rFactor 2: August Free Content Updates

Studio 397 has released a new rFactor 2 Free Update August 2023 with the last features. More official detailed information below:

Hey rFactor 2 community,

Firstly, we want to address the elephant in the room: yes, we’re aware that the anticipation for new DLC content is high, and we thank you for your patience. While we’ve been channelling our energy into some vital projects, including Le Mans Ultimate, we haven’t forgotten the essence of rFactor 2 that all of you love. We’re returning to our roots by refining our legacy content. These updates, though minor, are part of our commitment to ensuring the game continues to offer a solid and enjoyable experience.

Let’s explore the enhancements:

Introducing the 2023 Class…

For the Porsche enthusiasts among you, we’ve got a special treat. The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) is now dressed in all the official 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain liveries. A stylish update for free, making your race weekends even more authentic.

GTE & GT3 Balance of Performance updates

As part of our ongoing commitment to balanced and thrilling racing, we’ve rolled out Balance of Performance (BoP) updates for both GT3 and GTE car categories. This ensures a more even playing field, enabling cars from diverse manufacturers to race neck-and-neck, making for exciting finishes and tight competition. Whether it’s weight adjustments or engine power tweaks, these updates are tailored to bring the best out of each car while preserving the unique charm of their respective models. We will keep collating data and provide more updates throughout the year.

BTCC Car Updates + Balance of Performance

Changes range from AI grip tweaks, brake system adjustments, tire updates, and more. Each model has had multiple version updates for to ensure better parity and performance. We aimed to bring FWD cars into a more competitive state over race runs.

Toban Raceway Park

Visual tweaks for the rFactor classic Toban Raceway include refined terrain, tree, and road materials. Track elements like AI track limits and pit wall collisions have also been addressed.

NOLA Motorsport Park

You’ll spot fresh atmospherics settings and some new ads on the INDYCAR layout. The camera files and rear view also got a touch-up for a better perspective. Some naming irregularities on layouts C and D have also been straightened out.

Mills Metro

Another stalwart, Mills Metro, is now aglow with improved lighting. The AI track limits, especially around the pit exit, have also been refined.

Atlanta Motorsport Park

Atlanta Motorsport Park shines a bit brighter now with refined visual elements. We’ve also streamlined the AI track limits for a smoother experience.

Loch Drummond

Loch Drummond has received a minor nip and tuck, notably correcting the track limits at the uphill chicane and the pit entry.

Others…

Minor materials updates are also released for the Brabham BT44, March 761 and McLaren M23.

Finally, the Formula ISI is receiving an update to include KERS in the simulations for the first time.

Changelog

Circuits

• Loch Drummond v1.27
  • Fixed Track Limits at long layout uphill chicane and pit entry
• NOLA Motorsport Park v1.39
  • Fixed naming issue on NOLA layouts C and D
  • Added atmospherics settings
  • New advertisements on indycar layout
  • New camera files
  • Increased rear view clip planes
• Mills Metro v2.22
  • Updated specular, ambient, and atmospheric settings.
  • Improved night lighting
  • AI Track Limits review including pit exit cut detection.
• Toban Raceway Park v1.22
  • Updated specular, ambient, and atmospheric settings
  • Enhanced terrain, tree, and road materials
  • Improved nightlighting
  • AI Track Limits review including pit exit cut detection
  • Fixed Pit Wall Collisions
  • Fixed sector splits not covering whole track
• Atlanta Motorsport Park v1.31
  • Updated specular, ambient, and atmospheric settings
  • AI Track Limits review including pit exit cut detection

Cars

• Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)
  • v1.07
    • Added 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain cars
• Brabham BT44
  • v2.66
    • Updated materials
    • Fixed metallic rim upgrade
• March 761
  • v2.14
    • Updated materials
• Mclaren M23
  • v1.55
    • Updated materials
• Formula ISI 2012
  • v2.25
    • Added KERS
    • Fixed dashboard display
• BTCC
  • BMW 330 BTCC
    • v1.65
      • Slight tire wear increase
      • Normalised AI front/rear grip to make cars more equal under acceleration out of slow corner
      • Minor AI grip tweak
      • Brake system adjustments
      • Higher maximum brake pressure
  • Cupra Leon BTCC
    • v1.65
      • ~2% more AI grip
      • Brake system adjustments
      • Higher maximum brake pressure
      • Increased AI front tire grip 10% to match RWD cars
      • Updated with cooler tyres
      • Slight tire wear increase
  • Ford Focus BTCC
    • v1.65
      • 2% more AI grip
      • Brake system adjustments
      • Higher maximum brake pressure
      • AIGripMult on front tyres to match RWD lap times
      • Updated with cooler tyres
      • Slight tire wear increase
  • Honda Civic BTCC
    • v1.65
      • 2% more AI grip
      • Brake system adjustments
      • Higher maximum brake pressure
      • Adjusted AI front tire grip to match RWD lap times
      • Fixed windows on 2021 cars
      • Updated with cooler tyres
      • Slight tire wear increase
  • Hyundai i30 BTCC
    • v1.65
      • 2% more AI grip
      • Brake system adjustments
      • Higher maximum brake pressure
      • Adjusted AI front tire grip to match RWD lap times
      • Updated with cooler tyres
      • Slight tire wear increase
  • Infiniti Q50 BTCC
    • v1.65
      • Normalized front/rear grip for AI to make them closer to FWD
      • Brake system adjustments
      • Higher maximum brake pressure
      • Updated with cooler tyres
      • Slight tire wear increase
  • Toyota Corolla BTCC
    • v1.65
      • 2% more AI grip
      • Brake system adjustments
      • Higher maximum brake pressure
      • Adjusted AI front tire grip to match RWD lap times
      • Updated with cooler tyres
      • Slight tire wear increase
  • Vauxhall Astra BTCC
    • v1.65
      • 2% more AI grip
      • Brake system adjustments
      • Higher maximum brake pressure
      • Add front tire grip for AI
      • Updated with cooler tyres
      • Slight tire wear increase
• GT3
  • Aston Martin GT3
    • v3.61
      • No change
  • Audi R8 GT3 2018
    • v3.61
      • No change
  • Audi R8 GT3 2019
    • v3.61
      • No change
  • Bentley GT3 2017
    • v3.61
      • -5kg
  • Bentley GT3 2020
    • v3.61
      • -10kg
  • BMW M4 GT3
    • v3.61
      • No change
  • BMW M6 GT3
    • v3.61
      • No change
  • Callaway C7 GT3
    • v3.61
      • No change
  • Ferrari 488 GT3
    • v3.61
      • No change
  • McLaren 650 GT3
    • v3.61
      • No change
  • McLaren 720 GT3
    • v3.61
      • -5kg
      • Fixed HUD font
  • Mercedes AMG GT3
    • v3.61
      • +5kg
  • Porsche 991 GT3
    • v3.61
      • -10kg
  • Radical RXC GT3
    • v3.61
      • No change
• GTE
  • Aston Martin Vantage GTE
    • v3.15
      • -12kg on standard aero package
      • 2% more engine power on Le Mans package
      • Adjusted pitstop times
  • BMW M8 GTE
    • v3.15
      • -20kg on standard aero package
      • Adjusted pitstop times
  • Corvette C7R GTE
    • v3.15
      • Slightly reduced drag
      • Adjusted pitstop times
  • Corvette C8R GTE
    • v3.15
      • Slightly reduced drag
      • 1% more engine power
      • -23kg with standard package
      • -15kg with Le Mans package
      • Adjusted pitstop times
  • Ferrari 488 GTE
    • v3.15
      • +15kg on standard aero package
      • 1.5% less engine power on Le Mans package
      • Adjusted pitstop times
  • Porsche 991 RSR GTE
    • v3.15
      • 16kg on standard aero package
      • 1% engine power increase on Le Mans package

We hope these updates, though modest, elevate your virtual racing. And remember, we’ve got more coming your way soon…

Thank you for riding this journey with us. Stay in the fast lane!

Happy racing!