It’s not surprising to see further refinements and improvements following the introduction of the new Tempest weather system. But the Epic Online Services (EOS) version of AntiCheat software has also created some issues, which is why we’ve seen iRacing 2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 and 2 released over the past week.
A significant proportion of sim racers found that they couldn’t join online sessions, time trails or time attacks, which pretty much wipes out everything on iRacing aside from AI races and test drives. So in response, iRacing has rolled back to their previous AntiCheat solution in the short term, and won’t restore EOS until it’s been thoroughly tested to ensure the problems won’t happen again.
Which might also have fixed a bug I encountered, where withdrawing from a session or finishing a race would prevent me from opening any other events, which I haven’t noticed since Hotfix 1 rolled out.
Weather has also received some tweaks, including reducing areas which were just too slippery, reducing the maximum rain allowed in official series, and optimising the server demand.
There are also some changes to the Sebring circuit ahead of the Sebring 12 Hours endurance event this weekend.
It’s likely iRacing will keep updating on a faster pace than normal due to the introduction of weather. Especially when tricks like employing a driver to run as a ghost car in spectator mode are being used to potentially help teams decide the best time to switch between dry and wet tyres, potentially given them an advantage by testing counter-strategies in cars which won’t matter for the race itself.
iRacing 2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 Release Notes:
iRACING:
Profile
- Fixed an issue where the new Rovaler Awards were not yet earnable.
SIMULATION:
AntiCheat Software
- iRacing has received a significant number of reports related to issues with the newly implemented Epic Online Services (EOS) version of AntiCheat Software. While our team works through these issues with the developers at Epic, we will be rolling back the integration of EOS as our AntiCheat Software solution and restoring functionality for EasyAnti Cheat (EAC), our previous AntiCheat Software solution.
- – – After this update, the iRacing software will conduct its checks through EAC instead of EOS, as before the 2024 Season 2 Release. Ultimately, this should have no adverse effect for both new and existing customers.
- – – This service should already be running for existing customers and should install correctly for new customers. If you notice any AntiCheat Software issues after this update, please run the EasyAnti Cheat service executable packaged with iRacing (EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe).
- – – If you continue to have AntiCheat Software issues, please contact Customer Service and let us know!
- – – We intend to switch back to EOS as our AntiCheat Software provider only after we are satisfied we have resolved all outstanding issues with internal testing.
Connectivity
- As part of the AntiCheat Software roll-back, the issue where some users were unable to join any online Sessions, and only able to launch Test Drive and AI Solo-Sessions, should be fixed.
- As part of the AntiCheat Software roll-back, the issue where some users could not launch Time Trial Sessions or Time Attack Sessions should be fixed.
Race Servers
- Some processing has been adjusted to reduce the Race Server loads during times of high CPU stress.
iRacing Weather System
- The method of updating off-track surface water values has been updated.
- – – This change should alleviate some of the excessively slippy areas.
- Asphalt surfaces that are off the actual track are now considered unpolished asphalt surfaces.
- Improved the processing method of the Race Server for rainy Sessions.
Graphics
- Fixed an issue that could occur if the iRacing window was resized while quarter-resolution particles were present in the world.
- Fixed an issue where the Simulation would crash immediately for the first time after the Graphics Auto Configuration tool was run.
Virtual Reality
- As part of the AntiCheat Software roll-back, the issue where many VR users were getting stuck at loading between 5% and 13% (where the SIM would quit unexpectedly) should be fixed.
iRacing 2024 Season 2 Patch 1 Hotfix 2 Release Notes:
SIMULATION:
iRacing Weather System
- The maximum allowable rain rate in iRacing Official Series Sessions has been reduced slightly.
- – – This ensures that Official Series Sessions remain drivable even during the rainiest conditions.
- Vastly improved the processing load for calculating track reference lines and wet awareness, minimizing the demand on Race Server CPUs.
CARS:
BMW M4 GT3
- Fixed an issue where small brake lights would blink when rain lights were active.
Porsche 963 GTP
- Fixed a bad issue with artifacts appearing in some windshield reflections.
TRACKS:
Sebring International Raceway
- Some toppled cones have been revived.
- An improperly installed curb has been removed.
- Environment object rain sounds have been fine-tuned.
Wild West Motorsports Park
- Fixed a loading issue that could occur with this track.
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