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DTM Esports 2025 - Shootout 1 is now open!

The DTM Esports returns for the 2025 season and you can be part of it! Qualify in the Shootout for your chance to participate in the Main Season of the DTM Esports Championship 2025 and get a piece of the 50k prize pool!

Shootout Qualifiers - Leaderboard Competitions & Multiplayer Races

The Shootout Qualifiers are based on Leaderboard Competitions followed by Multiplayer Races. There are 2 Shootouts, so if you didn't make it in Shootout 1, you can always try in the second Shootout. You do not have to own the content to participate in the Shootout Qualifiers. Join the competition now!

After setting your best lap time on the Leaderboard Competition, the top 32 drivers are invited to the Multiplayer Session, which will have 2 races. To participate in the multiplayer races, you do need to own the content. The shootouts will have fixed setup for both leaderboard and multiplayer race.



The Shootout Leaderboards also define the list of Reserve Drivers. Even if you didn't make it in the Shootout Races, this means you can still become a Reserve Driver!

[h3]Shootout 1:[/h3]
Leaderboard open from December 18 - January 8
Race day: January 17


[h3]Shootout 2:[/h3]
Leaderboard open from January 17 - January 30
Race day: February 7



[h2]Main Season - 6 Rounds across Germany, Austria and the Netherlands from March - July[/h2]
The Main Season of the DTM Esports Championship 2025 consists of 6 Rounds. Mid-season there will be a fun round, where Esports meets the Community.

More information about the main season can be found on the forum: https://forum.kw-studios.com/index.php?threads/dtm-esports-2025.19829/#post-252258

Patch Notes - 19th DECEMBER 2024

[h3]Update details:[/h3]
Download size = 60 MB
Client version = 0.9.6.30
Client BuildID = 16796962


[h2]Changelog:[/h2]

  • Bathurst - Fixed bad pit stop locator that would cause a game crash whenever an AI would attempt to perform a pitstop on it
  • CODE - Further code fixes to improve stability, this time specifically regarding reported crashes occurring during session changes in Multiplayer.

Patch Notes - 16th DECEMBER 2024

[h3]Update details:[/h3]
Download size = 994 MB
Client version = 0.9.6.29
Client BuildID = 16755896


[h2]Changelog:[/h2]

  • AI - reduced factor for AI’s “shape of the day” that was making performance of individual AI drivers slightly too random
  • Tentative fixes for user reported game crashes
  • Interlagos - Free update to 2024 specs
  • Monza - Various tweaks and fixes
  • Silverstone Classic - Various tweaks and fixes


Patch Notes - 12th DECEMBER 2024

[h3]Update details:[/h3]


Client version = 0.9.6.28
Client BuildID = 16709815



[h2]Changelog:[/h2]

  • VR - Fixed an issue where game would fail to start or render properly when using very high resolutions (either native or supersampled)
  • Monza - Various additional art tweaks and fixes

Super Touring Car Pack - OUT NOW

The wait is over! RaceRoom’s December update has officially launched, delivering an incredible lineup of iconic cars and legendary tracks. Building on the success of September’s DTM 1995 pack, this release brings even more reasons to hit the track.

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[h2]Super Touring Cars: Icons of Motorsport[/h2]
The golden age of touring car racing is back with the release of the Super Touring Car Pack, featuring:

[h3]Audi A4[/h3]
The Audi A4 Super Touring embodied the cutting edge of German engineering in the mid-1990s. Armed with a punchy four-cylinder engine and Audi’s signature all-wheel-drive prowess, it excelled in variable conditions. Its precise handling and aerodynamic refinement allowed it to contest fiercely for honors in the intensely competitive Super Touring arena. Take the wheel and feel the meticulous craftsmanship that made this A4 a benchmark of the era.


[h3]BMW E36[/h3]
The BMW 320i E36 Super Touring represented the pinnacle of balanced performance in ‘90s touring car racing. Its responsive engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, and finely tuned chassis delivered a harmony of agility and control. Renowned for its composed handling and relentless consistency, the E36 set standards that defined a generation. Experience a machine that rewarded technique and nerve, earning its place in Super Touring legend.


[h3]Honda Accord[/h3]
The Honda Accord Super Touring brought Japanese precision and reliability to Europe’s fiercely competitive touring car scene. Light on its feet and responsive in the corners, it leveraged a high-revving engine and front-wheel-drive stability to challenge established rivals. Its clean lines and focused engineering captured the spirit of a golden era, proving that determination and innovation could yield championship-worthy performances.


[h3]Volvo 850[/h3]
The Volvo 850 Super Touring broke the mold, bringing a touch of Scandinavian originality to the grid. Known for its robust build and stable handling, it defied expectations with surprisingly nimble dynamics. Showcasing a spirited engine and a chassis honed through relentless development, the 850 reinforced Volvo’s racing credentials and became a fan favorite, reminding everyone that high performance comes in all shapes and sizes.


[h3]Volvo S40[/h3]
The Volvo S40 Super Touring refined the brand’s approach, blending Swedish engineering with a sleeker, more compact form. Built for agility and consistent pace, it combined balanced handling, efficient aerodynamics, and a confident engine package. On track, the S40 delivered predictability and poise, securing Volvo’s standing as a serious contender in top-tier touring car competition.


[h2]Classic and Modern Tracks to Master[/h2]

[h3]Silverstone Classic[/h3]
Step back in time and experience Silverstone as it was before the modern era of track revisions. This classic configuration retains the legendary Abbey and Bridge turns as they were in the late 1990's. Every turn brims with character, demanding equal parts finesse and bravery. Encounter the essence of British motorsport heritage and rediscover why Silverstone’s original layout remains a cherished symbol of pure, high-speed competition.



[h3]Estoril[/h3]
Once home to some of motorsport’s most celebrated events, Estoril's balanced mix of high-speed straights, flowing corners, and a signature Parabolica demands finesse and courage. Having hosted top-level racing, Estoril stands as an enduring test of skill, where precise car control and racecraft shine through. Prepare to embrace a track steeped in history and challenge, rewarding those who dare to push the limits.



[h3]FREE Monza 2024 Update[/h3]
Monza has been upgraded to its 2024 specifications as part of this update, ensuring the Italian classic remains true to its real-world counterpart. Enjoy the latest version of this iconic track for free.

Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date. The track is waiting—jump in now!

[h3]Update details:[/h3]
Download size = 5.2 GB
Client version = 0.9.6.27
Client BuildID = 16690170
Dedi version = 100.0.1523
Dedi BuildID = 16690316

[h2]Changelog:[/h2]

  • Dynamic Surface Interaction: Vehicles now interact more dynamically with surfaces, transferring materials like grass, dirt, and gravel as they drive, leaving a trail that evolves the track environment.
  • Tyre Mark Improvements: Enhanced rendering of tyre marks across various materials.
  • Spectator Client: Improved stability when rejoining a server during an ongoing race session.

    Tracks:
  • Bathurst: Increased max limit of vehicles/opponents, Increased details on pit exit drain, added more audience in T1 blue grandstand.
  • Diepholz: Fixed floating overlays and improved performance slightly.
  • Falkenberg: Removed distant mountains, various art tweaks.
  • Hockenheimring: Performance improvements, updated groove on white lines, updated Porsche Experience Center, updated TV cameras to 2024, and refreshed curb colours.
  • Lausitzring: A.I. improvements.
  • Monza: Free update to 2024 specs.
  • Nogaro: Free additional layout: Moto.
  • Nürburgring: Fixed excessive slowdown penalties when crossing the pit lane entrance path twice; A.I. improvements.
  • Watkins Glen: Free update to 2024 specs.
  • Zandvoort 2022: A.I. improvements.

    Vehicles:
  • All Cars: Added default gear ratios for all tracks.
  • Alfa 155 DTM 1995: Art tweaks to liveries.
  • Audi 90 GTO: Tweaked timing of rev limit light indication.
  • Audi TT RS VLN: Updated gear ratios and default gear ratios for each track; A.I. improvements.
  • Audi V8 DTM 92: Art tweaks to liveries.
  • Bentley Continental GT3 evo: Art fix to UVs on the wheel nuts.
  • BMW M2 CS: Dampers tuned; A.I. improvements; art tweak to the BMW logos on the wheel nuts.
  • BMW M4 DTM 2020: Fixed a piece of bodywork clipping through the left door into the cockpit.
  • BMW M4 GT4 G82: Art tweaks to liveries.
  • BMW M8 GTE: Additional liveries; art tweaks to liveries.
  • BMW M3 E30: Art tweaks to liveries.
  • Cadillac CTS: Art tweaks to liveries.
  • Callaway C7 GT3: Improved accuracy of suspension kinematics; updated baseline setup.
  • DTM 2020: Improved accuracy of suspension kinematics and spring/damper setup.
  • Fabcar 935: Fixed window damage meshes warping.
  • Ferrari 488 GT3: Improved accuracy of suspension kinematics; updated baseline setup.
  • Ford Mustang IMSA GTO: Tweaked timing of rev limit light indication.
  • Ford Mustang Gr.A: Art tweaks to liveries.
  • GTR 4 Cars: A.I. improvements.
  • Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO II: Fixed normals on windshield damage mesh.
  • Mercedes 190e evo II: Art tweaks to liveries and generic textures.
  • Mercedes AMG GT3 evo: Fixed stains on rear light casings.
  • Mercedes C-Klasse DTM 1995: Art tweaks to liveries.
  • Nissan 300zx GTO: Tweaked timing of rev limit light indication.
  • Opel Calibra DTM 1995: Art tweaks to liveries.
  • Opel Omega evo 500: Art tweaks to liveries.
  • P4/5 Competizione: Art tweak to headlights and liveries.
  • Porsche 911 GT3 R (992): Fixed white splash on SimRacing Expo livery.
  • Porsche Cayman GT4 MR: Tweaked livery #38’s silver.
  • RaceRoom Truck: Tweaked steering wheel and rev lights.
  • Tatuus F4: Tuned dampers.
  • VW ID.R: Tweaked suspension physics; improved A.I.