Image Space Incorporated has released build 798 for rFactor 2, bringing mainly bug fixes to their title. This latest update also continues the rollout of the 64-bit version, now with the ability for the launcher to auto-select which EXE to use (32-bit or 64-bit). In a welcome addition as well, you are now able to use the auto-updater without logging into your rFactor 2 license. Note that there may be some changes beyond what is posted, with some people reporting improvements to the tire model.
It is also worth noting that a few days ago, Jeremy Miller tweeted that this may be one of the last updates to support Windows XP. I feel this could be a good sign of things to come, with ISI moving rFactor 2 to a more modern system.
What do you think of the latest updates (and 64-bit) coming to rFactor 2? Could we be in store for some big updates in the future?
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Update 25 (Build 797-unstable, 798-release) Changelog July 21, 2014):
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FEATURES:
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Moved plugins dir to Bin32 and Bin64 for 32 and 64 bit plugins.
Launcher now runs 64 bit executables if possible.
Updates no longer require login.
BUG FIXES / OPTIMIZATIONS:
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Fixed crash on exit.
Fixed inability to scroll mp lobby after server item in list was selected.
Fix problem where players rejoining a race would lose any laps over 63.
Fixed a typo where the Real Road Time Scale setting for qualifying was used for race and vice versa.
Fixed dedicated server memory leak.
Reverted a change made to window style which broke some windowed modes
MODDING / PUBLIC DEV
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Modmode: Fixed pit location picking resetting the menu every time a location is recorded.
This sounds good. I was leary of installing build 770. I might still wait for a few reviews to roll in before giving it a go.
I’ve done some testing of the build. In one word: smoother.
FPS has improved around 15% on my system, and it feels more fluid than it has before. Good update so far