The latest Automobilista Steam Early Access build is out. V0.8.6r brings plenty of bug fixes and features to the title. Of note is the new ‘Player Level’ option that allows you to pick your difficulty level, UI improvements, adjusted tire scrub volume, AI behavior improvements and transmission model updates.
V0.8.6r
- Improved support for Windows User Account Control – now all user-generated files should be stored in MyDocs\Automobilista folder. Users with UAC on will be prompted to create a new profile (if you disable UAC or run as admin however it will still use game folder)
- Added option to select PLAYER LEVEL after new profile creation (can be changed later from the difficulty menu) – CASUAL / ADVANCED / HARDCORE: depending on level selected, the default settings will be customized accordingly for various Difficulty / Controls / Display options
- Several new UI improvements & adjustments + version number added to bottom right corner of main menu
- Further adjusted tire scrub volume calculation, default settings & added Tire Volume Slider to the AUDIO menu
- Some DynHUD improvements for better stability (& pedal cursors now optional from the editor)
- Fixed bug with vehicle labels not working
- Fixed bug with FFB level selection sometimes not sticking
- Added a FFB Reset function whenever a session is (re)started (to try prevent issues with users occasionally losing FFB)
- Implemented advanced transmission code for all cars with dog-type sequential boxes (Marcas, SuperV8, MR18, Lancer RS, Shifter and Superkart) now featuring ignition cut-off (AKA powershift) in upshifts; if engine / drivetrain RPM mismatch is too great, gear change is not accepted
- Downshift protection also added to prevent engine over-revving in semi-auto boxes;
- Added option for manual gear shift override in cars with autoshift electronic aids (such as F-V10 & Camaro SS)
- Adjusted flatspotting range (slightly more sensitive than previous version)
- Fixed bug with Mini autoshift driving aid not working correctly
- Removed launch control being left mistakenly enabled in F3 & Supertruck
- Tweaked fast line at chicane in second half of lap of Salvador to minimize cars rolling
- Fixed foggy cockpit windshield in Lancer RS
- Fixed bug with Renault Fluence LOD in night lighting
- Various AI adjustments to generally improve their behavior & performance
- Added a few missing helmet skins + corrected alpha channels for another lot of them
- Fixed digital LCDs not working in Indian Momentum F-Extreme cars