The update, released by Studio 397 in April 2018, served as a pivotal milestone that transitioned the simulation into a new era of performance and visual fidelity. This "exclusive" build effectively marked the end of DirectX 9 support, mandating a shift to the DirectX 11 engine to leverage modern hardware more efficiently. Core Technical Advancements
: High-level systems, including real-road updates and brake disk glow, were rewritten for better CPU and GPU efficiency.
: A new cockpit damping factor (defaulting to 0.3) was introduced to solve an issue where opponent cars were either too loud or too quiet depending on camera views. rfactor 2 v1110 exclusive
For users looking to access this build or newer versions, Studio 397 recommends opting out of all Steam beta branches to ensure the most stable, up-to-date files are installed.
: Support for the aging DX9 was officially disabled, forcing a move to the more robust DX11 framework . New Content & Interface Features The update, released by Studio 397 in April
: The "deltabest" lap time indicator was refined to reset only at the start of a session and only appear during valid laps.
: Changes were made to how primary and alternate inputs for throttle, brake, and steering are combined, ensuring more predictable behavior across different sim racing peripherals . AI and Gameplay Tweaks : A new cockpit damping factor (defaulting to 0
: Fixed issues where the AI would exhibit poor acceleration at very low strength settings.