick to the version numbers, but the big December 2020 RaceRoom update feels like it needs a bit more fanfare as it's the largest release from Sector3 Studios in a while. The new cars and tracks available with the release are the Audi R8 LMS GT2, Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo and Audi R8 LMS GT4, the Volkswagen ID.R, and the 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco Group 2. Plus the … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Adds The Brands Hatch Grand Prix Layout
It's been long-awaited, and much requested in the meantime. But the begging and pleading can stop when RaceRoom adds the Brands Hatch Grand Prix layout with the big upcoming update now scheduled for December 21st, 2020. The shorter 1.198 mile (1.929km) Indy circuit has been available in RaceRoom for a long time. But while it still includes Paddock Hill, Druids and the … [Read more...]
Now the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo Joins RaceRoom
First we found out that the Audi R8 LMS GT2 would arrive in a December update to RaceRoom, joining the existing GT3 model in the sim. Then came the news the Audi R8 LMS GT4 would also arrive. And now to complete the set, the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo joins RaceRoom this month! So the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo is the latest and greatest in the Audi Sport customer racing range for world … [Read more...]
Audi R8 LMS GT2 Is Coming To RaceRoom in December 2020
As part of a big update being teased by Sector3 Studios, it's been revealed that the Audi R8 LMS GT2 is coming to RaceRoom in December 2020. The most powerful car in the history of the Audi customer racing program, the R8 LMS GT2 will join the Porsche 911 GT2 RS in RaceRoom Racing Experience, and it should be fun to drive with 640hp and 550 Nm of torque from the 5.2 litre … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.1.11 Upgrades Laguna Seca
A relatively short list of changes from Sector3 Studios as RaceRoom update 0.9.1.11 upgrades Laguna Seca, along with some improvements to controller profiles and AI behaviour. The iconic American circuit has now been updates to 2020 specs, so it should look better than ever. The 2.238 mile circuit hosts a variety of high level motorsports events. Built in 1957, it's well … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Adds The Cupra Leon E-Racer And A Small Update
It's impossible to ignore the rise of electric cars in racing, whether or not you're a fan. And now RaceRoom adds the Cupra Leon E-Racer to let you experience the Leon LCR-based electric racer first revealed in 2018. Designed for the 2021 real world e-TCR series, the Cupra Leon E-Racer has some impressive stats. For reference, the Cupra TCR in RaceRoom produces 340bhp from … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.1.8 Released
RaceRoom update 0.9.1.8 is available to download with the latest work from Sector 3 Studios, and includes updates for the physics on some key cars to move them onto the latest tyre model. Two of the cars changed are the Formula RaceRoom Junior and the 134 Judd V8 which are both included as part of the free RaceRoom Racing Experience package. Which means everyone will gain … [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...]
RaceRoom Update Makes The Lada Vesta TCR Free
There's another new reason to fire up RaceRoom Racing Experience, as the latest RaceRoom update makes the Lada Vesta TCR car free to all players with a choice of two liveries. And if you're still associating Lada with cars from the 1970s and 1980s, it's worth mentioning the Lada Vesta took four race victories and a pole position between 2015 and 2017, with drivers including … [Read more...]