Automobilista 2 V1.6.9.95 is Now Live! The new update packs many substantial gameplay & simulation improvements as well as a free new car - the Panoz Esperante GTR-1.
Users who for whatever reason encounter issues with the new V1.6.9.95 upon release or who might have an imminent league race to run may still remain on the previous V1.6.9.91 by right-clicking on AMS2 in the Steam library -> Properties -> Beta and selecting the previousbuild branch.
AI TRACTION & BRAKE SKILL SCALARS
AMS2 V1.6.9.95 introduces the new AI Traction Skill & AI Brake Skill Scalars - like the existing AI Wet Skill Scalar, these serve to scale AI performance specifically in traction and braking zones; users can adjust these settings in order to trim the AI performance to their preference and / or to better suit their own driving style: late brakers might find worthwhile running a higher AI Brake Skill Scalar combined with a lower AI Traction Skill Scalar, resulting in AI drivers tending to brake later into corners and accelerate slower out of them than they otherwise would at the default settings 1.0 Scalar.
Unlike the AI Wet Scalar, the Traction and Brake Scalars are not very sensitive; you may need bigger adjustments to get noticeable results as traction and braking performance are still primarily defined by the main AI Skill setting; the new options serve to trim the AI´s traction and brake performance, rather than define it. Please beware that running very high or inversely proportionate scalars relative the main AI Skill setting is generally not recommended and may result in an increased rate of AI incidents.
AI DYNAMIC DRY & WET LINES
This is a list of track layouts featuring manually crafted alternative dry paths and / or wet AI paths; the alternative dry path along with the primary path a range of viable dry lines the AI drivers may take when running without interference from traffic, the wet path defines the ideal line when the track is fully wet; these manually crafted paths are generally more organic than the self-generated ones that are used for all tracks not included in the list below:
Barcelona 1991
Barcelona 1999
Barcelona 2001
Barcelona GP (Modern)
Barcelona National
Bathurst (Modern)
Brands Hatch GP
Brands Hatch Indy
Daytona Road Course
Gateway Oval
Fontana Oval
Hockenheim GP (Modern)
Hockenheim 2001
Hungaroring
Indianapolis 2001 Oval
Indianapolis Oval
Imola 1972
Imola 1988
Imola 2001
Imola 2005
Imola (Modern)
Interlagos 1976
Interlagos 1991
Interlagos 1993
Interlagos GP
Interlagos SCB
Jacarepagua 1988
Jacarepagua Oval
Kansai GP
Kyalami 1976
Kyalami (Modern)
Laguna Seca
Le Mans 2005
Le Mans 2023
Le Mans Bugatti
Monza 2005
Monza (Modern)
Montreal (Modern)
Nurburgring GP 2020
Nurburgring GP 2025
Pocono Oval
Road Atlanta 2005
Road Atlanta (Modern)
Sebring
Silverstone (Modern)
Spa-Francorchamps 1993
Spa-Francorchamps 2005
Spa-Francorchamps 2005 EC
Spa-Francorchamps 2020
Spa-Francorchamps 2022
Spielberg GP 2001
Spielberg GP (Modern)
Watkins Glen GP
Watkins Glen Short Chicane
Please note that the logic for when, where and how AI drivers should pursue alternative dry lines is still in development, with little of it being enabled for this release for the sake of reliability; most of the value from this feature will arrive with AMS2 V1.7 later on the year.
The logic for how the AI should use the wet lines is in turn already at a more elaborate state, so dry-wet-dry races are currently a better reference of the improved AI dynamics one may expect once these developments are fully integrated.
V1.7 PHYSICS REVISIONS
As of V1.6.9.95, most classes have either had their full V1.7 physics revisions or have them at a very advanced state; the exceptions that (either only partially revised or not revised at all) are listed below:
GT Classics
TC Vintages (Tier 1 & 2)
TSI Cup
Caterham 620R
Caterham Academy
Karting classes
Rallycross
Opala 1979 Stock Cars
Opala 1986 Stock Cars
Opala Old Stock
Omega 1999 Stock Car
Super Trophy Truck
Copa Truck
V1.6.9.91-> V1.6.9.95 CHANGELOG
CONTENT
Added Panoz Esperante GTR-1 to GT1 Class
GENERAL
Added 'Same Class' private qualifying option for all game modes
Made qualifying rules user configurable for single race and Multiplayer events without requiring presets
Improved CPU performance during transitions between weather slots
Fixed live track state during in-game Instant Replay
Fixed a couple of CTD sources in Multiplayer mode
UI & HUD
Added Parc Ferme and Qualifying Session Rules blocks to in-game pre-event screen
Fixed Live Track Preset help text incorrectly stating that the default starting preset Green (default is Medium)
Added a HUD message to remind drivers it's the last legal lap of a qualifying stint
Fixed missing Velopark STT UI string
Fixed McLaren MP4/12 Low Downforce variant showing default model name
Added Maserati Trofeo 2005 to 'GT & Touring' class filter
PHYSICS
Further V1.7 tire tread & aero adjustments for classes previously under revision
Fixed issue where hybrid batteries would continue to recharge when the engine was off
AI
Introduced new AI track edge logic allowing AI drivers to see, explore & stay within race track boundaries with much improved accuracy
Added new AI Traction & Brake Skill Scalars (see release notes)
Added AI alternative dry & wet paths for several Grade 1 & 2 circuits (see release notes)
Improved new AI wet lines behaviour and enabled them to work also in Multiplayer mode
Different classes now may have distinct primary lines depending on the class performance properties
Improved AI ability to chase the draft of a car ahead to gain speed on straights
Adjusted AI drafting distance scalars for tracks with longer straights
Fixed an issue where the AI wouldn't try to draft the player car if the race started with rolling start and player had manual gears
Reduced AI hesitation when moving to inside lanes and improved AI corner entry when holding a lane away from the fastline
Increased the time AI will remain in blue flag mode after letting a car pass (applies to Race, Qualy, and Practice)
Slightly increased the AI speed in the alternate garage extension paths
Prevented AI from trying to draft the car ahead when too close to a corner
Fixed AI wet distances being miscalculated when the player was on a drier part of the circuit
Further AI dry & wet calibration pass for all classes with V1.7 physics revisions (including oval variants)
AUDIO
Fixed suspension sounds continuing to be heard after returning to garage in some vehicles
Ligier JS P4: Fixed starting sound loop issue
Porsche 911 991 Cup: Prevent spectated car going mute in monitor
BMW M3 Group A: Fixed chase cam sound going silent when viewing it from front
F-V10 Gen1: Adjusted replay onboard sound parameters
Disabled safety car sounds when it is parked in pits
TRACKS
Road Atlanta 2005: Fixed a tire wall with a flipped physical barrier near the Esses
Silverstone 2001: Fixed an issue where a timed lap would be incorrectly invalidated if the player car crossed into a region near the pit exit
Bathurst Modern: TV cameras adjusted to fix triggering at multiple parts of the track
Snetterton: Adjusted TV cameras for 300 layout to fix triggering at multiple parts of the track
VEHICLES
LMP1 2005: Fixed Wet tyre related CTD for all models
McLaren MP4/12: Fixed missing intermediate compound
Dallara SP1: Fixed rear damage models
Lister Storm GTM: Adjusted driver animations
Audi R8 LMP: fixed LODB and LODC mirrored paint mapping on right side
Fixed mirrored driver head leaning in various vehicles
Aston Martin Vantage GTE: Fixed red bonnet bug when using livery overrides
Lola B0540 LMP2: Removed unused second page from the display
TVR T400R GT2: Mesh fixes, detail improvements, headlight adjustments, fixed interior shadow casting