REG Simulations continue to be hard at work for PISTA Motorsport: Not only is the Argentinian studio going to add Formula 2 Argentina to the sim soon, it also has an ambitios roadmap in place for the title.
PISTA Motorsport has been available in Steam Early Access since late August of 2024, and the sim that aims to celebrate the Argentinian motorsports scene has potential despite being relatively bare-bones for now. The latter is set to change, however: REG posted a roadmap for the rest of 2024 and 2025, planning to fully release PISTA Motorsport in 2026. You can find the full roadmap at the bottom of this article.
The roadmap contains four stages, plus one more for 2026 and beyond. As Stage 1 including the Early Access release has already been completed, Stage 2 that is yet to come in 2024 promises a number of interesting developments, including rally mode for online and offline play.
Considering the fact that PISTA does not have AI opponents yet, this makes sense as to why it would be feasible to implement. However, we are wondering whether 'rally', in this case, means actual rally stages, or if it is going to be more about point-to-point racing. The latter would probably use similar (or the same) mechanics as the Drag racing mode that is coming in the same stage.
Compared to this, the Argentinian namesake slots in between "regular" F3 and F4 when it comes to the cars' power. The Renault F4R inline-4 engine can go up to 200 hp, so the F2 Argentina should be a tamer (but certainly no less fun) experience. The car will arrive via the next update, according to REG, though it is not quite clear when it will deploy.
Additionally, one of the tracks to be included in Stage 2 has already been hinted at on REG Simulation's Instagram account. PISTA looks to be set to add the Autódromo Ciduad de Rafaela. Located in the Santa Fe province and opened in 1952, the track is mostly a big oval with a few variants. Interestingly, it even hosted an USAC IndyCar race with two heats in 1971, both won by Al Unser.
Image: Gustavo Girardelli via ODbL 1-0
Proper races will be implemented in Stage 3 in 2025, implying that AI opponents will arrive at that point as well. Online racing is set to follow in Stage 4, possibly in the second half of 2025 - as well as a career mode, which should be an excellent opportunity to find out more about motorsport in Argentina.
What are you looking forward to in regards to the PISTA Motorsport roadmap? Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion on our forums!
PISTA Motorsport has been available in Steam Early Access since late August of 2024, and the sim that aims to celebrate the Argentinian motorsports scene has potential despite being relatively bare-bones for now. The latter is set to change, however: REG posted a roadmap for the rest of 2024 and 2025, planning to fully release PISTA Motorsport in 2026. You can find the full roadmap at the bottom of this article.
The roadmap contains four stages, plus one more for 2026 and beyond. As Stage 1 including the Early Access release has already been completed, Stage 2 that is yet to come in 2024 promises a number of interesting developments, including rally mode for online and offline play.
Considering the fact that PISTA does not have AI opponents yet, this makes sense as to why it would be feasible to implement. However, we are wondering whether 'rally', in this case, means actual rally stages, or if it is going to be more about point-to-point racing. The latter would probably use similar (or the same) mechanics as the Drag racing mode that is coming in the same stage.
Formula 2 Argentina With Next Update
Stage 2 will also see the addition of four new tracks, and just as many new cars. One of them is the Formula 2 Argentina, the fastest single-seaters in Argentina, according to REG. However, F2 Argentina is not a national variant of the FIA Formula 2 Championship. The final rung below F1 on the international single-seater ladder is bigger, technologically more advanced and features considerable power at 620 hp.Compared to this, the Argentinian namesake slots in between "regular" F3 and F4 when it comes to the cars' power. The Renault F4R inline-4 engine can go up to 200 hp, so the F2 Argentina should be a tamer (but certainly no less fun) experience. The car will arrive via the next update, according to REG, though it is not quite clear when it will deploy.
Additionally, one of the tracks to be included in Stage 2 has already been hinted at on REG Simulation's Instagram account. PISTA looks to be set to add the Autódromo Ciduad de Rafaela. Located in the Santa Fe province and opened in 1952, the track is mostly a big oval with a few variants. Interestingly, it even hosted an USAC IndyCar race with two heats in 1971, both won by Al Unser.
Image: Gustavo Girardelli via ODbL 1-0
Proper races will be implemented in Stage 3 in 2025, implying that AI opponents will arrive at that point as well. Online racing is set to follow in Stage 4, possibly in the second half of 2025 - as well as a career mode, which should be an excellent opportunity to find out more about motorsport in Argentina.
PISTA Motorsport Roadmap
Stage 1
2024- First Early Access version
- Offline Test Day mode
- Online Time Attack mode
- VR
- Replay mode
- Puddles, wet and dynamic tracks
- 4 tracks
- 8 cars
Stage 2
2024- Offline rally mode
- Online rally mode
- New aero model for car setups
- Drag racing mode
- Photo mode with exposure, light and extra settings
- 4 new tracks
- 4 new cars
Stage 3
2025- Offline races mode
- Offline championship mode
- Rain mode
- 4 new cars
- 4 new tracks
Stage 4
2025- Online races mode
- Career mode
- 4 new cars
- 4 new tracks
Next Stages
2026 and beyond- First final version (read: first full release version)
- Modding opening
- Online licenses
- Free updates
- DLCs & paid mods from the community
What are you looking forward to in regards to the PISTA Motorsport roadmap? Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion on our forums!
