Oval racing will be quite a bit different with the rFactor 2 Stock Car 2018 update V2.14 released by Studio 397. Although the list of changes is fairly small, the impact will be significant to the way the cars handle. The update changes the way that aerodynamics are affected by the draft of other cars, as it would make the 2018 stock car too loose and unpredictable. And … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Hotfixes Released For The Ferrari 488
Appearing as standalone DLC last week, today has seen rFactor 2 hotfixes released for the Ferrari 488 GT3 and the previous GTE version which appeared in May 2020. Available for £4.55 via Steam, the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 replicates a car developed over the winter of 2019 to be even more successful in GT racing than the previous versions. So it's likely to have similar … [Read more...]
2020 Bentley Continental GT3 and a GT3 BOP Update for rFactor 2
Time to go endurance or GT racing once again with the 2020 Bentley Continental GT3 and a GT3 BOP update for rFactor 2. The new car is available free to any racers who already own either the existing 2017 Bentley Continental GT3 DLC, or the rFactor 2 GT3 bundle. Bentley has competed in GT racing since 2014 with the Continental, including victory in the 2015 Blancpain GT … [Read more...]
rFactor2 August 2020 Roadmap Update
There's quite a lot included in the rFactor2 August 2020 roadmap update from Studio 397 including the fact the new UI is almost ready to become the default, the forthcoming release of the Bentley Continental GT3 and Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo, and a Nurburgingring Nordschliefe update. The rfactor2 August 2020 Roadmap Update: Development On the development front we have just … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Nurburgring Update Adds A New Layout
Originally released in September 2019, the legendary German track just got even better as the latest rFactor 2 Nurburgring update adds a new layout along with a round of optimisation for the existing content. As paid DLC, the Nurburgring track was released with the Nordschliefe 'North Loop', and the Nurburgring Grand Prix, 24 Hours and Combined layouts at a cost of £10.94 … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Updates Le Mans, Silverstone and more
You might notice a new look for three popular circuits as rFactor 2 updates Le Mans, Silverstone and Berlin. A minor camera issue has also been fixed for New York. The biggest updates are for Le Mans, which has had a refresh to reflect the latest changes to the circuit in real life. So you get current adverts, the LODs on brake markers and other adjustments. It's not … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Build 1.1119 Released
Even more tweaks and changes from Studio 397 for rFactor 2 are now available. Given the amount of updates and new content for the game recently, it's not surprising that the rFactor 2 Build 1.1119 released is a little smaller in terms of changes. And although there are no big car physics updates or major circuit changes, the improvements are all pretty useful ones. … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Adds The 2020 Zandvoort Layout For Free
With the Dutch circuit holding F1 Grand Prix again, there's a nice surprize from Studio 397. Although the 2020 Dutch Grand Prix has been postponed, you can try the revised track as rFactor 2 adds the 2020 Zandvoort layout for free. It's the first official appearance of the 2020 Zandvoort Grand Prix circuit in any racing sim, with Codemasters F1 2020 not due for release until … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Game Roadmap Update for March 2020
It's hard to believe the work being produced by sim racing developers at the moment despite the challenges everyone is facing around the world. And we can add Studio 397 to the list, with the rFactor 2 game roadmap update for March 2020 now shared. As a largely remote team, the company is able to largely keep working. And it means they can provide plenty of entertainment … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 February 2020 Developer Roadmap Update
You might have through the release of the rFactor 2 UI public beta, Build 1117, and VR performance improvements was enough to keep Studio 397 busy for a month. But apparently not, as the rFactor 2 February 2020 Developer Roadmap Update shows. Including the reveal of a new free track coming to the game. So here's the latest update from Studio 397. rFactor 2 February 2020 … [Read more...]
Latest rFactor 2 Weekly Update Focuses on VR
Good news if you prefer to play rFactor 2 in virtual reality, as the latest rFactor 2 weekly update focuses on VR improvements, implementing a 'Hidden Mask Area'. This should give a performance increase for your PC, as it means parts of the game that you can't see in the VR view won't be rendered, saving processing power. So that's good news, although apparently the Oculus … [Read more...]
Latest rFactor 2 Build Includes McLaren F1 Updates
Catching up on the news from Studio 397, the latest rFactor 2 build includes McLaren F1 updates for three classic examples, and a well-known new team member. First up is the familiar name of Rudy van Buren. The winner of the first McLaren World's Fastest Gamer competition in 2017, van Buren has since become a simulator development driver for Mahindra, competed in real world … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 UI Public Beta Update Released
It should be easier to get into races with the first rFactor 2 UI Public Beta update released to fix some initial issues and add improvements. Alongside the general rFactor 2 developer roadmap for 2020, the team at Studio 397 are planning on around two updates every month for the user interface. So it should keep improving at a fairly rapid pace. The new rFactor 2 UI … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Dev Roadmap Update January 2020
The year has definitely kicked off for racing sim developers to share their plans, with planned content revealed for Automobilista 2, DiRT Rally, iRacing, ATS and ETS 2 and more. And now the rFactor 2 Dev Roadmap Update January 2020 reveals what's in store soon for the Studio 397 sim racing title. Highlights include new user interface improvements, a look at the Sim Formula … [Read more...]