Project Motor Racing has received its next update, preparing the sim for the launch of the GT Icons Pack DLC. Here is everything in the new version.
The latest Project Motor Racing update is here, as v2.0.0.6 has launched. This prepares the title for the release of the GT Icons Pack DLC on June 23, which brings a number of classic endurance racing cars to the title - some of which are a rare sight in sim racing.
The new cars come in three classes, and they will be accompanied by new Career Mode events that feature them. Interestingly, the new track supposed to arrive in the update, Rocky Knoll Raceway (which looks a lot like Road America) is not mentioned in the patch notes nor the official overview of the update, but it can still be seen in the screenshots that feature the GT Icons Pack cars.
The pack can already be bought on Steam, costing €13.49 thanks to a 10% discount over the regular retail price of €14.99.
Project Motor Racing GT Icons Pack Classes & Cars
GT 60
- 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
- 1965 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight
- 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe
GT70
- 1973 Chevrolet Corvette C3
- 1973 Ford Capri RS3100
- 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0
SportsCar 67
- 1967 Chapparal 2F
- 1967 Ford GT40 Mk IV
- 1967 Lola T70 Mk 3
New Setup Options, "Alpha-specific" VR Settings
PMR v2.0.0.6 introduces new setup options. Thus far, players could not adjust their brake duct openings, which is now a possibility in cars that support this. Brake ducts are an important tool for brake and tire temperatures, and they influence top speeds on long straights, too.
At the same time, adjustments to the third spring can now be made should a car have one. This is particularly prevalent on high-downforce cars and can help with stabilizing the aerodynamic platform of a car while using the "traditional" springs to maximize mechanical grip.
Straight4 has also reworked the slipstream effect, according to the official patch overview, which should now result in "more consistent drafting behavior and improved balance".
And while VR is still not on board the PC version, there is finally an entry in the changelog concering Virtual Reality: Alpha-specific settings have been implemented - so there could be some movement on that front.
Find the full changelog below!
Project Motor Racing v2.0.0.6 - Full Changelog
PHYSICS & HANDLING
- Added new setup elements to the vehicle settings menu:
- Brake ducts.
- Third spring.
- These options are only available on cars that support these adjustable elements, such as LMDh cars.
- Reworked slipstream behaviour between cars to allow for better drafting.
Audi 90 IMSA GTO
- Fixed an issue affecting the Traction Control assist on this car.
ART – VEHICLES
- Improvements have been made across multiple vehicles for better performance and increased Level of Detail (LOD).
Aston Martin AMR Vantage GTE
- Fixed an issue with rear view mirror not displaying correctly while in cockpit view.
- Fixed an issue with dashboard lights not displaying correctly while in cockpit view.
Audi 90 IMSA GTO
- Fixed an issue causing unnecessary vibrations while in cockpit view.
BMW M4 GT3 (G82) EVO
- Updated windscreen to reflect real world counterpart specifications.
Ford GTLM GTE
- Fixed an issue causing multiple objects to clip through each other while in cockpit view.
Mercedes AMGT GT3
- Updated factory livery.
Nissan R390 GT1
- Fixed an issue with the MoTeC system not displaying correctly.
AI OPPONENTS
- Fixed an issue where AI opponents would not return to the pits after the end of a race.
- Improved AI race-start reactions.
- Improved AI behaviour and pace at Mount Panorama Circuit.
- Improved AI behaviour and pace at Derby.
- Improved AI behaviour and pace for Group C.
- Improved AI behaviour and pace for GT1.
- Improved AI behaviour and pace for MX-5 Cup.
ART – ENVIRONMENT
- Multiple tracks have received visual adjustments to make seasonal presentation look more natural.
- Reduced several Level of Detail (LOD) popping issues.
- Added a new Spring season, complete with blooming trees.
Brianza
- Fixed an issue causing trackside objects to flicker.
- Improved overall stability and performance.
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Fixed an issue with the pit wall gantry causing flickering.
- Improved overall stability and performance.
Sebring International Raceway
- Adjusted pit entry trigger so the pit limiter activates later.
GAMEPLAY
- Implemented save/load replay functionality on consoles.
- Fixed a rare issue with correct grid position when restarting a session.
- Changed penalty pop-up messages to display on the left side of the screen.
- Fixed an issue in the Factory Driver Challenge and Endurance Hall menus that could cause the current list of available events not to appear.
- Fixed an issue causing jittery motion in some replay cameras.
- Improved how saved replays are stored.
- Fixed an issue in the vehicle settings page - fuel used to display correctly.
- Improved race engineer detection for blue flag and lapped opponent conditions.
AUDIO
- Reworked suspension audio for all vehicles in the following classes:
- GT3
- GT4
- GTE
- JP1
- LMDh
- MX-5 Cup
HUD & UI
- Redesign of the various race flags displaying on the HUD.
- Redesign of the “low fuel” warning icon displaying on the HUD.
- Introduced a “toggle HUD” functionality that can be mapped in settings.
- Fixed an issue where HUD elements would stay on incorrectly after leaving the “customise HUD” menu.
- Fixed an issue in the Vehicle settings - Essentials menu that would display tyre temperature incorrectly.
CAREER MODE
- Fixed an issue that could cause AI opponents to appear with missing liveries after ModHub-downloaded liveries had been deleted from storage.
- Added new events for the GT Icons Pack DLC.
INPUT
- Reduced default Force Feedback levels for the LMDh class.
- Raised minimum rack stiffness from 0.1 to 1.0 for the LMDh class.
ONLINE
- Adjusted online points calculations to reduce excessive penalties in races where only a small number of participants finish after others have left the session.
VR – PC ONLY
- Added VR alpha-specific settings.
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