“As rFactor 2 continues to expand and define what top simulation platforms should look like, we are excited for our fans to get behind the wheel and race with new cars and on new tracks with this update,” said Zach Griffin, Director of Technology at Motorsport Games.
Four layouts are included: Grand Prix, Endurance, Outer and Paddock. Bahrain International Circuit – The venue used for series such as Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Series made its rFactor 2 debut within the opening 2022-23 Le Mans Virtual Series round in September 2022, won by Floyd Vanwall-Burst (LMP) and Oracle Red Bull Racing (GTE).It debuted virtually during the Formula E: Accelerate esports competition in July 2022, won by Frede Rasmussen. ExCeL London Circuit – First created and used by Formula E in 2021, the world-first venue in London mixes tight hairpins and narrow confines within an indoor section.It is known for its mix of high-speed curves and a tight final sector, culminating in one of the slowest corners in UK motorsport – in direct contrast to Thruxton. Croft Circuit – The only permanent national-level circuit in the Northeast of England.It first held a round at the venue 43 years ago. This year, the BTCC visited the circuit twice and it will return in 2023, June 3rd and 4th. Founded in 1968, it is used by leading real-world national motorsport championships. Thruxton – The fastest circuit in the United Kingdom, home to the daunting Church Corner.More information about each track can be found here: Adding to the British circuits, the Bahrain International Circuit will make its debut in rFactor 2 and will feature a full day/night cycle and four distinct track layouts.
British circuits Thruxton (Hampshire) and Croft (North Yorkshire) have been laser-scanned into rFactor 2, alongside the ExCeL London Circuit, featuring an innovative indoor/outdoor layout. New tracks will be added into the platform as well, all of which mark the first time any of them have been laser (LIDAR) scanned into a commercially available product. Further, the Vanwall Vandervell LMH ( trailer here) will be added, built to Le Mans Hypercar specifications and created with data derived from the real car and the same engineering team. The rear- wheel drive car – developed by West Surrey Racing – marks the manufacturer’s official entry into the BTCC. Following the partnership between the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), Motorsport Games and Studio 397, a fifth real world car will be part of the roster – the BMW 330i M Sport NGTC BTCC ( trailer here). This quarter’s content update contains new cars for users to experience behind the wheel. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announced today a content update to rFactor 2, one of the most authentic sim racing platforms available to racers around the world. Everything can be customized by the community, including adding new tracks and cars, and a wealth of add-ons are available on-line.Working with several partners, rFactor 2 has been used in hundreds of esport championships all over the world – in particular McLaren’s World’s Fastest Gamer and Formula E.Update brings new cars and tracks to the platform, marking first time circuits have been laser-scanned into a commercial sim racing product You can run full 24 hour endurance events and in multi-player mode, driver swaps are also supported. Tracks feature "real-road" technology that changes the grip as more cars drive on it. rFactor 2 supports a full day-night cycle as well as dynamically varying weather conditions such as rain which dynamically builds into puddles. Race against a field of AI cars, or in multi-player mode against others. rFactor 2 features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics, perfect for top-level esports and a rich single-player experience. It offers the latest in vehicle and race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. RFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation from Studio 397.