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Just in time for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya arrives in Automobilista 2 as part of the v1.4.8 update, which is now available as a release candiate. The update also lets sim racers try the new v1.5 physics that Reiza Studios has been working on - although only on part of the vehicle roster for the time being.
First confirmed in early May, Catalunya marks the final circuit for the Premium Track Pack and features both the layout that uses the tight chicanes in the final sector as well as the faster version with two flowing right-hand corners, as F1 returned to for 2023. Fans of the World Championship can enjoy the track just in time for the real event.
New content also includes the Formula Junior, a low-powered vintage single seater to serve as a tamer introduction to classic open wheel racing than the Formula Vintage and Formula Retro cars in AMS2. On top of that, Reiza's interpretation of a modern IndyCar makes its way into the sim as the Formula USA 2023, although it does not quite look like the real vehicle for copyright reasons - Reiza had discussed the addition of an official Dallara IR-18 with the IndyCar series, other license agreements meant that it could not be done, however.
The Formula USA cars see the addition of a modern variant, including Road, Short Oval and Speedway aero configurations. Image credit: Reiza Studios
Meanwhile, the core of the update are the reworked physics. Version 1.5 promises to remedy problems caused by old tire physics interfering with the newer system in place, and while the next big jump in versions is still roughly a month away according to lead developer Renato Simioni's forum post on the release candidate, select cars already use the new physics. A full list can be found below.
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Just in time for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya arrives in Automobilista 2 as part of the v1.4.8 update, which is now available as a release candiate. The update also lets sim racers try the new v1.5 physics that Reiza Studios has been working on - although only on part of the vehicle roster for the time being.
First confirmed in early May, Catalunya marks the final circuit for the Premium Track Pack and features both the layout that uses the tight chicanes in the final sector as well as the faster version with two flowing right-hand corners, as F1 returned to for 2023. Fans of the World Championship can enjoy the track just in time for the real event.
New content also includes the Formula Junior, a low-powered vintage single seater to serve as a tamer introduction to classic open wheel racing than the Formula Vintage and Formula Retro cars in AMS2. On top of that, Reiza's interpretation of a modern IndyCar makes its way into the sim as the Formula USA 2023, although it does not quite look like the real vehicle for copyright reasons - Reiza had discussed the addition of an official Dallara IR-18 with the IndyCar series, other license agreements meant that it could not be done, however.
The Formula USA cars see the addition of a modern variant, including Road, Short Oval and Speedway aero configurations. Image credit: Reiza Studios
Meanwhile, the core of the update are the reworked physics. Version 1.5 promises to remedy problems caused by old tire physics interfering with the newer system in place, and while the next big jump in versions is still roughly a month away according to lead developer Renato Simioni's forum post on the release candidate, select cars already use the new physics. A full list can be found below.
The older Formula USA CART/IndyCars are only making partial use of the system and "should be ignored until complete", as per Simioni. The other cars require setup resets, either by resetting them to default in the setup screen or by deleting the setups folder in the Documents\Automobilista 2\savegame\123456789\automobilista 2\vehiclesetups folder. This also deletes all other setups that still work for the time being, but they will require a reset when v1.5 is rolled out at the latest anyway.
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CONTENT
GENERAL
UI & HUD
PHYSICS
AI
AUDIO
TRACKS
VEHICLES
CONTENT
- Added Circuito de Barcelona-Catalunya (DLC, free for all during Release Candidate stage)
- Added Formula USA 2023 (road, short oval & speedway variants)
- Added Formula Junior
GENERAL
- Added Race Weekend option to set pre-race sessions as private sessions (with this setting enabled participants run on an empty track with no interaction from other vehicles)
- Added option to set minimum number of changed tyres required for a mandatory stop to count as valid in SP/MP/Champ. Not all stops require the changes but at least one stop in the window must meet the requirements to avoid disqualification; AI will now take advantage of changing less tyres in mandatory stops if other factors don't compel them to change more
- Pit Strategy: Removed 'Recommended' tire change strategy. (starting fresh for beta is advised, forced reset likely to follow before main release); When saving a strategy if only fronts or only rears option would be valid for the compounds selected this is automatically applied for the user; Time estimation for changes will now reflect the actual compounds selected regardless of front/rear/all setting
- Updated Trueforce support, increased rate, cleaner TF audio effects. Uses native TF lockstop
- Initial fuel levels in Multiplayer qualifying will now be the same as the player had set in the previous session, instead of forcing an auto fuel level
UI & HUD
- Fixed keyboard/controller navigation and incorrect button mapping on vehicle class selection page. ([A]/Enter now toggle classes, [X]/H clears all)
- Fixed incorrect DLC marker on all vehicles selection list
PHYSICS
- Fully revised physics for F-Retros (all gens), F-Classics (all gens), F-Ultimate Gen2, P1 classes
- Updated tire tread for F-Inter
AI
- Fixed a case where the AI would slowly rear-end other AI on corner entry making it spin, that was happening on some track/car combos
- Minor improvements to AI aggression code
- AI behavior adjustments: Increased the rate the AI pulls aside to overtake; Increased amount of AI throttle lifting over water puddles; Increased max distance from which AI overtaking routine kicks in; Increased threshold controlling when AI cars give up on overtaking into corners (both inside and outside)
- Fixed an issue where the AI would make an abrupt movement to the pitlane line after requesting a pitstop
AUDIO
- McLaren MP4/6: Adjusted rev limiter sound
TRACKS
- Nurburgring 1971: Added more period correct advertisement boards; Object LOD adjustments; Minor performance fine-tuning; Some fixes for TV cams; Added VR cams for all layouts; Fixed LOD pop of billboard signs at Nordkehre
- Indianapolis Speedway: Move pit lane entrance approximately 40m further down the pit wall as seen in the 2023 event
- Azure Circuit: Improved track cut limits at Nouvelle and Piscine
VEHICLES
- User Livery Overrides: Completed support for all vehicles & corrected some remaining issues
- Added tire compound sidewall colors to F-Reiza, F-Ultimate Gen1
- Formula Classic G4M3: Fixed T-Cam position
- Mclaren MP4/4: Added missing low downforce variant