GT Manager News

Join us on Twitch this Thursday, July 25th at 5 PM CET for another live stream, where we dive deep into the heart of our game's development, unveil new content, and share thrilling news about our Early Access plans.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 25th
🕒 Time: 5 PM CET
📍 Platform: Twitch

[h2]This livestream will cover:[/h2]

New Gameplay Reveal
Discussion on what you can expect next
Q&A session to answer your questions

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Are you ready to dominate the world of GT racing? The first step of your journey as a racing team manager starts here:

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The chance to lead a championship-winning team in the world of GT racing arrives in September!

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Featuring 5 racing categories from GT4 to Hypercars, 25 iconic racing cars from 16 world-renowned manufacturers, 40 official drivers, and 35 official Endurance teams, we are gearing up to take you on a whistle-stop tour of the world of motorsports!

Transform your fledgling GT4 squad into a dominant force in the world-renowned Hypercar championship. In GT Manager, you’ll build your dream driver lineup, assemble an elite team of mechanics to ensure smooth operations in the pit lane and secure lucrative sponsorships to fuel your rise to the top and maximise your car’s performance.

As head honcho, every decision is crucial! Will you recruit a hotshot driver or prioritise car upgrades? Will you squeeze out raw speed or focus on generating greater traction through the corners? Push the boundaries with aggressive fuel strategies, knowing extra pit stops could cost you the win; it's your team, so the buck stops with you!

Your journey begins in the competitive, talent-rich world of GT4. As you climb the ladder of racing categories, new challenges and strategic decisions will test your leadership at every turn. GT Manager's extensive progression system ensures a steady stream of fresh content and strategic dilemmas, keeping rookie and veteran racing managers alike on the edge of their seats.

"As you progress, the game evolves, revealing layers of complexity and strategic depth across its five distinct categories. It's a journey that starts with accessible fun and grows into a rich, multifaceted challenge that will test players’ management skills to the fullest.", said Stéphane Baudet, Creative Director at The Tiny Digital Factory.

Following February's Steam Fest, we gathered valuable feedback from the community and have been diligently refining the game's mechanics, focusing on both the team factory management and the racing experience.

Under The Hood:

• Transform a regional factory into a tech powerhouse with cutting-edge facilities and research departments
  
• Scout talents, recruit top engineers, and train your crew for perfect pit stops
  
• Research and develop new parts to make your car unbeatable on the track, balancing performance and reliability in the pursuit of perfection
  
• Practice between races to customise every aspect of your car’s performance on every track of the championship and under various weather conditions
  
• Oversee team budget and investments with an extensive financial board to balance the books
  
• Anticipate opponents’ moves and make crucial calls on pit stops, fuel level, tyre strategy, and driver pace to maximise your chance of victory
  
• Make split-second decisions to capitalise on race incidents, yellow flags, and weather changes
  
• Featuring 25 official racing cars across the GT4, GT3, GT2, GTE, and Hypercar categories, new cars will be added to the game during Early access.
  
• Cars officially licensed from Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Aston Martin, Peugeot, Alpine, Lotus, Ford, Glickenhaus, Chevrolet, Corvette, Brabham, Bugatti, KTM and Saleen.
  

GT Manager will be released at a discounted €19.99 (rising to €24.99 at full launch), available as a Deluxe Edition that includes the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and Bugatti Bolide.

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How do you determine the ideal length of a race to keep players interested without it becoming too long or repetitive?

➡️ We have 2 types of race, Sprint and Endurance, respectively 7 and 14 laps, which both offer a different experience. Our aim is to create races that demand challenge and concentration, but that don't drag on, which is why the player has the option of speeding up time to focus on the key moments of a race. In terms of experience, we'd like a player to be able to complete a full season in just one evening.

What kind of variations (weather, etc.) do you envisage for the races, and how will these affect players' racing strategies?

Several events come into play to add diversity to the races, starting with the weather, which can vary during the races and impact on strategy. Accidents, too, are often unexpected and can upset the course of a race.



How do you integrate strategic elements (such as pit stops, tire management, fuel consumption) into the game to encourage players to make tactical decisions during races?

Each resource, such as tires, reliability and fuel, has an impact on the race that needs to be managed differently, depending on the circuit, the weather, but also events such as the Yellow Flag or the position of our car.



All these factors have been designed to ensure that vehicle micro-management plays a constant role, and demands constant attention from the player.

What approach do you use to balance the difficulty of the races as the player progresses through the game, to ensure a constant challenge while allowing for significant skill and vehicle upgrades?

Our aim is to keep things challenging as the player progresses, so that the AIs evolve at the same time as the player, as if they were other players. So they too upgrade their cars and invest in their buildings.

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As an emerging team manager, You need to know the particularities of each type of race.

There are two types of races:

➡️ GT races emphasize a balance between speed, endurance, and technical prowess, with drivers and teams employing strategic tactics to secure victory over the course of the race distance, which can vary from short sprints to endurance events lasting several hours.



Firstly, let's focus on endurance races

➡️ Endurance races, exemplified by events like the renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans, demand meticulous resource management over long distances. Teams must balance speed with the conservation of fuel, tires, and mechanics, testing drivers' physical and mental stamina. With races spanning several hours, endurance events require strategic planning and the endurance of multiple drivers.



How do the sprint races work?

➡️ In contrast, sprint races are fast-paced battles where every second counts. Drivers engage in intense duels, pushing their vehicles to the limit in a quest for position. Held over shorter distances, typically 30 minutes to an hour, sprint races prioritize raw speed and quick decision-making over strategic endurance.



In GT Manager, our goal is to provide you with races that capture the thrill of endurance racing while offering a management experience that is accessible.

Each race will strike the perfect balance between realism and enjoyment, ensuring they are both challenging and fun to manage.



➡️ Your race weekend begins with the qualifying session and you'll find yourself immersed in the world of strategic decision-making. Here, the groundwork laid in practice sessions becomes pivotal as you adjust your chassis, engine, and aero setups to maximize your cars' performance.

➡️ Carefully select your drivers for each session, recognizing that their unique skills can significantly impact the outcome of your race weekend.

➡️ Weather forecasts will play a crucial role in your decision-making process. If rain is predicted for the latter part of the race, the dilemma arises: stick with a dry setup or opt for a wet weather configuration at the start? It will be your call!



➡️ From the pit wall, it's essential to keep a keen eye on every detail of the race. This means not just tracking your competitors' speed and tactics, but also staying on top of crucial elements affecting your own team's performance.

➡️ Stay vigilant regarding tire wear and temperature, as they directly influence your race pace. Manage fuel levels with precision, and keep a close eye out for potential engine overheating issues by adjusting your driver's pace accordingly.



➡️ But it's not just about setting up your cars and managing your race; it's about the dynamic nature of the races themselves. Whether you're managing a 7-lap sprint or tackling the endurance of a 14-lap challenge, each race presents its own unique set of obstacles and opportunities.

➡️ From navigating through a sudden yellow flag to adjusting your strategy on the fly due to unpredictable weather changes, every moment demands your attention and strategic thinking.



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Can you tell us about the process you follow when modelling a vehicle in 3D, from conception to completion?

➡️ We contact vehicle manufacturers to obtain a selection of models. Either they offer us a range of their vehicles, or we choose and request specific models that we like and that will be appreciated by the players. Once we have signed a contract for one or more models, we have three options to start production : either the manufacturer provides us with a factory file of the model on which we can work without difficulty.
Or we find a model on the internet which will serve as a basis, also gathering a set of reference photos.
In very rare cases, we develop the model from scratch, which obviously takes more time to ensure fidelity to the original model.

What software and tools do you mainly use in your 3D vehicle modelling work, and why?

➡️ I favor Maya for modeling and Substance Painter with Photoshop for texturing, tools that I have mastered since my studies and on which I have acquired great expertise over time. Although other software offers advantages, Maya remains comprehensive and meets my needs. Current software tends to become more and more similar, thus losing specificity.



Can you tell us about a 3D vehicle modelling project you've worked on that particularly excited or challenged you?

➡️ The Bugatti Bolide was a challenge because initially we only had the model of the first publicly announced concept car, which then evolved into its final version. With only the 3D concept model and reference photos, I had to work rigorously to completely deconstruct and reconstruct the model to faithfully match the final version. And for the uninitiated, yes, there is a huge difference!

What artistic or technical skills do you consider to be the most important for success as a 3D vehicle artist?

➡️ I see a car in its entirety as a jewel of engineering where the sense of detail and observation plays an essential role. Just like jewelry, each charm and aesthetic is reflected through the smallest details, from the curves they evoke to their very history. Every element on a car, whether technical or purely aesthetic, is carefully placed for a specific reason.



How do you collaborate with other team members, such as designers, animators and programmers, to create consistent and immersive visual experiences?

➡️ We exchange frequently to ensure the overall consistency of the game, whether in the behavior of the vehicles in the race or in the graphic aspect of the menus. Despite our small team size, we meet regularly to be efficient and pragmatic in our work.



⬇️ if you want to see how he makes his 3D models ⬇️

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