rFactor 2

From the Devs

Summary

rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation from Studio 397. It offers the latest in vehicle and race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. rFactor 2 features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics, perfect for top-level esports and a rich single-player experience.

Race against a field of AI cars, or in multi-player mode against others. rFactor 2 supports a full day-night cycle as well as dynamically varying weather conditions such as rain which dynamically builds into puddles. Tracks feature "real-road" technology that changes the grip as more cars drive on it. You can run full 24 hour endurance events and in multi-player mode, driver swaps are also supported. Everything can be customized by the community, including adding new tracks and cars, and a wealth of add-ons are available on-line.Working with several partners, rFactor 2 has been used in hundreds of esport championships all over the world – in particular McLaren’s World’s Fastest Gamer and Formula E.

rFactor 2 is also an evolving product, which will be updated and added to for many years, so the list of features will expand!

Features

Physics

• Updated to use multi-core CPU technology

• Advanced physics engine

• Newly updated tyre model

• Driving surface construction, even painted line thickness, affects grip levels

• Engine boost and Turbo modeling

• Complex aerodynamics

• Head physics, cockpit vibrations, detailed bump modeling

Dynamic Racing Experience

• Real-time day/night lighting transitions

• Realistic wet/dry weather transitions

• Dynamically laid rubber increases grip throughout racing session(s)

• Rubber chunks (“marbles”) roll off tyres and can affect grip

• Tyres sustain damage from poor driving (such as "flatspotting" a tyre) or setups, affecting grip immediately and over time

• Dynamically drying racing line after rain

• Environments filled with animated events like planes, flag marshalls and more…

Graphics/Sound

• Real-time day/night lighting transitions

• Projected headlights for night time driving

• Open VR support for multiple headsets

• Look to apex and head motion tracking support

• DX11 advanced graphics engine

• Real-time day/night transitions

• Adjust player and opponent volume ratio

• See the apex with the Look Ahead slider

• Adjust your seat and mirror while in the driver’s seat

• Updating real-time scoring towers

• Expanded and enhanced gauge and LCD features for vehicle cockpits

• Improved loading times

• Updated sound engine

• Changing engine sounds based on upgraded vehicle performance

Gameplay

• New AI who will race for and defend positions

• Define AI opponent types, strength and aggression

• Races can be lap based, time based or both

• Vehicle upgrade system that affects both the appearance and performance of a vehicle

Camera/Replays

• “Resume from Replay” allows you to resume a race from a saved replay

• Full screen monitor and ability to rewind

• Freely move camera from any position including the ever famous exclusive Swingman

• Spectator mode

Multiplayer

• Opponent car skins automatically transmitted

• Completely new multiplayer engine

• Dedicated server

• Native voting system

• Add AI to multiplayer games

• Boot and ban player lists that can be passed around

• Security checks to combat potential cheating

Open Architecture

• Support for modder created car,track and plugin content

• Fully adjustable Showroom, UI and HUD layouts

• More Plugin Interfaces

• Easy to use customizable multi-language support

• Rules to simulate different types of racing

• Completely customize your controller

• Drop in new vehicle liveries

Cars and Tracks

• Over 35 free and paid licensed cars and tracks includiing Silverstone, Renault, Formula E, McLaren, Mercedes, Bentley - the list goes on

• Steam Workshop support for installing cars and tracks

• For a current list of cars and tracks shipped with the simulation visit the Studio 397 website