Improvements to AI tyre temperature simulation resulting in a better correlation to player tyre warmup.
Improved VR support
Large scale memory usage optimisation resulting in higher FPS during more contested scenes
Improved texture loading performance with improvements of around 30%
Added new Online menu
Improved event lobby screen for all online modes
Added the ability to host your own lobbies via RaceControl.GG
Added Online Championships feature for RaceControl Pro
Daily Race future event access and practice for RaceControl Pro
Added HTML Broadcast Overlay system with WEC styling
Fix for AMD memory leaks (as seen in Update 2, Patch 1, Hotfix 2)
Headlines – Content
Added McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo as FREE DLC
Added Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R as part of DLC Pack 3
Added BMW M4 LMGT3 as part of DLC Pack 3
Added Ferrari 296 LMGT3 as part of DLC Pack 3
Added Interlagos as part of DLC Pack 3
Tyre/Aero updates – The “edge” on both tyre and aero has been softened. Locking the brakes (especially at front) is now less easy. There is a little bit more grip at higher speeds and a less aggressive drop-off when at or slightly over the limit.
Tyre Physics – Adjusted temperature warm-up curve to provide less grip at low tyre temperatures. Adjusted grip drop-off with temperature & pressure sensitivity based on slip. Slightly less aggressive curve.
Achievements
Fixed “A Day At The Races” achievement not tracking when completing laps in the Porsche 911.
AI
Fixed AI tyre logic which would lead to AI always pitting the first lap after coming out of the pits in damp conditions.
Reworked AI lapping logic on straights so they no longer aim for gaps that don’t exist, hoping the other car gets out of the way
Fix for physics thread slow downs when lots of AI are on a straight
Improved AI settings so you can now set Aggression Low – Medium – High. This scales according to difficulty and Limiter is set automatically with this too.
Cockpit Displays
Removed translation on N and R gears so that they show on non-English languages.
Co-op
Update to allow restricted classes by event
Added support for limited vehicle availability
Driver Labels
Fixed crash from driver labels when exiting game
Graphics
Adjusted lighting balance as ambient was often too blue.
Updated cameras to stay onboard cars when returning to garage
HUD
Fixed engineer message “One Lap To Go” being displayed more than once.
Added ABS adjustability to MFD electronics page
Fixed “One Lap to Go” message often being shown wrong, and added follow up messages when the situation changes.
Improved weather information on session MFD page
Fixed degrees character not rendering properly when changing FOV in game
Input
Fix for keyboard key combinations not working correctly from some users such as adjusting seat, mirrors or pitch.
Removed Steering Torque Capability setting, as this would often result in incorrect FFB configuration.
Added control mapping for ABS increase/decrease
Limited Tyre Rules
Added Limited Tyres online support
Localisation
Corrected some errors with localisation text
Physics
Fixed Virtual Energy lap count calculation being incorrect when returning to the garage after starting their first lap without completing it at Sebring.
Improvements to Tyre Physics to allow increase in slip related dropoff with cold tyres.
Fixes for real road drying line calculations not working
Reviewed Real Road clearing of rubber in the rain
Online
Added future Daily Race cards
Fixed join event button not refreshing after event has started
Fix for post-race online results screen not showing
Fix for viewing past event results always showing todays date.
Updated the event countdown bar to count down not up
Improved handling of split & event cancelled notifications
Fixed finish position not showing up on recent event cards
Fixed “Page Not Found” error when clicking during “event changeover” trying to access online event pages
Fix for 0 appearing on the standings screen in online racing monitor next to the session time.
Race Starts
Fixed formation line issues on full formation lap when Safety car pits
Fixed fast rolling start at Le Mans causing player disqualification when following starting instructions in LMP2 or GT car
Fixed inconsistencies in the race start guide causing drivers to receive penalties
Fixed a situation in which the formation user experience may break if the leader does not grid
Replay
Fixed stuttering/judder when viewing replay with the replay UI displayed
Fixed a game crash when loading an old replay
Save & Load
Improved robustness of Save Game format
Fixed car MFD value adjustment not being stored in game saves
Fix for full damage repair always taking 180s after loading a save game
Fix for saved damage not being restored when restarting stints.
Fixed some of the car setup settings return to default when loading a saved game..
Settings & Profiles
Fixed some issues around setting screen resolution when monitors have changed
Disabled ABS driving aid in in game settings menu when current car is equipped with in car ABS (LMGT3)
Added ABS map to car setup menu
Update FOV key bind control so that default sits correctly in the sequence
Added anti-roll bar bindings to car controls
Updated graphics settings page to force confirmation of unapplied changes when leaving screen.
Sound
Fix various issues surrounding headphones including initialisation, lack of bass response, and HRTF selection
Improved code support for ABS and TC sound
User Interface
Full Screen – when the game is in full screen window mode the game will always be the active window even though other windows are in focus on top of it
Fix for booting the game in full screen mode on an AMD will often crash or take a long time to boot
Updated and improved car renders for in game car select screens
Updated Main Menu Order
Removed corner UI animations to improve CEF rendering
Updated tyre compound UI colours match official WEC scheme
Updated damage simulation settings in advanced options to show fixed options rather than a percentage slider
Fixed online race notification overlapping page titles at the top left of the screen
Fixed swapped manufacturer logo and class indicator in tower multiclass mode
Fixed Virtual Energy being displayed backwards on Driver Overlay
Removed social media from the heading
Added more space for Team text in tower so text was less compressed with longer team names
Added headings for class filters in the tower
Fixed styling for tower "multiclass" filter class headers
Add a vignette behind the whole tower to make it more readable on more surfaces
Championships - Online
Fixed null error in select online championship
Various Championship overview styling fixes
Co-op
Fixed all classes initially appearing on co-op event overview page
Engine & Tech
Fixed hang for 5 seconds when exiting the game using alt-f4 or quit
Gameplay
Fixed Stop Go penalties not working correctly and immediately releasing the player
Graphics
Review of glare levels especially related to car headlights on different PFX levels.
Hosted Servers
Made unlocked (no password) lobbies default to the top of the list
Fixed car classes ordering on list style
Made lobby code input field force caps
HUD
Fixed session tab in the MFD containing an extra row of unnecessary text when in VR.
Fixed incident message appearing on the right screen when using triple screens and a yellow flag is up
Fixed "New Compound" will still be available as an option in the MFD menu when no new tyres remain
Fixed various duplicate HUD messages when buttons pressed multiple times.
Input
Input json files not formatted with spacing
Fixed occasional issue with Keyboard input not recognising during gameplay
Limited Tyre Rules
Set all Race Weekend events to allow 56 tyres due to all events allowing 24hrs
Fixed a crash where users would not receive the limited tyre allowance online
Netcode
Crash on joining unresponsive server
Online
Fixed a crash when joining an already started online race
Fixed game crashes when another player joins
Fixed a crash when driving online when the server closes
Fixed an issue where privacy policy acceptance wouldn't work correctly
Fixed an issue where occasionally daily race information would show on a hosted event
Fixed receiving a minimum drive time penalty racing online when previously had done a Co-Op Practice session
Fixed a game crash when racing online
Fixed an issue where players can't connect due to “illegal content”
Fixed a crash when joining a practice server that could cause the game to crash to desktop
Fixed leaderboard pagination and number of entries shown
Fixed pressing load vehicles key while on track causing the game to freeze
Physics
Fixed garage fuel estimates for cars that don't use VE
RaceControl
Fixed LMGT3 missing from leaderboards
Fixed daily intermediate and advanced races are showing a Safety rating of bronze 0 is required to unlock them
Fixed text overlap on "RANK IMPROVEMENT" screen after an online race, where points being allocated to your Driver Rank clip into the bottom of your driver rank badge.
Race Weekend
Fixed the game locking up when resuming from a save file, clicking watch and then pressing escape.
Updated Race Weekend Session Water Depth to show fixed descriptive options
Update allowed session times in Race Weekend to be set options for all events
Sound
Fixed strange throttle behaviour reported when shifting from 1st into 2nd
User Interface
Corrected background Corvette image which had an error on the car livery
Fixed the UI sometimes not disappearing after selecting drive during a race session
Added Limited Tyre Allocations to the Tyres Setup Page
Fixed car classes not in the current event showing as toggleable on the standings page
Virtual Reality
Fixed replays not showing in VR headset when loading a replay from the main menu or pause menu.
Fixed Motion Blur working in both eyes in VR
Track Updates
Imola
Fixed Pit Door not opening at Imola
Interlagos
Added missing Asphalt Patch at T6
Fixed Saturated real road profile not loading
Fixed fence pop in on Pit Building
Moved rolling start green flag position closer to Start Finish line to help with some race start issues.
Fixed some Light poles popping in when viewed from far
Various minor accuracy fixes to terrain and material tweaks
Car Updates
Fixed Bosch Car Cockpit Display font
Updated CDA Setups for all cars (Some setup options have been removed for a future update)
Updated pit stop logic to never allow fuel removal (it was previously allowed in practice sessions)
McLaren 720S GT3 Evo
Fixed brake lights not rendering through cockpit windows
Corrected McLaren GT3 radiator naming error
Ferrari 296 GT3
Allowed more seat movement downward, limited rear movement
Updated #86 livery rims to correct colour
Updated 296 Portimao Default Setup
BMW M4 GT3
Fixed body LOD disappearing
Fixed gaps in far chassis LODs on medium detail
Lowered headlight glow brightness
Fixed issue with exterior AO
Porsche 963
Fixed Le Mans liveries using the wrong pit light colour
Fixed Proton WEC#2 UI car image with out number plates
Corvette Z06 GT3R
Fixed wrong engine description
Fixed graphical tires being slightly offset to the right
Ferrari 499P
Slightly lowered headlight glow brightness to bring in-line with other cars
Fixed backup saves during qualifying failing to load
Fixed occasional "Error Setting Video Mode" Message when launching in fullscreen mode
Gameplay
Pit Request
Fixed auto pit request setting all tyres back to no change
Removed auto pit requests for change of weather tyres.
Fixed Single Tyre changes being ignored when All Tyres were changed first on the Pit MFD
Fixed "No Change" being displayed for All Tyres when changing Tyres individually only.
Fixed real road progression being too slow for player driven cars
Fixed catching up shortly before green causing penalties at race starts
Reviewed & improved Track Limits in Wet Conditions
Fixed "Teams and drivers go to the grid for a race start" being repeated twice if the user clicks start driving while this audio is playing
Race Weekend
Fixed an issue where changing race length on the quick setting would always set to 5 minutes on the first adjustment.
Fixed Race time being different to the time set when using advanced settings
Online
Unlocked Electronics settings when running fixed setups in the garage
Fixed client not receiving weather forecast
Attempted fix for loading into incorrect car online on both Hosted Servers & 'Standard' Online Races with more logging for future diagnostics (if required)
Fixed suspended accounts showing incorrect expiry date if they've received a previous ban
Update the generating results text to be clearer when it will finish generating
Fixed an issue where some championship race results would go missing
Fix for some events not running/joinable and registrations disappearing
Fix for online practice servers showing tyre allocation has been used before going to track
Fixed an issue with player names on PCs with multiple users - they will now load the correct names from RaceControl
Online Championships
Fix for Online Championship page not loading for some users
Fixed an issue where Incorrect Championship Leaderboards would be loaded
Fixed players being unable to access practice for the following weeks race
Hosted Servers
Fixed hovering mouse over a server in the list causing some text to become invisible
Fixed Hosted Servers list information not changing colour on hover
Fixed Hosted Server Session Progress going beyond 100%
Co-op
Fixed disqualifications at the end of the final stint
Fixed a crash during loading after receiving a hand over and selecting START STINT
Fixed Total Drive Time is being displayed as "H undefinedM" on the MY TEAM event page
Removed incorrect leaderboard header "Drive Time"
Fixed other driver's drive time displaying incorrectly when handing over
Settings & Profiles
Added a refresh button on the setup page
Fixed selecting cancel when applying graphics settings in fullscreen mode not cancelling changes
User Interface
Fixed tyres appearing as wet on the standings screen even though medium/softs are equipped to the car in online races
When either privacy or competition policies are not agreed to, the online and co-op main menu button will now pop up the ability to accept the policies directly rather than needing to go to the player’s profile
Added HUD Toggles to in Game Pause menu
Virtual Reality
Fixed setting window mode to full screen whilst in VR causing the game the CTD.
Fixed changing the game's resolution in VR causing the game to crash.
Mouse cursor is limited to roughly 66% of screen space on launch in VR until alt-tabing.
Fixed occasional duplicate VR HUD & Menu Scale options & increased precision in available options.
Fixed "Display VR Mirror" so that when disabled it shows a black screen whilst in game. Note it will always show the UI in the mirror.
Fixed duplicate input when adjusting viewed vehicle in VR
Fixed changing the game display to a different monitor causing a black screen in the VR headset only.
Track Updates
Interlagos
Reviewed detail settings with more optimisation on lower circuit detail.
Slight adjustments to track limits and fast path AI file
Added missing verges around Crete after Mergulho
Removed the floating barrier outside Mergulho
Revised Crete terrain parameters so it has more grasslike properties
Reduced grip and increased bumpiness on run off roads, to reduce chances of taking advantage of track limits
Car Updates
Updates to Coach Dave Academy Setups
Fixed large aerial cockpit display font spacing
Added correct driver names to all 2023 liveries
Reviewed LMGT3 Class Track Limits Strictness
Reviewed and made minor increases to LMGT3 slipstreaming
BMW M4 LMGT3
Corrected quick release arrow colour
Corrected BMW M4 rear lights
Porsche 963 LMDh
Corrected dashboard number for Penske teams
Centered driving view
McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo
Corrected engine description
Fixed inside banner showing orange for #95
Ferrari 296 LMGT3
Added missing lift countdown to dashboard
Re-rendered showroom car images for GR Racing #86
Isotta Fraschini TIPO6-C LMH
Added missing Isotta from 2024 Interlagos single player grid
Toyota GR010 LMH
Fixed driver line up for #7 LM team
Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh
Fixed missing banner on 2023 Cadillacs
Oreca 07 LMP2
Updated default setups to be more stable
Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R
Increased threshold temperature at which oil becomes critical
Update 4, Hotfix 1
Build ID: 17535780 Game Updates
AI
Fixed occasionally AI getting too close to other cars while lapping them
Championships - Online
Fixed Championship Card not showing the leaderboard record lap time
Hosted Servers
Fixed incorrect track map in hosted server overview for default track layouts
Limited Tyre Rules
Fixed being unable to select Wet as a preset when all tyres are used
Updated Limited Tyres to have a minimum of 4 and maximum of 100
Online
Fixed Limited Tyre Allocations not setting online.
Fixed displaying the wrong track map and name in special event and results on tracks which have multiple layouts (note one event screen still shows the wrong data)
Save & Load
Fixed being unable to change the Motor Map or Regen Level in the car after loading a save (via RW or Coop)
User Interface
Fixed large Ford logo in co-op leaderboard
Track Updates
Spa Endurance Layout
Fixed AI being unable to pit and driving straight through the pitlane.
Fixed AI running out of fuel during the practice session and pull off to the side of the track due to being unable to pit.
Fixed terrain smoothing error at Eau Rouge
Car Updates
Updated Car Images for Mustang LMGT3 #88 and Porsche LMGT3 #92
Removed LMGT3 cars not present at actual events from default grids
Ford Mustang LMGT3
Increased critical oil temperature to reduce risk of engine failure
Update 4, Patch 2
Build ID: 17755691
Game Updates
Gameplay
Fixed an issue an issue where a harder compound of tyres would be applied to the car than requested when assigned through the setup menus.
HUD
Fixed best lap times set before you joined not showing on the HUD when joining practice servers
Track Updates
Circuit of the Americas
Fixed AI hitting the pit wall when leaving the garage during practice and qualifying sessions
Le Mans Mulsanne Layout
Fixed missing barrier collisions on Le Mans Mulsanne straight
Spa Endurance Layout
Fixed pitlane exit lights going green too quickly at race starts
Added missing nightlighting in extended pit lane
Monza
Removed DRS zone configuration which was picked up by some third party software
Bahrain
Removed DRS zone configuration which was picked up by some third party software
Car Updates
Updates to some CDA LMGT3 setups
Added alt-layout-specific Fuel/NRG Estimates
Adjusted grip threshold AI uses to decide whether they change tyre or not
HYPERCAR
Alpine A424
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all tracks/layouts [+20]
BMW M Hybrid V8
Fixed headlight glow meshes lodding out on TV cameras
Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Le Mans [-5], Le Mans Mulsanne [-5] and all other tracks/layouts [-3]
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Le Mans [+18], Le Mans Mulsanne [+18] and all other tracks/layouts [+20]
Cadillac V-Series.R
Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Le Mans [-5], Le Mans Mulsanne [-5] and all other tracks/layouts [-3]
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Le Mans [+18], Le Mans Mulsanne [+18] and all other tracks/layouts [+20]
Ferrari 499P
Fixed dashnumber floating on joker cars
Renamed EVO team to Joker
Lamborghini SC63
Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Le Mans [-5], Le Mans Mulsanne [-5] and all other tracks/layouts [-3]
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Le Mans [+18], Le Mans Mulsanne [+18] and all other tracks/layouts [+20]
Peugeot 9x8 (Wingless)
Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Bahrain Outer [-10] and all other tracks/layouts [-5]
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [+1], Portimao [-5], Spa [+1], all Le Mans layouts [+8], all Monza layouts [+5], all Fuji layouts [+15], all other Bahrain layouts [+15, Outer +25], Imola [-1], all COTA layouts [+2], Interlagos [+5]
Updated Bahrain Default Setups
Porsche 963
Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Le Mans [-5], Le Mans Mulsanne [-5] and all other tracks/layouts [-3]
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all tracks/layouts [+10]
LMGT3
Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3
Fixed damage texture issues on car body LODs
Reviewed interior materials
Revised livery material profiles
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Portimao [-2], all Le Mans layouts [+27], all Fuji layouts [-10]
Updated default setups
BMW M4 LMGT3
Adjusted PowerOutput [%] at Monza Curva Grande [-1.5]
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Portimao [+24], Spa [+11], all Le Mans layouts [-15], all Monza layouts [+10], all Fuji layouts [+15], all Bahrain layouts [+5], Imola [+25], all COTA layouts [+1], Interlagos [-7]
Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R
Adjusted drag at Monza Curva Grande
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [+2], Portimao [-6], Spa [-2], all Le Mans layouts [+30], all Monza layouts [-6], all Fuji layouts [-8], all Bahrain layouts [-6], Imola [+5], all COTA layouts [-1], Interlagos [-3]
Removed option between two identical "Standard" gear sets in the setup menu
Ferrari 296 LMGT3
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [+10], Spa [+12], all Fuji layouts [+5], all COTA layouts [+9], Interlagos [-4]
Limited MinimumAllowedRearWing [°] at all Monza layouts [3.85]
Updated default setups & CDA setups
Ford Mustang LMGT3
Adjusted PowerOutput [%] at Monza Curva Grande [-2]
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [-3], Portimao [+12], Spa [-1], all Le Mans layouts [+28], all Monza layouts [-6], Imola [-20], all COTA layouts [-19]
McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo
Added layout-specific setup for Monza Curva Grande
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [+4], Portimao [+19], Spa [+8], all Monza layouts [+13], all Bahrain layouts [+9], all COTA layouts [+11
Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3
Adjusted daytime running lamp and brake lights
Fixed dirt map being offset
Fixed last two red RPM lights not showing before full blue lights
Fixed missing rim blur on some settings
Added layout-specific setup for Monza Curva Grande
Fully re-worked BOP with significant adjustments to Weight Penalty [kg], Power Output [%], Max Stint Energy [MJ] and aero drag at all tracks/layouts individually
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