Featured Automobilista 2 V1.6.5 RELEASED - Now Updated to V1.6.5.1

AMS2 is now updated to V1.6.5.0; the latest release focuses on bug fixes, various improvements to existing car & track content along with some fresh Quality-of-Life developments before the introduction of new content over the next few weeks.

Some highlights of the update include support for launching AMS2 straight to the MP lobby via web browser; To launch into a dedicated server from a web browser combine the 'Steam Browser Protocol' with the new '-connect' cli switch to create a url like the example below, substituting items in angled brackest as appropriate:

Code:

steam://run/1066890//-connect <ip>:<gameport> -password <password>

and for VR:

Code:

steam://run/1066890//-connect <ip>:<gameport> -password <password> -forcevr

AMS2 V1.6.5 also brings some further tire physics delelopments these are mostly subtle in effect but might be more perceptible for certain classes

This build also brings some minor visual improvements as listed in the changelog below.

V1.6.4.3->V1.6.5.0 CHANGELOG

GENERAL

• Implemented level-of-detail crossfades in the renderer for foliage and grass shaders
• Fixed multiplayer issue where wrong race results could occur if one of the participants crossed the line before green flag after a jump start
• Fixed multiplayer issue that could happen in short tracks (1,5km or less) with formation lap enabled resulting in wrong race positions
• Fixed some issues in the second race of a 2-heat championship event related to racing flags, rules and settings
  
• Disabled tire pressure changes in pitstops that don't contain tire changes (this also prevents triggering a bug where the pitstop would fail to refuel the player vehicle if there wasn't a tire change in vehicles that can do refuel and tire changes in parallel)
• Added cli switch to directly join a multiplayer server on launch (-connect ip[:<port>] [-password <pw>])
• Reduced the track visual micropuddles´ intensity in overcast weather
• Added subtle racing line rough reflection brightening when the track is slightly damp such as in humid conditions or at the beginning of a rainy spell
• Significantly reduced Z-Fighting on painted road lines that occurs on large tracks
• Reduced vehicle extra dirt brightness on darker liveries
• Fixed shared memory showing launch control as installed for all vehicles
• Fixed some objects appearing invisible when loading into a track
• Fixed shared memory mLastOpponentCollisionIndex not correctly mapping into participants array

UI & HUD

• Fixed class position not showing in HUD position widget for championships with class scoring enabled
• Added track name string to Quick Setup screen
• Placement of HUD widgets in the editor overlapping the edge of the screen is now allowed

PHYSICS

• Minor adjustments to tread friction fade with velocity for all compounds in the following classes: GT1, GTE, GT3 (both gens), GT4, G55 Supercup, Lancer Cup, Mini JCW, Group C, Stock Opala 1986, Stock Omega 1999, LMDh/GTP, LMP2, DPi, P1 (both gens), P2, P3, P4, F-USA (all gens), F-Trainers, F-Inter, F-3, F-Retro (all gens), F-Classic (all gens), F-V12, F-V10 (both gens), F-Reiza, F-Ultimate (both gens), Lamborghini Supertrofeo EVO2
• Further adjustment to slick wetnees effects
• Minor carcass sidewall adjustments for LMDh / GTP, LMP2, P1 (both gens), P2, P3, P4, GT1, GTE, GT3 (both gens), GT4, G55 supercup, Porsche Cup, GT Open, Lamborghini Supertrofeo EVO2
• Minor adjustments to auto upshift / downshift thresholds in all classes
• Cadillac_V-Series.R: Minor default setup adjustments to low downforce variant
• Porsche 911 RSR GTE: Fixed asymmetry in front left fast bump damper setting (setup reset recommended)

AI

• Adjusted AI drag effect scalars
• Further adjustments to AI fuel ranges to avoid chances of late-race pitstops for fuel
• Monza 1971: Fixed issue where some AI vehicles would over shoot T1 when leaving the pits
• Virginia South: Fixed issue where some car types would spawn on the pit wall.

AUDIO

• Fixed bonnet/bumper camera engine sound being out of center for BMW M4 GT4, M6 GT3, M8 GTE; Chevrolet Camaro SS and Camaro GT4; Stock Car Brasil (all models)
• Fixed external chase cam engine sound pitch mismatch to onboard camera for Stock Cruze, Metalmoro AJR Chevy, Metalmoro AJR Gen2 Chevy, Ginetta G58 and Sigma P1
• Adjusted Traction Control sound for BMW M4 GT3, Porsche 963, Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z07 Upgrade and Corvette Z06 GT3
• Adjusted engine sound position for Chevrolet Camaro SS and Camaro GT4
• Adjusted gearshift and high-rpm engine sound for Ginetta G40 and G40 Cup, fixed missing rev-limiter sound for G40 Cup
• Nissan R89C: Adjusted turbo sound; fixed inaudible cockpit engine sound in replay
• McLaren MP4/4: Fixed engine shutdown abrupt sound cutoff
• McLaren MP4/5B: Fixed abrupt transition to idle sound
• Chevrolet Camaro GT4: Fixed engine sound moving whilst steering
• Brabham BT52: Fixed external camera engine sound pitch
• Metalmoro AJR Judd V10: adjusted rev-limiter sound
• McLaren F1 LM: fixed onboard engine sound pitch inconsistency

TRACKS

• Kansai: Smoothed pit apron surface near the last garage exit; Added missing pit-in light for West layout
• Watkins Glen: LOD adjustments to static tents and infield RV objects; Expanded track cut limit for the runoff and landing area at the inner loop in STT layout
• Road America: Minor z-fight fixes visible on the run down to T5; Adjusted AI corridors
• LongBeach: Fixed a problem with palm tree LOD poping in VR
• Interlagos: Fixed the tire and cement barrier harsh collisions in some areas
• Interlagos 1991-93: Fixed LOD settings issue with several static object types; Added cheat block to 3rd sector infield
• Mosport: Fixed flickering track side advert billboards
• Sebring: Adjusted the lodA range on the camera gantry static objects
• Laguna Seca: Redprofiled T4 and T10 runoff strip terrain

VEHICLES

• Added new custom Safety vehicle options for Hot Cars, Opala Stock Cars 1979, 1986, Stock Car Omega 1999, Copa Uno, Super Trophy Truck
• Porsche 992 GT3R: Added yellow headlights for GTD liveries, added blurred rims inner spokes; Updated dashboard LEDs material and textures for more emissivity, flashing LEDs
• BMW M4 GT3: Added new yellow headlights for GTD liveries, added carbon orange peel, added blurred rims inner spokes; added flashing motec LEDs for pit limiter
• Corvette Z06 GT3R: New yellow headlights for GTD liveries, added carbon orange peel for base paint material, added blurred rims inner spokes, updated disk glow texture
• Mclaren 720S GT3 EVO: new yellow headlights for Inception livery, added carbon paint orange peel, added blurred rims inner spokes, updated disk glow texture; Added flashing MOTEC LEDs; Removed unused MEBs and materials
• Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2: Added new white headlights for GTD Pro liveries, added carbon orange peel for base paint material, added blurred rims inner spokes; Added flashing Motec Pit limiter LEDs
• Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo: Added new yellow headlights for GTD liveries, added carbon bodywork with new orange peel, added blurred rims inner spokes; added flashing motec LEDs for pit limiter and rev lights
• Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2: Fixed side mirrors paint mapping in cockpit view
• McLaren 570S GT4: Added higher res windscreen banner for both views, tyre branding, orange peel and extra dirt parameters for paint material; Fixed livery overrides for internal banners
• Alpine A424: Fixed cockpit parts which not cast and receive shadows
• BMW M Hybrid V8: fixed non casting shadows cockpit, added orange peel to bodywork Added flashing Pit limiter LEDs; Reworked rear and front lightglows object; updated purple front DRL textures
• Added flashing Pit limiter LEDs for Caddilac V-Series R, Porsche 963, Ligier JSP320, Ligier JSP217, Oreca 07
• Stock Omega: Redone collision mesh with increased detail around bumpers and fenders
• Added blue / green metallic livery override options for F-V10 (both gens), F-Reiza, F-Ultimate (both gens)
• Metalmoro MRX (all versions): Adjusted rear facing cameras
• Porsche 911 GTE: Reworked headlights, added colored pitlights; added orange peel

V1.6.5.1 CHANGELOG

GENERAL

• Reduced the painted track detail offset to reduce overlap with vehicle tyres while still avoiding Z-fighting on large tracks
• Reverted WIP development to aero flaps causing some existing cars equipped with DRS to malfunction
• Reverted the damp track racing line visual changes which created some edge cases that caused the track to look too reflective
  
• Fixed Shader causing flickering on Radeon GPUs.
• Relaxed threshold for track limit violations in previous lap to invalidate the next lap in all non-TT game modes

UI & HUD

• Fixed Test Day keyboard/controller menu navigation layout
• Added graphics option to enable/disable LOD Fading (defaults to OFF)
• Removed excess vertical padding from livery selection dialog (also prevents double activation when closing the dialog)

PHYSICS

• Further minor adjustments to tread friction fade with velocity for all compounds to LMDh / GTP, LMP2 (both gens), P1 (both gens)
• Adjusted GT Open carcass bend stiffness
• Cadillac DPi: Minor center of gravity height & diffuser adjustments; Corrected fuel tank size being 1L oversized; Moved default brake bias slightly rearwards
• GT1: Revised Nissan GT1 aero efficiency
• Oreca 07 (All models): Corrected front camber adjustment range asymmetry (no setup reset required)
• Metalmoro AJR Nissan V6: Corrected missing TC & ABS aids in authentic mode

AI

• Adjusted AI downforce bias, peak slip angles, mechanical grip & AI lateral movement rates for better high speed stability & less erractic AI movements in F-Vintage, F-Retro, F-Classic, F-HiTech, Group C& GT3 classes
• Further adjustments to AI lateral movement rates for F-Retro Gen1, F-Classics, GT3s
• Sigma P1 G5: Reduced AI DRS drag scalar to mitigate risks of AI veering off track following front DRS activation
• Adjusted AI dynamic corridors for Bathurst 1983, Silverstone 1975, Taruma Chicane

AUDIO

• Fixed wall reflections and missing engine samples for Sigma P1 and Ginetta G58.

VEHICLES

• GT3 Gen2: Added livery override support for yellow/white headlights; updated yellow headlights textures
• F-Reiza: Minor adjustment to cockpit POV height

 

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Consider clicking on 'Try it again' or any similar option. My process went smoothly after doing so. Alternatively, you might want to reboot Steam and try again.

 

Good catch. Try clearing the download cache.

 

This isn't a bug to be fixed but a missing feature - there are considerations how to tackle it but nothing i can promise right now, currently AI tires in multi compound series are balanced towards provided usefulness of harder compounds by player vs. AI in terms of pit stops and conditions though.