About This Game

Summary

Features

Updated to use multi-core CPU technology



Advanced physics engine



Newly updated tyre model



Driving surface construction, even painted line thickness, affects grip levels



Engine boost and Turbo modeling



Complex aerodynamics



Head physics, cockpit vibrations, detailed bump modeling

Real-time day/night lighting transitions



Realistic wet/dry weather transitions



Dynamically laid rubber increases grip throughout racing session(s)



Rubber chunks (“marbles”) roll off tyres and can affect grip



Tyres sustain damage from poor driving (such as "flatspotting" a tyre) or setups, affecting grip immediately and over time



Dynamically drying racing line after rain



Environments filled with animated events like planes, flag marshalls and more…

Real-time day/night lighting transitions



Projected headlights for night time driving



Open VR support for multiple headsets



Look to apex and head motion tracking support



DX11 advanced graphics engine



Real-time day/night transitions



Adjust player and opponent volume ratio



See the apex with the Look Ahead slider



Adjust your seat and mirror while in the driver’s seat



Updating real-time scoring towers



Expanded and enhanced gauge and LCD features for vehicle cockpits



Improved loading times



Updated sound engine



Changing engine sounds based on upgraded vehicle performance

New AI who will race for and defend positions



Define AI opponent types, strength and aggression



Races can be lap based, time based or both



Vehicle upgrade system that affects both the appearance and performance of a vehicle

“Resume from Replay” allows you to resume a race from a saved replay



Full screen monitor and ability to rewind



Freely move camera from any position including the ever famous exclusive Swingman



Spectator mode

Opponent car skins automatically transmitted



Completely new multiplayer engine



Dedicated server



Native voting system



Add AI to multiplayer games



Boot and ban player lists that can be passed around



Security checks to combat potential cheating

Support for modder created car,track and plugin content



Fully adjustable Showroom, UI and HUD layouts



More Plugin Interfaces



Easy to use customizable multi-language support



Rules to simulate different types of racing



Completely customize your controller



Drop in new vehicle liveries

Over 35 free and paid licensed cars and tracks includiing Silverstone, Renault, Formula E, McLaren, Mercedes, Bentley - the list goes on



Steam Workshop support for installing cars and tracks



Steam Item Store for paid content here http://store.steampowered.com/itemstore/365960/browse/?filter=Packs



For a current list of cars and tracks shipped with the simulation visit this link to the workshop: https://steamcommunity.com/id/studio-397/myworkshopfiles/?appid=365960

rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation from Studio 397. It offers the latest in vehicle and race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. rFactor 2 features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics, perfect for top-level esports and a rich single-player experience.Race against a field of AI cars, or in multi-player mode against others. rFactor 2 supports a full day-night cycle as well as dynamically varying weather conditions such as rain which dynamically builds into puddles. Tracks feature "real-road" technology that changes the grip as more cars drive on it. You can run full 24 hour endurance events and in multi-player mode, driver swaps are also supported. Everything can be customized by the community, including adding new tracks and cars, and a wealth of add-ons are available on-line.Working with several partners, rFactor 2 has been used in hundreds of esport championships all over the world – in particular McLaren’s World’s Fastest Gamer and Formula E.rFactor 2 is also an evolving product, which will be updated and added to for many years, so the list of features will expand!