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Genre: Racing, Simulator, Indie

Apex Point

Major Update V0.032

Content:



  • Added a new vehicle "YN85"
  • New drag race system
  • Added drag racing career with AI racers
  • Added betting system
  • Added adjustable gear ratios
  • 2 new traffic vehicles
  • Added Engine volume to sound settings
  • Improved traffic system
  • View distance settings now affects LODs
  • Adjusted the drift score payout
  • Created a confirmation menu for deleting the profile
  • New drag tire model + Texture


Map:



  • 10 Buildings added
  • Added Vegetation
  • Park reworked
  • Drift Track reworked ( Added elevation )
  • Fuel station improvements
  • Surfaces improvements ( Road | Asphalt | Grass | Dirt )
  • Road lines fixed
  • Sidewalk improvements


Physics :



  • New tire friction curves
  • New inertia models
  • Reworked steering assists
  • Improved contacts accuracy
  • Intelligent automatic transmission system with variable shift points and torque converter simulations


Fixes:



  • Fixed the game crashing on initialization for 16GB ram and below
  • Fixed cursor bugs at the end of races
  • Fixed parts disappearing after save (in case of a missing mesh the part automatically gets sold for full price to avoid corrupting the save)
  • Fixed the save system
  • Fixed inaccurate reverb on the multi-store parking lot
  • Various other fixes


Graphics:



  • Improved motion blur
  • Improved ambient occlusion
  • Improved sky colors and lighting
  • Added micro details on various objects
  • Reworked the shadow accuracy and calculations
  • Improved skies
  • Improved skid-marks accuracy
  • Adjusted the exposure



Optimizations:



  • Major RAM, VRAM, and GPU optimizations


Important notes :



  • A new profile is highly recommended
  • The drag racers are still WIP and will have more diversity (visually) in the upcoming updates
  • The drag race UI is just a place-holder just like multiple other UI elements in the game
  • The drag race takes place on rooftop of the multi-store parking lot infront of the car dealer

WORK IN PROGRESS

The last couple of weeks Apex Point received a huge amount of work which helped us get one step closer to what we had imagined for the release. Here is a list of only some of the major changes and additions to AP coming in the next update!


  • 1-Added a drag race career against 20 racers and active bet system





  • 2-Added a new vehicle (YN85)






  • 3-Major visual improvements from contrast, post processing effects, ambient occlusion, environment lighting and colors to higher fidelity shadows







  • 4-Added gear ratio adjustments


And many more interesting features and content coming in the next update, stay tuned !

Update V0.031.1

-Added wheel impact sounds
-Added multiple anti-roll bars for the "FD3S"
-Added zoom for garage mode
-Added a separate FOV for first person cameras (adjustable in game settings)
-Added a new body kit for the "FD3S"
-Fixed multiple save system bugs (missing parts and bugged lights)
-Fixed some map bugs
-Various bug fixes and improvements

Note:
-If you previously had missing meshes/bugged lights before this update you might need to buy a new part and/or sell the car if meshes disappeared

Update V0.031

-Reworked the collision physics
-Added collision sounds
-Added a cheat code system (type in "begformoney" in the garage to add a million yen)
-Added more controls to be rebinded in the controls setting
-Various bug fixes

Update V0.03 hotfix

Changelog:


-Fixed the 0 mileage on all the FD3S
-Fixed FD3S inventory bugs
-Fixed duplicates of the steering racks for the FD3S
-Fixed some map bugs

Important notes:


-Please uninstall/disable any mod you had if you experience any issue with the game
-You might need to buy new parts if the previous parts where broken/corrupted in a save game
-It is recommended to start a new save game if possible to avoid any possible issue with the game compatibility after the latest update

Update V0.03

Changelog


-Added a new car "FD3S"
-Added a new button to toggle roof mode
-Added a new fuel station (Fuel system is still WIP)
-Started adding different BOVs (Blow off valves) with different sounds and you can remove them to produce flutter
-Reworked the backfire system and added multiple samples with random pitch
-Fixed some parts being red in the inventory when you can mount them
-Different clutches affect shifting time
-Reworked all stock headlights and street lights for better visibility at night
-Reworked the tire system and improved its stretch/regular fit
-Added more car variants in the dealer
-Improved graphics
-Fixed a major bug with aerodynamics (on aftermarket parts/spoilers)
-Improved motion blur
-Fixed tinted glass disappearing after loading
-Performance optimization
-Various bug fixes



Sneak peek of the next update

We apologize for the lack of updates over the last few weeks but we have been working on some cool high quality content and features that we hope you all will enjoy!

Next update is coming really soon and hopefully we can get back to our old pace of updates after this one






Update V0.029.4 Hotfix

-Adjusted the maximum power for the "2JZ"
-Fixed "S100P" bed V2 placement issues
-Improved 4AGE sounds

Update V0.029.4

-Reworked the dyno system
-Fixed the auto exposure in first person (causing overbrightness when looking at the sun)
-Slowed the driver hand animation slightly
-Fixed the invisible ocean under the map
-Fixed low idle on bridge-ported and peripheral-ported rotary engines
-Fixed the V2 Bed and license plate problems on "S100P"
-Fixed duplication bug when selling all the inventory

Update V0.029.3

-Fixed a major bug with the save system
-Fixed driveshaft not being compatible with 2JZ swaps
-Fixed a UI bug when tuning cars
-Fixed incorrect shifting times when using a keyboard/controller
-Fixed some buildings flickering
-Various stability improvements
-Improved the tire friction curve for drag radials
-Improved steering and drift assists

Note :
-If your save file got corrupted on its own then this update will fix it. However if you had an old 2jz engine that you tried to sell and it broke the save you might need to restart the profile.