RaceRoom October Update Changelog

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With the October update to RaceRoom dropping deploying, here are all the changes being made to the platform.

The changes being made in RaceRoom's October Update will see a number improvements graphically and performance-wise to the platform and content. September's update was one of the most prominent yet in terms of not only revisions to the sim but also content additions.


The update featured a couple of classic DTM cars from Opel and Alfa Romeo, as well as classic DTM tracks such as AVUS, Fliegerhorst Diepholz and the old Hockenheim circuit. Whilst there is not much in the way of new content with the October update, there have been plenty of revisions to pre-existing content as well as further visual and performance improvements.

Listed below are all of the changes that will be made to RaceRoom in the October build.

RaceRoom October Update Patch Notes​

Changelog​

  • Rendering - Code cleanup and optimization of rendering order to significantly increase GPU efficiency by reducing expensive overdraw, gains are especially noticeable in cockpit camera.
  • Rendering - Fixed an issue where some objects could appear or disappear around the edges of the center monitor on Triple Screen setups with high angles set for side monitors
  • Rendering - Fixed an issue in VR with objects visibly appearing or disappearing at the outer edge of the right eye fov
  • Shared Memory API - Fixed an issue where DRS Available could return wrong on cars not equipped with DRS
  • Shared Memory API - Changed ABS setting from 0-5 to 1-6 to match the other assists
  • AI - fixed some cases where some AI drivers could sometimes have an out of ordinary fast pace on track.
  • AI - General improvements
  • DTM 92 - Front / Rear sound samples implemented on BMW and Mercedes. Added one extra final drive ratio to all cars.
  • Fliegerhorst Diepholz - Experiment with 3D grass, added dirt off the raceline
  • Formula RaceRoom 90 - Increased the range of gear options in car setup
  • Formula RaceRoom X-17 - Tweaks to Power Assisted Steering
  • Formula RaceRoom X-22 - Tweaks to Power Assisted Steering
  • GT3 Base BoP adjustments - Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II (99% restrictor, +7kg); BMW M4 GT3 (+13kg); Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020 (99% restrictor, +3kg); Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) (+11kg)
  • Hillclimb Icons - Increased downshift blip in low gears, tweaks to tyre heating model
  • Hockenheimring Classic - Experiment with 3D grass
  • Hungaroring - Free update to 2024 specs
  • Imola - Various tweaks and fixes, Experiment with 3D grass, added dirt off the raceline
  • Mazda DPi - Tweaks to suspensions, tyre heating model and baseline setup. Fixed engine that had a tendency to stall at idle RPM
  • Nogaro - Fixed a hole in the pitlane area on short layout, various tweaks and experiment with 3D grass
  • Nordschleife - Improved visuals in Wehrseifen section, fixed a gap in Hatzenbach area
  • P2 - Adjusted base setups and tweaks to tyre heating model
  • Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) - Implemented TC / ABS / Pitspeed limit LED warnings in the cockpit
  • Portimao - Fixed HUD trackmap that had the S/F line on the wrong spot, added more solar panels on roofs, experiment with 3D grass, added details to the paddock wall, lowered armcos, added dirt off the raceline
  • Salzburgring - Free update of pitlane entrance and first chicane, various tweaks and improvements
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What is the best improvement made in the RaceRoom October Update? Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion in our RaceRoom forum!
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I don't like how silent they've been about the 2024 DTM stuff, especially after the previous update having talked about it a fair bit. Some in-game events have used the cars and they're also present in some of the loading screen images, that doesn't make the wait any easier.

I can understand delays and licensing being a pain, but at least say something. A "working on it" or a "doing final adjustments", not just full on radio silence.
 
MJQT
Intrigued to see if the AI tweaks address some of the uneven experiences I've been having on various car-track combos. Fingers crossed.

Agreed about the frustrating silence about the 2024 DTM content - was looking forward to the Lambo!
 
blueferrari
Well, I hope this update/patch reduces the demand on the gpu, as they are promising. The current update was running mine at 100% with capped frames and lowered graphics settings on my 4080.
 
Andi Goodwin
blueferrari said:
Well, I hope this update/patch reduces the demand on the gpu, as they are promising. The current update was running mine at 100% with capped frames and lowered graphics settings on my 4080.
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can you give your full system specs ; your ingame graphics settings ; screens /vr ; and any other info as this seems strange

Andi
 
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Rafitifitirafa said:
I don't like how silent they've been about the 2024 DTM stuff, especially after the previous update having talked about it a fair bit. Some in-game events have used the cars and they're also present in some of the loading screen images, that doesn't make the wait any easier.

I can understand delays and licensing being a pain, but at least say something. A "working on it" or a "doing final adjustments", not just full on radio silence.
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When they released the September update, they said that the DTM 2024 release is up to 2 months away, so we're still inside that timeframe.

urdwsabr said:
10+ years gone, kids are grown up, face got more wrinckles...But game still have not changing weather and time of day.
There's gonna be new game title "Dry DTM Simulator"
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Just saying, but the game does have dynamic time of day and different cloud presets.
 
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Rafitifitirafa said:
I don't like how silent they've been about the 2024 DTM stuff, especially after the previous update having talked about it a fair bit. Some in-game events have used the cars and they're also present in some of the loading screen images, that doesn't make the wait any easier.

I can understand delays and licensing being a pain, but at least say something. A "working on it" or a "doing final adjustments", not just full on radio silence.
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Haha like AM2...but yep, its annoying
 
MJFox
blueferrari said:
Well, I hope this update/patch reduces the demand on the gpu, as they are promising. The current update was running mine at 100% with capped frames and lowered graphics settings on my 4080.
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I noticed the contrary, for me (i9 12th 12900 and 4090) the cpu is the limiting factor (in VR)
 
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MJFox said:
I noticed the contrary, for me (i9 12th 12900 and 4090) the cpu is the limiting factor (in VR)
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100%. The CPU has always been the bottleneck in R3E, flatscreen and VR. Whether a 2070 Super or a 4090, not going to see much difference in performance when you start adding cars to the track. Not a diss on the sim, just something I experienced, having both of those GPU's.

I do have to wonder... all these people who complain about no rain, what is their obsession? Heard people crying for rain for years in iRacing, then they add it, and as expected few race in the rain. As an admitted AMS2 fanboy, I personally think Reiza spend way too much time developing wet tires and puddles on the track. As soon as it starts raining and headlights come on, the performance tanks.

Now when it comes to Rally, that's a bit different as weather is a big part of the sport. But track racing, I can't be bothered as I simply don't find it enjoyable nor realistic. YMMV
 
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ForEachD2M
I really want to get back into RaceRoom but I feel like the ship has sailed unfortunately. I don't have the same feeling driving a RRRE car as I do when driving an RSS/VRC/URD car in AC. The thing I miss is immersion. The inside of the cars look pretty bland and I never thought it would be an issue for me but I feel a disconnect with the RRRE cars.
 
blueferrari
Danny Michael said:
100%. The CPU has always been the bottleneck in R3E, flatscreen and VR. Whether a 2070 Super or a 4090, not going to see much difference in performance when you start adding cars to the track. Not a diss on the sim, just something I experienced, having both of those GPU's.

I do have to wonder... all these people who complain about no rain, what is their obsession? Heard people crying for rain for years in iRacing, then they add it, and as expected few race in the rain. As an admitted AMS2 fanboy, I personally think Reiza spend way too much time developing wet tires and puddles on the track. As soon as it starts raining and headlights come on, the performance tanks.

Now when it comes to Rally, that's a bit different as weather is a big part of the sport. But track racing, I can't be bothered as I simply don't find it enjoyable nor realistic. YMMV
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I have to agree. The last thing I want is to race in the rain. It's slower, boring and just becomes silly, especially with AI that isn't affected by the wet track at all!
 
paromon
Why aren't the selected weather conditions saved in practice? (probably in racing too)!
Every time you restart, you have to make changes again.
And if you forget, you have to restart the session...
 

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yeah, that's a known bug since september, unfortunately it hasn't been fixed in the october update
 
paromon
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I wonder if they'll ever update their UI now that they're updating the code? Main menu UI is horrendously dated. Especially now that rF2, AMS2, and iRacing have/will have gone through UI overhauls themselves by early 2025 or so.
 

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