(MST/Speedmaniacs.de) - Schon vom direkten Vorgänger sind Simracer durch Reiza Studios einen umfangreichen Service in Form von Updates gewohnt. Auch in der Early-Access-Phase von Automobilista 2 setzt man diesen Weg fort. Die neue Version 0.9.2.1 kommt mit einer langen Liste an Verbesserungen und Korrekturen daher. Schwerpunkt der seit Freitagabend bereitstehenden Version sind Überarbeitungen in den Bereichen Force Feedback, Physik und AI. Über alle Bereiche hinweg gibt es Optimierungen und Bugfixes.

Außerdem steht nun eine Option zum Speichern von Replays, neue Optionen im HUD und Gameplay-Features sowie die erste Überarbeitung des Beleuchtungsmodells nun mit HDR und Klimaänderungen bereit. Als Konsequenz der Bemühungen AMS2 noch besser und realistischer zu machen, ist vor der Version 1.0 noch eine weitere Runde Force Feedback-Überarbeitungen geplant. Mit der aktuellen Version sollen Bremsplatten die durch stehende Räder beim Bremsen entstanden sind mit Hochleistungsslicks besser bemerkbar machen.

 
Um aus den jüngsten Bemühungen der Entwickler das Beste herauszuholen, wird empfohlen die FahrzeugSet-ups zurückzusetzen. Veränderungen der Fahrzeugeinstellungen werden regulär automatisch gespeichert und geladen. Um zu vermeiden, dass alte, inkompatibl Einstellungen verwendet werden, sollten Racer in V0.9.2.1 das Set-up-Menü aufrufen und "reset to default" auswählen. Eine andere Möglichkeit besteht darin ein neues Spielerprofil zu erstellen. Hierzu reicht es den lokalen Docs/Automobilista 2-Ordner zu löschen. Damit einhergehend werden alleerdings auch alle generellen Spieleinstellungen gelöscht.

Automobilista 2 - Early Access V0.9.2.1-Changelog:
UI and HUD
-Added Replay Gallery
-Added "Save Replay" button to replay screen (only available at end of session)
-Fixed "Cancel" button not working on keybinding and similar confirmation screen
-Removed redundant ABS / TC ranges from Set-up screens of cars with no assists available and disable TC/SC/ABS values from Gameplay options screen when aids are 'OFF' or 'Authentic'
-Added KERS / BOOST / P2P display to HUD;
-Slightly increased width of leaderboard and added a first pass strategy for longer driver names
-Applied grey text for position and driver name text for AI drivers
-Added 'Full' variant of car info HUD gadget (enable via hud editor)
-Fixed telemetry screen unit text localisation
-Fixed telemetry screen right side temp bars escaping tire outline
-Corrected number of corners for Kyalami (15) and Santa Cruz (14)
-Corrected vehicle stats for Karts and Trucks
-Fixed page title on in-game gameplay options screen

FORCE FEEDBACK
-FFB calculations now account for any change in caster trail and scrub radius, with improved braking feel, overall smoother output and better weight transfer feel
-Fixed issues with FFB spiking and occasionally producing strong jolts when wheels loose contact with ground (load loss) and added filtering to smoothen out abrupt transitions
-When front tyres are not loaded FFB will now present only gyroscopic torque, fixing bug that could cause steering to get very heavy in some airborne situations
-Improved parking force function

PHYSICS
-Thoroughly revised tyre physics for all cars
-Revised FFB values for all cars to suit new tyre physics and FFB developments
-Fixed error in Ultima Race / P1 tyre treads resulting in a much faster hard tyre compound;
-Added initial implementation of Push-to-Pass rules and functionalities for Stock Car V8 (still missing first lap block, 5s delay between pressing button and boost deployment, windshield LEDs for boost use/availability)
-Added KERS functionality to F-Reiza;
-Added temporary max boost button for F-Classic Gen1 cars
-Revised ERS system for F-Ultimate
-Thoroughly revised brake systems for all cars covering response curve, torque, optimal temp ranges, effects of being off temperature, cooling properties and default brake pressure
-Removed brake duct values from cars that don´t have one
-Fixed error in F-Classic Gen1 (both models) diffuser properties leading to no loss of aero efficiency with yaw and other diffuser revisions
-Reduced undertray scrape friction for all cars
-Set default Traction Control setting to 10% for all cars when the assist is enabled
-Adjusted head physics properties and reduced range of movement
-Revised body aero effects for MRX, Roco, StockV8, Sigma P1
-Further reduced body drag for all Caterhams
-Revised Super V8 power, weight, weight distribution to more up-to-date references
-Fixed Sigma P1 fuel consumption and overheating
-Fixed errors in Opala´s wheelbase / track width / height offset
-Adjusted torque curve on lower RPM ranges for Caterhams, F-Classic Gen1, Roco engines
-AJR Chevy and Honda Turbo variants from P1 class, now have Traction Control and ABS available when driving assists are set to 'Authentic" as per real-life counterparts
-MRX from P2 class now has Traction Control available when driving assists are set to 'Authentic" as per real-life counterparts
-Increased downshift protection for all cars

AI
-Increased AI speed midcorner for all cars
-Reduced AI speed drop when conceding position to overtaking cars
-Slightly reduced AI start reaction range
-Increased AI care when around human players
-Fixed bug cuasing Fusca from Copa Classic FL to occasionally rol
-Revised AI performance in practice and qualifying
-Adjusted AI performance to more realistic ranges when accelerating or skipping a session

 
AUDIO
-Further polished Sprint Race onboard audio samples

TRACKS
-Added first pass for ongoing lighting revamp with HDR and climate visual updates
-Added new armco textures to Brands, Oulton, Interlagos and Kyalami
-Added new gravel detail maps to Brands and Oulton
-Created a library of various detail / normal tarmac maps for various surfaces (rough / new / smooth etc) - currently only applied a few of them to Oulton Park, Kyalami, VIR, Cadwell, Jerez
-Added customization pass to trackside marshalls and crowds
-Revised track limits for Kyalami 2020, Donington Park
Brands Hatch. Fixed misaligned sector 2 trigger on GP layout causing lap times not to register
-Fixed bug with 1st lap not registering at Imola 1988 and 2001
-Cascavel: Fixed timing bug where delta time would read incorrectly when crossing S2 trigger; removed excess garage/pit spots to match grid spots count
-Santa Cruz: Fixed issues on rolling starts and repositioned rolling start location; added more garage spots; Corrected missing animated marshals/crowds (change winter to autumn).

VEHICLES
-Puma P052: Fixed RPM LED scaling; Fixed LOD C tyres
-F-Classic Gen1: Fixed cockpit carbon material
-MetalMoro MRX Duratec P2: Fixed lights on LOD B
-Passat Copa Classic B: Fixed cockpit side mirrors
-Formula Vintage Gen2: Fixed exhaust position
-F-V10 Fixed gap between wheel rim and tyre from cockpit view
-Puma P052, GTB: Fixed rain streaks direction
-Puma GTE: Added rear lights
-MetalMoro AJR and MRX::Updated headlights color
-Sprint Race: Improved exterior mirrors
-Fixed Copa Classic Fusca fender lodding out
-Opala Old Stock: Fixed UV mapping in bonnet
-F_Ultimate: Adjusted collision mesh
-StockCar V8: Fixed central mirror position
-Adjusted brake glow ranges for carbon brakes
-Several updates to Sigma P1 model and cockpit
-Added new Sigma and MRX liveries in P2 class
-Revised MCR Sports 2000 liveries: Nr01 Nr02 Nr03 Nr04 Nr05 Nr06 Nr07 Nr08 Nr09 Nr11 Nr12 Nr15 Nr16 Nr25 Nr26 Nr29 and Community liveries Nr17 Nr18 Nr42