Check Out the Latest rFactor 2 DX11 Preview Screens

[Paul Jeffrey]

Studio 397 have revealed a batch of new preview images from the upcoming DX11 update for rFactor 2.

Showing some impressive visual improvements ahead of the big update due on May 1st, the rFactor 2 DX11 build should also bring with it select performance enhancements alongside the visual changes to the simulation. In order to ensure a smooth transition to the new version of rFactor 2 Studio 397 have rather helpfully elected to make the update as part of an open beta programme, allowing those not wishing to migrate to the new build immediately the opportunity to retain the current version for as long as required.

Additional to the DX11 update Studio 397 will also be adding Virtual Reality support to the game for the very first time, allowing users of both the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive to enjoy a full VR experience with the simulation. Although the proposed new UI interface will not be available initially upon release of the DX11 update, it is expected that VR support will work in headset with the current version of the game interface.

Not long to go until we can find out for ourselves....


rFactor 2 is racing simulation exclusive to PC and available to purchase through the Steam Network right now. DX11 and VR support will release May 1st via open beta.

If you want to keep in touch with all the rFactor 2 news and discussion check out the RaceDepartment rFactor 2 sub forum and get yourself involved in the community discussion. We will be hosting club racing events and of course have some great downloadable setups to download and try out. Head over and have a look!



Looking forward to DX11 and VR in rFactor 2? Will you be trying out the update on May 1st? Let us know in the comments section below....

 

[Marc Collins]

guys, new video by studio397!!!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1471151249602449

It looks amazing!!

I prefer a more naturalistic look. Irrelevant as everyone has their preferences. In AMS, I can pick from 8 or 10 presets. I sure hope S397 is doing something analogous, because I don't want to be stuck with the over-amped contrast and vibrancy that appears in this video.

 

[Paul Bennett]

It's a "beta" the clue is in the title

 

[Gijs van Elderen]

 

[Michael Hornbuckle]

I just hope shadows get improved. I am running rf2 at max graphics and forcing through nvidia 16xAF 8xAA 8XMSAA and this is how my game looks:

Very curious to see how this is going to look after the update.
Any ETA for update today?

 

[Gijs van Elderen]

I just hope shadows get improved.

Your shadows look wierd indeed.

Reason: shadow blur is not working, shadow mip bias is screwed up,...
Because:

forcing through nvidia

==> http://www.racedepartment.com/threads/rf2-graphic-bugs-things-to-check-first.106607/

 

[dave kirk]

Hi everyone, just turned steam on and my game is still DX9, how do I get the DX11 beta on? I've already tried Steams "check for updates" option?

 

[Andrew Harper]

Hi everyone, just turned steam on and my game is still DX9, how do I get the DX11 beta on? I've already tried Steams "check for updates" option?

I think we're just all gonna have to be patient... No, I've had no update either. It could be anytime today.

It's become slightly confusing I guess as there's lots of the DX11 videos on YouTube but those are just early releases for promotion use I guess.

Looking forward to the update though, I agree with one reviewer though. The difference isn't so noticeable from within the car but it is much more noticeable from the outside when looking at replays.

 

[Matej Lakota]

Dom Duhan:
"Probably evening time in Europe guys! Sorry to other timezones, we do love you really!"

https://forum.studio-397.com/index.php?threads/eta-for-dx11-update.55252/page-2#post-888842

 

[bob76]

can everybody test the beta or is it only for owners of the sim?

 

[Andrew Harper]

can everybody test the beta or is it only for owners of the sim?

It's only for owners, however I think the Beta tag is slightly misleading. The Beta version was given out to the media to show off the game in DX11 form. It appears from the videos I've watched it only has one or two cars and one track? I may be wrong but that seems to be what they were saying.

As usual with these things, it would be lovely to have it now, but I'd rather wait a few hours and have no issues than download an update and break the game.

 

[Michael Hornbuckle]

nvm

 

[Leonardo Chaves]

I looked in the Steam properties and there's a whole bunch of beta programs i can sign up to(i was never even aware of that), latest v1108, i assumed Dx11 isn't there yet so i haven't signed up to any.

Any guidance on options incoming?

 

[Vojko Music]

Any info about the rain effect and rain drops in cockpit?

 

[Ed Trevelyan-Johnson]

Glad you guys like the trailer. Took me a while

 

[ionONE1]

How to play the new build?

 

[Emery]

How to play the new build?

LOL, you can try playing it, but still isn't available yet. Word from Marcel on Studio 397's Discord channel is another 2 hours from the time of this post.

 

[Michael Hornbuckle]

A full manual delete and re-download and install later I finally got my shadows looking slightly better using the advice I was given earlier in the thread, too bad the rest of the game now looks worse. Thank goodness for this update, really looking forward to it.

 

[Paul Bennett]

Loading now , select it from beta options

 

[dave kirk]

3GB, I wish my internet was quicker : )

 

[walken]

downloading.... from beta menu.. v1108-dx11-open-beta...2.2 of 3gb....