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...]
Small rFactor 2 Update Adds More HUD and AI Fixes
Following on less than a week after the release of the Q2 2023 Release Candidate, a small rFactor 2 update adds more HUD and AI fixes and improvements to the Studio 397 racing sim. The main changes to the driver heads up display (HUD) are to solve issues rendering the right number of gauges, and displaying the correct fuel remaining. And some improvements to the behaviour of … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 January 2023 Release Candidate Available
If you want to try out the latest improvements and changes from Studio 397 for their racing sim, try downloading the rFactor 2 January 2023 Release Candidate available via Steam. You'll need to go into the game in your Steam Library, click on Properties, and look under the Betas tab to find it. But it'll give you access to the newest updates ahead of the main public release, … [Read more...]
Laguna Seca Also Coming To rFactor 2 In May 2022
The next update from Studio 397 looks like it'll be a big one, with Laguna Seca also coming to rFactor 2 in May 2022, alongside Donington Park, Brands Hatch and the first two official BTCC cars. The Californian track is a staple of racing games and sims, so it's good to see that gap in the official rFactor 2 circuit list being filled at last. Built in 1957 in the hills near … [Read more...]
Official BTCC Cars and Tracks Coming to rFactor 2
You'll be able to emulate British touring car racing more effectively from May 2022, with official BTCC cars and tracks coming to rFactor 2 in the planned Q2 update. Brands Hatch and Donington Park had been announced as new circuit additions, but new cars are officially licensed from the championship. The game hasn't had many British tracks included as official releases, … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Zandvoort 2021 Update Coming Soon
Circuit Zandvoort has undergone some significant changes to prepare for the return of Formula One to the Dutch racing circuit. Delayed from 2020 for obvious reasons, it does have one benefit, with an rFactor 2 Zandvoort 2021 update coming soon. With developers Studio 397 based in the Netherlands, it's not surprising they wanted to have the latest and best version of the … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 USF2000 PBR Update Released
One of the cars available for free gets some love with an rFactor 2 USF2000 PBR update released for the 2016 spec open wheeler. First released for rFactor 2 back in November 2016, it uses a Van Diemen/Elan DP08 chassis, with power from a Mazda MZR 2 litre engine. With tuning from Elite Engines, it puts out 170hp and has a top speed around 150mph. And it's available with the … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Formula Pro V0.99 and DRS Zone Updates
Some targeted changes arrive from Studio 397, with new rFactor 2 Formula Pro V0.99 and DRS Zone updates to enjoy. The drag reduction applies to both the Formula Pro and BMW M4 Class 1, so drivers of both cars will benefit from additional zones which have been added to the Indianapolis 2020 GP Layout and the Silverstone GT layout. That changes the tracks to Indianapolis v1.12 … [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 June 2021 Developer Roadmap Update
Studio 397 have recapped their recent work, and some of their plans for the future, in the latest rFactor 2 June 2021 developer roadmap update. Obviously they're keen to mention the release of the new Formula Pro, which we covered here. Along with the release of the BMW M4 Class 1 2021 and Monza. But there are some interesting bits of info about other elements of the sim … [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 Lime Rock Park V3.0 Update Available Now
The Connecticut circuit is a popular venue for sim racers. And the rFactor 2 Lime Rock Park V3.0 update is a signficant refresh for venue by Studio 397. It was first added to the sim in 2013, with a V2 update in late 2014, so it it needed a significant amount of work to be brought up to the standard of more recent releases. The third oldest continuously operating road racing … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Circuit d’Azur Track and AI Get Updated
There's been a serious burst of productivity over at the Studio 397 offices, as the rFactor 2 Circuit d'Azur track and AI get updated just shortly after the release of a new car and the Rome E-Prix circuit, the Formula E content being updated, and the developers being acquired by Motorsport Games. Circuit d'Azur is a familiar circuit to most people, despite the name. And … [Read more...]
Big rFactor 2 GT3 Balance of Performance Update Released
Studio 397 released some balancing changes to the GTE class at the start of January, 2021. And now a big rFactor 2 GT3 Balance of Performance update has been released It covers a total of 13 cars including both the 2018 and 2019 Audi R8 GT3, and the 2017 and 2020 Bentley Continental GT3. Along with the specific changes to each car, Studio 397 have also looked at some changes … [Read more...]