rFactor 2, the popular racing simulator, has just released its Q1 2023 update and DLC, which includes a new car, track, and various improvements. The update includes the Honda Civic Type R, which has taken the British Touring Car Championship by storm, racking up no less than nine victories in 2021 and seven more in 2022. The new car comes complete with all the teams, drivers, and liveries from both seasons, making it an exceptionally popular addition to the game.
Long Beach Grand Prix Street Circuit
Another highlight of the update is the Long Beach Grand Prix Street Circuit, which has been built on the most recent laser-scan data, ensuring an authentic visual experience for players. The track is a testament to how street circuits can be both highly challenging and exceptionally rewarding for drivers, with just 11 distinct corners and surrounding areas that include a fountain section and a long and fast blast down the coastline drive lined with palm trees.
Change to the core fundamental code of rFactor 2
The update also features a massive change to the core fundamental code of rFactor 2, which allows players to race against content they don’t own, significantly enhancing the user experience for players. With these changes, players can now race in a field of unique cars without the need to own them, making the game more accessible to everyone.
Honda Civic Type R
The Q1 2023 update is a little more petite in terms of content drops than we’ve become used to in recent months, but the introduction of the superb Long Beach Grand Prix Street Circuit and the Honda Civic Type R, along with a wealth of code improvements, fixes, and additions, ensure that players will have plenty of things to do, explore, and enjoy as part of this new update build.
Long-requested features
Studio 397, the team behind rFactor 2, has been immensely gratified to bring so many long-requested features to the simulation as part of this build, and they encourage players to stay tuned to their social media channels and website for more news and details of upcoming content in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Car updates and changes
All GT3 v3.55
- New default setup
- Now in GT3 folder in UI
- BOP Updates
GT3 BOP
Aston Martin: 0
Audi 18: -5 kg
Audi 19: -3 kg
Bentley 2017: -5 kg
Bentley 2020: +8 kg
BMW M6: -5 kg
BMW M4: +15 kg
Callaway: +5 kg
Ferrari: -5 kg
Mercedes AMG: -30 kg
McLaren 720: 0
McLaren 650: -5 kg
Porsche 911: -5 kg
Radical: None, awaiting fix
Dallara IR-18 v1.71
- Slightly increased damping on suspension components for stability purposes
- More differences between primary and alternate tires at road and street courses
- Adjust grip on road course tires to improve overall balance
- Added slightly more grip to short oval tires
- Tweaked cooling properties on oval tires
- Made display lit at night
- Added P2P active LEDS to steering wheel
- Fixed bump stop travels
- Adjusted default oval setups
- Corrected Indy 500 race boost
- Corrected gear ratios for other ovals
- Slight tweak to Short Track setups
- Added AI specific setup for Gateway
- Short track tyres run slightly cooler
- Limited amount of wing that can be used on short ovals
Stock Car 2018 v2.31
- Rear Windows Offset adjusted so they don’t disappear in cockpit view
- 8500 cockpit sound fix to prevent cutting out on long straights
- Added new drivers to RCD
- Added tires for North Wilkesboro Speedway
Stock Car 2018x v1.19
- Updated 3D models
- Updated liveries
- Updated brake torque and aero package
- Updated all default setups
- Updated all tires
- Adjusted horse power at rear wheels
- Added new sounds for new sound engine
- Added wiper for wet road course races
- Added RCD talent file
- Added new shaders to all objects
- Improved AI
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) v1.05
- Made AI faster
- Made rims brighter at night
- Slightly improved brake light glow
- Added steering wheel to showroom
- Fixed interior shadowcaster in showroom
- Optimized textures
- New gravel sounds
- Fixed tire normal maps
BMW 330 BTCC v1.19
- Added hybrid system to 2022 car
- Added hybrid HUD for 2022 car
- Small update on the exterior sounds, adding some more volume
- Updated AO maps
- Updated metal material
Ford Focus BTCC v1.33
- Added hybrid system to 2022 car
- Added hybrid HUD for 2022 car
- Updated AO maps
- Updated metal material
Hyundai i30 BTCC v1.37
- Added hybrid system to 2022 car
- Added hybrid HUD for 2022 car
- Updated AO maps
- Updated metal material
Infiniti Q50 v1.39
- Added hybrid system to 2022 car
- Added hybrid HUD for 2022 car
- Updated AO maps
- Updated metal material
Toyota Corolla BTCC V1.49
- Added hybrid system to 2022 car
- Added hybrid HUD for 2022 car
- Updated AO maps
- Updated metal material
Vauxhall Astra BTCC 1.03
- Added hybrid system to 2022 car
- Added hybrid HUD for 2022 car
- Updated AO maps
- Updated metal material
Vanwall Vandervell v1.17
- Optimized shadow mesh
- Updated car name in menu
- New team name for 2023 liveries
- Two additional settings for gearbox
- Separated radiators and brake coolers
- Updated logos texture near rear wheels
- New AO map for car body
- WEC and team sponsors for all liveries
Track Updates
Circuit d’Azure v1.23
- Added SSR Water Shader
- Updated Wet Weather Road Materials
Zandvoort v2.62
- SSR Water Shader Update
- Updated advertisements
- Minor LOD Optimization
Portland v1.10
- Track Limits review including fix for issues on last turn.
- Fixed minor terrain gap
- Fixed minor sound error
- Fixed AI Clipping pit box when exiting rear paddock
- SSR Water Shader Update
- Minor LOD Optimization
World Wide Technology Raceway v1.11
- Minor AIW fixes
- Fixed pit out markers placement
Daytona v1.21
- Reviewed Track Limits on Oval & RC
- SSR Water Shader Update
- Updated background mapper for water reflections
- Fixed collision issues
Thruxton v1.07
- Fixed overly spectator material resolution
- Fixed an issue with a broadcast camera clip plane
- Minor foliage fixes
- Minor No Rain Zone Fix
Indianapolis v1.23
- Fixed Safety Car Speeds
Monte Carlo 66 v2.12
- Reviewed track limits
- SSR Water Shader update
- Minor tweaks to specular/ambient mapper configuration
- Fixed various SCN/Visgroup warnings
Electric Docks v2.35
- Fixed pit entry track limits issue which would make it cause problems with pit stops.
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