GT3 sim fans across the world rejoice once again as the new-kid-on-the-block Rennsport announced the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II to be featured in its Closed Alpha from now on.
On October 31st 2022 Rennsport announced on Twitter that they would feature the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II from now on in their closed alpha.
This seems to not be the end of the cooperation, however, as Rennsport mentioned in their tweet: "We are very proud to welcome @AudiOfficial to the #RENNSPORT family."
While this welcoming message may seem to be just that, a friendly welcome, it seems to imply the licensing contract goes beyond just this one GT3 model.
We do have to await, however, in which direction Rennsport will go as a simulation as in featured content. Currently, the main focus lies on GT3s as seen by the included Porsche 911 GT3 and BMW M4 GT3. However, with the inclusion of the Porsche Mission R, a concept more akin to RaceRoom or rFactor 2 with many different classes of cars seems likely as well.
The main direction right now seems to be Grand Tourers though. With this in mind, it is not far-fetched to assume the inclusion of GT2s sooner or later. This would allow both Porsche and Audi to include their homologized GT2 vehicles in the German simulator. Keep in mind this is only speculation, however.
A clear direction for at least the alpha and beta states of Rennsport seems to form, however. With this manufacturer being the third to be featured in the sim as well as the third German car builder, it seems like the Munich-based studio incorporates a strategy of involving their local economy first and foremost. Whether this is just a pre-release flair of the simulator remains to be seen.
On October 31st 2022 Rennsport announced on Twitter that they would feature the Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II from now on in their closed alpha.
This seems to not be the end of the cooperation, however, as Rennsport mentioned in their tweet: "We are very proud to welcome @AudiOfficial to the #RENNSPORT family."
While this welcoming message may seem to be just that, a friendly welcome, it seems to imply the licensing contract goes beyond just this one GT3 model.
We do have to await, however, in which direction Rennsport will go as a simulation as in featured content. Currently, the main focus lies on GT3s as seen by the included Porsche 911 GT3 and BMW M4 GT3. However, with the inclusion of the Porsche Mission R, a concept more akin to RaceRoom or rFactor 2 with many different classes of cars seems likely as well.
The main direction right now seems to be Grand Tourers though. With this in mind, it is not far-fetched to assume the inclusion of GT2s sooner or later. This would allow both Porsche and Audi to include their homologized GT2 vehicles in the German simulator. Keep in mind this is only speculation, however.
A clear direction for at least the alpha and beta states of Rennsport seems to form, however. With this manufacturer being the third to be featured in the sim as well as the third German car builder, it seems like the Munich-based studio incorporates a strategy of involving their local economy first and foremost. Whether this is just a pre-release flair of the simulator remains to be seen.
