CUSTOMISATION UPDATE OUT NOW!

We're back with the long awaited customisation update bringing the first batch of parts and apparel from AIM, Arai, Alpinestars, KG and Oryx. To begin showcasing your style, go to the pits, select your kart, choose your setup, then browse the parts menu to equip a new component. Stay tuned for more updates with gear from Sparco, Momo, OMP, Freem and more..

AI

• Improved AMSP flying lap start
• AI drivers now have their correct race numbers

Audio

• Added audio for gear shifts
• Improved tyre scrub sounds under braking
• Fixed crossfade settings for blending on/off throttle audio for the KZ
• Fixed incorrect non-stereo samples being used for on throttle audio for the kZ
• Prevented IAME KZ Screamer idle sound from playing when stalled

Assists

• Auto-clutch assist is now much smoother
• Removed KZ throttle lift aid. The throttle must now be lifted when performing a shift

Controls

• Added presets for Fanatec CSL Elite PS4 Wheel and Fanatec Clubsport V3 Pedals
• Increased controller vibration from tyre sliding
• Generic wheel presets now auto-assign Respawn to Spacebar by default

Gameplay

• You can now set your race number in the profile screen
• Added customisable leaderboard tag lines in the profile screen
• Fixed problem of navigation looping around incorrectly in some cases
• Protected against a possible crash when selecting race again after a Quick Race

Graphics/Animation

• Reduced head movement under longitudinal acceleration
• Driver no longer clips through the seat when subject to large vertical accelerations
• Added option to enable HDR output to the settings for HDR compatible displays
• Fixed inverted animation on clutch paddles for KZ chassis

HUD/UI

• Fixed a crash when showing/hiding vehicle radar while in game
• Camera cycle button no longer causes camera jump in main menu
• Race winner notification moved away from centre of screen
• Sector times are now displayed on HUD in Practice and Time Trial
• Fixed live timing HUD widget first place showing up as red delta time.
• The invalid lap HUD widget now displays correctly in minimal leaderboard mode

Optimization

• Improved GPU performance in races with a large number of AI

Physics

• Fixed bug in chain simulation to cause engine angular velocity to increase in large step sizes after long runs
• Reduced clutch spring stiffness in the IAME KZ Screamer
• Exposed front torsion bar stiffness as setup parameter
• Reduced chassis stiffness

Replay

• Gear shifts and the gear number is now visible in the replay
• Improved replay camera target tracking
• Fixed problem of FFB occurring while viewing a replay

VR

• VR spectator screen now draws HUD and menus as 2D overlays
• Improved VR loading screen
• VR HUD appears in correct position in both SteamVR and Oculus
• Menus are now drawn via compositor, so they are more crisp and unaffected by post processing