Paul Jeffrey
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Following on from the recent Sector3 live stream event, the studio have revealed several new pieces of content are in the works for RaceRoom Racing Experience - with a release imminent on a number of vehicles.
Already well known to those who follow the simulation closely, Sector3 have confirmed that the Audi TT RS VLN and KTM X-bow RR will very soon be joining the list of vehicles available for purchase in the simulation. With plenty of excitement ahead for fans of the title, it feels like the right time to do a little recap of what has been revealed by Sector3.
KTM X-Bow RR
The KTM X-Bow RR is the race version of the interestingly different KTM X-Bow machine. Found in many national championship and traditionally running under GT4 regulations, the X-Bow has increased in popularity considerably in recent years. Renowned for exceptional handling and a thrilling driving experience, the X-Bow will no doubt be a very interesting and different experience for RaceRoom players. Revealed during the stream, Sector3 have specifically developed suspension animation in order to maximise the visual experience for this car, a benefit that will roll out to many different pieces of content within the title. Already loaded into the sim as part of the latest patch, and due to be centre of attention in an upcoming competition, the KTM X-Bow RR should be made available to purchase in the very near future.
Audi TT RS VLN
Bit like the Audi Sport TT Cup car but on performance enhancing drugs, with a massive wing. The TT RS VLN is a regular competitor in the legendary VLN series based at Germany's Nuremberg Nordschleife and should be finding its way into the RaceRoom store in the very near future. As is the usual process with Sector3, the TT RS VLN has already been added to the game during the latest patch and is awaiting unlocking for purchase by the studio. During the stream no details on when the car will be made available were shared, however one would imagine a release is just around the corner.
With both the X-Bow and TT RS VLN due to be released in the very near future, Sector3 also went on to highlight other pieces of content at various stages of development, including one or two surprises...
Formula RaceRoom 3
The Formula RaceRoom 3 is a fictional version of the exceptionally popular Formula 3 championship car. Slightly quicker in pace than the Formula 4 already available in the title, the FR3 should slot nicely in to the middle of the current fictional single seater ladder under development in RaceRoom. Running a slicks and wings configuration, the FR3 is a fairly advanced open wheel race car falling naturally below the GP2 inspired FR2 machine but offering greater performance and laptime than the entry level F4 Tatuus. Traditionally a proving ground for many talented youngsters on their way to the pinnacle of open wheel racing in real life, the FR3 will no doubt prove a popular racing car and should encourage close racing online. No details have been released with regards to when this vehicle will be included for purchase, however development looks pretty much complete and I wouldn't be surprised if we see this released before then end of the year, possibly in the December update...?
Formula RaceRoom US
A fictional recreation of the 2016 American IndyCar machine, the Formula RaceRoom US will enter as the quickest open wheel vehicle currently available in RaceRoom. Overtaking the GP2 spec FR2, the Formula RaceRoom US should prove to be quite a handful on track. No details have been revealed as to when this content will be released to the game store, or even what stage of development the content is currently at. Judging by the screenshots and the fact the cars already have liveries designed and included, it is not a great stretch of the imagination to guess these cars are at an advanced state and could well be finding their way in game during the early part of 2017.
Highlights
- Removal of independent 'Experience' structure. Now all content under RaceRoom Experience and advanced race settings such as double race and reverse grid format available for all content.
- AI enhancements incl. blue flag logic during non race sessions
- Punctures added
- Support and default profile for SimXPerience Accuforce wheels
- Portal and store design refresh
- Packs reorganised in store. Now contains grouped content, Starter Pack, Pro Pack and Premium Pack
- KTM online championship to launch soon. Chance to win a drive in a real KTM all expenses paid at the Red Bull Ring
- Possible further update and potential new content coming in December
- Audi Sport TT Cup 2016 released
- DTM 2016 Released
- KTM X-Bow RR due to release imminently
- Audi TT RS VLN due to release imminently
- Silverstone Grand Prix track in advanced stages of development. May be released in December update.
- Flag Rules coded and awaiting UI implementation.
- Support for Virtual Reality headsets in development and working in test environment
- New Data displays (hurray!)
- Post patch studio to apply additional focus to more manufacturer supported online Championships events
- Enhanced player ranking system to be added, includes safety ratings and licence system
- Formula RR 3 (fictional Formula Three car)
- Formula RR US (fictional IndyCar)
- GT3 (renders of BMW M6, Audi R8 and McLaren 650s - McLaren possible for release in December)
- Volvo Polestart TC1 WTCC car previewed. To be added as part of WTCC 2016 pack next year
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