Hotfix 2 for 2023 Season 1 focuses on VR performance improvements, a refined damage model, FFB tuning, and various car-specific physics and visual fixes.
▲Buffs8
- Race ControlThe penalty for the second-line leader being ahead of the first-line leader at the green flag is now a drive-through instead of a stop-and-go.stop-and-go→drive-through
- BMW M Hybrid V8
- Wheel tethers lengthened to prevent rear wheels from getting stuck against the bodywork after becoming hinged.→lengthened
- Front tires are no longer invisible when viewed from the cockpit camera.invisible→visible
- Mercedes-AMG W13 E PerformanceWheel break limits have been increased as part of a tuning pass for the new damage model.→increased
- Graphics & VR
- Fixed a critical issue with VR framerate performance caused by cockpit rendering changes.
- Fixed an issue where a ghost car would block the player's cockpit from rendering.blocked→fixed
- Lucas Oil SpeedwayNight lighting is now available and enabled at this track.→Added
- GeneralAdded new adaptive settings for high contrast cursor, wider raceline, and always-visible pit lines.→Added
▼Nerfs1
- Mercedes-AMG W13 E PerformanceWeight distribution adjustments have been removed from the garage options.available→Removed
◆Other changes7
- Force Feedback
- Runaway wheel safety protection is now more targeted and dissipates quicker when triggered.
- Default FFB Smoothing has been reduced from 15% to 0%.15%→0% %
- BMW M Hybrid V8Drafting parameters have been adjusted to change how the car behaves when following others.
- Toyota GR86
- Minimum tire pressures have been raised.→raised psi
- Minimum fuel capacity has been limited.→limited L
- Maximum front camber has been limited.→limited deg
- GeneralForce is no longer applied to the suspension if a wheel is already broken, preventing wheels from remaining extended after a fix.
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Patch history
- 2026 Season 3 Patch 3 Hotfix 2 Release [2026.07.17.01]Jul 21, 2026 · 1d
Critical hotfix addressing race control caution transitions, UI map zoom, spotter updates, and a new gearing set for the Dallara IR18.
+1→ - →2026 Season 3 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 [2026.07.14.02]Jul 15, 2026 · 1w
Hotfix addressing a critical loading issue for the Acura NSX GT3 EVO 22 and a rebranding for the Formula Vee.
- →2026 Season 2 Patch 4 Hotfix 1 Release [2026.05.20.05]May 21, 2026 · 2mo
A critical hotfix addressing connectivity issues when joining consecutive events.
- →2026 Season 1 Patch 1 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2025.12.16.02]Dec 17, 2025 · 7mo
Critical hotfix addressing server crashes caused by weather system value overflows.
- →2025 Season 4 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2025.10.17.01]Oct 21, 2025 · 9mo
Critical hotfix addressing a car loading failure and a UI bug regarding tire options.
- 2025 Season 3 Patch 4 Hotfix 1Aug 12, 2025 · 11mo
Critical stability fix for Moza hardware and UI improvements for the Dallara IR18.
+2→ - 2025 Season 3 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2025.07.02.02]Jul 3, 2025 · 12mo
Critical hotfix addressing system stability, CPU alert logic, and disabling specific Moza wheel effects to prevent crashes.
−1→ - →2025 Season 3 Hotfix 1 [2025.06.10.04]Jun 11, 2025 · 13mo
2025 Season 3 Hotfix 1 focuses on critical stability fixes for race servers, the updater, and Charlotte Motor Speedway, alongside setup updates for the NASCAR Cup Series Gen 7.
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