Troubleshooting - Automobilista 2

Anybody knows if there's a way to let the game use more power of the system? I have a Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core and GeForce RTX 4090 (24GB) and while the game runs good in high details on my triples, the gpu load is at like 40% and cpu at 15-20%. Is there any way to use that headroom? Changing ingame details doesn't influence the load, only the fps
(Other modern games easily take full advantage of the gpu)

 

Question on changing last name and first name

I can change my last name and first name via the menu button on top right corner inside the game. However, my records on the time trial leaderboard are not updated. The records still use my old name, and my personal best lap time becomes empty as well.

May I know if anybody encounter the same problem? Or, could there be any resolution?

 

Time Trial and Multiplayer use your Steamname, change your name in Steam and when you set a time on the leaderboard it will show your new name.

 

Hello,

Since a few days, my game keeps randomly crashing, with a black screen or a freeze. But I can hear the game is still running, and I can still use my wheel (moza R12) to drive/shift gears.

Sometimes i can drive 20 minutes without a crash, sometimes it takes 30 seconds. I have try many ways to fix this. I have a good PC (AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 4080 super, 32 gb RAM), and my bios, windows, my NVIDIA drivers, the game : everything has the latest update. I try some oldest NVIDIA drivers but it didn't work. I deleted the game to make a clean install : same, no sucess. I don't overclock/underclock my GPU. Any ideas ?

 

Since the last update
V1.6.6.3.2927.AVX - Aug 9th 2025 provided by Steam.
The game loads to menu, then freezes as soon as I click on any of the menu items.
I have tried everything over the last 2 weeks, including reinstalling AMS2, my video drivers and Nvidia App, and even did a latest windows update rollback.
I use SimHub and Fanalab software which I disabled, I even started the game without plugging in my Fanatec gear and the same issue persists, as soon as I click on a menu item it freezes up.
I finally tried rolling back my game version to the last official release, and that solved the problem, has anyone else reported this issue?
V1.6.5.2.2890.AVX - Steam apps previous AMS2 official release Aug 5th 2025 runs without issues.

 

I have a freeze/crash issue with the last update (V1.6.6.3.2927.AVX) that is corrected by running a previous build, how do I find and submit log files to help define the issue?
thanks for your help.

 

Hello Iverson03, I see you have issues similar to mine with game freezing and crash, although yours is not as severe, (mine won't run at all) you might try the workaround that I found by rolling back your game version V1.6.6.3.2927.AVX, to the August 5th release V1.6.5.2.2890.AVX
This might allow you to run the game until a permanent solution is found.
I wish you luck in finding a fix.

later findings that might help, I tried this; I had Steam load game version V1.6.6.3, then I went to "documents" folder (under user name) and found the folder "Automobilista 2" and deleted everything in it, I was then able to load the menu without crashing, it was like a new install and I had to enter everything all over again, from my name, to the wheel setup, and all other settings. I was then able to use the game exactly like you described, "Sometimes I can drive 20 minutes without a crash, sometimes it takes 30 seconds." it kept happening over and over, until I again had Steam games revert to the last official release V1.6.5.2.
I wish I had a better answer for you, but I too am stumped.

 

Hello Michael, thanks for your comment. Will try your fix later. Out of curiosity, what are your PC components ? (you can see mine in my last post) Maybe there are similarities in our problems.

 

I think we have similar systems and issues, if you have your game through Steam, then you can roll back your game version fairly easily, I'll try post a description of the process later.
as for my system it is:
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 11 Home, Version 10.0.26100
DirectX runtime version: DirectX 12
Driver: Game Ready Driver - 581.08 - Tue Aug 19, 2025
CPU: 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K
RAM: 16.0 GB
Storage (5): SSD - 1.8 TB,SSD - 894.3 GB,+3 more

Graphics card
NVIDIA App version: 11.0.4.526
GPU processor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090
Direct3D feature level: 12_1
CUDA cores: 10496
Graphics clock: 1725 MHz
Memory data rate: 19.50 Gbps
Memory interface: 384-bit
Memory bandwidth: 936.096 GB/s
Total available graphics memory: 32658 MB
Dedicated video memory: 24576 MB GDDR6X
Shared system memory: 8082 MB
Video BIOS version: 94.02.59.00.f2
IRQ: Not used
Bus: PCI Express x16 Gen4

Display (1): AORUS FV43U
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (recommended)
Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Desktop color depth: Highest (32-bit)
Display technology: Variable Refresh Rate

Steam Platform
App ID: 1066890
Build ID: 19081928
All currently available DLC installed

Controller Hardware
Wheelbase and motor: Fanatec CSL-DD with latest driver (474) and firmware
Wheels: various Clubsport Universal Hubs and button modules with latest firmware
Pedals: Clubsport pedals V3 inverted
Shifter: Clubsport V1
Handbrake: Clubsport V2

 

Here is the procedure for rolling back game versions in Steam.
1- go to your game library and right click on the game "Automobilista 2"
2- then in the menu that appears, select "Betas" another menu will appear.
3- in that menu select "Previous Official Build" and close the menu.
4- Steam will then start downloading a patch that will install the build you selected.
5- if you want to reinstall the latest build, select "None" and it will reinstall the latest version.
the patch takes 5 to 10 minutes depending on your internet speed.

Edit: small error in graphic I circled the wrong "previous build" V1.6.6.2 from August 5th as the last official build, when in fact is was one listed below that from July 2nd, V1.6.5.2 that loads when you do this procedure.

 

Thanks again for all the details. We don't have the same PC specs (CPU/GPU), and likewise for the controller (I have a MOZA R12 with Heusinksveld sprint). I don't think it's a hardware issue, but maybe I'm wrong. Don't have the time before the end of the week to try to roll back to a previous build and test it, but I will keep you updated

 

I get constant micro freezes only in MP. They seem to happen on specific turns most of the time after elevation changes with a viewpoint reset. The more players are on a server the worse it gets.
Also, most likely related to the same problem, when using racelab overlays times and other data from the severe is bugged. Dedicated or peer to peer both have the same problems.

Things I already tried:
-Opening Ports for steam and ams2.
-Uninstall the game, delete both steam and documents folders for ams2 then reinstall.
-Cap fps to a point where my gpu and my cpu never go above 60% usage.
-Both Fullscreen and Borderless.
-Deactivate UDP Telemetry.

PC Specs:
Motherboard: msi x470 gaming pro
GPU RTX 3070ti 8gb
CPU Ryzen 5 5600x
Ram 32gb 3200MHz
Drive: 2tb m.2 SSD

 

I managed to Fix the Overlays by adding the AMS2AVX.exe to the firewall rules, but Lags still happen. They seem less frequently though and mostly on dedicated servers. I tried opening a range of ports used by the LFM severs to my router, but had no time to test it in a filled race yet. If that's the fix than hurray if not I would still like some help.

 

out of nowhere the view at any car any track went to the bottom of the road and cannot change by any means ,manually or by FOV . i verify integrity files but nothing any suggetions ?

 

Bind a change/cycle camera button and use that to switch between views

 

did not work also

 

Well... it's all a moot point now, the game updated to V1.6.7.0.2957 and now everything seems to be working, for now.. please let me know how it works out for you with your equipment.

 

Weird, nearly game-breaking issue for me since 1.6.7 update.

Game runs normally in single-race mode for me until I get to between 50-70 minutes of race time. After this point, my GPU utilization takes a dump from ~90% down to 30% and my frame rate plummets from a fixed 117fps (global driver capped for G-Sync purposes) down into the mid 20s and 30s. The GPU will continue to run in this stunted mode of operation right up until the point where my own car crosses the finish line (I always run 90 minute races). After I cross the finish line, the GPU utilization instantly returns to normal and my frame rate returns to its normal lock at 117. Everything remains normal until I cross into the 50-70 minute threshold in the next race I run, then the GPU utilization plummets again until I cross the finish line.

Troubleshooting steps taken so far:
Verify game cache
Disable/uninstall all mods
Re-install game entirely via Steam
DDU and graphics driver re-installation (NV 576.80 and 566.36)
GPU swap from RTX 3080 back to a 1080 Ti
Rolling back W11 to 23H2
Disconnection of all USB devices (except KB/mouse)
Changing windows power settings between Balanced/HP/etc
Enabling/Disabling RTSS, Steam Perf Monitor, NV Perf Overlay, etc
Disabling CrewChief

In-game settings are maxed out (except Grass Detail and Particle Density on Medium) @ 3840x2160 using both Borderless and Exclusive FS (I usually play in Borderless as AMS2 constantly crashes in Exclusive mode if you Alt-Tab). Vsync disabled, render frames ahead 1, no MSAA

Intel 12900K
RTX 3080/1080 Ti
64GB 6000MHz DDR5 at XMP
Xbox Core Gamepad (wired)

Per RTSS logs, my GPU temps never exceeded 73C at any time during playing (and when the utilization drops, the temps go under 50C and the fans turn off for the rest of the race). CPU temps never exceeding 75C and core clocks never throttle. Issue is occurring exactly the same way on both the 1080 TI and RTX 3080 GPU. If I choose to return my car to the pits (and eat the loss), the GPU utilization also returns to normal. Returning to the pits and crossing the finish line both seem to undo whatever is being busted.

Issue has been observed using GT3 Gen1/2, GT4, 1992 DTM, Super Trofeo, Formula Hi-Tech Gen 1, GTE, M1 ProCar, and ARC Camaros. Tracks affected so far: Watkins Glenn, Spa 2022/1993, Road Atlanta, Road America, Sebring, Spielberg Short, Adelaide modern, Mt Panorama modern, Jerez 88, Brands Hatch, Zolder (mod)

 

can't fuel Formula vee gen 1+fin. stays at 0.

 

just checked, but indeed in the setup menu the amount of laps doesn't change, however it does actually change the fuel load, which you can see when exiting out of the setup menu in the bar at the top