Project Motor Racing — Version 2.2

Version 2.2 for Project Motor Racing is now live, bringing a major first-stage rework of the LMDh class alongside a wide range of stability improvements, bug fixes, and further development of VR and Triple Screen support.

The primary focus of Version 2.2 is stability and refinement, with fixes and improvements across multiple areas of the sim.

VR and Triple Screen support also take an important step forward. Previously, both features required specific command-line instructions to enable while they remained in an experimental Alpha state. With Version 2.2, that is no longer necessary: both features have now moved into Beta and are available by default through the settings menu on PC.

The headline change, however, is the extensive rework of the LMDh class.

LMDh Class Rework

Version 2.2 introduces the first major iteration of our wider LMDh overhaul, laying the technical foundation for further development of the class in future updates.

Virtually every major area of these cars has received attention, with changes designed to significantly improve how they behave, respond, and communicate with the driver on track.

That work includes revisions to the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Motor Generator Unit (MGU) regeneration, brake-by-wire behaviour, power delivery, aerodynamics, tyre behaviour, suspension, chassis dynamics, and more.

This is the first step rather than the final destination, but it represents a substantial change to the way the LMDh cars drive and provides the foundation for further car-specific refinement.

To learn more about the work behind the overhaul, including the changes to hybrid regeneration, braking, aero and tyre behaviour, read our full deep-dive blog here.

VR and Triple Screen Support

VR and Triple Screen support have continued to evolve throughout development.

Until now, both features were hidden behind specific command-line instructions while they remained in an early experimental Alpha phase.

With Version 2.2, they have now progressed to Beta.

Players on PC no longer need to enter command-line parameters or follow additional activation steps. VR and Triple Screen options are now available directly through the in-game settings menu by default.

Development and optimisation of both features will continue throughout the Beta phase.

Keep reading for the full patch notes.

PHYSICS & HANDLING – CLASS SPECIFIC

The LMDh class has receive extensive work
Meanwhile the GT3 class received some bug fixes and general improvements

LMDH

The Antilock Braking System (ABS) assist now works in both safe and full regen modes with any amount of regeneration from the electric motors (MGU) for all cars in this class
Improved inertia for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
Improved throttle response for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
Improved engine braking for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
Improved steady-throttle response when driving (elimination of oscillations when driving, with some still present at idle) for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
Brake-by-Wire functionality improved.
As Motor Generator Unit (MGU) regeneration, speed, downforce, and brake bias changes in real time to accommodate the changes (real rules and features simulation). Also compatible with Antilock Braking System (ABS) assist if enabled
Motor Generator Unit (MGU) regeneration now varies with speed according to downforce, to avoid strange lockups at the rear or front axle
Motor Generator Unit (MGU) regeneration now varies with lateral G forces. If the driver asks for a lot of turning grip, regeneration is adjusted to avoid instabilities
The Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) power delivery respects Balance of Performance (BoP) power limitations as per real-world regulations throughout the rev range and attempts to do so smoothly.
Fixed massive Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) oscillations
Improved how the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) responds to Motor Generator Unit (MGU) power deployment
New tyre model with three compounds that vary mainly in internal heat generation and pressure
Grip variations are minimal and are mainly intended for different ambient and track temperatures.
New aero model with high pitch sensitivity. Respect of the 4:1 efficiency rulebook limitation. Low ride-height stalling. Vertical-fin yaw influence
Improved chassis and suspension model
Improved centre of gravity, inertias, suspension geometry and setup limits
New default setups available
New default for Traction Control (TC) now at 6
New default for Antilock Braking System (ABS) now at 4

GT3

Fixed an issue that would cause tyre temperatures to rise when cars were still
Fixed an issue with cars in this class having two reverse gears
Fixed an issue with heavily overheated tyres becoming super soft and slippery
Improved feel of grip for slick and rain tyres
Improved rolling resistance effects on puddles and deep water
Reduced dry grip levels for wet tyres
Wet tyres will react much quicker and overheat in dry conditions
Changed wet tyres surface footprint and made sidewalls to be softer
Improved stability and less yaw rotation on throttle
Improved tyre heat generation causing less overheat conditions
Improved tyre surface rigidity on higher temperatures
Improved tyre heat relation to on ambient and track conditions

ART - VEHICLES

Improved how the clearcoat works on metallic liveries and with stickers
Improved scratches on glass materials
Various smaller fixes on numerous cars

ART - ENVIRONMENT

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps: Improved general levels of grip
Rocky Knoll Raceway: adjusted lines for pit exit section

AI OPPONENTS

Improved pit strategy behaviour so that AI opponents pit on the next opportunity
Fixed an issue preventing AI opponents from overtaking slower cars in multi-class races
Improved behaviour for blue and yellow flag conditions
Improved behaviour for qualifying sessions where AI opponents now do multiple short stints with appropriate fuel levels
Improved behaviour and pace for San Marino and Mount Panorama

ONLINE

Added filter options to display lobbies with joinable sessions
In the event that a player jump-starts and hits another player, the offending player gets disqualified
Fixed an issue in Factory Driver mode where lap times would not get submitted after entering the pits
Removed pop-up dialogue box in Factory Driver mode that would appear after completing a valid lap
Introduced a time remaining countdown for the challenges in Factory Driver mode

GAMEPLAY

Fixed an issue with the replay display area on ultrawide monitors
Fixed an issue with controller button mapping causing input conflicts
Fixed an issue preventing backfire from displaying properly during replays
Fixed an issue with the ‘shortcut’ at Nürburgring 24 Hours layout breaking delta times

HUD & UI

Fixed an issue with tyre widget not displaying the correct tyre compound after a pits top
Fixed an issue with button inputs during menu transitions
Fixed an issue with the digidash text overlapping during overtime
Fixed an issue that was preventing session flags from resetting
Fixed an issue with measurement units not updating properly in the Pit Strategy menu
Fixed various minor bugs to improve menu flow navigation

AUDIO

Enhanced road and wind effects at high speed in all cars
This effect is most noticeable in open cockpit cars

CAREER MODE

Fixed an issue with filters showing cars that the player cannot afford
Fixed an issue with the player car not retaining damage when retiring from an event

BETA STATE FEATURES

Both VR and Triple Screen support have received improvements, with the latter now entering its Beta state phase

VR

Further general stability improvements
Updated default cockpit camera position for better VR optimisation
Resetting to default values is recommended
Improved reflections in rear-view mirrors

Triple Screen

Further improvements to shadow rendering
Further general stability improvements

We hope you continue to enjoy Project Motor Racing.

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