There have been questions about the future of the racing sim as Motorsport Games has concentrated on Le Mans Ultimate, but a new free rFactor 2 update adds the Formula E 2024/2025 teams. And to complete the feeling of the current season, it also updates the branding at seven relevant circuits. rFactor 2 currently offered three Formula E cars to purchase, with the Formula E … [Read more...]
New Motorsport Games Agreement To Complete On Studio 397
Four years feels like a long time in sim racing, but having announced the acquisition back in 2021, there's a new Motorsport Games agreement to complete on Studio 397 to take full ownership of the studio. It was announced as completed back in May 2021 by the then Motorsports Games CEO Dmitry Kozko and Studio 397 Direct of Studio Marcel Offermans, both of whom have since left … [Read more...]
The rFactor 2 License Ends For Le Mans and the Ferrari 488
Licensing agreements are a constant impact on sim racers and developers alike, often meaning games and content disappears after a period of time. And that's certainly true as the rFactor 2 license ends for Le Mans and the Ferrari 488 (both the GTE and GT3 EVO 2020 versions). This means that the Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans), and the Ferrari cars will no longer be available … [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...]
Low Fuel Motorsport Have Stopped Supporting rFactor 2
As an independent platform to provide matchmaking for sim racing games, Low Fuel Motorsport have stopped supporting rFactor 2 due to low participation. The free LFM system provides series and events for Assetto Corsa Competizione, Assetto Corsa and EA Sports WRC, with an Elo rating system for skill-based splits, and an Safety Rating for licenses. Which enable you to pick … [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...]
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...]
The Humble Bundle Ultimate Racing Sim Bundle Returns
If you're looking to fill some gaps in your racing game collection, then you might be able to save some money as the Humble Bundle Ultimate Sim Racing Bundle returns for a victory lap. You can choose to pay what you want, as long as it's a minimum of £10.03 or more. And in return, you get the following seven racing sims and games, with a stated value of £267.35: That's … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Announced For December 2023
After securing a ten year exclusive licence back in 2021, Motorsport Games has revealed that the first official game for the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans will be arriving with Le Mans Ultimate announced for December 2023. The new title has been created by rFactor 2 developers Studio 397 on their pMotor 2.5 engine, and will initially be released … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Adds The Cupra Leon And 2023 BTCC Liveries
While we wait for updates on a licensed British Touring Car Championship game, the full field is now available as rFactor 2 adds the Cupra Leon and 2023 BTCC liveries. The Team HARD Cupra Leon was the final car required, with a 350+bhp 2-litre turbo-charged direct injection engine, 'fly by wire' throttle control and an Xtrac six speed sequential gearbox. The Cupra Leon … [Read more...]
Small rFactor 2 Update Adds More HUD and AI Fixes
Following on less than a week after the release of the Q2 2023 Release Candidate, a small rFactor 2 update adds more HUD and AI fixes and improvements to the Studio 397 racing sim. The main changes to the driver heads up display (HUD) are to solve issues rendering the right number of gauges, and displaying the correct fuel remaining. And some improvements to the behaviour of … [Read more...]
Long Beach Announced For rFactor 2 In February 2023
The famous American street circuit will soon be released by Studio 397 with Long Beach announced For rFactor 2 in February 2023. It apparently uses the latest laserscan data to replicate the track, along with the famous circuit details including the water fountain. Originally used in September 1975, the Long Beach GP Street Circuit first hosted the United States Grand Prix … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 January 2023 Release Candidate Available
If you want to try out the latest improvements and changes from Studio 397 for their racing sim, try downloading the rFactor 2 January 2023 Release Candidate available via Steam. You'll need to go into the game in your Steam Library, click on Properties, and look under the Betas tab to find it. But it'll give you access to the newest updates ahead of the main public release, … [Read more...]
Redline Win A Disrupted 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual
The endurance event has finished with a little controversy as Team Redline win a disrupted 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual, and R8G Esports take the victory in the GTE class. As the finale of the virtual endurance series running on rFactor 2, the fifth round of the race calendar began on Saturday with a $250,000 prize pool and famous names from motorsport and sim racing. … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Remove Silverstone From The Steam Workshop
Licensing has caused issues at times across a range of racing sims and games. And that continues as rFactor 2 remove Silverstone from the Steam Workshop. It's been delisted on Friday, November 25th, 2022. If you've previously installed the free add-on for rfactor 2, you'll still be able to use it. But no-one else will be able to download an official version of the circuit … [Read more...]