There have been questions about the future of the racing sim as Motorsport Games has concentrated on Le Mans Ultimate, but a new free rFactor 2 update adds the Formula E 2024/2025 teams. And to complete the feeling of the current season, it also updates the branding at seven relevant circuits. rFactor 2 currently offered three Formula E cars to purchase, with the Formula E … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Adds The Cupra Leon And 2023 BTCC Liveries
While we wait for updates on a licensed British Touring Car Championship game, the full field is now available as rFactor 2 adds the Cupra Leon and 2023 BTCC liveries. The Team HARD Cupra Leon was the final car required, with a 350+bhp 2-litre turbo-charged direct injection engine, 'fly by wire' throttle control and an Xtrac six speed sequential gearbox. The Cupra Leon … [Read more...]
Long Beach Announced For rFactor 2 In February 2023
The famous American street circuit will soon be released by Studio 397 with Long Beach announced For rFactor 2 in February 2023. It apparently uses the latest laserscan data to replicate the track, along with the famous circuit details including the water fountain. Originally used in September 1975, the Long Beach GP Street Circuit first hosted the United States Grand Prix … [Read more...]
The Vanwall Vandervell LMH Is Coming To rFactor 2
New sports prototypes continue to arrive in sim racing as the Vanwall Vandervell LMH is coming to rFactor 2 in the November update for Q4, 2022. The Hypercar rules for IMSA and WEC mean that both the Le Mans Hypercars and Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) cars will race in the same class with various manufacturers joining, or rejoining the series. So far, we've seen the Toyota GR010 … [Read more...]
Official BTCC Game Release Date Pushed Back To 2024
Originally scheduled to be published this month, and then mysteriously removed from release scheduled, we've now seen the official BTCC game release date pushed back to 2024 by Motorsport Games. Accompanied by legal forward-looking statements longer than the announcement itself, which include everything from SEC filings to the impact of higher petrol prices, the release … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 KartSim Tillotson T4 Series Kart Released
If you like your sim racing close to the ground, then the new rFactor 2 KartSim Tillotson T4 Series Kart released this week might be right up your alley. Especially as the Tillotson T4 Esports series gives you the chance to secure a place on the grid of the real life Tillotson T4 Series World Finals in Dublin later in September. For those unaware, KartSim are a UK developer … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Monza Update V1.21 Released
You can now race both the Curva Grande and Junior layouts of the famous Italian racing circuit, as both are included in the new rFactor 2 Monza update v1.21 available to download now. Studio 397 released the track as DLC at the end of June, and have also responded to feedback from sim racers with various improvements. Changes include updating cut detection, some graphical … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Adds Monza DLC Plus The Free BMW M4 Class 1 2021
There are two new pieces of content from Studio 397, as rFactor 2 adds Monza DLC plus the free BMW M4 Class 1 2021. So while you'll need to pay to download and race on the iconic Italian Monza circuit, the chance to drive a BMW racing car that never got to compete in real life is open to everyone for nothing. The Autodromo Nazionale Di Monza will cost you £7.72, and in … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Ligier JS P217 V1.17 Update Available Now
If you already own the LMP 2 car, or you're thinking about adding it to your collection, then you'll enjoy the rFactor 2 Ligier JS P217 V1.17 update. It's been released by Studio 397 to solve various small issues since the prototype racer was originally released as part of the Endurance Bundle 2 DLC in December 2020. The DLC also included the Cadillac DPi-V.R and Chevrolet … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Adds The SC2018x Stock Car
Studio 397 are on a bit of a roll at the moment, with their acquisition by Motorsport Games, the release of the Rome Eprix track and updates to all the Formula E content. And now rFactor 2 adds the SC2018x Stock Car as a new option for fans of that style of motor racing. Two Stock Car models have already been available for the racing sim, but the SC2018x offers something a … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 December 2020 Build Update and Endurance Pack 2 DLC
Every racing sim developer has been working hard to push out new content and updates before breaking for the festive season, and Studio 397 are no exception with the rFactor 2 December 2020 Build Update and Endurance Pack 2 DLC announced. First up is the December 2020 Build Update, which focuses mainly on online racing and the new competition system going live. It's the … [Read more...]
2020 BMW M2 CS Racing Released for rFactor 2
It's always impressive when developers respond quickly to the latest motorsport changes. But with the 2020 BMW M2 CS Racing released for rFactor 2 on the same day as the real world car, it's some impressive work by Studio 397. And it potentially means people planning to drive the 2020 BMW M2 CS Racing next season might be jumping onto rFactor 2 right now to get some … [Read more...]