RaceRoom October Update Changelog

With the October update to RaceRoom dropping deploying, here are all the changes being made to the platform.

The changes being made in RaceRoom's October Update will see a number improvements graphically and performance-wise to the platform and content. September's update was one of the most prominent yet in terms of not only revisions to the sim but also content additions.


The update featured a couple of classic DTM cars from Opel and Alfa Romeo, as well as classic DTM tracks such as AVUS, Fliegerhorst Diepholz and the old Hockenheim circuit. Whilst there is not much in the way of new content with the October update, there have been plenty of revisions to pre-existing content as well as further visual and performance improvements.

Listed below are all of the changes that will be made to RaceRoom in the October build.

RaceRoom October Update Patch Notes​

Changelog​

• Rendering - Code cleanup and optimization of rendering order to significantly increase GPU efficiency by reducing expensive overdraw, gains are especially noticeable in cockpit camera.
• Rendering - Fixed an issue where some objects could appear or disappear around the edges of the center monitor on Triple Screen setups with high angles set for side monitors
• Rendering - Fixed an issue in VR with objects visibly appearing or disappearing at the outer edge of the right eye fov
• Shared Memory API - Fixed an issue where DRS Available could return wrong on cars not equipped with DRS
• Shared Memory API - Changed ABS setting from 0-5 to 1-6 to match the other assists
• AI - fixed some cases where some AI drivers could sometimes have an out of ordinary fast pace on track.
• AI - General improvements
• DTM 92 - Front / Rear sound samples implemented on BMW and Mercedes. Added one extra final drive ratio to all cars.
• Fliegerhorst Diepholz - Experiment with 3D grass, added dirt off the raceline
• Formula RaceRoom 90 - Increased the range of gear options in car setup
• Formula RaceRoom X-17 - Tweaks to Power Assisted Steering
• Formula RaceRoom X-22 - Tweaks to Power Assisted Steering
• GT3 Base BoP adjustments - Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II (99% restrictor, +7kg); BMW M4 GT3 (+13kg); Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020 (99% restrictor, +3kg); Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) (+11kg)
• Hillclimb Icons - Increased downshift blip in low gears, tweaks to tyre heating model
• Hockenheimring Classic - Experiment with 3D grass
• Hungaroring - Free update to 2024 specs
• Imola - Various tweaks and fixes, Experiment with 3D grass, added dirt off the raceline
• Mazda DPi - Tweaks to suspensions, tyre heating model and baseline setup. Fixed engine that had a tendency to stall at idle RPM
• Nogaro - Fixed a hole in the pitlane area on short layout, various tweaks and experiment with 3D grass
• Nordschleife - Improved visuals in Wehrseifen section, fixed a gap in Hatzenbach area
• P2 - Adjusted base setups and tweaks to tyre heating model
• Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) - Implemented TC / ABS / Pitspeed limit LED warnings in the cockpit
• Portimao - Fixed HUD trackmap that had the S/F line on the wrong spot, added more solar panels on roofs, experiment with 3D grass, added details to the paddock wall, lowered armcos, added dirt off the raceline
• Salzburgring - Free update of pitlane entrance and first chicane, various tweaks and improvements

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