Reiza Studios has released the big v1.5 update for Automobilista 2 last week, making the simulation take arguably its biggest step forward to date. But how good is it really? Emily Jones has taken a closer look at the new version for OverTake to see what the excitement is all about.
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After discovering unwanted interference from an older tire model that the AI still uses, Reiza has reworked the physics to prevent false data from having an influence on the driving feel of the cars - as a result, all cars except karts have seen a revision for v1.5, some with enormous improvements, some with smaller changes. Still, the result is a much more cohesive feel across all vehicles, and the general consesus among sim racers seems to be positive.
Of course, whether a car feels positive or not is also highly subjective, at least in part. Emily focuses on numerous positive elements, but also adds a certain characteristic that might not be everyone's cup of tea to the discussion. Of course, a closer look at the new Adrenaline Pack Pt 1 DLC has to be taken as well.
As it is the easiest discipline to compare AMS2 to other sims with, Emily steps into the cockpit of a GT3 vehicle, too. How does the sim stack up against other titles that feature the arguably most popular class of race cars both in the real world and in sim racing? Watch the video to find out her take on the matter.
If you have not done so already, take a look at the in-depth interview we conducted with Reiza's founder and Lead Developer Renato Simioni about the work that went into v1.5 and AMS2's philosophy in general. Additionally, you can take a look at our v1.5 release article including the full changelog here.
