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Build 0.1.0.1950 is now live! Please restart Steam if you do not see the update.

After much work to optimize the performance with multiple vehicles, we've increased the maximum number of drivers to 16 and added your friends to the pool so you can now race against them in their AI form. We've also released a new batch of apparel from OMP and Arai with much more to come!

Gameplay
Races now support a maximum of 16 drivers

Apparel
Added white Bell KC3 CMR helmet
Added OMP KS3 suit range (8 variants)

We're back with the long awaited customisation update bringing the first batch of parts and apparel from AIM, Arai, Alpinestars, KG and Oryx. To begin showcasing your style, go to the pits, select your kart, choose your setup, then browse the parts menu to equip a new component. Stay tuned for more updates with gear from Sparco, Momo, OMP, Freem and more..

• Improved AMSP flying lap start
  
• AI drivers now have their correct race numbers
  

• Added audio for gear shifts
  
• Improved tyre scrub sounds under braking
  
• Fixed crossfade settings for blending on/off throttle audio for the KZ
  
• Fixed incorrect non-stereo samples being used for on throttle audio for the kZ
  
• Prevented IAME KZ Screamer idle sound from playing when stalled
  

• Auto-clutch assist is now much smoother
  
• Removed KZ throttle lift aid. The throttle must now be lifted when performing a shift
  

• Added presets for Fanatec CSL Elite PS4 Wheel and Fanatec Clubsport V3 Pedals
  
• Increased controller vibration from tyre sliding
  
• Generic wheel presets now auto-assign Respawn to Spacebar by default
  

• You can now set your race number in the profile screen
  
• Added customisable leaderboard tag lines in the profile screen
  
• Fixed problem of navigation looping around incorrectly in some cases
  
• Protected against a possible crash when selecting race again after a Quick Race
  

• Reduced head movement under longitudinal acceleration
  
• Driver no longer clips through the seat when subject to large vertical accelerations
  
• Added option to enable HDR output to the settings for HDR compatible displays
  
• Fixed inverted animation on clutch paddles for KZ chassis
  

• Fixed a crash when showing/hiding vehicle radar while in game
  
• Camera cycle button no longer causes camera jump in main menu
  
• Race winner notification moved away from centre of screen
  
• Sector times are now displayed on HUD in Practice and Time Trial
  
• Fixed live timing HUD widget first place showing up as red delta time.
  
• The invalid lap HUD widget now displays correctly in minimal leaderboard mode
  

• Improved GPU performance in races with a large number of AI
  

• Fixed bug in chain simulation to cause engine angular velocity to increase in large step sizes after long runs
  
• Reduced clutch spring stiffness in the IAME KZ Screamer
  
• Exposed front torsion bar stiffness as setup parameter
  
• Reduced chassis stiffness
  

• Gear shifts and the gear number is now visible in the replay
  
• Improved replay camera target tracking
  
• Fixed problem of FFB occurring while viewing a replay
  

• VR spectator screen now draws HUD and menus as 2D overlays
  
• Improved VR loading screen
  
• VR HUD appears in correct position in both SteamVR and Oculus
  
• Menus are now drawn via compositor, so they are more crisp and unaffected by post processing
  

Build 0.1.0.1863 is now live, so restart Steam to get the update. Attracting top international and factory backed drivers, KZ is the world's premier karting class and it is now availble in KartKraft. With 45HP and a 6 Speed gearbox, the 125cc IAME KZ SCREAMER accelerates from a standing start to 60mph in just under 3.5 seconds making it quicker than many supercars and an experience unlike any other.

• Added KZ2 class with 125cc IAME KZ Screamer (Due to licensing restrictions, PFi does not support the KZ class)
  
• Added chain link simulation
  
• Added auto-upshift and auto-downshift assists
  
• Added track map to HUD with different tracking modes
  
• Added overhead vehicle HUD radar similar to 'Helicorsa'
  
• Added ability to 'discard' previously purchased vehicles
  
• Added ability to rename setups
  

• Tuned MG Yellow tyres to reduce mid-corner snap oversteer
  
• Improved AI behaviour to respect the player.
  
• Fixed problem of not being able to cycle through the different gameplay cameras and groups during the replay
  
• Added setting to control the amount of notifications displayed in game.
  
• Fixed the bug where FFB could remain at a non-zero value after the vehicle is no longer being driven
  
• Enabled the recent laps HUD widget in the leaderboard events
  
• Fixed the king pins not attaching correctly to the vehicle
  
• Fixed bug where not all players would be able to be viewed in the post-race replay
  

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Catch a glimpse of the KZ2 update before it comes to KartKraft next week.