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AMS2 is now updated to V1.6.4.3; this is a complementary update to the latest release with some further improvements & fixes.

As of this update, the Super Trophy Trucks class and its dedicated track layouts are available only to users who own the DLC or one of the packages that include it.

Beyond improvements to the new STT content, the wet & all weather tire treads have received further revisions; GTP tire compound wear rates have been revised and so have their thermodynamic properties, with compounds now having both generally narrower optimal temperature windows, demanding more energy to ramp up temperatures and offering worse performance while outside of this optimal ranges.GT4 & G55 Supercup thermodynamics were adjusted in the opposite direction, building up temperatures slightly faster and with slightly better performance during the progression.

AI cold tire calibration for these classes have been adjusted to suit these latest updates, with further cold tire calibration improments also for other prototype & GT classes. Other AI improvements include a redo of AI lines at Daytona and further adjustments to AI lateral movement rates in particular for GT cars where they could still move very violently causing frequent losing of control.

Stock Cars & Super V8 oval variant which were still to receive their V1.6 physics revisions have now been brought up to standard.


[h3]V1.6.4.3 CHANGELOG[/h3]

GENERAL

• Fireworks no longer require particle detail setting 'HIGH'
  
• Fixed firework plumes rendering at lower resolutions when the particle detail setting is set to 'Medium'
  
• Fixed coarse water spray droplets creating outlines around geometry
  
• Further Increased initial water puddle size scalars
  
• Further reduced intensity of undercar shadow in storm weather
  

PHYSICS

• Tread adjustments for StockV8, Stock 20/21, Stock Omega 1999, Stock Opala 1986, SuperV8 Oval variants
  
• Further minor tread adjustments to F-V12, F-V10 Gen2, F-3, F-Trainer, GTE, GT4, G55 Supercup, STT & wet compounds for all modern GT & Proto classes
  
• Further tire tread adjustments to wet & all weather compounds
  
• Further thermodynamic adjustments to GTP, LMP2, GT4, G55 Supercup tires
  
• Minor revisions to GTP tire compound wear properties
  
• Further adjustments to slick performance on a wet surface
  
• Caddilac DPi: Further adjustment to 6th gear ratio
  
• STT: Added adjustable steering lock (default now 40deg) (SETUP RESET RECOMMENDED)
  
• McLaren 720S GT3 EVO: Minor aero & default setup (SETUP RESET RECOMMENDED)
  
• AI
  
• Further adjustments to AI cold tire effects for GTP, LMP2, GT3, GT4, G55 Supercup classes
  
• Further adjustments to AI lateral movement rates for GTP, LMP2, GT3, GT4, G55 Supercup & BMW Procar
  
• Adjusted AI launch performance in the wet for GTP, LMP2, GTE, GT3, GT4, GT Open, Lambo ST, G55 Supercup classes
  
• Daytona SC Course: Redone AI fast line for better & more consistent AI performance; Revised AI corridors through Bus Stop chicane & T1 to reduce chances of incidents in those corners
  
• Adelaide (both versions): Disabled legacy AI speed boosts that made AI cars excessively fast on these tracks
  
• Adjusted AI throttle application for GTE, GT3
  
• AI wet weather calibration pass for F-V12
  
• AI calibration pass for Old Stock, GT4, G55 Supercup; Super V8 & StockCar Brasil classes in ovals & speedways
  

TRACKS

• Adelaide STT: Corrected the concrete pit lane apron physical material that was set to gravel
  
• Hockenheim STT: Adjusted the location of ramp 1
  
• Monza STT: Updated ramp layout, removing ramp 3
  
• Spielberg STT: Updated ramp 3 location
  
• Daytona: Updated apron road material to correct excessive dust being kicked up by cars driving over it
  

VEHICLES

• BMW M6 GT3 and BMW M8 GTE: Smoothed cockpit parts
  
• Porsche 992 GT3-R: fFxed display pit speed value
  
• Opala Old Stock: Fixed black side mirrors in exterior view
  
• McLaren 570S GT4: Updated front and rear lights; fixed black side mirrors in external view
  
• Lamborghini Huracan ST Evo2: Added RVM camera
  
• Sprintrace: Removed the redundant shift lever
  
• Audi R8 GT4: reworked rear lights; added blurred rims inner spokes : Adjustded rpm lights range
  
• Fixed CTD when loading Stock Car V8 2019 oval variant
  
• Fixed damage normal maps not displaying correctly
  

Automobilista 2 V1.6.4.2 is now live - this update introduces Super Trophy Trucks with the new Adrenaline Pt2 DLC along with several other fixes and improvements.

Adrenaline Pt2 is available for purchase here, but as is customary it will remain free for all users over the next couple of days.

If by any chance you encounter issues with this build, the previous V1.6.3.6 remains available as a Beta Branch on Steam ("previousbuild")

As part of a series of optimization measures taken for this update, the physics engine now runs on four CPU threads by default instead of the previous default of two; this however might not be a net positive for users running substantially older systems, if that is your case you may revert to the old standard by running the command line -pthreads 2



[h3]V1.6.3.6 -> V1.6.4.2 CHANGELOG[/h3]

CONTENT

• Added Super Trophy Truck series & 12 dedicated STT layouts (part of Adrenaline Pt2 DLC)
  

GENERAL

• Added 48-max grid size support for Championship mode (requires minimum 12GB RAM)
  
• Fixed issue where requesting a pitstop via the ICM menu would fail in some cases
  
• Revised LiveTrack rubber laydown to better reflect current tire load and slip and reduce differences between player and AI vehicles
  
• Replaced all instant DQs from formation lap and rolling start infringements with drive-through penalties
  
• Removed start light countdown in rolling starts to make green light less predictable (lights now go from all red directly to green)
  
• Corrected penalties being awarded while the AI is in control of player car during rolling start, formation laps, and in auto rolling start modes
  
• Fixed issue where fuel wouldn't be added to the player vehicle during a pitstop when the rules allowed refuel and the player had a fuel value set in the strategy
  
• Fixed particles producing jagged edges around geometry when using lower particle detail settings
  
• Performance optimization on CPU-render logic related to environment maps.
  
• FFB loop optimization pass
  
• Physics now default to running in 4 CPU treads instead of previous 2
  

UI & HUD

• Separated 'Suspension' from 'Mechanical' and added a new 'Aero+Suspension' option for pit strategy repair shortcuts of ICM menu to allow repair without the lengthy cost of brake/engine replacement
  
• Fixed non-karting presets incorrectly listing kart layoutts; Excluded Oval / Dirt / Kart layouts from listing in ARC Camaro & F-Inter presets
  

PHYSICS

• Minor tire tread adjustments to LMDh/GTP, LMP2 (both gens), DPi, P1 (both gens), P2, P3, P4, GTE, GT3 (both gens), GT Open, GT4, G55 Supercup, Porsche Cup, Lamborghini Super Trofeo, Copa Montana, Hypercars, Supercars, Caterham 620R, Superlight, Supersport, ARC Camaro
  
• Further adjustments to slick compounds´ sensitivity to wet surface
  
• Slightly increased default rear wing setting for various GT3 cars, Ginetta G55 (all variants),
  
• GT3 Gen2: Further BoP pass to V10 powered models; Corrected error in Lamborghini Low Downforce variant giving it an extra 4% power
  
• Montana: Fixed excessive engine sensitivity to frontal damage
  
• Mercedes EVO2 DTM Gr.A: Corrected error in rear left tire pressure setting
  
• Lotus 23: Reduced rear brake cooling
  
• Audi R8 GT4: Revised FFB
  

AI

• Adjusted AI behaviour so that if it runs into another car and is held up in the first or second sector of a hotlap in practice or qualifying, it may either re-engage outlap behavior to open a gap for another hot lap or return to pits (if late into its stint)
  
• Adjusted logic which AI drivers follow when leaving pits in practice & qualifying to minimise issues with intense traffic early on the sessions
  
• Added AI Wet Skill Scalar and AI Mistake Multiplier options to championship overview screen
  
• General calibration pas to AI performance losses with cold tires particularly under cold environment temperatures
  
• Calibrated AI simulated session times for F-USA Gen1 & Gen2 (all variants)
  
• ARC Camaro: AI calibration pass; further adjustment to prevent AI cars from rolling when hitting high curbs
  
• Brabham BT46: Adjusted AI undertrayd physics to mitigate lower performance vs player in this car
  
• F-USA (All Gens): Calibrated AI simulated session times
  
• AI calibration pass for Super V8, Copa Montana, GT4
  

AUDIO

• Changed "Opponent Samples" option to "Sound Detail" as it now also affects environmental effects
  
• Fixed trackside and chase cam engine sound pitch for Stock Car Brazil 2019 and Metalmoro AJR Chevrolet V8
  

TRACKS

• Imola: Fixed player auto pitstop function not disabling after leaving the pitlane; Rebuilt the pitbox and garage layout
  

VEHICLES

• Updated pit limiter display: BMW M4 GT3, Corvette Z06.R, Mclaren GT3 Evo, Lambo GT3 Evo2, Porsche 992 GT3R; BMW M Hybrid, Porsche 963; Porsche GTE
  
• BMW M4 GT4: Fixed calipers and chassis vertex AO issue
  
• Porsche 963: added colored pit lights
  
• Oreca 07: Fixed wrong interior light mapping
  
• Corvette C3 RC: Fixed paint mapping
  
• Swift 009C: Adjusted driver gear change animation
  
• Lola T98: Adjusted engine 3d mesh pivot; Adjusted suspension 3d mesh position in showroom mode
  

Greetings Everyone!

We have a new update incoming for AMS2, and as hinted upon on the run-up to V1.6 release late last year our dev updates will now be focused on covering the highlights of these upcoming releases, which you should be able to check out for yourself very soon!

So here are some of the highlights of the upcoming AMS2 V1.6.4 to be deployed in time for the weekend!

[h3]Adrenaline Pt2 – Super Trophy Trucks[/h3]


On the content front it´s time for another shot of Adrenaline with the introduction of one of the most extravagant forms of motorsports ever seen any time, anywhere - the Super Trophy Trucks in AMS2 (like the Supertrucks in AMS1 before it) are loosely inspired by the Stadium SuperTrucks series in America, with Trucks weighing 1400kg delivering over 600 HP hustling through road and street courses filled with jumping ramps making for some insane air time and spectacular action; when shooting off corners these beasts can lift the inside front wheel clear off the ground and keep it there until the next corner, especially the left front wheel aided by the roll direction of the engine.


We have spent a lot of time and efforts into doing justice to these crazy machines and the unique experience racing them provides; they are like nothing you have ever experienced in a racing sim - great fun but slightly terrifying especially in VR!

The Super Trophy Trucks (STT for short) are the exclusive class along with 12-dedicated ramp-filled track layouts in Adrenaline Pt2, expanding on the dirt content introduced in Pt1 It will sell for US$ 7.99 or the equivalent conversion to your local currency.

Adrenaline Pt2 is still part of the original Season Pass and the Premium Expansion Packs, so if you own either of these DLCs you will receive the Super Trophy Trucks on release at no additional charge.



[h3]Bug Fixes & Optimization[/h3]

This update also sees the results of big efforts into further bug fixes and optimization, which should grant most users a noticeable performance boost.

One of the optimization measures is that the physics engine now runs on four CPU threads by default instead of the previous default of two; this however might not be a net positive for users running substantially older systems, in which case they can revert to the old standard by running the command line -pthreads 2


[h3]New Single Player Features for Championship Mode[/h3]

The new Single Player options introduced in the V1.6 update - grid sizes of up to 48 cars for users with at least 12GB RAM, AI Wet Performance & Mistake Scalars - are now also supported in Single Player Championship Mode.


[h3]Other Highlights[/h3]


A final round of further tire physics developments to complement the V1.6 revisions have been performed for this update, with modern prototype & GT classes especially receiving some further tire modelling & default setup adjustments. The issue of slick tire compounds remaining a bit too effective on a wet track particularly while still hot and / or with low water saturation levels has also been corrected.

The GT3 classes have received further Balance of Performance revisions correcting some persisting advantages from the V10 powered cars.

The update also features another batch of AI developments, including improvements to AI calibration when running cold tires on a cold track.

Finally, V1.6.4 will bring adjustments and mitigating developments to reduce chances of issues and unfair penalties during rolling starts especially in a Multiplayer environment.

[h3]Next Up[/h3]
After this upcoming release. we will start a new development cycle for which Endurance Racing will once again be back as the primary focus; some new contenders are expected to join the GTP, GT3 and GT4 classes, including models from a premium manufacturer which will be making its debut in AMS2.

Along with the content other endurance--focused developments and Multiplayer improvements are expected to be concluded, but these are topics to cover in more detail in the next dev update.


[h3]The Steam Spring Sale is On![/h3]


If you still haven´t got AMS2 or you have items to add to your DLC collection, this is a great time to get in on the fun as several of them are featuring on the Steam Spring Sale with 70%. Recent DLCs like the Endurance Pack Pt2 and the IMSA Track Pack are on sale for the first time with 25% - check them all out here.

This covers some of our highlights for the upcoming V1.6.4 release - we hope you all enjoy it!

A few more issues in need of quick fixing (or at least further mitigation) have been brought up to attention since the last update so we have extended the cycle for one more round of fixes & improvements as AMS2 V1.6.3.6 is now Live.

[h3]V1.6.3.6 CHANGELOG[/h3]

UI & HUD

• Updated names & logos for Karting classes
  
• Fixed missing leaderboard class colours for both LMP2 gens
  

PHYSICS

• Further minor tire tread adjustments to karts, LMDh/GTP, LMP2, P1 (both gens), F-Ultimate Gen2, Copa Classics, ARC Camaro, Caterham 620R, Superlight & Supersport
  
• F-Ultimate Gen2: Further throttle map update
  
• Fixed player control issues with F-USA Lola Gen2 & Gen3 oval variants
  
• ARC Camaro Fixed issue with engine not running
  
• Minor tread thermodynamic adjustments to kart tires
  
• Corrected further inconsistencies in F-USA Gen2 & Gen2 Lola oval variants
  
• Disabled redundant rear toe rang for karts
  
• Increased draft effect to ramp from 100m (over previous 75m)
  

AI

• Adjusted AI pitstop estimate losses & tire wear thresholds for all Endurance classes & F-USA oval variants so AI drivers in those classes are generaly less likely to find pitstops worthwhile until it is running low on fuel
  
• Reduced amount of extra fuel AI will carry as a safety margin in qualifying & last stint of races
  
• Reduced fuel safety margin threshold under which AI will pit for fuel in races
  
• Reduced amount of fuel AI carries when fuel consumption is disabled
  
• Calibrated AI simulated session times for Super V8, Stock Car 2019-2024, Copa Montana, P2, P3, P4
  
• Adjusted AI corridors at Daytona road courses to minimise chances of AI hitting the inside wall going into T1
  
• AI tire wear calibration pass for LMDh, GT3 (both gens), GT4, GT Open, GT1, Group C
  
• AI dry performance calibration pass for Copa Classic, Caterham Supersport, Caterha, Superlight, ARC Camaro
  
• Further adjustments to mitigate chances of AI karts rolling under hard cornering
  

AUDIO

• Nissan R390 GT1: fixed missing sound for cockpit camera in replay and monitor
  

VEHICLES

• Set historic safety car models for F-Junior, Vintage Touring Car Tier1, BMW M1 Procar, Group C, Group A, GT1, F-USA Gen1-3
  
• Fixed external mirror material for ARC Camaro, BMW M4 GT4
  
• Removed driver HANS device for all Karting classes
  
• Cadillac V-Series R: removed fresnel mapping to external carbon material
  
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Automobilista 2 is now updated to V1.6.3.5 is now live - this update completes the V1.6 cycle with further bug fixes & adjustments and should be the the last of the V1.6.3 cycle.

If by any chance you encounter issues with this build, the previous V1.6.3.4 is available as a Beta Branch on Steam ("previousbuild")

Focus over these initial weeks of the year has been on pursuing further bug fixes as well as further improving or fixing issues with existing content; two long-standing bugs that we expect to be resolved as of this build is the occasional drivetrain / tire "jolt" along with a FFB spike that could occur with some cars during upshifts(most typically seen in cars prone to sustaining long power drifts like F-Vintages and Caterhams); the occasional loss of steering rotation / driver arm animation fidelity during replays is also expected to be corrected.

In terms of content updates, on the track front the Spielberg circuits (both modern & historic) have been updated to feature 3D foliage and generally more recent art quality standards - maintenance of older content originally produced for AMS1 (both car and track models / textures) so quality standards are more consistent with the latest AMS2 content is going to be occur regularly throughout the cycles in 2025.


Physics & AI for the karts, Superkart & F-USA oval variants (which hadn´t quite received their full revisions by the time of V1.6 release) have now been completely revised and are largely up to V1.6 standard. A manual setup reset is strongly recommended for these classes.


Many other classes have received further minor physics & setup finetuning as we wrap all V1.6 physics revisions.

Full V1.6.3.5 changelog below:

[h3]V1.6.3.4 -> V1.6.3.5 CHANGELOG[/h3]

GENERAL

• Fixed incorrect steering lock/range in replays in some instances
  
• Fixed issue which would cause opponent shadows to render during private qualifying sessions
  
• Increased initial water puddle size scalar slightly back up
  
• Further reduced intensity of undercarshadow in storm weather
  
• Increased maximum configurable pit speed limit to 240kph
  

UI & HUD

• Fixed odd mouse activation behaviour when close to the top/bottom edge of input rows
  
• Fixed inconsistent text case of retired label on some in-game leaderboards
  
• Fixed track selection Grade Filters
  
• Fixed inconsistent status column text case on pause menu
  
• Fixed player info dialog double activation issue on pause menu when using gamepad
  
• Fixed Tire/Fuel multiplier inputs on MP Realism Settings dialog
  
• HUD map fixes for dynamic mode - VIR and Donington (all layouts)
  
• Fixed missing 'Full' Labels on HUD editor
  
• Corrected vehicle statistics according to the latest physics adjustments
  
• Fixed a bug which made the showroom camera blurry after ending a session and returning to main menu
  
• Updated Kart & Superkart vehicle class selection logos
  
• Updated Credits listing
  

PHYSICS

• Tire tread adjustments for Superkart, Karts (all versions), F-USA oval & speedway variants
  
• Minor tread adjustments for LMDh / GTP, LMP2, DPi, P1 (both gens), GTE, GT3 (both gens), Lambo ST, F-USA Gen1-3, F-USA 2023, F-Retro Gen1, F-Retro Gen3, F-Classic (all gens), F-HiTech Gen1, F-V10 (both gens), F-Reiza, F-Ultimate (both gens), Copa Montana, Sprint Race, Stock Opala 1986, Stock Omega 1999, Copa Classic B & FL, Copa Uno, Lancer Cup, HotCars, F-Dirt, Kartcross
  
• Complete physics revision for all karting classes (125cc Direct, Shifter, GX390, Rental & Superkart)
  
• Adjusted default wing settings for F-Classics & F-Hitechs LD variants (all gens)
  
• Formula HiTech Gen2: Fixed Model 3 and MP4/8 excessive power in LD variants
  
• F-USA (All Gens) Revised aero & suspension for oval variants; Minor aero adjustments to road variants; corrected various inconsistencies between road and oval variants; Added positive front camber range for oval variants; Set Gen1 to period-accurate 40gallon fuel tank
  
• Adjusted body drag coeff for Opalas, Omega & Puma GTB
  
• Copa Classic (both gens): Adjusted default tire pressures & camber angle
  
• F-Ultimate (both gens): Revised throttle map
  
• F-Dirt: Suspension setup adjustments
  
• Reduced crankshaft mass for lower engine inertia in ARC Camaro, Kartcross
  
• Adjusted auto downshift points for Fuscas, F-Vee & F-Dirt
  
• Copa Uno: Fixed auto by weather not selecting wet tires; Adjusted default pressures
  
• F-Classic Gen2: Corrected Low Downforce variants of generic models not referencing corresponding LD physics
  
• Minor FFB adjustments to Lamborghini Veneno,Nissan R89C, Rallycross cars
  

AI

• Reduced effect of AI Aggression setting in AI lateral rates, corridors and special care with human players
  
• Further fine-tuning of class-specifc AI lateral rates for smoother / less jerky side movements
  
• Adjusted AI aero physics for F-Retro (all gens), LMDh / GTP & GT3 (both gens) to improve AI high speed stability and mitigate issues with AI getting out of shape and / or losing control in these classes
  
• Calibrated AI simulated session times for F-Ultimate (both gens), F-Reiza, F-V10 (both gens), F-V12, F-Classic (all gens), F-Retro (all gens), F-Vintage (both gens), ARC Camaro, F-Junior, M1 Procar, Lamborghini Supertrofeo, GT4, Porsche Cup, Ginetta G55 Supercup, Ginetta G40 Cup, Mini JCW, Sprintrace, Group A, Group C, GT1, GT Open, GT Classics, Touring Cars Tiers 1&2
  
• Corrected Ai non-race driver skill levels for F-Junior and Vintage Touring Car Tier 1 causing AI cars in those classes to be much faster in race than in qualifying
  
• AI wet weather calibration for F-HiTechs, Opala 1979, Opala Old Stock, Stock Omega 1999
  
• AI Calibration pass for GTE & GT3 Gen1 (correcting BMW M6 / M8 being uncompetitive)
  
• AI calibration pass for P1 (both gens), LMP2, Sprint Race, F-USA Gen1-3 F-USA 2023, F-Reiza, F-Ultimates (both gens), F-V10 (both gens), F-V10 Gen2 Copa Montana, Copa Classics, Hot Cars
  

AUDIO

• Updated Superkart surface, wind and engine sound position
  
• Updated Kart tire and surface sounds and adjusted in-cockpit engine sound position.
  
• Adjusted wet-road roll volume for Hypercars class
  
• Mitigated crackling on trackside camera view
  
• Fixed bad trackside camera doppler effect for Nissan R390 GT1 and Nissan R89C & Kartcross
  
• BMW 2002 Turbo: fixed missing rev limiter sound
  

TRACKS

• Spielberg art overhaul (Modern & Historic, all layouts): reworked terrain meshes and textures; adjusted 2D foliage; added 3D foliage; multiple adjustments to various materials and textures, fog and climate; added various miscellaneous objects and details
  
• Kansai East/West: Add fences marking invisible perimeter barriers
  
• Snetterton: Fixed a misplaced tire wall physical barrier at Firman's corner; Cleanup the scene export of unused mesh and materials
  

VEHICLES

• Karts: Adjusted the vehicle spawn position parameters (static tire deflection and initial height)
  
• Updated cockpit display resolution for GT1 cars, Nissan R89C, Nissan GT-R, F-309,
  
• Disabled visual backfires for karts, Superkart, Copa Uno, Copa Fusca & Ginetta G40 Cup
  
• Lamborghini Super Trofeo: Fixed wrong paint replacement for livery override: adjusted cockpit camera; updated blinking pit lights frequency
  
• Adjusted cockpit POV for Mclaren MP4/5B, Mclaren MP4/12, F-V10 Gen1, karts (all)
  
• Corrected exhausts´ positions for F-Classics Gen1, Gen2 & Gen3
  
• Corrected F-Classic G4M3 Bolt-Work GP pitcrew team outfits
  
• McLaren MP4/6: Fixed suspension animations artifacts clipping through car body; Fixed interior position; corrected black extertnal mirrors texture;, added missing lightglow
  
• McLaren MP4/4: Corrected black external mirrors; Fixed gap in wheel blur objects
  
• Brabham BT52: Added backfire effect
  
• Brabham BT46B: Added cockpit labels, adjusted needle speed orientation
  
• Lotus 72E: Added rainlight
  
• F-V10 Gen2: Fixed and improved blurred wheels
  
• Porsche RSR GTE: Added more edges to the cockpit cooling duct mesh
  
• Mercedes GT3 Gen1: Reworked rear lights textures; added blinking lights
  
• BMW M8 GTE: Removed duplicated side mirrors in cockpit view
  
• Mclaren 720S GT3 EVO: Revised lights IDs, added front and rear DRL, fixed damage LODs
  
• F-USA 2023: Fixed a collision mesh problem that could result in abnormal physical reactions
  
• McLaren MP4/1C: Fixed invisible screws in cockpit and carbon material changed. Added damage animation to cockpit carbody.
  
• Camaro GT4R: fixed steeringwheel label
  
• BMW M Hybrid V8: new carbon weave, improved blurred rims, new glowing brake disk texture, updated IMSA liveries
  
• BMW M4 GT4: updated cockpit lights, improved blurred rims
  
• Lamborghini Veneno: fixed inverted front right caliper logo