rFactor 2 - Detailed Information

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
  
• Steam Item Store for paid content here http://store.steampowered.com/itemstore/365960/browse/?filter=Packs
  
• For a current list of cars and tracks shipped with the simulation visit this link to the workshop: https://steamcommunity.com/id/studio-397/myworkshopfiles/?appid=365960