Project CARS – Patch 11.0 Available Including HTC Vive Support

Slightly Mad Studios has released ta new patch for Project CARS including support for the HTC Vive VR headset.

Besides the addition of the Nürburgring Combined track as released in the Project CARS GOTY version, this patch also brings us full HTC Vive support and a host of Virtual Reality improvements and  fixes.

When using the HTC headset, Project CARS will now also support SteamVR’s room customization allowing you to customize the look of the 3D space surrounding the menus via the SteamVR Workshop. Furthermore, the patch features VR mouse support, Gaze control support, and the ability to seamlessly swap between them and use them along with Custom Controllers and Gamepads.

Slightly Mad Studios strongly recommends that you delete the configuration files that store the various settings. These are found in “\Users\<username>\Documents\Project CARS” and are the files with XML extension.

Patch 11.0 Changelog:

Virtual Reality

• HTC Vive support
• Gaze control implemented, providing hands-free interaction with the User Interface
• Mouse pointer control in HMD view implemented
• Photo mode is now fully functional
• Depth of Field effects now work correctly
• The game will now retain controller focus when the player removes the HMD
• Improved rendering system for Crepuscular rays and Sun flares
• Improved rendering of dirt and rain drops on Helmet visor
• Improved the default seat position
• Improved the default HUD position
• Improved default camera settings to prevent the car tilting independently from the player at steep inclines
• Fixed a refresh issue on the UI when returning from a race to the main menu

Other

• Nürburgring Combined
• Fixed an issue where a pit stop operation would fail to initiate correctly, leaving the car stuck in the pits
• Fixed the starting lights not working
• Fixed an issue with the pit-in trigger potentially initiating when the player is on the main straight
• Improved system for Opponent Labels
• Added support for the Thrustmaster TMX ForceFeedback wheel
• Fixed an issue with Fanatec wheels where at times it would cause dropped frames at the start of a race
• Fixed an issue with Fanatec wheels where LEDs and pedal rumble motors failed to work after a disconnect/reconnect