A small update for Automobilista 2 with a number of fixes has been released, marking the end of the free trial period for new DLC.
The v1.6.9.8 update for Automobilista 2 launched on June 13, including new paid DLC for historical variants of existing tracks, plus a new addition in the Hungaroring. As is usually the case, developer Reiza Studios made this new batch of content free for anyone to try in the first few days after their release.
That free trial period has now ended, so players who may be wondering why the likes of the Hungaroring or the 2005 versions of Monza and Imola don't show up on their track selection screens anymore need to purchase the respective DLC. The Hungaroring DLC costs $6.99, and the Historic Track Pack Pt. 4 DLC is $7.99. The 2005 version of Monza is included in the Monza DLC, which is only available as part of the Premium Track Pack since the DLC restructure in early 2026 if you don't own it yet.
Update v1.6.8.9.1 With Small Fixes
The free trial period for the new DLC ending coincides with the release of update 1.6.9.81, a patch that mostly hammers out smaller issues. Perhaps the most obvious change is the reduction of livery slots for each of the F-V10 Gen 2 cars from 11 to 10, probably in anticipation of the McLaren MP4/16 being added to bring up the car count to 22 again. There are licensing issues to figure out first, though, but Reiza Founder and Lead Developer Renato Simioni has stated that "our priority is to continue with McLaren".
Find the full patch notes below!
Automobilista 2 v1.6.9.81 - Full Changelog
GENERAL
- Fixed a CTD when resetting to defaults on Session Selection Dialog with no Preset enabled
- Fixed drivers being incorrectly DQ in first lap if they received a DT for speeding during formation / rolling starts
- Fixed issue that would prevent correct Limited Setup option being set at lobby launch when hosting via game client
- Fixed visual tire wear not rendering when a tire also had a visual flatspot
- Fixed motion blur affecting tires
- Fixed tire edges drawing over car bodywork when viewed at glancing angles with Parallax Occlusion enabled
- Fixed shadow banding on some tire treads with Parallax Occlusion enabled
- Fixed tyre artifacts with Parallax Occlusion enabled for triple screen setups
- Fixed CTD when selecting F-V10 Gen3 class with a Speedway oval circuit active
- Fixed modern Pirelli tire "shine" coating not wearing off after initial roll
- Further adjusted tire friction threshold to generate smoke
UI & HUD
- Fixed incorrect speed limit shown and unlocalised strings in pitstop timer HUD widget
- Fixed missing localised text on new HUD pit lane messaging
- Fixed missing localised text for Parallax Occlusion Quality setting
- Fixed missing labels on Reverb and Wall Reflection audio options
- Disabled redundant Traction Control setting for Renault R28 in setup menu
PHYSICS
- Minor soft tire tread adjustments for F-V10 Gen1, F-V10 Gen2 (B), F-V10 Gen3 (B&M), F-V8 Gen1 (B&M), F-V8 Gen2, F-Hybrid Gen3
AI
- Minor global adjustments to AI passing & avoid distances so passing / avoid routines kick in slightly further back from the car ahead (car behind bets a little more room to manouver to avoid getting boxed in)
- Minor global AI draft effect adjustment
- Minor adjustments to AI corridor scalars at high and max AI aggression settings to minimise AI putting wheels off-track at those Aggression settings
- Azure: Improved AI performance braking into chicane at tunnel exit
- Hungaroring: Improved AI performance around and exiting T8
TRACKS
- Barcelona 1999 / 2001: Fixed an LOD issue with the flood light fixtures
- Jerez: LOD adjustments for a few static objects
- Hungaroring: Improved resolution for flat apex curb cross section
- Imola 2005: Fixed some floating static rescue vehicles
- Indianapolis 2001: Fixed T1 tirewall LOD
VEHICLES
- F-V10 Gen2: Disabled single vehicle team entries for an even 10-10 distribution of Bridgestone / Michelin teams
- F-Vee Gen2: Fixed front suspension animations
- F-V8 Gen1/F-V10 Gen3 (B): Added custom steering wheel model
- Renault R25: Corrected steering wheel position for high and low downforce variants
- Lamborghini Revuelto: Fixed front left tire tread mapping
What are your thoughts on the latest AMS2 update and the new patch? Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion in our Automobilista 2 forum!
