Project Motor Racing Update 2.1 adds GT3/GT4 rebuild, Aussie Rivals Pack, and Join-in-Progress

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• Update 2.1 is now live, bringing a major handling overhaul for the GT3 and GT4 classes. Also included in this update is the free Aussie Rivals Pack, Join-in-Progress, Ranked Racing notifications system, early Alpha triple-screen support, further VR improvements, updates to AI opponents, visual refinements, and more. [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45601812/6d6d4a569b6eb46c9dfd928c84317da39280a91a.jpg"] [h2] What's in this Update [/h2] Update 2.1 is one of the biggest updates for Project Motor Racing since launch, focused on handling, online flow, addressing player feedback, and adding free content. The GT3 and GT4 classes rebuild headlines this update, as these classes have been comprehensively rebuilt, with revised vehicle behaviour, Balance of Performance (BOP), suspension, gearing, inertia, centre of gravity, turbo behaviour, aero sensitivity, tyre performance, brake heat, and brake duct setup options. As a result, your saved setups will no longer work as expected. New defaults have been added to the game to help transition into this new era of handling for these classes in Project Motor Racing. The free Aussie Rivals Pack adds the Holden Commodore VF to the AUS V8 class, reuniting it with the reworked Ford Falcon FG for the classic Holden versus Ford rivalry. Online also moves forward with Join-in-Progress feature for active Practice and Qualifying sessions, plus a notifications system for Ranked Racing for when a race is about to start. AI opponents, car setups, art, environment, replays, input devices, HUD & UI elements all get updates, with the addition of further improvements made to VR. And finally, the triple-screen feature enters early Alpha phase. Keep reading for the headlights in this update. [h2] The Big GT3 and GT4 Class Overhaul [/h2] [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45601812/02ea710fa867c4af0ff46a7929078218e51b684f.jpg"] The GT3 and GT4 classes have received a comprehensive handling overhaul designed to make both classes feel more authentic, balanced, and consistent. Vehicle behaviour has been revised across the class roster, including Balance of Performance (BOP), suspension geometry, differentials, gear ratios, inertia, centre of gravity, turbo behaviour, aerodynamic sensitivity, and tyre performance, all using real-world homologation data. Tyre and braking systems have also been expanded, with improvements to how temperature affects the tyre lifespan, grip, overheating status, scrubbing, severe wear, brake heat transfer, and adjustable brake ducts that affect both cooling and aero drag. Naturally-aspirated cars now benefit from intake ram-air simulation, while turbocharged cars receive revised turbo modelling. New default setups are also included, with curated low-drag setups for Daytona International Speedway and Brianza, plus a more stable Nürburgring Nordschleife setup. Take a deep dive into the new GT3 and GT4 class update [url="https://projectmotorracing.com/newsArticle.php?articleCode=YjNjNjNjNTk2"]in this blog. [h2] Aussie Rivals Pack: Holden Joins the Fight [/h2] [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45601812/c6567d9a06079f3c001788ad8d022cfdfa43ce7a.jpg"] Back in March of this year, we released the Ford Falcon FG for free for all players. But something was missing. So now the Holden Commodore VF joins Project Motor Racing as part of the Aussie Rivals Pack, a free DLC pack for all players, bringing one of touring car racing’s great rivalries to the grid: Ford versus Holden. Now reunited under the "Aussie Rivals Pack" free DLC, the Holden Commodore VF enters the fight in Project Motor Racing to face off against its blue oval rival. Alongside the GT3 and GT4 overhaul, the AUS V8 class also receives a complete handling and tyre overhaul and updates to aero sensitivity, inertia, centre of gravity, brake ducts, brake heat behaviour, and new default setups. Career Mode events that permit the AUS V8 class have also been adjusted to allow for the use of the newly added Holden Commodore VF. Blue versus Red. Ford versus Holden. Bathurst arguments strongly encouraged. Watch the Aussie Rivals Pack [url="https://youtu.be/yPuU61fSxyw?si=GdKSVRsv0UGXXNSc"]release trailer here. And learn more about one of the greatest rivalries in Motorsport [url="https://projectmotorracing.com/newsArticle.php?articleCode=NDQ4MzU0YWFi"]in this blog. [h2] Join-in-Progress, Ranked Notifications, VR and Triple Screens [/h2] Update 2.1 also brings major quality-of-life improvements. A phased roll-out of the Join-in-Progress feature has been implemented in Custom Lobbies, allowing players to join supported sessions after they have already started. By visiting the Custom Lobby screen, players can see which lobbies are currently in Practice or Qualify sessions and drop straight into the action without having to wait for the host to return to the lobby. In addition, a notification system has also been introduced for Ranked Racing. This system alerts registered players when a race is about to begin, so they no longer need to stay locked to the registration screen. [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45601812/1d4cc75fd04a61c3b582879fab833f71bfa8f0cc.jpg"] The VR feature introduced earlier in the year receives further fixes and improvements with configuration options now available, while triple-screen support arrives in early Alpha state for PC. Both features are still in active development and do not represent final quality. To learn how to enable them yourself, and provide us with valuable feedback, we invite you to join our official Discord server. Keep reading for the full patch notes. [h2] NEW VEHICLE [/h2] [*] As part of the newly release Aussie Rivals Pack free DLC, a new vehicle has been added to the AUS V8 class [/*] [h3] AUS V8 [/h3] [*] Holden Commodore VF [/*] [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45601812/8cf8ae28442c30dedb37082e5b72ee7ec6501094.jpg"] [h2] PHYSICS & HANDLING – CLASS SPECIFIC [/h2] [*] Improvements made to grooved rain tyres and how they behave in wet conditions [/*][*] Improved suspension allowing for more spring range to be adjusted in the vehicle setup menu [/*][*] All vehicles in the GT3, GT4 and Aus V8 classes have been reworked with extensive changes and improvements. [/*][*] Detailed below are those changes for each class [/*] [h3] GT3 [/h3] [*] Completely reworked and improved handling across all vehicles in this class [/*][*] Reviewed Balance of Performance (BOP) across all vehicles in this class [/*][*] Reworked turbo modelling for all vehicles in this class equipped with a turbo [/*][*] Reworked suspension geometries for all vehicles in this class [/*][*] Reworked setup limits based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Reworked aerodynamic behaviour and sensitivity based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Reworked differentials and gear ratios based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Improved inertia and centre of gravity based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Reworked tyre model including temperatures and levels of grip [/*][*] Introduction of severe tyre wear during extreme overheat and scrubbing [/*][*] Implementation of brake heat affecting tyre temperature [/*][*] Introduction of the “brake ducts” adjustment for the vehicle setup menu [/*][*] Implementation of brake ducts aerodynamic drag and the ability to adjust this element in the vehicle setup menu [/*][*] Implementation of intake ram air simulation for naturally-aspirated engined vehicles in this class [/*][*] New default setups [/*][*] New curated low drag default setup for Daytona International Speedway and Brianza [/*][*] New curated more stable default setup for Nürburgring Nordschleife [/*] [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45601812/42adc7dbe5ce88cdebbbaa9ee85d5501a65a3f0b.jpg"] [h3] GT4 [/h3] [*] Completely reworked and improved handling across all vehicles in this class [/*][*] Reviewed Balance of Performance (BOP) across all vehicles in this class [/*][*] Reworked turbo modelling for all vehicles in this class equipped with a turbo [/*][*] Reworked suspension geometries for all vehicles in this class [/*][*] Reworked setup limits based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Reworked aerodynamic behaviour and sensitivity based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Reworked differentials and gear ratios based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Improved inertia and centre of gravity based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Reworked tyre model including temperatures and levels of grip [/*][*] Introduction of severe tyre wear during extreme overheat and scrubbing [/*][*] Implementation of brake heat affecting tyre temperature [/*][*] Introduction of the “brake ducts” adjustment for the vehicle setup menu [/*][*] Implementation of brake ducts aerodynamic drag and the ability to adjust this element in the vehicle setup menu [/*][*] Implementation of intake ram air simulation for naturally-aspirated engined vehicles in this class [/*] [*] New default setups [/*] [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45601812/06da43906b213e308dbf5656d710120a181f70ec.jpg"] [h3] AUS V8 [/h3] [*] Improved tyre model including temperatures and levels of grip [/*][*] Reworked aerodynamic behaviour and sensitivity based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Improved inertia and centre of gravity based on real world homologation data [/*][*] Introduction of severe tyre wear during extreme overheat and scrubbing [/*][*] Introduction of the “brake ducts” adjustment for the vehicle setup menu [/*][*] Implementation of brake heat affecting tyre temperature [/*][*] New default setup [/*] [h3] Group 5 [/h3] [*] Improved Turbo model and response across all vehicles in this class [/*][*] Improved suspension model and feel across all vehicles in this class [/*] [h1] PHYSICS & HANDLING – VEHICLES SPECIFIC [/h1] [h3] BMW M3 GTR (E46) [/h3] [*] Default Traction Control (TC) value now set to 4 [/*] [h3] Dodge Viper Competition Coupe [/h3] [*] Default Traction Control (TC) value now set to 4 [/*] [h3] Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) [/h3] [*] Improved tyre modelling [/*] [h1] ART – VEHICLES [/h1] [*] Improved stability and performance while in cockpit view across multiple vehicles [/*] [h3] Chevrolet Corvette C8.R [/h3] [*] Updated livery #4 [/*] [h3] Ford Falcon FG [/h3] [*] Updated model name [/*] [*] Updated livery #6 [/*] [h3] Ford GT40 MK IV [/h3] [*] Adjusted windscreen scale to avoid dark edges when in cockpit view [/*] [h3] Ford GTLM GTE [/h3] [*] Improved driver animations for shifting paddles [/*] [h3] Toyota GR010 Hybrid [/h3] [*] Updated steering wheel and interior textures visible when in cockpit view [/*] [*] Fixed animation for windscreen wipers when in cockpit view [/*] [h1] ART – ENVIRONMENT [/h1] [*] New cinematic default time of day has been implemented for multiple circuits [/*][*] Improved variety for trackside crowds [/*][*] Improved trackside vegetation with more variety [/*][*] Improved shadow resolution and stability [/*][*] Improved shadow cascade blending [/*][*] Improved dynamic resolution scaling [/*][*] Improvements made to tone-mapping and contrast [/*][*] Increased distance for reflections appearing on car surfaces [/*] [h3] Rocky Knoll Raceway [/h3] [*] Updated pit exit era [/*][*] Updated track limits, large curb runoffs now have more leniency [/*][*] Improved flying zone detection to prevent lap time exploits [/*] [h3] Daytona International Speedway [/h3] [*] Updated location for Sector 3 to be more accurate to real-world data [/*] [h3] Mount Panorama [/h3] [*] Updated trackside replay cameras [/*] [h3] Circuit Zolder [/h3] [*] Updated trackside replay cameras [/*] [h1] AI OPPONENTS [/h1] [*] Improved race start behaviour and reactions [/*][*] Improved pit strategy for fuel and tyre usage [/*][*] Fixed an issue that would cause AI opponents to not change their behaviour correctly depending on weather conditions upon restarting a session [/*] [h3] Rocky Knoll Raceway [/h3] [*] Adjusted pit exit behaviour [/*] [h3] Sports Car 67 [/h3] [*] Improved AI opponents' behaviour and speeds [/*][*] Improved the use of Drag Reduction System (DRS) wing control for the Chaparral 2F [/*] [h3] Aus V8 [/h3] [*] Improved AI opponents' behaviour and speeds [/*][*] Updated tyre model to match that of the player car [/*] [h3] GT4 [/h3] [*] Rebalance AI opponents' behaviour for all cars in this class [/*] [h3] GT3 [/h3] [*] Rebalance AI opponents' behaviour for all cars in this class [/*] [h3] GT70 [/h3] [*] Rebalance AI opponents' behaviour for all cars in this class [/*] [h3] GT60 [/h3] [*] Rebalance AI opponents' behaviour for all cars in this class [/*] [h1] GAMEPLAY - GENERAL [/h1] [*] Implemented new tooltips related to Drag Reduction System (DRS) [/*][*] Fixed an issue that could cause the MoTeC display system to appear too bright in certain conditions [/*][*] Fixed an issue where the Traction Control (TC) and Antilock Brakes System (ABS) toggle on the digidash were causing a conflict with each other [/*][*] Fixed an issue that would make driver hands disappear when cockpit view settings were reset to defaults [/*][*] Implementation of a ‘manual refresh’ functionality to manually refresh installed mods from the ModHub [/*][*] Fixed an issue with lap time related achievements / trophies that allowed penalties to be turned off [/*][*] Fixed an issue preventing the ‘tyre info’ tool getting stuck when customising the HUD layout [/*][*] Fixed an issue where ambient music would not fade out at the start after a loading screen [/*][*] Fixed an issue that would cause the camera view to remain when looking back if the game is paused [/*][*] Fixed an issue that would allow players to pass the Ranked Online License Test even though they had not successfully cleared it [/*][*] The default bindings for clutch and Drag Reduction System (DRS) have been swapped [/*] [h1] GAMEPLAY - REPLAYS [/h1] [*] Fixed an issue that was causing drops in frame rate when using spectator mode [/*][*] Fixed an issue causing visual stutters while watching a replay from the trackside cameras [/*][*] Fixed an issue that would cause the camera view to change simultaneously when also changing the car to follow [/*][*] Fixed an issue with the Ford GT40 MK IV having missing engine and exhaust sounds during replays [/*] [h1] Career Mode [/h1] [*] Fixed issue with Career Mode garage slot being disabled when switching between saves [/*][*] Career Mode events that permit the AUS V8 class have been adjusted to allow for the use of the newly added Holden Commodore VF [/*] [h1] ONLINE [/h1] [*] Implementation of Join-in-Progress feature, which allows players to join an already active Practice and Qualifying session in Custom Lobbies [/*][*] Implemented a notification system for Ranked Online that notifies registered players when a race is about to start [/*][*] Implemented the ability to toggle anti-cheat in custom lobbies [/*][*] Implemented the ability for the lobby host in a Custom Lobby to skip Practice sessions [/*][*] Fixed an issue that could cause players getting stuck in a loading screen after losing connection with the host [/*][*] Fixed an issue where the host of a Custom Lobby would change car / class restrictions but would not apply for the lobby [/*] [h1] INPUT [/h1] [*] Fix an issue with some H-Shifters input devices not being able to go into Neutral [/*][*] Added support for Simsonn Plus X Pedals [/*][*] Added support for PXN Vector X Pedals [/*][*] Added support for Aiologs Shifter [/*][*] Added support for LM-X Paddle Shifter [/*][*] Added support for LM-X Steering Wheel [/*] [h1] HUD & UI [/h1] [*] Localisation improvements across multiple languages [/*][*] Fixed an issue where clutch sensitivity input was showing the brake sensitivity input instead [/*][*] Fixed an issue in the wheel rotation display while in the calibration menu [/*][*] Implemented display of the Force Feedback (FFB) value changes with an on-screen notification [/*][*] Fixed an issue causing the text not to display correctly in the Suspension setup menu [/*][*] Added “Dynamic Resolution” options to the GFX in the settings menu [/*][*] Fixed an issue with text not displaying correctly when prompted to delete a replay file [/*][*] Fixed an issue with text not displaying correctly when applying certain filters in the ModHub menu [/*] [h1] ALPHA STATE FEATURES [/h1][h3] VR [/h3] [*] Added option to disable audio for tabs and buttons when VR and Triple Screen modes are enabled [/*][*] Fixed an issue with re-positioned view while Alpha VR mode is enabled [/*][*] Fixed an issue causing a conflict with other options in the settings menu when Alpha VR mode is enabled [/*][*] Fixed an issue causing players to be stuck in ‘cinema mode’ while Alpha VR mode is enabled and joined a custom lobby [/*] [h3] TRIPLE SCREEN [/h3] [*] Implemented early Alpha state Triple Screen support [/*] We hope you continue to enjoy Project Motor Racing.