Project Motor Racing 2.0.0.2 patch adds AI rework, throttle-response updates, and lobby stability fixes

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• Update 2.0.0.2 primarily focuses on general stability and performance improvements, alongside a rework and rebalance of AI opponents. [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45601812/5eccd5197b887ab9a01ed996bba7bff9f7f314a5.jpg"] In addition, this patch continues the evolution of the throttle response model introduced in the previous update, now expanded to more car classes. Be sure to read our deep-dive blog on this system. Continue reading for the full patch notes. [h3] Physics & Handling [/h3] [*] Custom setups from the ModHub now load gear ratios correctly. [/*][*] New and improved throttle response has been implemented across multiple cars. [/*][*] Below is a detailed list of changes made to both the physics and handling related components. [/*] [h3] Mazda MX-5 Trophy [/h3] [*] Upgraded AI opponents' behaviour for this class. [/*][*] Improved AI opponents’ physics for this class. [/*][*] Rebalanced AI opponents’ performance for this class. [/*][*] Fixed a typo in the setup menu. [/*] [h3] Porsche 992 Trophy [/h3] [*] Improved throttle response. [/*][*] Taller default final drive gear ratio based on community feedback. [/*][*] New default setup. [/*] [h3] N-GT [/h3] [*] Improved throttle response. [/*] [h3] AUS-v8 — Ford Falcon V8 [/h3] [*] Upgraded AI opponents' behaviour for this class. [/*][*] Improved AI opponents’ performance to match the changes made to player car. [/*][*] Rebalanced performance to more closely match real world data. [/*][*] Improved throttle response. [/*] [h3] GT3 [/h3] [*] Upgraded AI opponents' behaviour for this class. [/*][*] Improved AI opponents’ physics for this class. [/*][*] Rebalanced AI opponents’ performance for this class. [/*] [h3] Art – Vehicles [/h3] [*] Several vehicles have received multiple visual improvements, along with minor fixes to visual effects. [/*][*] Below is a detailed list of changes made to vehicle art-related components. [/*] [h3] BMW M3 GTR (E46) [/h3] [*] Fixed an issue with wheel blur visual effect. [/*][*] Adjusted driver hand positions and animations. [/*] [h3] BMW M4 GT3 (G82) EVO [/h3] [*] Improved lighting textures. [/*][*] Fixed an issue with wheel blur visual effect. [/*][*] Improved Ambient Occlusion (AO) effects. [/*] [h3] BMW M4 GT4 EVO (G82) [/h3] [*] Improved lighting textures. [/*][*] Fixed an issue with wheel blur visual effect. [/*][*] Improved Ambient Occlusion (AO) effects. [/*] [h3] Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT [/h3] [*] Fixed an issue with the wheel blur visual effect. [/*] [h3] Nissan Motul Autech GT-R GT500 [/h3] [*] Updated livery design. [/*][*] Updated thumbnail for UI purposes. [/*] [h3] Nissan Z GT4 [/h3] [*] Improved lighting textures. [/*][*] Fixed an issue with wheel blur visual effect. [/*][*] Improved Ambient Occlusion (AO) effects. [/*] [h3] Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S [/h3] [*] Enhanced lighting textures. [/*][*] Fixed an issue with wheel blur visual effect. [/*][*] Improved Ambient Occlusion (AO) effects. [/*] [h3] Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport [/h3] [*] Enhanced lighting textures. [/*][*] Fixed an issue with wheel blur visual effect. [/*][*] Improved Ambient Occlusion (AO) effects. [/*] [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45601812/390abd631d4bacdd0f6b41c30010d4aa9c59cbab.png"] [h3] Art - Environment [/h3] [*] Improved rain visual effects. [/*][*] Daytona International Speedway: improved stability and performance. [/*][*] Takimiya Circuit: improved stability and performance. [/*][*] Northampton: fixed an issue where the pit crew would not spawn if the player drove in too wide into the pit lane. [/*] [h3] AI Opponents [/h3] [*] Rebalanced speed and pace. [/*][*] Improved high-speed cornering prediction to reduce instances of AI opponents appearing to brake at random points. [/*][*] Implemented more lenient speeds in the pit lane on all circuits. [/*][*] Derby GP: reworked racing lines. [/*][*] San Marino: improved racing lines. [/*][*] Brianza: improved racing lines. [/*][*] Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit: fixed AI opponents pit entry/exit behaviour. [/*][*] Daytona International Speedway: reworked racing and pit lines. [/*][*] Adjusted fuel safety margins and increased randomised fuel levels (60%–100%) in situations where there is not enough capacity to reach the end of the race. [/*][*] Improved pit strategy for changing weather conditions, allowing AI opponents to pit for tyres as track wetness evolves. [/*][*] Increased the brake damage threshold for disc changes from 30% to 90%. [/*][*] Fixed a bug that caused AI opponents not to replace damaged brakes, leading to constant pitting. [/*][*] Disabled collisions after the player finishes a race event. [/*][*] Improved behaviour under blue flag conditions. [/*] [h3] FFB & Input [/h3] [*] Changed default FFB Gain from 0.8 to 0.7 to prevent signal clipping. [/*][*] Fixed an issue where loading files would overwrite Force Feedback (FFB) detail/boost value. [/*] [h3] Career Mode [/h3] [*] Fixed a minor visual bug affecting the display of Career Mode trophy images. [/*] [h3] Gameplay & UI [/h3] [*] Fixed issues with German and Russian localisation. [/*][*] Fixed an issue with the car setup menu on hybrid cars that could cause the game to crash. [/*][*] Corrected UDP telemetry data for sector times and best sectors. [/*][*] Opponents in the pits no longer appear in the Radar System. [/*][*] Updated emblem for "964 Trophy" class. [/*] [h3] Gameplay – Consoles [/h3] [*] The values in the “Master Volume” option in the settings menu now apply to the intro cinematics. [/*][*] Fixed an issue with the “Reset All” option in the settings menu that prevented settings from resetting. [/*] [h3] Online [/h3] [*] Further stability and performance improvements. [/*][*] Fixed an issue that could cause a crash during transitions or when leaving while browsing the Custom Lobby menu. [/*][*] Custom Lobby hosts can now change the maximum player count after creating the lobby. [/*][*] Lobbies with an in-progress session, or those already at maximum player count, are now shown by default while browsing the Custom Lobby menu. [/*][*] Fixed an issue that could potentially cause a crash during the transition between race sessions. [/*] [p align="start"] Thank you for your support. We hope you continue to enjoy Project Motor Racing.