The very first screenshot of the upcoming GTR Revival by Straight4 Studios is not even a week old, but the developer decided to show another pre-alpha image as part of its most recent newsletter. Meanwhile, the first internal build of the sim has been completed - progress is being made by the team.
Image credit: Straight4 Studios
Just last week, Straight4 CEO Ian Bell posted the first in-engine screenshot of what is to become GTR Revival on his Twitter account, leading to parts of the community groaning about yet another GT3 sim. An Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo (possibly a 2022 version of the Evo 2) can be seen from the inside, heading into the S do Senna at Interlagos in the shot.
Straight4's latest newsletter states that the first internal build featuring one car and one track has just been finished at the end of July, so it is reasonable to assume that the Audi and Interlagos are the two content pieces in question. "The current test mule car was selected for certain physics properties (as well as our ability to compare side-by-side with external parameters)", reads the studio's statement.
Additionally, the input of the community via the numerous surveys Straight4 has hosted over the last few months is highlighted as well, largely focusing on assists and how to improve as a sim racer. Interestingly, they show that the answers of experienced drivers and those who are relatively fresh behind the wheel and want to improve are relatively evenly spread, so with Straight4's community focus, we can likely expect optional assists and training modes in GTR Revival.
We have attached the results of the survey questions included in the newsletter to this article if you want to take a more detailed look yourself. Image credit belongs to Straight4 Studios. Meanwhile, a WMD-based Early Access program is possibly launching in time for Christmas, according to Bell.
Image credit: Straight4 Studios
Just last week, Straight4 CEO Ian Bell posted the first in-engine screenshot of what is to become GTR Revival on his Twitter account, leading to parts of the community groaning about yet another GT3 sim. An Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo (possibly a 2022 version of the Evo 2) can be seen from the inside, heading into the S do Senna at Interlagos in the shot.
Straight4's latest newsletter states that the first internal build featuring one car and one track has just been finished at the end of July, so it is reasonable to assume that the Audi and Interlagos are the two content pieces in question. "The current test mule car was selected for certain physics properties (as well as our ability to compare side-by-side with external parameters)", reads the studio's statement.
No New GT3s for Now
More cars - all of them outside of the modern GT3 class - are set to be implemented now, one of which got teased via the screenshot in the header image of this article, along with the hint that "those who enjoyed GTR will recognize the mythical icon from the early noughties." Looking at the interior of the car, it becomes clear that the car in question is a Ferrari 550 GTS Maranello, which raced from 2001 to 2005 in endurance series like the FIA GT Championship, featuring a rather glorious V12 scream.Additionally, the input of the community via the numerous surveys Straight4 has hosted over the last few months is highlighted as well, largely focusing on assists and how to improve as a sim racer. Interestingly, they show that the answers of experienced drivers and those who are relatively fresh behind the wheel and want to improve are relatively evenly spread, so with Straight4's community focus, we can likely expect optional assists and training modes in GTR Revival.
We have attached the results of the survey questions included in the newsletter to this article if you want to take a more detailed look yourself. Image credit belongs to Straight4 Studios. Meanwhile, a WMD-based Early Access program is possibly launching in time for Christmas, according to Bell.
