rFactor 2's Quarterly Content Release and UI Refresh Out Now

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An update to rFactor 2 is live now on Steam, and the sim now welcomes four new pieces of content.

Studio 397's social media has kept us busy over the past weeks with the implementation of a new user interface and teasers of upcoming content. That content is now live on Steam for purchase, and the UI has been given an update.

The rapid-fire nature of the content release is part of a new strategy from Studio 397 and Motorsport Games for rFactor 2. Rather than release each bit of new content as it is becomes ready for release, there will be quarterly releases of multiple projects the team has been working on.

The four pieces of content welcomed this quarter include three new cars and a racing circuit. The first and perhaps most notable release is the Dallara IR18 INDYCAR. Studio 397 has bundled all of the teams, drivers and liveries from the 2021 NTT INDYCAR Series for this release.

Along with the INDYCAR, another impactful piece of content released today was Daytona International Speedway. This track has seen a recent boost in popularity in sim racing, with Automobilista 2 and iRacing already having official versions of the circuit, plus a popular mod for Assetto Corsa and an upcoming appearance in Gran Turismo 7.

Two more cars to join the sim this quarter are the Ligier JS P320 and BMW M4 GT3. The former joins a Norma competitor in the LMP3 class, and the latter helps fill out the GT3 class. If you've yet to try the LMP3 class in this title, you may enjoy the ease of use of the car thanks to its aero package and low, wide stance. The BMW has proven to be a popular choice of car in Assetto Corsa Competizione, and should find itself many fans in rF2.

With so many new choices now on offer in rFactor 2, it may be tough to decide what to purchase. If you've bought and experienced any of the four new pieces of content, let us know your thoughts below in the comments.
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And comparing to the recently released free version?

That version is very good. I was impressed and some might think it would suffice especially if you are not really a fan of the track. But if you like more precise surface texture and flying planes and more objects and detail in your tracks then plunge for the 397 version.
 
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There is now a BUNDLE, a Q1 2022 Bundle with all items at a lower total price than buying individually!

Linky:
 
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Hey Moderator,

Can we get Ziogzzz comments off this thread. He's just going to troll it. not helpful to
Dont cry baby mueller ;) you will not and dont want to hear the truth, you just want see comments how fantastic it is and when the truth is opposite ! Beside all, i really wanted rf2 to become great game - check foruma, i started to sim approx 3-4 years ago and from this time it was discussed that they can not fix or make normal UI, online racing with servers… ofcourse i lost my hope, and hype train come when you get few cars and one track… come on, you are not in children garden anymore i think? ;)
 
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There is now a BUNDLE, a Q1 2022 Bundle with all items at a lower total price than buying individually!

Linky:
THIS IS GOOD

Well done Studio 397
 
@ziogzzz you've made your point so let it drop now.
Ok i will not discuss here, as discussion seems of topic nowadays, like facebook… after week i will check how many peoples are happy with new content, btw i started fresh install last week, UI was surprise, really nice, but when started to race few laps, i understood that their train gone to far that they would be able to catch it ;)
 
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Yeah, already here as promised. Hmm... but I think I'll wait a bit for
Daytona - not an ovals lover here but if it's better than AMS 2's
version, maybe I'll buy it. Waiting for reviews and some videos
of it.

The BMW... same, but maybe I'll skip this one. If they redo the interior
of all GT3/E cars to match the quality of the Ferrari 488, I'll buy it.

Haven't had the time yet... is this BMW's cockpit well done?
 
Anybody tried Daytona in multiclass with AI? If so I would appreciate some info how the AI behaves on the track. Thanks :)
 
This new release strategy is a wise choice I think. You now have the chance to buy individual content or buy packs containing multiple new content with a discount. I was not planning to buy the Indycar yet, but with the complete pack, I probably will. But I would like to see some reviews from a few people first before I buy. Maybe Studio 397 / MSG could have some popular Youtubers review the content a few days before release next time?
 
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Great to see new content, sad to not see any code fix outside of UI changes.
Don't mind purchasing GT3 content, but when a new car comes with zero changes to the existing rooster just makes this a hit lapping SIM. Let's leave ACC to do what they do best, complete content
I think "main" fix update was released earlier in January. Judging by release notes there are some fixes and tweaks in this release as well. Mostly UI-related, but welcome none the less.
 
but I think I'll wait a bit for
Daytona - not an ovals lover here but if it's better than AMS 2's
version, maybe I'll buy it. Waiting for reviews and some videos
of it.
There are two layouts, the Oval & the 24hr Roval. It does not have the 2nd Nascar chicane option like James Mabe's track though.
 
Why does this post say "and a UI refresh"? The UI was done over a week ago.

All this update is is a sad ploy for them to sell content that is already in the game for free and if the shadow fix (NOT) is any indication of their quality, the free stuff is probably at a higher quality than the paid stuff.
 
Why does this post say "and a UI refresh"? The UI was done over a week ago.

All this update is is a sad ploy for them to sell content that is already in the game for free and if the shadow fix (NOT) is any indication of their quality, the free stuff is probably at a higher quality than the paid stuff.
Is it? Can you give me some examples. As for Daytona the new mod track is great but its not as good as the 397. Although the advertising boardings could do with some real adverts.
 

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