ISI has released a new build of rFactor 2, bringing the version number up to 590. This build includes a wide variety of stability updates and under-the-hood adjustments, to try to create a better experience in the sim. If early posts in their forum are any indicator, this could be a great update for the title.
Some of the most notable updates are to the title’s online multiplayer, to make it more stable, including upgrades to the online lobby. There are also updates to how rFactor 2 handles custom paint schemes on online servers. To see the full list of updates, you can check out the release notes at the bottom of the post.
So, if you guys are on the fence about rFactor 2, or have been away for a while, it may be a good time to give it another look. rFactor 2 is available for $43.99 for the standard edition (includes 1 year of online gameplay), or $84.99 for the lifetime edition. There is also a free demo available, where you can run the Chevrolet Corvette C6.R at Lime Rock Park. You can find out more information about rFactor 2 on their Official Site.
What do you guys think of rFactor 2? Do you feel they’re getting on the right track?
RELEASE NOTES BUILD 590
GRAPHICS:
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Fixed bug with HDR lum histogram when in SLI mode
Fixed 3D Vision problem with tire shader
Added extended ambient shadows under cars
Modified EnvReflections = Off mode to render only sky/clouds into ref map
FEATURES:
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Added “+memstats” cmdline option to output memory usage file
BUG FIXES / OPTIMIZATIONS:
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Fixed crash on MP lobby UI page
Fixed an issue with duplicate mas names during packaging; incorporated mutex stuff into masBase to allow toggling of mutex requirement during mas object creation
Fixed bug where 1st time running after fresh install keyboard and controller support will be disabled.
Fixed a potential problem with upgrades that adjust gear settings.
Fix issue where sometimes shadows were fuzzy in cockpit until you hit Insert three times.
Fix for sidebars not clearing when exiting replay mode directly from control screen.
Fix for issue where a vehicle is constantly loaded/unloaded in multiplayer when they have a special skin
MODDING / PUBLIC DEV
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Added “Copy To Clipboard” button to TTool.
Fixed viewer.exe crash
Corrected rFactor Mod Mode.exe UI
Fixed lockup when mouse is moved in mod mode
UI / HUD / Options:
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Added a button to manually transfer loose livery file, so that you may update the server’s copy or get the latest version of the livery stored on the server.
Disabled Mod button if server and client version do not match.
MULTIPLAYER:
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Fixed +oneclick crash
Fixed join button greyed out issue
Message box shown if dedicated server is stated with oneclick but no mod is loaded
Reduced likelihood of problem in non-race multiplayer sessions where vehicles that joined late would usually not load.
CONTROLLERS / FFB
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AI
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Preventing driver database from growing much larger than it needs with duplicate entries
Loading custom paths from the loose track directory (*.aip files contain info for a single path)
Small change attempting to reduce AI tendency to stay behind a slower car.