R3E: Open Beta & Pricing Details

[Bram Hengeveld]

SimBin Studios AB and RaceRoom Entertainment AG have today released a new video highlighting the launch of an open beta for the Free2Race game, RaceRoom Racing Experience. With this announcement the studio is also revealing some of the price points for cars, tracks, and game modes to be sold through the store.

SimBin Studios AB and RaceRoom Entertainment AG have today announced an open beta for RaceRoom Racing Experience. With a planned launch next week where the store goes live, anyone can join the beta and begin to build the game of their dreams.
New Video - New Content


RaceRoom Racing Experience connects fans of racing around a game, motorsports portal, and online store combined and seamlessly built into one platform making it More Than a Game™.

Drivers begin their racing career in the portal and hit the track with plenty of free-to-play content. Shown in the promotional video, five free cars will be available to registered users and with two free tracks available in six layouts, there’s no shortage of tarmac to race on. Additional cars, tracks, and game modes will be available for purchase in the store.

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Competitive Pricing


RaceRoom Racing Experience uses a virtual currency called vRP (Virtual Race Points) which is tied to the Steam Wallet technology. vRP is then used to complete microtransactions which instantly unlock desired game content or features.

“We’ve established what we believe is an ethical, fair, and competitive pricing structure. Users will have the ability to choose high quality pieces of content which can be purchased to enhance their racing experience, however every user can enjoy an authentic and rich racing adventure and remain competitive without spending a dime.” - Chris Speed, COO – SimBin Studios AB

Individual car model prices range from 199 vRP to 329 vRP which is approximately 2 – 3,5 EUR. Tracks will generally be running from 349 vRP to 549 vRP or about 3,5 – 5,5 EUR. Tracks and cars will also be available from time to time in bundles. New game modes such as the Get Real package and Apex Hunt will be available for 99 vRP equaling 1 EUR.

Download RaceRoom Racing Experience and get ready to share your passion for real and digital racing.


Key Features


Free2Race™
The SimBin interpretation of a skill based free-to-play racing game.

ImmersiDrive™ Physics
SimBin’s latest iteration of their award winning physics methodology and technology.

RendR™ graphics engine
Dynamic Lighting System, Motion Blur, Physics based Particle system, Light Shafts, improved scalability.

Plug’n Race™
Automatically detects and pre-loads the needed profiles and assets for supported peripherals such as wheels and Joy Pads.

Brand New Sound Engine
Supporting 7.1 surround sound, multi layered audio playback and enhanced trigger system.

Leaderboard Challenge Teaser Edition
What was originally a solo play game mode is now a global real time challenge about being fastest in the world.

Game Navigator™
The key to all the action in RaceRoom Racing Experience. From impulse to racing you are only 40 seconds away. Never before has it been faster to strap into your favorite race car.

For more information about this game visit our dedicated R3E forum.

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[Leon Charmant]

The game looks and sounds stunning, but the free-to-play model is absolutely horrendous. I'm extremely disappointed with the direction they chose for this game because it's a terrible system for the consumer. I'm seeing this as a prequel to GTR3 (if it ever happens).

 

[Ash Kendall]

I don't think it's terrible for the consumer at all, it just depends on much content is paid-for.

Assuming that it doesn't cost more than an average retail product for a decent amount of content, it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Rupe Wilson]

Just got my look inside today.. and WOW....
really impressed with it..
no worries from me... This is going to be big..

 

[Tom Neidher]

Yes, this game i love, and i hope for mine RED Devil to come, Viper GTSR!

 

[betterstranger]

It's nice to see simbin finally starting with open beta.
It looks like R3E will be direct competitor to simraceway.
And probably will splash them.

 

[Vinicius Ferreira]

Free Content:

cars: Aquila, 134 Judd V8, Saleen S7r, Canhard RS2, DMD P20

Tracks: Lakeview, raceroom raceway



Purchase Content:

Cars: Mclaren Mp4, BMW z4, Vette C6R, Alpina B6, Audi R8, RUF ctr3, Canhard RSI, Cougar C14-1, Cougar C14-2, DMD P21, Mistral M530, Mistral M531 and BMW 635

Tracks: Bathurst, Honckenhein, Algarve, zandvoort

get real
Apex hunt


So these are all the content for the initial release, lets say i guy wants to have all, and say that tracks costs 5 EUR, and cars 3,5 EUR.

So the guys has to spend 45EUR for cars, and 20 EUR for tracks, plus 2 EUR for get real and apex.

TOTAL: 67,5 EURO* or 89 dollars
*price will be lower, as not all car and tracks costs the same, i did the sum with max price.

 

[Guus]

I dont like this free to play format they are using. Up to 3,5 euros for a car and 5,5 for a track just seems really expensive. I think I just pooped a little after reading Vinicius' post.

 

[Dan Coldrick]

This is going to fail... go back to the old retail model, I'll pay 30 quid for a game as long as it comes with all the content and allows mods. Not paying for this.... iracing has its place but this and sim raceway no way.

 

[Michael Lowe]

ive had a quick go on the beta. if its changed i apologise but as i recall 15 euros got you 500vrp and the cars mentioned were 289vrp each and tracks more. hence more expensive than vinicius worked out. ouch

 

[Senad Subasic]

ive had a quick go on the beta. if its changed i apologise but as i recall 15 euros got you 500vrp and the cars mentioned were 289vrp each and tracks more. hence more expensive than vinicius worked out. ouch

I like the concept, and it being tied to my Steam wallet, but that's a bit too pricey.

If Michael is correct, sheesh, I can get more decent complete games* than cars for this game.

*on Steam sales

 

[Peter]

ive had a quick go on the beta. if its changed i apologise but as i recall 15 euros got you 500vrp and the cars mentioned were 289vrp each and tracks more. hence more expensive than vinicius worked out. ouch

These are still beta prizes, in the real game 100vRP is less than €1.
If I look at my racing experience I only need 2 cars from every series and not every track.

 

[Dinca Andrei]

I got 5000vRP and than purchased everything including skins...Now i have left just above 1100 vRP
5000vRP= 39.99 Euro

I have to say it might not be like iRacing but is not far...so at this prices i am forced to say pass....Maybe they will winn some but after a month or so all will be ruined and more people will say the same,we have iRacing already.
Overall as a game is not bad at this stage.

 

[Michael Lowe]

Just to confirm my memory was lacking. 5 euros for 500vrp with varying levels up to 40 euros for 5000. get that in quick before i get slaughtered.lol bathhurst circuit 600vrp, a few more cars/tracks free now too

 

[Michael Hornbuckle]

Not cool that you have to pay (even if only a little) just to try it with the assists off. I'm sure I will give in and do it but feels like having to pay for a demo.

 

[David Wright]

For me this issue isn't price - they seem OK. The problem is more that they are not currently offering cars I want to buy - just like iRacing.

Can you race AI?

 

[Kjell Eilertsen]

For me this issue isn't price - they seem OK. The problem is more that they are not currently offering cars I want to buy - just like iRacing.

Can you race AI?

Yes you can race AI.

 

[Peter]

Race AI? yep, and they are better than me.

 

[RaceNut]

You guys may want to brush up on your math a little.

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Race AI? yep, and they are better than me.

That says a lot about your driving skills? Sorry that one was too easy