Latest rF2 Content Updates Round Up

Paul Jeffrey · Oct 1, 2018

rFactor 2 developers Studio 397 have recently updated both the Zandvoort circuit and Brabham BT44b Formula One car.

Not content with resting on their laurels following a successful run of announcements and content releases at the 2018 Sim Racing Expo, Studio 397 have remained hard at work back at base as they bring two useful updates to existing pieces of content for the simulation.

Having showcased the impressive looking new version of Zandvoort during the historic McLaren Grand Prix car announcements over in Germany, the developers have now deployed another update to the Dutch circuit that brings Zandvoort to version 0.35, and with it moves another step closer to aligning the track with the current rFactor 2 standards.

Most noticeable change from the update deployed on Saturday must surely be the inclusion of a first pass at accommodating the new weather effects in rFactor 2, however it is expected that has development of this track continues, further enhancements to how the circuit copes with the recently much improved weather conditions will be brought over to this increasingly enjoyable free track addition.

The Zandvoort update wasn't the only change to existing rF2 content in the last few days, on Friday Studio 397 released a new version of the historic Brabham Formula One car, upgrading the historic racer to version 2.06 with a small update focussing on improving the current collision model.

You can see the full change log for both items below:

Brabham BT44 V2.06 (updated 28/09/2018)

Updated the collision model.
Added a template.

Zandvoort 2017 V0.35 (updated 29/09/2018)

Added basic weather files to all layouts
Added Medium rrbin for the GP layout
Removed 2 legacy SCN from the GMT folder
Removed legacy RRBIN files

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What do you think of the latest versions of Zandvoort and the Brabham BT44B Grand Prix car? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

Sicario Del Toro · Oct 1, 2018

Best update I’ve had is for Vr , adding this DiLL not by 397 https://gitlab.com/znixian/OpenOVR/blob/master/README.md

But yeah there doing great work , and the future looks great .

Dady Cairo · Oct 1, 2018

Where is the Soon (tm) Reiza dlc, which was announced.... for.... September?
DC

Marcel Offermans · Oct 1, 2018

Dady Cairo said:
Where is the Soon (tm) Reiza dlc, which was announced.... for.... September?
DC

We are all patiently waiting for it to be finished. I believe @Renato Simioni is really close to delivering the final packages. That's all I can say right now!

EAKMotorsports · Oct 2, 2018

we need an new damage model. all simulators race an bad damage model, an very simple damage so I think if rF2 brings more advanced damage model they definitely gonna be the differential of the all the others.

Farrow_21 · Oct 2, 2018

I'm Loving all the Formula 1 cars. It was one area where i was left wanting when i bought rF2. Since I bought it after Dx11 a lot of the good historic mods hadn't been patched/were bugged. The Brabham, March, & the Mclaren M-23 All feel great & race well together.

magzire · Oct 2, 2018

Joe Moore said:
Best update I’ve had is for Vr , adding this DiLL not by 397 https://gitlab.com/znixian/OpenOVR/blob/master/README.md

But yeah there doing great work , and the future looks great .

In which way was it better for you. I forgot to try this

anton_Chez · Oct 2, 2018

I've tried the .dll file and noticed immediately better performance, with more consistent frame pacing (visually, not tested fully) and way less stutter. I run 1080Ti too, so others might even find a bigger performance increase. I ran a race last night with it and it was awesome. Mod track, with obviously others on track, which tends to hurt performance.

Sicario Del Toro · Oct 2, 2018

magzire said:
In which way was it better for you. I forgot to try this

Better frames , no more lag —no stutter -run much more Ai , higher display setting .

Leynad777 · Oct 2, 2018

Joe Moore said:
Better frames , no more lag —no stutter -run much more Ai , higher display setting .

Yes, but don't try pp-effects even on low. It's like before the dll-tweak again even with 7700k and GTX 1080. Luckily the framedrops were the only difference i noticed (sunny conditions).

Rastas · Oct 2, 2018

omanrak said:
I don't understand how you people are satisfied with that '07 graphics.

Whoever does the 3D modeling and testing for the game needs sacking.

I think you need some glasses.......

123rem · Oct 2, 2018

Is there a rotating trackmap available for rFactor 2, one like AC's?

anton_Chez · Oct 2, 2018

I think it may be coming in the UI update, hopefully by the end of the year

xmlinc · Oct 2, 2018

Leynad777 said:
Yes, but don't try pp-effects even on low. It's like before the dll-tweak again even with 7700k and GTX 1080. Luckily the framedrops were the only difference i noticed (sunny conditions).

SteamVR here, same CPU + GPU Setup, all Settings on High, Shadows LOW, PP medium, SS 100%(=Oculus 140%), runs great!

xmlinc · Oct 2, 2018

123rem said:
Is there a rotating trackmap available for rFactor 2, one like AC's?

not necessary, drive a simulator
Mod Edit: offensive post

anton_Chez · Oct 2, 2018

To be fair, it can help you to learn a track you haven't driven before. I never use it but it could be useful, especially considering that modern rims can have displays and the cars have Motec that can be loaded with this stuff.

xmlinc · Oct 2, 2018

in real life the drivers do not have it. To get to know the track you drive a few laps a bit slower

anton_Chez · Oct 2, 2018

I get that, but I'm just saying. I don't use it and I probably never will but I can see it's potential in limited situations.

MarcG · Oct 2, 2018

xmlinc said:
in real life the drivers do not have it. To get to know the track you drive a few laps a bit slower

Oh but they do now

https://www.carscoops.com/2018/09/porsches-augmented-reality-hud-show-ideal-racing-line-ghost-cars/

Sicario Del Toro · Oct 2, 2018

Leynad777 said:
Yes, but don't try pp-effects even on low. It's like before the dll-tweak again even with 7700k and GTX 1080. Luckily the framedrops were the only difference i noticed (sunny conditions).

Now I’ll have to try pp effects

you should notice a big difference also in rain ultra setting .