The first of four confirmed Le Mans Ultimate DLC packs is now available to purchase with the 2024-spec Peugeot 9X8, Lamborghini SC63 and Imola. Here are our initial thoughts.
Le Mans Ultimate may still be in early access but starting today, the first batch of content add-ons is now available. Included in Pack 1 is the official sim racing introduction of Lamborghini's first venture into top-line prototype endurance racing, the SC63 LMDh car. Along with that, the winged version of the Peugeot 9X8 hypercar and the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
Three additional content drops will release which along with Pack 1 can be acquired with the purchase of the Season Pass at no extra cost, also releasing today. Pack 2 is expected in either September or October with an additional track and the two remaining hypercars (the Alpine and Isotta Fraschini), Pack 3 in December with a track and three GT3 cars, and finally Pack 4 in the first quarter of 2025 with a track and four GT3 cars. Two additional GT3 cars will be available for free at some undisclosed point down the line.
But that is then, this is now and so here are our first thoughts on the first content pack to release for Le Mans Ultimate.
Next up, the cars. First of which is the Peugeot, how does the inclusion of the wing feel compared to its wingless counterpart that has been in the title since launch? According to Michel, the 2024-spec car feels a lot more agile in more angled corners thanks to the rear wing, and of course there is now a rear wing setting that can be tweaked in the setup menu.
But of course, the car that the majority of the playerbase are interested in, the Lamborghini SC63. In his first few laps driving the car, Michel observed that the car was very nervous on the limit, and it may be difficult to avoid locking up the brakes from time to time. But nevertheless, it will be worth putting up with for the sound alone, as evidenced above with Lamborghini WEC Hypercar class works driver Romain Grosjean putting the SC63 through its paces at Imola.
Aside from the new content, there is also the AI drivers at Imola that appear to be decent, with only a few trains forming amongst the car classes. Some crashing issues still persist but perhaps they will be identified and dealt with accordingly in time for the release. Finally, triple screen users rejoice as the menus run a lot smoother with that setup!
What do you make of the new content in the Le Mans Ultimate - 2024 Pack 1? Tell us on Twitter at @OverTake_gg or in the comments down below!
Le Mans Ultimate may still be in early access but starting today, the first batch of content add-ons is now available. Included in Pack 1 is the official sim racing introduction of Lamborghini's first venture into top-line prototype endurance racing, the SC63 LMDh car. Along with that, the winged version of the Peugeot 9X8 hypercar and the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
Three additional content drops will release which along with Pack 1 can be acquired with the purchase of the Season Pass at no extra cost, also releasing today. Pack 2 is expected in either September or October with an additional track and the two remaining hypercars (the Alpine and Isotta Fraschini), Pack 3 in December with a track and three GT3 cars, and finally Pack 4 in the first quarter of 2025 with a track and four GT3 cars. Two additional GT3 cars will be available for free at some undisclosed point down the line.
But that is then, this is now and so here are our first thoughts on the first content pack to release for Le Mans Ultimate.
Our First Thoughts
With our early hands on look at the content, here is what we have to report. The build of the Imola circuit is very faithful and you can even spot a couple of Senna tributes, and @Michel Wolk reported that lighting is impressive in the morning hours. Additionally, in our recent video comparing LMU and iRacing to Kévin Estre's pole winning Le Mans lap, Markus Soholm pointed out the level of realism and detail of LMU's kerbs, Imola is no exception.Next up, the cars. First of which is the Peugeot, how does the inclusion of the wing feel compared to its wingless counterpart that has been in the title since launch? According to Michel, the 2024-spec car feels a lot more agile in more angled corners thanks to the rear wing, and of course there is now a rear wing setting that can be tweaked in the setup menu.
But of course, the car that the majority of the playerbase are interested in, the Lamborghini SC63. In his first few laps driving the car, Michel observed that the car was very nervous on the limit, and it may be difficult to avoid locking up the brakes from time to time. But nevertheless, it will be worth putting up with for the sound alone, as evidenced above with Lamborghini WEC Hypercar class works driver Romain Grosjean putting the SC63 through its paces at Imola.
Aside from the new content, there is also the AI drivers at Imola that appear to be decent, with only a few trains forming amongst the car classes. Some crashing issues still persist but perhaps they will be identified and dealt with accordingly in time for the release. Finally, triple screen users rejoice as the menus run a lot smoother with that setup!
Cost
The Le Mans Ultimate - 2024 Pack 1 will set players back £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99, which is what you can perhaps expect the remaining three packs to cost when they release. So if you wanted to ultimately spend less if you intend to get all four packs, you can pick up the 2024 Season Pass for £39.99 / €46.99 / $49.99, which will apparently total to spending 25% less than purchasing all four individually.What do you make of the new content in the Le Mans Ultimate - 2024 Pack 1? Tell us on Twitter at @OverTake_gg or in the comments down below!
