Waiting for the monthly roadmap has become a bit of a tradition on the last day of the month. Whilst some just keep an eye on our Discord server, others are known to keep hitting F5 in their browser to catch the first glimpse of the much anticipated news. And that’s great, because coming back to the roadmap each month gives us the opportunity to reflect on what we worked on, get an overview about what happened and enjoy what we accomplished, as well as look ahead at what’s to come.
Read all about it here: https://www.studio-397.com/2020/08/roadmap-update-august-2020/
Roadmap Update June 2020
Looking back at the month of June, you’re probably asking yourself, what could the crew at Studio 397 announce after a month with so many highlights? It’s exactly what we asked ourselves as well. We started the month building up towards what would become the biggest sim racing esports event ever, with millions of people watching the 24 hours of Le Mans Virtual on televisions and streams worldwide. You’ve likely also already heard about Portland, the new and free track for rFactor 2. You may have noticed, if you own our Endurance pack, the new shiny liveries from the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual event that are now integrated. And that wasn’t even all in the last update. We gave Silverstone a fresh new look and released the first step of the new GTE BoP, based on improved physics for all of those cars.
So what else is new? Read all about it here: https://www.studio-397.com/2020/06/roadmap-update-june-2020/
Steam Summer Sale 2020
Summer is here! And with it, everything we love. Warm weather, BBQ instead of a standard dinner (unless that is your standard way of doing things!) , the summer sun is shining bright. But of course the number one reason to ignore all of these things is…..The Steam Summer Sale!
If summer is the “ice cream” you enjoy the most (bear with us while we wear out this metaphor) our discounted DLC packs will be your favorite topping, a perfect accompaniment to the BBQ-evening chillaxin’ in the sunset, part of the fond memories you’ll have to look back on once winter comes around again.
But we digress! Let us introduce you to all the available toppings to spice up your rFactor 2. On the menu we have... read all about it here:
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, an iconic event, representing the best of endurance motorsport. A real challenge lasting 1440 minutes of pure concentration. Even though racing for 24 hours sounds impressive enough already, this event is way more than that. It is a huge project with hundreds of people involved, all with the same passion: bringing one of the greatest and most demanding challenges in motorsport to the virtual world and into homes all around the globe. Without the help of those passionate people from our partners like ACO, WEC, FIA, Motorsport Games, Alkamel and, of course, our very own team here at Studio 397 this event would not have been possible. Thank you to all our partners, helpers, teams, drivers, engineers, admins and everyone involved in bringing to life the first ever virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans! We’re eager to share with you part of the journey that led to this historic weekend. What an adventure!
Read all about it here: https://www.studio-397.com/2020/06/celebrating-24h-lmv/
Build 1119 Released
Despite the bump in the version, because of a change in the multiplayer protocol, this is a minor patch.
Read all about it here: https://forum.studio-397.com/index.php?threads/latest-build-update-rfactor-2-1-1119-now-available.66276/#post-1029153
Launch of the Radical SR3 XX
There’s been a lot of announcements and fresh new content to play with lately, but we’re far from finished. Today it is time to introduce you to a truly unique choice for race drivers, combining everything you want in a race car. Fast, lightweight, nimble and with the looks to ensure that you won’t go unnoticed on any server.
Our world is an evolving and developing place. Motorsport is continuously moving forward. So is sim racing and technology in general. To be a front runner, you have to always stay on top of this movement. Being up the front is exactly where the new Radical SR3 XX belongs. It’s not just a faster but also a smarter car! So we are proud to collaborate with Radical Sportscars on its launch.
Read all about it here: https://www.studio-397.com/2020/05/radical-sr3-xx-release/
Introducing the Ferrari 488 GTE!
The first Ferrari in rFactor 2 is no doubt a real milestone, it underscores our dedication to the evolution of ‘simracing’ for those that want the best and most accurate experience. We know you share that same excitement and anticipation, so with that we very proudly welcome the Ferrari 488 GTE to join the grid.
With the official 24 Hour of Le Mans right around the corner, it is time for us to welcome the newest addition to the grid. With its 4,0-l-V8, the Ferrari 488 GTE will be a true contender for the win in the GTE class.
Read all about it here: https://www.studio-397.com/2020/05/ferrari-488-gte-release/
From the Studio that never sleeps...
We’re proud to once again bring you great AAA Formula E content. Straight off the release of Berlin, released just last week, we’re on a roll so… no sleep til Brooklyn! And also, there's a big update to Zandvoort.
Read all about it here: https://www.studio-397.com/2020/05/announcing-new-york/
Release of Build 1118 and the Berlin E-Prix Track
Yes, it’s still a bit too early for our monthly roadmap, but it is about time to announce Build 1118, which comes around two and a half months after our previous update. Why did it take so long, you might ask? Because we needed to take some time to complete some bigger tasks, such as overhauling our package management system, deploying the first step of our graphics improvements and integrating our brand new broadcast overlays. All in all, this is a considerable update with a mix of improvements, fixes and new features. On top of that, we are also proud to release a brand new track, the Berlin E-Prix Track, which is on sale in our store right now.
Read all about it here: https://www.studio-397.com/2020/05/release-of-build-1118/
Welcome to the new Zandvoort!
The weather along the Dutch coastline this weekend was rather typical for May. The sun and clouds both fight for attention. Trying to make their presence felt to the people on the beaches below. But this was not supposed to be a normal weekend. An enormous amount of people would have flooded the area, cheering for their favorite driver, enjoying the fast cars that would have graced the beautiful track of Zandvoort. Then everything changed.
What could not continue in the real world, most certainly can in the virtual world. We therefore decided to release on this day the brand new 2020 layout of Zandvoort, for everybody to enjoy in rFactor 2. For free!
Read all about it here: https://www.studio-397.com/2020/05/new-zandvoort/
