Image credit: REG Simulations
After only officially announcing the project in early June, REG Simulations has released their second dev log for PISTA Motorsport: The team has finished the first few pieces of content and is working on more as a closed beta has been launched - albeit only to a handful of testers.
One of the focal points revealed in the initial announcement was the Fiat Uno de Turismo Pista Clase 1, which has been recreated using laser-scan technology and chosen as a starting point of the Argentina-focused sim due to its relatively simple physics - the little boxy car does not feature any downforce to speak of, so REG could focus on getting its mechanical grip physics right. The Uno has been fully completed since the announcement, even featuring all of the 2023 season's liveries.
The Fiat Uno de Turismo Pista Clase 1 is ready to roll in the closed beta - but the little racing box was only the beginning. Image credit: REG Simulations
The shifting animation received special attention by the team, as they felt that most simulations do not include convincing driver movement for changing gears with a manual gearbox. A minor detail, sure, but also one that helps with immersion and that makes it interesting to see what other small details REG might include in the future.
The interior of the Uno looks detailed already - and REG have also paid special attention to the shifting animation. Image credit: REG Simulations
Alongside the Uno, the Autódromo Rosario has been completed and made available to a small group of closed beta testers. Soon, the Autodromo La Plata is set to follow suit - meanwhile, the day-night-cycle is already functional, according to the dev log. One of the next big steps: Completing the dynamic weather system that is set to be included in the sim eventually. Another focus of the developer's is the implementation of AI, which REG is calling "a giant step for us", as the computer-controlled opponents should be able to provide good battles on track in a realistic way.
The Autodromo La Plata is receiving finishing touches before being added to the closed beta. Image credit: REG Simulations
As for upcoming content, REG has chosen to tackle the complete opposite of the Fiat Uno: The next car to be added to the closed beta is going to be the Formula 3 Metropolitana, which had already been visible in the inital announcement's screenshots. As the car is lighter and equipped with rear-wheel drive and much more downforce than the Fiat, it allows the studio to explore a vastly different type of vehicle.
After only officially announcing the project in early June, REG Simulations has released their second dev log for PISTA Motorsport: The team has finished the first few pieces of content and is working on more as a closed beta has been launched - albeit only to a handful of testers.
One of the focal points revealed in the initial announcement was the Fiat Uno de Turismo Pista Clase 1, which has been recreated using laser-scan technology and chosen as a starting point of the Argentina-focused sim due to its relatively simple physics - the little boxy car does not feature any downforce to speak of, so REG could focus on getting its mechanical grip physics right. The Uno has been fully completed since the announcement, even featuring all of the 2023 season's liveries.
The Fiat Uno de Turismo Pista Clase 1 is ready to roll in the closed beta - but the little racing box was only the beginning. Image credit: REG Simulations
The shifting animation received special attention by the team, as they felt that most simulations do not include convincing driver movement for changing gears with a manual gearbox. A minor detail, sure, but also one that helps with immersion and that makes it interesting to see what other small details REG might include in the future.
The interior of the Uno looks detailed already - and REG have also paid special attention to the shifting animation. Image credit: REG Simulations
Alongside the Uno, the Autódromo Rosario has been completed and made available to a small group of closed beta testers. Soon, the Autodromo La Plata is set to follow suit - meanwhile, the day-night-cycle is already functional, according to the dev log. One of the next big steps: Completing the dynamic weather system that is set to be included in the sim eventually. Another focus of the developer's is the implementation of AI, which REG is calling "a giant step for us", as the computer-controlled opponents should be able to provide good battles on track in a realistic way.
The Autodromo La Plata is receiving finishing touches before being added to the closed beta. Image credit: REG Simulations
As for upcoming content, REG has chosen to tackle the complete opposite of the Fiat Uno: The next car to be added to the closed beta is going to be the Formula 3 Metropolitana, which had already been visible in the inital announcement's screenshots. As the car is lighter and equipped with rear-wheel drive and much more downforce than the Fiat, it allows the studio to explore a vastly different type of vehicle.
