Graphics
- Added day-night cycle and weather effects
- Added volumetric clouds and fog
- Added windshield raindrops
- Optimised camera rendering
- Added experimental support for DirectX 12 and Vulkan
Vehicle models
- Added new vintage cars (inspired by Mercedes W123, BMW E32, Lada Granta, Vaz Okta, ZAZ 965)
- Added car paint variants
- Added windshield wiper animation
- Added head lamp emission
- Optimised vehicle models
Vehicle physics
- Adjusted drivetrain and wheel inertia
- Improve truck tyre friction curves
Maps
- Enlarged roundabouts and improved roads on the Windridge City map
- Optimised building models (Windridge City, Urban City, Earthworks Site)
- Optimised trees and grass
- Improved scene object loading (streaming)
- Rebuilt lighting on maps
Countries
- Added Slovenian road signs and translations (thanks to Sim 83)
Input
- Improved steering wheel force feedback
- Added Thrustmaster PC Racer default bindings
- Added an option to create a clear input profile without default bindings
- Added windshield wiper speed inputs
- Added seat belt signal input
UI
- Added automatic hiding of the top bar and mouse
- Added Lens Shift to the camera calibration panel
Integration
- Updated OpenXR device integration
- Added SimRacingStudio motion platform integration
- Added SimHub dashboard integration
- Added StreamDeck plugin icons
Work in Progress
Features that were also developed but still hidden in this release:
- Procedural map generator based on OpenStreetMap data
- HUD navigation minimap