Automobilista 2 1.5.5.5 Hotfix 2 Update Patch Notes

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Automobilista 2 is an immersive racing simulator developed by Reiza Studios under the leadership of Renato Simioni. The game was initially released as an Early Access version through Steam on March 31, 2020, and then the V1.0 official version was released on June 30, 2020.

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The game is known for its diverse selection of cars and tracks, with a particular focus on Brazilian content, including licensed racing series such as Stock Car Brazil and Copa Truck.

The game includes Grand Prix cars from every era, as well as categories such as Retro Touring Cars, 1990s American Open Wheel Racing, GT3 and Karting, ensuring players get a rich and varied racing experience.

Built on the Madness engine from Slightly Mad Studios, famous for the Project CARS series, Automobilista 2 inherits the Seta tire model, a complex physical tire model that accurately simulates carcass, tread and thermal properties.

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Live track 3.0 is a dynamic track surface simulation that enhances realism with replicated rubber, heating/cooling effects, and dynamic weather conditions including rain and puddles.

With significant improvements in vehicle physics, force feedback, audio and the implementation of Livetrack 3.0, Automobilista 2 delivers an immersive and authentic racing experience.

Players can even select any date and time between now and 1979 to experience realistic weather conditions that affect vehicle handling. The attention to detail extends to the foliage beside the track adjusting to the selected time. Dive into the world of high-quality racing simulation with Automobilista 2, featuring support for VR, three screens and a fully dynamic racing setup.

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Automobilista 2 1.5.5.5 Hotfix 2 Update Patch Notes

Reiza Studios has released the much-anticipated Automobilista 2 1.5.5.5 Hotfix 2 update, marking the end of the Le Mans development cycle. This final update brings enhancements to the graphics and track objects across the board, concluding the V1.5.X physics development.

Notably, AI behavior has been significantly improved, enhancing interaction with each other and with the player. In addition to the update, three new DLC packs have been released, namely the Brazilian Racing Legends, Supercars, and Historic Tracks Packs.

This expansion pack will bring a wealth of exciting content for racing fans. Read the patch notes below to find out all the enhancements and improvements introduced in the latest Automobilista 2 update.

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Automobilista 2 1.5.5.5 Patch 2 Changelog

General

  • Added local blue flags to the track flag panel during live races
  • Fixed an issue with loading the safety car in events with flag rules disabled
  • Fixed issue with enabling FCY option when flag rules are disabled; added warning to user if flag rule setting change would introduce a scheduled FCY
  • When the track is lit with yellow lights, the trackside vehicle beacon lights will flash
  • Fixed an issue where the “Close to Lead Car” timer was not working for the leading driver when the full yellow lights were on; Display the remaining time to catch up with the car in front more quickly when the full yellow lights were on
  • Fixed an issue where the engine would always stop when pitting
  • Changed the “largest visible vehicle” algorithm to use the lap distance and weights to other vehicles in the pit when the observed vehicle is in the pit, and vice versa

User Interface and HUD

  • Added missing translation in “Scheduled Full Yellow” setting and correctly hides it when the rule setting is disabled
  • Added race presets for the 2023 Brazilian Enduro

physics

  • Minor adjustments to the tire tread for Cadillac DPi, P1 (both generations), P2, P3, P4, GTE, GT3 (both generations), GT Open, Porsche Cup, F-Trainers (both generations), GT Classics, Copa Classics, Lancer Cup, F-Inter, F-Ultimate Gen1, Group A, Group C, BMW Procar, Stock Opala 1986, Stock Omega 1999, Caterhams (Supersport, Superlight and 620R), Hypercars, Supercars
  • Revised FFB for F-Ultimate (both generations), F-Reiza, P1 (both generations), P2, P3, P4, Stock Car Brasil 2019-2023, BMW M1 Procar, GT Classics, Group A, Aussie Racing Camaro
  • Minor aerodynamic tweaks to the LD versions of Group C and GT1 cars (reduced drag and slightly increased drag lift for more accurate top speed and overall performance)
  • Adjusted player and AI draft effects (drafts are generally more powerful than before)
  • Adjusted dirty air effects to compensate for the increased overall ventilation effect (turbulence is still more noticeable overall than before)

AI

  • Added logic for tracks to shrink AI corridors
  • AI corridor shrinking is now disabled for AI that is following the player and for AI that is crossing overlapping traffic
  • Adjusted dirty air effects to compensate for the increased overall ventilation effect (turbulence is still more noticeable overall than before)
  • Effect of reduced water saturation on AI grip levels
  • Reduced AI simplifies peak slip angles for all modern slicks
  • Slightly increased the speed and speed threshold for AI emergency exits when off track
  • Modified all AI tires to reduce front/rear grip split (for cars with larger rear wheels) to reduce high speed understeer issues and general AI advantage in traction (especially in rainy weather)
  • Further adjustments to AI brake usage for LMDh, P1 (both generations), GTE, BMW Procar
  • AI calibration for BMW Procars, F-Trainers (both), GTE, Hypercars, P1 (both generations), P3, P4 passed
  • Daytona: Disabled AI acceleration at the Bus Stop curve, which could sometimes cause the AI ​​to lose control there
  • Barcelona 1991: recalculated tracks (should fix issues with AI drivers stopping on track when retiring)

Track

  • Le Mans: added seasonal grid road signs; adjusted arrow signs; general mapping/blending corrections; added remaining buildings and TSO; adjusted static objects; further adjusted LOD; further adjusted trackside cameras
  • Added 3D trees to Monza (all versions)
  • Added track flag panels for Jerez and Cascais
  • Fontana: Adjust the trackside cameras to modern cameras as a tribute to Gil de Ferran.

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