Automobilista 2 V1.2.3.0 RELEASED - Now updated to V1.2.3.1

Automobilista 2 v1.2.3.0 is here! The new update introduces the Corvette C3 in two versions along with several improvements & fixes, the addition of ambient temperatures to Real Weather mode, a physics fix correcting engine throttle response for all cars and addition of several new race configuration options being some of the highlights.



V1.2.2.0 -> V1.2.3.0 CHANGELOG

CONTENT

• Added Corvette C3 to Vintage Touring Car Class
• Added Corvette C3 "R" Spec to GT Classics Class

GENERAL

• Added Damage Scale option
• Added option to allow/disable pit stop refuelling
• Added time +1 lap option for race sessions
• Real Weather now uses real environment temperatures for all tracks (including historical data)
• Added weather data between original feature release on June 4th through today to historical database of all locations

UI&HUD

• Lobby Page session details: Fixed incorrect value for mandatory stop; Removed duplicate track cut entry; Fixed rolling start label; Added formation lap info
• Fixed Lobby driver list scrollbar
• Fixed Start button still being available when a championship is complete
  
• Update various vehicle class colours
• Corrected track details for Azure
• Fixed missing track map for Interlagos Stock Car variant
• Fixed Start button still being available when a championship is complete
• Further restricted setup options showing redundant adjustable settings in fixed configurations

PHYSICS

• Fixed bug in intake manifold pressure model causing poor throttle response in several cars
• Minor tire tread adjustments to all GT classes, Stock Cars,, P2, P3, F-3, F-Trainer, Procar, Group A, Group C, Porsche RSR, F-Vintage, F-Vee, Opala 79, Old Stock, Lotus 23, Street Cars
• Revised clutch inertia values for all cars
• Porsche RSR 1974: Tire carcass & tread model adjustments; slightly adjusted CoG height & inertia; Minor default setup adjustments; Fixed wet tires overperformance
• Fixed redundant 1 bumpstop level adjustment on setup screens for several cars that don´t have that setting
• F-Vintage: Added extra final drive ratios to both V8 models as well as Lotus 49C, Brabham BT26

AI

• Altered AI selection logic to selected fastest drivers first when fixed drivers are unavailable or exhausted.
• Fixed excessive clutch inertia causing AI slow starts & gear shifts for Procar, Group A & Porsche RSR
• General wet weather callibration pass for all cars
• BMW M1 Procar, Group A, Porsche RSR AI callibration
• Improved line and AI performance at Interlagos, Montreal & Santa Cruz

AUDIO

• Added diversified curb, grasscrete, astroturf sound effects according to material type & profiles (all cars)
• Added dirt pickup sound effect (all cars)
• Corrected various curb material sounds for Granja Viana, Ortona, Long Beach, Silverstone 1975, Silverstone 2001, Spa-Francorchamps, Kyalami, Imola, Kansai & Montreal
  
• Adjusted audio pan compensation for curbs and added support for more types to road noise sound
• Mercedes 190E DTM: Fixed no engine sound when looking back in chase cam view

TRACKS

• Minor adjustment to visual Livetrack groove
• Hockenheim: Fixed minor object popping issues
• Salvador: Fortified some gaps in the walls; Added more tree trunks to open areas; switched on collisions for stactic vehicles
• Silverstone: Added a missing curb on old Abbey-Bridge road; Fixed a minor selection set error
• Silverstone 2001: Reduced road noise on GP layout; Minor art & optimization pass
  
• Brasilia Outer: Fixed minor clipping issues
• Granja Viana: Improved track cut limits; Minor art & optimization pass
• Silverstone 1975: Minor art & optimization pass; Fixed pit wall collision
• Long Beach: Fix broken transform on some fence speakers; Adjusted pitlane cheat block
• Interlagos: Minor art & optimization pass
• Cadwell Park: Minor art & optimization pass
• Adelaide Historic: Added pitlane cones; Replace triggers with new boxes; Minor art & optimization pass; Slightly reduced road noise
• Spa Francorchamps 2020: Minor art & optimization pass;
• Kyalami 2020: Minor art & optimization pass
• Imola 2021: Minor art & optimization pass
• Montreal 2021: Minor performance & art pass; Fixed strange collisions at T14 exit.
• Added VR cams for Brasilia Outer and Curvelo B
• Fixed missing pitbox marker in race session for Daytona and Long Beach
• Santa Cruz: Add cones to mark pit ent/exit
• Kyalami Historic: Revised physical terrain material types; Minor performance pass
  
• Minor fixes & adjustments to trackside cameras of Kyalami, Azure, Cascais

VEHICLES

• Metalmoro MRX (all variants): Added driver animations; Detached the cockpit gear shifter. Adjusted the cockpit view to match the new driver position.
• F-Trainer: Add rear chassis parts and rear suspension for cockpit view
• Stock Corolla 20/21: Fixed LOD C glitch
• Various minor art improvements to Vintage GT helmet & suits

V1.2.3.1 CHANGELOG

GENERAL

• Fixed refueling option of pit strategy applying incorrectly in non-race sessions when refueling is disabled

UI & HUD

• Fixed mis-aligned help texts on Event race settings page
• Added translations for recently added options
• Fixed car HUD damage text defaulting to 100% when damage is disabled

PHYSICS & AI

• Minor tire tread adjustments to GT Classics cars
• Corvette C3 R: Small adjustment to front and rear track width; Fixed clutch slipping in some circunstances
• Minor adjustment to AI lateral movement rate
• Fixed an issue where AI would qualify with too much fuel on board when refueling is disabled
• Fixed an issue where AI would add too much fuel in the second stint of practice/qualifying

AUDIO

• Mini Vintage: Fixed chase cam view having discrete front / rear sound in live play
• BMW M1 & Group A: Corrected surface sounds
• Corvette C3 Vintage: Minor adjustment to high RPM interior mix

TRACKS

• Added or adjusted pit entry & exit cones for all tracks
• Interlagos: Further Z-fight fixes on GP temp stands

VEHICLES

• Corvette C3 & C3 R: Tweaked the damage model; Adjusted the bonnet vibration effect in cockpit view; Adjusted driver position on cockpit view
• Camaro SS: Cockpit view bonnet vibration effect adjustment
• MCR2000: Added driver animations; Detached the gear shifter in the cockpit; Added under the bonnet bits in cockpit view; Added damage models; Added dangling damaged parts.
• Lotus 23: Fixed the graphic artifacts
• Corrected Bridgstone Potenza 01 tire normal map texture