New Update & Features For rFactor 2

Yet more work and features in the new update for rFactor 2. Plenty to check out and a great direction for the sim racing title.

Real Road 2.0 is just a small portion of the new features and updates in rFactor 2. Below is the list of work carried out and what new features are implemented, check it out, jump in the sim and enjoy.

Update Notes

General

Updated Track Limits System taking into account many factors to award warning points for infringements, with drivers given a short amount of time post cut to give up any gained time or positions in race.
Ability to set Track Limits to None/Default/Strict
Ability to configure number of Track Limit Points before a Drive Through during race sessions.
Improved calculation of infringement during time off track, taking into account, time gained, distance travelled, throttle application, time off track, speed differentials, positions gained during race, wall riding and more.
During all sessions invalidate current lap and sometimes next lap, based on how close to the end of the lap and the size of the infringement.
During race sessions earn warning points, if 3 points are acquired in one go, or you pass the cumulative point limit threshold (5 by default) a drive through is given. The size of penalty increases for extreme cuts.
Pit Lane Exit violations are now logged and penalized accordingly (May require content updates)
Wrong Way Driving calculations have been tweaked to be more lenient when far from the track.
Strict mode intended for eSports, has harsher thresholds and invalidates all off track laps in non-race sessions.
Improved logging options and ModDev options for analysing cuts.

HUD

Added current Track Limits points to Penalties MFD Page in Race Sessions.

Graphics

Driver labels now correctly depth buffer regardless of display mode

The first launch wizard controls configuration can now be re-run from the “Calibrate controls” page
Moved “Electronics” setup settings (TC and ABS) under the “Engine” heading, which has been renamed to “Engine & electronics”
Fixed damage multiplier setting description in singleplayer session settings
Moved damper setup settings to their own tab
Fixed sporadic empty car list on server join
Added “Track Limits Rules” singleplayer setting
Added “Track Limits Points Allowed” singleplayer race setting
Added Tender Springs to suspension setup page

Physics

Dynamic track temperatures based on weather conditions and cars driving on track
Added improved anti-lock braking and traction control systems. (Only available on the TEST version of the McLaren Senna GTR)
Added Traction Control Power Cut map to control the amount of TC to apply. (Only available for the new TC)
Added Traction Control Slip Angle map to control the target (maximum) slip angle before TC activates. (Only available for the new TC)
Added ABS/TC dash LEDs which show the amount of slip and show when the systems activate
Added Tender Springs functionality (Only available on the TEST version of the Porsche 991 GT3 Cup)

Networking

Cars that lag too much or teleport will have collision disabled for 5 seconds.

Sound

Fixed loops not restarting correctly
Fixed loud audio spike when loading into multiplayer sessions
Fixed random shift sounds in the garage
Separated TC and Pit Limiter events
Fixed audio loop points
Fixed spotter and start lights not playing or being delayed
Fixed game startup without audio device or with +nosound enabled
Performance: Sound system now uses another thread, eliminating random frame time spikes and improving game performance

Modding

Batched loading warning pop up messages together for fewer popups (Dev Mode/Scene Viewer)
Added warning popup for assets exported with default LOD Out for optimization debugging (Dev Mode/Scene Viewer)
Added cancel button to show no more messages that session (Dev Mode/Scene Viewer)
Fixed various content issues with Showrooms and Joesville (Dev Mode/Scene Viewer)
Added Sideview_UI showroom to ModDev for UI screenshots of cars.
Fixed an issue in MapConverter where it would crash with textures named *_M_<type>.TGA

Known issues

Tender Spring setup description is missing
Cut Detection is presently very strict on turbo cars (under investigation)
Ambient temperature can be set arbitrarily and might not correspond to weather conditions at the track location. This can cause track temps to be very different from the ambient temperature.
There is no feedback for players when their collision gets turned off (due to lag).
One dash LED which indicates ABS/locking does not turn on when locking wheels
Certain car/track combos may not have any sound if the number of effects is low
Driver labels do not toggle correctly in the monitor

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About rFACTOR 2

rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation from Studio 397. It offers the latest in vehicle and race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. rFactor 2 features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics, perfect for top-level esports and a rich single-player experience.

Race against a field of AI cars, or in multi-player mode against others. rFactor 2 supports a full day-night cycle as well as dynamically varying weather conditions such as rain which dynamically builds into puddles. Tracks feature “real-road” technology that changes the grip as more cars drive on it. You can run full 24 hour endurance events and in multi-player mode, driver swaps are also supported. Everything can be customized by the community, including adding new tracks and cars, and a wealth of add-ons are available on-line.Working with several partners, rFactor 2 has been used in hundreds of esport championships all over the world – in particular McLaren’s World’s Fastest Gamer and Formula E.

rFactor 2 is also an evolving product, which will be updated and added to for many years, so the list of features will expand!

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