After their original license agreement was terminated back in November 2023 due to 'ongoing fundamental breaches', Motorsport Games and BTCC agree a new license deal, covering rFactor 2 content until the end of 2026. Having found an amicable resolution to their issues, both parties have signed a new non-exclusive license agreement, which means British touring car content … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Patch 3 Released
More fixes and updates arrive from Studio 397 and Motorsport Games with Le Mans Ultimate Patch 3 released for the World Endurance racing sim. As with the previous patches, it's mainly fixed what's already included in the Steam Early Access release, rather than adding new content and features. And there is a note that some users are experiencing FFB issues, who should try … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Patch 2 Released
A second major update has arrived with month, with Le Mans Ultimate Patch 2 released. Marking around a month since the WEC sim racing title launched in Steam Early Access, it updates car models and the balance of performance, weight penalties if you're using ABS assistance, and how the AI handles situations including lift and coast fuel and energy saving. While the BoP … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Patch 1 Hotfix 2 Released
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. Released by Motorsport Games as the officially-licensed game of the FIA World Endurance Championship, Le Mans Ultimate features seven circuits at launch, to match the calendar used by the real world … [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...]
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...]
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...]