rFactor 2 to Feature Official Formula E Licence?

[Paul Jeffrey]

It appears as if Studio 397 have secured an official licence to recreate the electric Formula E series in rFactor 2.

Thanks to some impressive detective work from @William Marsh of Sim Racing Paddock, official posts on both the Formula E jobs website and LinkedIn have been spotted that suggest the electric racing series will be getting the sim racing treatment, with Studio 397 and rFactor 2 cited as the simulation software with which the virtual series will call home in the near future.

Love it or loath it, Formula E seems to be a series very much in vogue these past few weeks, and with an increase in eSport and sim racing awareness amongst racing series throughout the globe, it is perhaps not unsurprising to see one of the big developers snap up an official licence for the championship sooner rather than later.

Potentially thanks to the close ties between rFactor 2 and Formula E already formed with the recent Vegas $1m eSport event last year, it appears as if Studio 397 have stolen a march on their sim racing rivals and wrapped up the deal to replicate the series officially in a racing simulation.

Reviewing the advent posted below, it does look like the new deal could mean more than simply locking down a single car from the series (as has been done in other games), with indications strongly suggesting the licence includes a deal to bring all cars, liveries and tracks to the game alongside a very high likelihood of some kind of sanctioned eSport event using the rFactor 2.

Could this mean a more prolonged online competition similar to the Vegas event, and can this move from Formula E and Studio 397 mark a first step towards a greater emphasis on structured online play in rFactor 2 in the future?

It has been well documented throughout many different threads and posts the conflicting opinions of race fans on Formula E and electric racing, however one thing exceptionally positive to come from this deal is yet further confirmation that Studio 397 are making a concerted effort to focus content going forward, rather than the sometimes disjointed approach of single car releases that have often made up the release schedule in years past.

Studio 397 were unwilling to offer an official comment on the Formula E job postings when approached by RaceDepartment earlier today.

For those curious, you can read the full job description below, and apply for the post yourself by visiting the Formula E jobs site HERE.

Role: Gaming Product Manager
Location: London
Status: Full Time Employee
Band: 2
Reporting to: Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Your role
Console/Mobile
-Work with developer needs (liveries, data) for IP integrations of cars/tracks
-Push gaming partners to feature FE integrations through competition/exposure within the game
-Sync marketing, PR and comms across FE and gaming partners

Sim Racing
-Develop rFactor 2 with Studio 397
--Ensure delivery of Studio 397 timeline to release of title
--Liaise with internal departments to make sure all liveries, tracks and data is passed on to Studio 397
--Work with Studio 397 to manage the launch and community on Steam
-Issue a RFP for broadcast/esports competition for providers
--Confirm dates for the proposed 4 Season 4 online races
--Work with esports TO/broadcaster for talent, rules and stewarding
-Team integration
--Build plan for teams to take game software
--Help teams develop software integration strategy, with local activations

At track
-Manage event space consisting of
--Moving simulators from DHL drop off point to stage
--Networking of machines
--Installing monitors
--Packing empty lids for DHL to remove
--Running server to record times and control cameras for eRace
--Coordinate the fan(s) who are participating in the eRace to attend
--Manage and train volunteer staff for simulator use
--Manage queue system and be responsible for customers in the gaming area
--Coordinate drivers participating in eRace with communications team
--Coordinate branding with specific driver names on the back on simulators
--Manage and run eRace with broadcast partner
--Pack down equipment, box monitors, install lids on simulators and place back to DHL pickup point.

Desired skills and experience
The successful candidate must have experience in delivering gaming events to a high standard. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate:
-Knowledge and a passion for video games and eSports
-A relatable degree
-Experience of managing multiple projects from strategic conception to execution and analysis
-Experience of delivering events on time and to budget
-Evidence of developing comprehensive marketing and promotional plans to deliver gaming or eSports events
-The ability to collaborate effectively across business functions to understand and prioritise varying product requirements
-A recognised Project Management qualification (Prince 2, PMI) would be beneficial


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Pleased to hear of official Formula E content coming to rFactor 2? Any particular series you would like to see added to the sim in future? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

[apex11]

Well you probably just insulted 99% of the petrol head members here. Well done Mr Nice.

But i like big noisy cars, i hate Clarkson, but hey look whast the big deal about Formula E existing? If you don't like it then don't watch it or buy it on rfactor, jesus christ man.

 

[Andy_J]

But i like big noisy cars, i hate Clarkson, but hey look whast the big deal about Formula E existing? If you don't like it then don't watch it or buy it on rfactor, jesus christ man.

You need to calm down young man.

 

[apex11]

Not really, anyway you may spend your Sundays arguing on forums but i don't brother. You hate electric cars I hate electric cars, difference is i can see why its heading that way....i'll enjoy what we have right now and enjoy the past. Some people can be objective some can't.
I won't be conversing with you about electric cars again.

 

[Andy_J]

Not really, anyway you may spend your Sundays arguing on forums but i don't brother.

That's what you are doing now. Calm down.

 

[davks11]

May I ask why do you hate the formula e? Just for the sound, or something else?

 

[MarcG]

Has anyone mentioned that this could be a paid DLC addition? #RunsAndHides

 

[Davide Sciacca]

May I ask why do you hate the formula e? Just for the sound, or something else?

" 'cause electric car HURR DURR".
Just a little remark: Formula E it's 10 times funnier than F1.

Motorsport isn't sound engine, it's competition. Remember that.

 

[hex]

The more people bash on Formule E, the stronger it becomes. Now with Audi and Porsche (RIP WEC), and still no Halo plans, so yeah... keep them whinings coming. Formula E needs you

 

[gianlucaP]

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[f1superracer]

Yay! Now you too can become the world's most angry Swiss racing driver in the comfort of your own home!

For those that don't know what I'm on about take a look here:

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

Yay! Now you too can become the world's most angry Swiss racing driver in the comfort of your own home!

Lol awesome comment!

The Buemi reaction comes off the back of an interview with him last week where he says di Grassi can't take the pressure !

#inyourfacebuemi

 

[melanieuk]

They said laserscanned tracks are on the way.

Good in that case, I might support it, no doubt the AC modders will get their own back, for all the ripped LS circuits ripped from ac then ported to rFactor 2.

 

[delpinsky]

I'm glad for the cars - and potentially the tracks-, but the engine sound... bleeaah
DEFENDER OF THE OLD & TRADITIONAL MOTORSPORT

 

[f1superracer]

These cars are surprisingly difficult to drive. We're always seeing drivers locking up or oversteering out of a corner & breaking their suspension. The main key to these cars is trying to keep the momentum up and using the breaks as little as possible; you want to use the Re-gen of the MGU to slow the car down and lift of around medium speed corners so that you don't use any torque demand (Throttle) on the exit. The more torque demand you use the more energy you use!

It'll be interesting to see how S397 implement ERS usage & management to the game as this a big part of racing in FE!

It's also great to see 397 and RF2 land more bigger name content. Like the McLaren World's Fastest Gamer & possibly FE.

 

[4 8 15 16 23 42 108]

Yay! Now you too can become the world's most angry Swiss racing driver in the comfort of your own home!

For those that don't know what I'm on about take a look here:

Brutal. This racing series is so much more competitive and tensious than F 1. This is the real racing I want to see. Thanks for sharing, these races are so intense. Awesome!!!

 

[alilong]

Just pathetic manchilds whose hero is Clarkson are reacting all hurt so they can seem like big tough men who like big noisy cars.....

I'll take that as a compliment.

 

[osyres]

Oh boy...ISI...where are u??

i hope not even close to simracing !

 

[Deleted member 130869]

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[Will Mazeo]

Imagine F-E pitstops in rF2

Would be great if they used this to revamp their animation system, already gave an idea in Discord that would help making it work for any mods, they "just" need to work on a base system of animations to cover most options that exist in real life (and if we look at it well, there aren't that many different ways IRL)

 

[KittX]

I honestly don't mind sounds as much as I'm concerned about this:

IOn the other hand the production of millions of batteries for millions of electric cars will contaminate the earth in other ways. So, see, maybe they can help cleaning the air, but in the process of doing this maybe they will contaminate the land and the water underground. And in a world where big industrial countries like USA and China don’t give a flying f… about the earth could be a problem if they start to produce millions of electric cars trying to maximize the profits and reduce the production costs.
Would have been better to join the forces and the brains and try to improve and clean what we are using now. But of course they can’t make enough money like that.

And imagine that it'll be like phones - no spare parts, no replacements, people'll be forced (or dumbed down) to buy a new electric car every year or so. Overproducing.
Plus I am sure the electric cars won't have much appeal and service structure in 3rd world countries, and even in the suburbs. And petrol cars will be raised in price a lot. And not everyone wants to live in the big cities, huh.