rFactor 2: Q3-Release mit einer Überraschung, neuen Spielinhalten, vielen Überarbeitungen

Studio 397 hat das Quartal 3-Release f�r rFactor 2 bereitgestellt und wartet neben einer inhaltlichen �berraschung mit zahlreichen neuen Spielinhalten und vielen Verbesserungen f�r die Rennsimulation auf.

rFactor 2: Q3-Release mit einer Ã�berraschung, neuen Spielinhalten, vielen Ã�berarbeitungen ZoomBereits am Montag hat Studio 397 das gro�e Quartal 3-Release f�r rFactor 2 ver�ffentlicht, welches mit Real Road 2.0, Neuerungen bei ABS und Traktionskontrolle sowie einem verbesserten Streckenlimitsystem und anderen Verbesserungen weiter am Simracingerlebnis feilt und f�r mit Simracing-Equipment bestens ausgestattete Simracer nun bis zu 16 USB-Controller unterst�tzt.

Gegen�ber der Juli-Releasekandiatenversion und dem daf�r ver�ffentlichten Hotfix, weist das Q3-Build weitere �berarbeitungen auf, darunter Dinge die zum Zeitpunkt der Releasekandidatenver�ffentlichung noch nicht bereit waren und basierend auf den R�ckmeldungen vorgenommene Anpassungen. Au�erdem wurden eine Vielzahl an Fahrzeugen und Strecken verbessert.

rFactor 2: Q3-Release mit einer Ã�berraschung, neuen Spielinhalten, vielen Ã�berarbeitungen Zoom Mit dem World Wide Technology Raceway (7,99 EUR) bietet das Q3-Release auf inhaltlicher Seite eine neue Rennstrecke mit Oval- und Stra�enkurskonfiguration und au�erdem vier neue Fahrzeuge Als kostenloses Q3-Fahrzeug k�nnen rF2-Piloten den Caterham Academy 2021 steuern.

Dar�ber hinaus warten der Mk1 Austin Mini Cooper S Group 2 (4,99 EUR) sowie f�r Fans der British Touring Car Championship der Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance NGTC (4,99 EUR) und als �berraschung der Ford Focus ST BTCC (4,99 EUR) auf die Spieler. Beide BTCC-Rennwagen werden als "BTCC PACK 2" f�r 9 EUR angeboten

rFactor 2 - August Q3-Build 08.08.2022:
General
-Updated Track Limits System taking into account many factors to award warning points for infringements with drivers given a short amount of time post cut to give up any gained time or positions in race.
-Ability to set Track Limits to None/Default/Strict
-Ability to configure number of Track Limit Points before a Drive Through during race sessions.
-Improved calculation of infringement during time off track, taking into account, time gained, distance travelled, throttle application, time off track, speed differentials, positions gained during race, wall riding and more.
-During all sessions invalidate current lap and sometimes next lap, based on how close to the end of the lap and the size of the infringement.
-During race sessions earn warning points, if 3 points are acquired in one go or you pass the cumulative point limit threshold (5 by default) a drive through is given. The size of penalty increases for extreme cuts.
-Pit Lane Exit violations are now logged and penalized accordingly (May require content updates)
-Disabled Pit Exit violations by default on Ovals in none race sessions and added ability to customize which sessions have Pit Exit limits enforced via GDB or RFM.
-Wrong Way Driving calculations have been tweaked to be more lenient when far from the track.
-Strict mode intended for eSports, has harsher thresholds and invalidates all off track laps in non race sessions.
-Improved logging options and ModDev options for analysing cuts.
-Support for up to 16 input devices
-Added chat message indicating when there are latency issues and collision is turned off.

HUD
-Added current Track Limits points to Penalties MFD Page in Race Sessions.

Graphics
-Driver labels now correctly depth buffer regardless of display mode
-Added Light Dust Particle Profile
-Expanded Decal Features on IBL Road Shader
-Fixed orange ambient bug

UI
-The first launch wizard controls configuration can now be re-run from the �Calibrate controls� page
-Moved �Electronics� setup settings (TC and ABS) under the �Engine� heading, which has been renamed to �Engine & electronics�
-Fixed damage multiplier setting description in singleplayer session settings
-Moved damper setup settings to their own tab
-Fixed sporadic empty car list on server join
-Added �Track Limits Rules� singleplayer setting
-Added �Track Limits Points Allowed� singleplayer race setting
-Added Tender Springs to suspension setup page
-Added description/tooltip to Tender Springs setup
-Improved description/tooltip for Traction Control and ABS
-Fixed alphabetical sorting of opponent filters and opponents list
-Fixed race countdown timer format for duration longer than one minute
-Updated Aston Martin logo
-Added a button to refresh the setup list
-Added two settings into the �Visuals� column in graphics settings to adjust the vertical and horizontal position of the Track Limits Info (TLI) screen
-Fixed alphabetical sorting of car selection list

Physics
-Dynamic track temperatures based on weather conditions and cars driving on track
-Added a toggle to load temperatures from real road files on main game/moddev/dedi
-Added improved anti-lock braking and traction control systems. (Only available on the TEST version of the McLaren Senna GTR)
-Added Traction Control Power Cut map to control the amount of TC to apply. (Only available for the new TC)
-Added Traction Control Slip Angle map to control the target (maximum) slip angle before TC activates. (Only available for the new TC)
-Added ABS/TC dash LEDs which show the amount of slip and show when the systems activate
-Added Tender Springs functionality (Only available on the TEST version of the Porsche 991 GT3 Cup)
-Fixed ABS/TC aid through settings

Networking
-Cars that lag too much or teleport will have collision disabled for 5 seconds.
-Network speeds now enforce the player limit to max out at the highest acceptable number the connection can support

Sound
-Fixed loops not restarting correctly
-Fixed loud audio spike when loading into multiplayer sessions
-Fixed random shift sounds in the garage
-Separated TC and Pit Limiter events
-Fixed audio loop points
-Fixed spotter and start lights not playing or being delayed
-Fixed game startup without audio device or with +nosound enabled
-Performance: Sound system now uses another thread, eliminating random frame time spikes and improving game performance
-Fixed tracks with lots of ambient sounds not playing any sound at all in some conditions
-Fixed other cars crashing online playing crash sounds on the player car
-Fixed HRTF selection
-Fixed a rare crash when crashing sounds play

Live Stream Overlay
-Updated broadcast overlay live timing page
--Fixed live timing page not loading
--You can now customize the styling with custom CSS (custom_livetiming.css)
---Added CSS classes: car class for each row and last sticky row
--Added car class and team name columns
--Added car livery images
--Added tire icon
--Added configurable scrolling and multiclass mode

Modding
-Batched loading warning pop up messages together for fewer popups (Dev Mode/Scene Viewer)
-Added warning popup for assets exported with default LOD Out for optimization debugging (Dev Mode/Scene Viewer)
-Added cancel button to show no more messages that session (Dev Mode/Scene Viewer)
-Fixed various content issues with Showrooms and Joesville (Dev Mode/Scene Viewer)
-Added Sideview_UI showroom to ModDev for UI screenshots of cars.
-Fixed an issue in MapConverter where it would crash with textures named *_M_.TGA
-Added �FarLight� parameter to IBL Shaders in Material Adjust section. This allows us to set materials to be in shadow beyond shadow cascades.
-Fixed crash when no AIW file present

Known Issues
-UI � Steering lock second bracket is cut off

Car Updates:
Toyota Corolla BTCC v1.17
-Fixed logo issue on skins
-Updated camera position
-Fix for drag reduction with rake

Infiniti Q50 BTCC 1.15
-Fixed logo issue on skins
-Fix for drag reduction with rake

Formula E 2022 v1.07
-Fixed right mirror not adjusting

Porsche GT3 Cup v1.41
-Added tender springs

McLaren Senna v1.15
-Upgraded to new sound engine
-Added new TC and ABS
-Added shift protection
-Added new engine cooling
-Minor sound tweaks
-Added ABS and TC LED bars to display
-Made all three TC options say off when set to 0

Oreca LMP2 v3.03
-Added new TC options

GTE Cars v3.11
-Added new TC options
-Updated TC and pit limiter sounds

BMW M8 GTE v3.11
-Removed high poly rear wing collision model

Corvette C8R GTE v3.11 & Ferrari 488 GTE v3.11
-Updated engine starter sound
-Seat height adjustment fixed

Dallara IR18 v1.67
-Fixed numbers not displaying on score tower
-Fixed push to pass working on ovals
-Added talent file

Kart Cup 2014 v2.04
-Removed tilt in cockpit camera

Track Updates:
Donington v1.11
-Fixed Start Light Sequencing
-Various AI Improvements including Craner Curves & Old Hairpin (GP & National)
-Various Cut Corridor Updates
-Improved AI lines into Craner Curves & Old Hairpin (GP & National)
-Various minor AI tweaks
-Fixed cut corridors at pit entry

Indianapolis v1.22
-Fixed Oval Safety Car Location
-Updated Curbs on Modern GP layout T6-T7 for 2021
-Reviewed Cut Corridors on RC & GP layouts
-Adjusted Concrete Road bumpiness
-Minor LOD optimization
-Minor Collision Fixes
-Fixed minor collision issue
-Tweaks to AIW on Road Course layout
-Fixed objects with default lodding
-Updated RRBIN
-Fixed Oval Safety Car Pit Lane Position

Zandvoort v2.61
-Added new Grandstands and Paddock Assets to GP layout
-Fixed Pit Door Sequencing
-Fixed AI Fuel Calculations

Le Mans v2.83
-Added 2022 Layout with accurate advertisement
-Updated materials on roads, curbs, grass, gravel traps etc
-Added extra decals to surfaces
-Fine tuned night time glare
-Fixed some issues with TDF settings
-Fixed some armco smoothing issues
-Fixed a material error on road lines resulting in some lines not being tar-ed out.
-Fine tuned Cut Track detection
-Stricter cut track on tight turn apexes
-Fixed floating MMA advertisement sign issues before Ford Chicanes
-Updated Specular settings for groove on road and curbs
-Fixed various minor advertising issues
-Corrected some minor GDB issues on 2022 layout
-Updated concrete porsche curves run off on 2022 layout

Nordschleife v2.37
-Various material updates to Terrain, Foliage and Barriers
-Various minor texture fixes
-Various optimizations to decal object groupings
-Various minor LOD optimizations
-Added CBASH and RRSHD for faster loading