The latest expansion in Automobilista 2 introduces the iconic Le Mans track, featuring the Circuit 24h du Mans and Bugatti layouts.
The update also unveils the Endurance Pack Pt1 DLC, adding the LMDh class with standout cars like the BMW M Hybrid V8, Cadillac V-Series.R, and Porsche 963 GTP, along with the GT3 Gen2 class, featuring the BMW M4, McLaren 720S EVO, and others.
This update not only enriches the game with new tracks and cars but also enhances gameplay through improved AI driver swaps, dynamic LED track lights, and refined physics and audio systems. Additionally, it includes multiplayer enhancements, new championships, and numerous vehicle-specific adjustments, offering a more immersive and realistic racing experience.
Tracks:
- New Addition: Circuit des 24h du Mans, including Bugatti layouts.
Cars:
- LMDh Class:
- BMW M Hybrid V8
- Cadillac V-Series.R
- Porsche 963 GTP
- GT3 Gen2 Class:
- BMW M4
- McLaren 720S EVO
- 2023 Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO
- Porsche 992 GT3-R
- Special Offer: Free access for a limited time.
General Updates
- Driver Swaps: Official support for driver swaps with AI, improving consistency in skill levels.
- Track Features: Implementation of working track light LED panels (currently in progress).
- Visibility Settings: Option to limit the maximum number of visible vehicles.
- Multiplayer Enhancements:
- Additional logging for session host transitions.
- Removal of geographic restrictions on server searches.
- Faster refresh rate for the multiplayer browser list.
- Championships Update: Extensive additions and updates across various classes and series.
- Custom Championships: Introduction of series points sets for user-customized championships.
- Visual Improvements: Enhanced raindrop visuals and dynamics, plus adjusted undertray sparks.
- Hardware Support: Improved feedback and effects for Logitech G923 TrueForce devices.
- UI/Championships Editor: Added class scoring option and various fixes and updates.
Physics and AI Enhancements
- New Physics Support: Progressive third springs for LMDh cars and Cadillac DPi.
- GT3 Adjustments: Body drag and engine peaks modifications.
- AI Improvements: Car-specific AI adjustments, enhanced race start performance, and increased error likelihood under pressure.
- Vehicle-specific AI Tuning: Specific adjustments for various car models.
Audio Updates
- Options Expansion: Added sliders for reverb and wall reflection volumes.
- Sound Fixes: Rectified missing or incorrect sounds across several vehicle models.
- Audio Adjustments: Enhanced curb, surface, and engine sounds for a more immersive experience.
Track and Vehicle Fixes
- Track Fixes: Addressed collision and timing issues at Interlagos 1991/1993 and Cleveland.
- Vehicle Visuals: Shader adjustments for better day/night visibility and updated cockpit displays.
- Specific Vehicle Fixes: Resolved issues with certain car models for better gameplay experience.
Additional post release notes:
- No change in version number as exes remain the same – build 2490 changelog:
- LMDh: Minor diffuser baseline lift adjustment (all models); AI calibration pass
- GT3 Gen2 (all models): Set the LD default final drive to the longer option
- LeMans 24h / Bugatti : Added missing crowds on garage grandstand; Further LOD and performance tuning; AI line redone for 24h layout (faster, smoother & less late braking)
- Porsche 963: Adjusted driver animations
