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...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.0978 Adds A New Lausitzring Layout
The latest changes from Sector3 Studios for their sim racing title cover a range of areas. Probably the biggest news is that RaceRoom update 0.9.0978 adds a new Lausitzring layout, free to all players who own the DLC circuit already. Several circuits have been updated to 2020 specification, including Hockenheimring, Monza, Nurburgring and Zolder. But along with updating the … [Read more...]
A RaceRoom Update and Summer Sale On Now
Sector3 Studios haven't slowed down for the Summer month, with both a RaceRoom update and Summer Sale on now. So it's a good time to download the free-to-play racing sim for the PC, or possibly invest in some new cars and tracks. First up we'll look at the update, which has a varity of small changes to fix issues with dedicated servers, some Thrustmaster weels, and … [Read more...]
Small RaceRoom Update 0.9.0.962 Released
There are some more tweaks and changes coming to mainly Group 5 cars with RaceRoom Update 0.9.0.962 released to download now. And it should also stop yellow flags from appearing so often if cones or parts of cars end up on the circuit. It's good to see Sector3 Studios continuing to tweak some of my favourites in game, as the retro selection are some of the best examples in … [Read more...]
More RaceRoom Updates Available Now
Sector3 Studios don't seem to have paused for a second since adding the Porsche 911 RSR, updated 911 GT3 Cup car and Daytona International Speedway, with more RaceRoom updates available now. And that's with a major release just a few days old as well. So following the big update 0.9.0.957 which tweaked a huge range of cars, there have been two small hotix patches released … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update 0.9.0.957 Out Now
It seems like we've only just caught up with Sector3 Studios adding the Porsche 911 RSR, Daytona International Speedway, the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, and the Carrera Cup Deutschland liveries. But there's more, with RaceRoom update 0.9.0.957 out now! The latest changes to RaceRoom Racing Experience will involve a 544Mb download when you restart Steam, and improve a wide … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Update Improves AI and FR Junior Physics
It's billed as a small collection of hotfixes with a surprise, as the latest RaceRoom update improves AI and FR Junior physics. The Formula RaceRoom Junior is one of the cars included in the free download of the game, so the new and updated physics and tyre model is big news. Obviously AI tweaks and improvements will also potentially make the game more challenging and fun … [Read more...]