Automobilista to Feature McLaren Cars?

[Davide Nativo]

Yet another tasty surprise from AMS.

It looks like Reiza still has an ace or two up its sleeves, because something came up with the last update, something very interesting indeed. As the screenshot shows, it seems like there is a folder laying around in the 'Vehicles' directory of Automobilista, clearly labelled "Mclaren"!

Right now, there is not much else to say rather than this is very exciting news since Reiza did mention a partnership with a British manufacturer in the past, for a DLC that still hasn't happened. Is this the proof we needed that the DLC is actually coming and that it will feature McLaren cars?
Renato Simioni's reaction seems to prove it, or is at least a nice wink in that direction.
Stay tuned!

Automobilista is a PC exclusive racing game from Reiza Studios, and can be purchased from the Steam network.

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[Ami_M3]

Reiza just keeps giving. Whatever they'll bring I bet it'll be outstanding. It's a shame some people are more hung up on graphics than anything else and AMS is not as popular as should be. Also, not being VR friendly hurts it a bit.

 

[DaVeX↯]

Hope it isn't F1 content only, there are a lot of good McLaren to be explored and AMS F1 package (even if fictional) is already complete and well done...
Fingers crossed for McLaren Senna.

 

[Andy-R]

I can't think of many McLarens to get excited about... Early CanAm cars for sure though!

 

[motoliser]

As a DD owner for quite some time now, AMS is in my opinion the best vehicle driving experience by far! It feels like the piece that was missing after getting hold of the best Sim hardware in the market.
Don't get me wrong now, I do enjoy every racing game I can get my DD working with, but AMS provides me the most intuitive driving feel of all.
I'll try to enumerate some reasons:
1st- Linear and rich FFB
2nd- Visuals smoothness (the best sense of speed by far, can only compare to Richard Burns Rally standard)
3rd- Great overall graphics (Similar to iracing but with some way better looking vehicles)
4th- Modable
5th- Sounds are top notch and are hugely responsible for helping driving consistently.

The main things I would like to see in the game are:
1st- Animated crowds&pits
2nd- Weather variation (Rain would be enough in adition)
3rd- Monaco and few more historic tracks. (Still love the ones available though)

VR can wait because it's pointless to have the current blurry devices in your head, missing out the beauty of crisp clear image provided by great monitors available in the market today.

 

[Paddler]

If it had VR, then I would only drive in AMS!

 

[Alex72]

Please do some of the historic Can Am cars like the M6A, M6B, M8A, M8B, M8D or M8F.

Or better make a complete Can Am 1967 or 68 game, with all cars and tracks and physics and FFB like AMS.

Thanks

Imagine a CanAm series... I would die of happiness. Wouldnt even get to drive the cars because dead by heart attack - from happiness and excitement.

 

[De la Sarthe 08]

Great to see AMS going from strength to strength ... IMO still one of the best sims. Trying to get URD's T5 and EGT for AMS . Had it until my PC crashed. URD dont seem to sell it anymore ... can anyone perhaps help me out ?

 

[Esco GT-R]

One of our guys in the AMSU Discord spotted a new entry in the RealFeel.ini file as well that is just named "[F1]"

I guess the McLaren F1 is the front runner especially after that "Just for fun" Niels McLaren F1 building stream.

 

[Lurkusmaximus]

Reiza just keeps giving. Whatever they'll bring I bet it'll be outstanding. It's a shame some people are more hung up on graphics than anything else and AMS is not as popular as should be. Also, not being VR friendly hurts it a bit.

Well, I have to say, after reading the high accolades for AMS, I just purchased it and a hoop of DLC for less than $20 from steam. All the comments appear to be spot on. Sure, it's not top end graphics, but the FFB and realism is very good. I'm still learning all the configuration needs and exploring what settings are best for a Fanatec wheel, but so far, I have to say it is an incredible bargain when on sale at Steam.

 

[Andy-R]

You can't go wrong with AMS, some of those obscure South American circuits are really fun to learn and drive also, if you don't know them already of course.

 

[Kurupt CDN]

Years ago they mentioned they the planned to make a Senna game, wonder if they gave up on that and just gonna add a Senna dlc with a few mcleran's?

 

[Michael Hornbuckle]

Or maybe McLaren are just like a few of my ex girlfriends ....easy!

They did just add the 570S into Rocket League, so not playing hard to get for sure.

 

[Lurkusmaximus]

You can't go wrong with AMS, some of those obscure South American circuits are really fun to learn and drive also, if you don't know them already of course.

It is a nice collection of tracks. All new to me. Feels like Christmas

 

[OZ67]

VR can wait because it's pointless to have the current blurry devices in your head, missing out the beauty of crisp clear image provided by great monitors available in the market today.

The Immersion factor and incredible consistency in turning quality laps, out weighs the Pretty scenery for me, just my opinion.

 

[Lurkusmaximus]

After playing for several days now, I think I could classify AMS as a trainer sim. Its simulation and modelling prowess, really help identify where your diving style is flawed. If you can turn quality laps consistently in AMS, I am certain your performance in other games is bound to improve. It seems to me that the pace of the laps is somewhat slower in AMS, and that helps you focus on your line, the apexes, the proper shifting point, and all the other minutia that goes into a quality competitive drive. I am impressed, especially considering the age of this software title.

 

[M-Bimmer]

How's the new reiza title coming any news ?

https://forum.reizastudios.com/threads/reiza-general-update-fresh-news-all-around.4559/

 

[2stains]

Nice and to think, tonight i just moved my rig back inline with my 4k screen just to play AMS again ! What perfect timing for me to tire of the VR blur and crave the 4k glory Been VR exclusive for over a year now and the clarity of 4k AMS has been glorious

Just sold my Rift after 18 months of exclusive VR and will play on 4k TV again until I get ultrawide or triples! Man sim racing is sweet!

 

[ouvert]

I haven't played AMS in nearing 2 years, do I still need to adjust the real feel and how do I do it again? I've blanked on how to use AMS

plug and play for me ... still best feeling sim ..

 

[St3fan]

The Immersion factor and incredible consistency in turning quality laps, out weighs the Pretty scenery for me, just my opinion.

…and AMS graphics aren't pretty in today's standards to begin with and won't get any worse in VR anyways.

The car interior won't work great for VR though.

 

[Emery]

Or better make a complete Can Am 1967 or 68 game, with all cars and tracks and physics and FFB like AMS.

A '67 or '68 Can Am game would be a bad choice because no one would drive anything except the McLarens unless the physics are massaged into unrealistic league editions. 1966 or 1972 are the only years for Can Am that make sense, where the different marques actually had a chance. 1973, of course, saw Porsche uber alles.