The latest monthly update for Reiza Studios popular title Automobilista 2 has been released.
Following on from a successful Release Candidate update early last week, the latest content, physics upgrades and quality of life fixes were officially rolled out on Friday 1st July. We take a look at some of the highlights of this release below.
The Argentinean Pack
The main highlight amongst the considerable raft of changes in the latest release is undoubtedly the Argentinean Pack. This track pack is free for all owners of the base game and contains a mixture of tracks previously released by Reiza Studios alongside a completely new track.The first circuit returning to the fold is Buenos Aires. In fact, there is a grand total of 6 layouts available comprising of a technical infield and ultrafast straights. Each one offering a great driving experience and some fun racing opportunities.
Another returnee is the Cordoba circuit, except this time, we have two additional layouts. These were added with the official release on Friday. The flowing layouts are great for some of the older stock cars which slide through the corners.
The other circuit to be added is Termas de Rio Hondo. With its wide, sweeping layout, this track has hosted MotoGP and WTCC events in its recent history. It is ideal for everything from GTs to single seaters and features some great overtaking opportunities.
Physics updates
As has been the case in the last few updates, the team at Reiza studios have been hard at work in producing some updated physics for some of the car classes currently featured in-game.For this latest update, the improved physics have been rolled out for the Group A touring cars, BMW M1 Procar, Sprint Race, Mini JCW and F3 single seaters and many more. Each of these new cars are now feeling even better to drive than before with improved handling and road feel.
There are also other physics updates to tyre and drivetrain models for a variety of cars along with other tweaks to further raise the handling bar as the title seeks to fully utilise the potential of the Madness engine.
Let us know your thoughts on this update in the comments below and to read the full change log check out the next page of this article.
Automobilista 2 V1.3.7.1->V1.3.8.1 Changelog
CONTENT
- Added Argentinean track pack - Buenos Aires (6 layouts), Cordoba (3 layouts), Termas Rio Rondo
- Fixed pit limiter state not resetting on return to garage
- Fixed phantom 6th controller profile being available on the first load of a brand new profile
- Extended FFB fade in after pause
- Revised various terrain material properties, fixing long-standing issue with slippery astroturf & minor inconsistencies with various curb & concrete types
- Adjusted AI suspension rate multipliers (also used in Multiplayer code) for GTE cars to minimise vibrations from opponents in Multiplayer
- MPRS message position is now adjustable in HUD editor
- Fully revised physics for Group A, BMW M1 Procar, Sprint Race, F-Retro Gen3, Metalmoro MRX (all models), Roco 001, MCR Sports 2000 Opala 1986, Omega 1999, Copa Classic B & FL, Mini JCW UK, Caterham Academy, F-3, F-Trainer (both models), F-Vee (setup reset recommended)
- Minor tire tread adjustments to Porsche Cup, F-Classic (all), F-USA (all), GT1, GTE, GT3, GT4, GT5, P1, Cadillac DPi, Stock Car 2019, Stock Car 2020-2022, Super V8 BMW Procar M1, Group A, Group C, Vintage TCs, F-Vintages, F-Trainers, F-3, F-V12, F-USA, Copa Truck, Street carscars
- Revised tread/carcass heat conductivity and ideal temperature ranges
- Revised clutch LSD model for Porsche Cup, GT Classic, Group A, M1 Procar, F-Retro Gen3 & SprintRace, F3s and F-Reiza & updated their respective default differential setup (setup reset recommended)
- Improved ABS system logic for all cars that feature the device
- Updated pit limiter logic to help prevent overshoot when leaving the garage
- General FFB: Added new LowPassFilter to be used in FFB scripts (Butterworth, 2nd order)
- FFB max force adjustments for F-V10 Gen2, Porsche Cup Group A, Procar, Sprint Race, Omega Stock, Opala 1986, BMW M4 GT4, Ginetta G55, Ginetta G40, Gol, Passat, F309, Sigma P1, Metalmoro MRX, Roco, Corvette C8.R, F-Vee, Caterhams, F-Trainer, F-Ultimate Gen2, F-USA (all models). Porsche 962c, Mini JCW
- Porsche Cup (both models): Minor adjustments to CoG height & weight distribution; Adjusted front splitter & rear wing to move overall center of pressure forward & other minor aero adjustments; slightly softened default front roll bar; slightly increased brake torque
- Stock Car 2020-22 (both models): Adjusted tire dimensions to 305/660 as per real Pirelli Cinturato model introduced during 2020 season
- Super V8: Minor adjustments to front & rear track width for improved stability; Slightly adjusted FFB parameters; reduced default steering lock
- Metalmoro AJR: Adjusted diffuser center of pressure slightly foward
- Group C: Minor adjustment to diffuser center of pressure and front splitter height sensitivity to both cars
- F-USA (all gens): Minor adjustment to front wing height sensitivity & venturi center of pressure
- F-Classic (all gens): Minor adjustment to front wing height sensitivity
- F-V10 Gen1: Minor diffuser & front wing adjustments
- F-V10 Gen2: Minor adjustment to diffuser center of pressure; Minor FFB adjustment (reduces grainy / high frequency noise)
- F-Retro Gen3: Adjusted diffuser center of pressure; Decreased heating and increased cooling, slightly slower oil to water heat exchange for F-Retro G3 TE
- F-Ultimate (both gens): Minor rear wing lift/drag effiency adjustment; Increased brake disc thickness & reduced wear rate
- F-Ultimate Gen2: Adjusted FFB max force, moved undertray center of pressure slightly rearwards
- Corvette C3-R: Adjusted engine torque curve
- Revised and added thermostatic engine cooling to Lotus 23 and Mini 65
- F-Retro Gen1: Fixed tire linking to incorrect carcass model
- Caterham: Minor adjustments to body aero (more drag, less propensity to lift); Reduced brake heating rate for all models; increased brake duct cooling for 620R
- BMW M4: Minor aero & engine adjustments for performance balancing (more to come); FFB Max force adjustment Adjusted brake torque; minor rear roll bar rate adjustment; reduced default steering lock
- GT1: disabled tire warmers as per real regulations of the era; Revised turbo model for Porsche 911 GT1
- Ginetta G55 (both models): Slightly decreased rear wing efficiency
- Fixed AI not repairing damage or changing tires when refuelling during Q/P sessions
- Fixed AI programmed mistakes that weren´t triggered when they should in some cases and vice versa
- Fixed some cases where AI would incorrectly estimate starting fuel and/or required fuel to add at pitstop
- Added shared engine lifetime simulation for player and AI vehicles
- AI performance calibration pass to all classes with revised physics
- Revised AI personality parameters, adding more distinct characteristics for series with custom AI drivers
- Adjusted AI overtaking parameters for all cars (less hesitation to overtake, less prone to aggressive twitches)
- AI cars now start with 25% of fuel tank in practice sessions like the default player setup (rather than qualifying loads as before).
- Further calibration to AI wet performance when on slicks
- Added custom AI driver names to F-Vintage (both gens), F-Retro (all gens), F-Classic (all gens), M1 Procar, Group C, Group A, GT1, GTE, GT3, P1, P2, P3, P4 & DPi classes
- Adjusted AI performance for Bathurst, Brands Hatch, Hockenheim, Laguna Seca, Monza, Montreal, Adelaide (both versions), Kansai (all layouts), Nordschleife (both layouts) Silverstone 1991, Silverstone 2001, Spa (both versions)
- Adjusted onboard sounds to not overload output compressor potentially leading to minor distortion
- Revised wall reflections DSP & improved low pass filter
- Fixed inaccuracy with audio wall reflections distance calculation, now reflections are audible (WIP - most noticeable on surround sound systems)
- Increased highpass cutoff frequency on audio reflections
- BMW E30 Group A, Mercedes 190E Evo2: Added dangling parts; Adjusted collision and damage models
- Mclaren F1 GTR: Added Damage/Dangling parts; Fixed the wiper sound trigger; Revised collisions; Adjusted lights glows texture
- Opala(all models): Added broken light textures; Adjusted light materials
- Uno(both models): Added broken light textures; Adjusted light materials.
- Sprintrace: Added damage models
- Stock Car 2020-2022: Fixed damage on some parts and LODs
- Caddilac DPi: Added 5 new liveries
- F-Classic (all gens): Revised all liveries
- Mini JCW UK: Revised liveries
- Mercedes E190: Fixed winscreen dirt buildup rate
