Automobilista 2 – Update V0.8.7.1 Released

Automobilista 2 – Update V0.8.7.1 Released

Reiza Studios has released a fresh update for the Early Access Automobilista 2 racing simulator.

AMS2 Build V0.8.7.1 contains a good number of fixes and improvements and ads the Opala Stock Cars 1986 Season to the content list.

Furthermore, the update also introduces the Time Trial mode. Reiza Studios points out that not all car/track combos have leaderboards available yet. The ones that are still missing will be added over the coming days. Keep in mind that the Leaderboards will all be reset by the time Automobilista 2 hits its v1.0 status.

The Automobilista 2 Early Access version is now available via Steam for €26,99, which is a 40% discount over the full price on release. The Automobilista 2 + 2020-2021 Season Pass Bundle is available for €105,28.

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Changelog V0.8.7.1:

General:

• Enabled Time Trial Mode
• Player now has complete control in pits if Pit Stop Control is set to “Manual” in Gameplay Options (no longer gets automatically held up due to incoming traffic)
• Implemented new CutTrackFraction logic for detecting how far back a track limit infringement in the previous lap invalidates the next one (5% of track length in practice, 10% in qualifying, 15% in Time Trial)
• Fix bug where spawning in a garage in between sessions would cause Trucks to crash into the garage

Content:

• Added Opala Stock Cars 1986 Season

UI & HUD:

• Added missing F-Trainer A vehicle specs; Corrected Puma GTB, Super V8, Lancer R & RS, Copa Classic specs
• Fixed AJR V6 short name in the session config screen
• Added new ‘Full’ variation of the Laptime Info HUD element (gives past lap info or Time Trial info depending on game mode/session)
• Moved Laptime info position slightly higher in the default layout

Physics & FFB:

• Added “Tyre Scrub to Rack” effect to FX FFB slider (New Default profile only
• Added “Min force” FFB function, disabled by default (can be activated in custom FFB file)
• Minor FFB adjustments to various cars to better suit New Default profile
• Increased FFB smoothness for FWD cars
• Fixed remaining issues with excessive brake wear
• Revised drivelines for all TC Classics, AJR, F-Vintages, F-Classics Lancers, Ultimas to correct excessive drivetrain losses & inertia
• Fixed suspension physics for Copa Classic B Passat
• Minor adjustments to tyre tread & carcass for Copa Classic, Lancers, Opalas, Ultima Race, AJR, Stock Car & F-Classic
• Added wet tyre options for Lancers & Copa Classics
• Corrected excessive engine boost in Lancer R & RS
• Fixed wrong default tyre option in some TC Classics that could cause CTDs
• Reduced front ride height range & moved diffuser center of pressure forward by 8cm in Metalmoro AJR for more accurate aero balance (all variants)
• F-Classics Gen1&2: moved diffuser center of pressure forward by 2cm for more accurate aero balance, increased diffuser downforce loss with yaw
• F-Classic (all Gens): Adjusted default setup (stiffer rear ARB, corrected ride height inconsistencies); fixed V8 engine wear range

AI:

• Disabled glitchy AI function that would cause it to behave erratically while trying to weave out of the way under a blue flag in Practice & Quali (AI will now just reduce speed to let faster car by)
• Adjusted AI behavior under a yellow flag (a bit less overzealous)
• Revised AI damper rates for all cars
• Minor AI performance tweak to Londrina (both layouts)

Tracks:

• Corrected environment & track temperature ranges for South American tracks
• Interlagos Kart: Fixed layout 3 fences and walls missing when running less than High Track Detail

Vehicles:

• Passat Copa Classic B: Updated interior textures, corrected collision mesh
• Puma P052: Updated cockpit interior textures; updated liveries for #03 #05 #08 #35 #36 #52 #65 #78 & added Community skins #55 #56 #58 #60
• Sprint Race: Added rear brake lights

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