Automobilista 2 – Update V1.6.5.1 Deployed

01/07/2025 Reiza Leave a comment

Reiza Studios has deployed Update V1.6.5.1 for the Automobilista 2 racing simulator.

This latest hotfix corrects the more pressing bugs introduced by the previous update and also brings a few further fixes and improvements to Automobilista 2.

Some performance issues with AMD hardware have been addressed, as have issues with flickering foliage and other minor visual oddities introduced with the latest shader updates. Furthermore, the game should now launch correctly from third-party apps.

Changelog V1.6.5.1:

GENERAL

Reduced the painted track detail offset to reduce overlap with vehicle tyres while still avoiding Z-fighting on large tracks
Reverted WIP development to aero flaps, causing some existing cars equipped with DRS to malfunction
Reverted the damp track racing line visual change,s which created some edge cases that caused the track to look too reflective
Fixed Shader causing flickering on Radeon GPUs.
Relaxed threshold for track limit violations inthe previous lap to invalidate the next lap in all non-TT game modes

UI & HUD

Fixed Test Day keyboard/controller menu navigation layout
Added graphics option to enable/disable LOD Fading (defaults to OFF)
Removed excess vertical padding from the livery selection dialog (also prevents double activation when closing the dialog)

PHYSICS

Further minor adjustments to tread friction fade with velocity for all compounds to LMDh / GTP, LMP2 (both gens), P1 (both gens)
Adjusted GT Open carcass bend stiffness
Cadillac DPi: Minor center of gravity height & diffuser adjustments; Corrected fuel tank size being 1L oversized; Moved default brake bias slightly rearwards
GT1: Revised Nissan GT1 aero efficiency
Oreca 07 (All models): Corrected front camber adjustment range asymmetry (no setup reset required)
Metalmoro AJR Nissan V6: Corrected missing TC & ABS aids in authentic mode

Adjusted AI downforce bias, peak slip angles, mechanical grip & AI lateral movement rates for better high speed stability & less erratic AI movements in F-Vintage, F-Retro, F-Classic, F-HiTech, Group C& GT3 classes
Further adjustments to AI lateral movement rates for F-Retro Gen1, F-Classics, GT3s
Sigma P1 G5: Reduced AI DRS drag scalar to mitigate risks of AI veering off track following front DRS activation
Adjusted AI dynamic corridors for Bathurst 1983, Silverstone 1975, Taruma Chicane

AUDIO

Fixed wall reflections and missing engine samples for Sigma P1 and Ginetta G58

VEHICLES

GT3 Gen2: Added livery override support for yellow/white headlights; updated yellow headlights textures
F-Reiza: Minor adjustment to cockpit POV height

Automobilista 2 is currently available via Steam for a promo price of €3,69. The Automobilista 2 All-Inclusive Bundle is available for €72,65.

Official Webpage – www.game-automobilista2.com