Automobilista 2 Hotfix V0.9.6.1 Released

Following on from their last big update, Reiza Studios are continuing to make improvements with Automobilista 2 Hotfix V0.9.6.1 released for the racing sim.

One again, the changes apply to the performance and behaviour of computer controlled opponents. Particularly at the best and worst ends of the AI performance scale. So you should face a greater, or easier challenge.

And to help you take on the AI, there have been more physics improvements, along with more configuration options under the controller options. The new Speed Sensitivity slider should be usefil if you’re using a gamepad, but keep it at 0% if you’re using a wheel for your sim racing (and if you’re looking to buy your first wheel, why not check out our guide to beginner sim racing wheels?)

Automobilista 2 Hotfix V0.9.6.1 Change Notes:

UI & HUD

• Added “Speed Sensitivity” and “Minimum Shift Time” configurations to Controller options
• Minor UI label fixes

PHYSICS

• Revised yaw sensitivity for aero elements in all high downforce cars
• Adjusted steel brake heating build-up
• Revised slick & road tyres tread performances on wet track
• Minor tyre tread adjustments for Super V8, F-V12 & F-Classic Gen3
• Revised rear wing efficiency for F-Classics, F-V12, F-Reiza, F-Ultimate, F301 & F309
• Various minor default setup adjustments
• Slightly increased FFB tyre scrub effect for all cars (through FX slider)
• Slightly Increased bump noise from curbs
• Minor fine-tuning of car-specific FFB values
• Fixed excessive front brake cooling in Caterhams
• Revised engine output for F-Vintages (V8 & V12)

TRACKS

• Minor revisions to various climate lighting & fog values values

AI

• Increased the range of AI performance at both ends of the scale (slower @ 70%, faster @ 120% relative to v0.9.6.0)
• Further revised AI throttle application gaps for GTs & formula cars
• Increased AI side buffer distance (helps preventing AI cars merging back to the racing line too soon)
• Increased Field speed perception, reduced length ahead factored (slightly less slowdowns in packs)
• Reduced minimal lateral distance for defensive moves
• Increased AI lateral rate of movement when calm
• Further reduced AI brake power in GT / prototypes
• Further increased AI care with human players
• AUDIO
• Fixing Super V8 AI Interior Engine sound position

VEHICLES

• Fixed missing F-Reiza rain lights
• Further adjusted brake glow ranges

You can check out all the latest Automobilista 2 news as it nears Version 1.0, the full Automobilista 2 car list, and the complete Automobilista 2 track list. And it’s worth taking a look, as the game features a number of Brazilian cars and tracks you don’t see in other racing sims, thanks to developers Reiza Studios interest and experience in the race series in their native Brazil.

Autmobilista 2 is currently still within Steam Early Access, and you can buy it for the PC for £34.99, with a Season Pass bundle for 2020-2021 costing £103.48.