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Automobilista v1.0 is RELEASED!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8po4XyUyRDs

We´re happy to bring Automobilista out of Early Access as v1.0 is now officially released!

V1.0 brings a new series (F-Vintage 1967 & 1969), new track layouts, along with an extensive list of fixes and updates to the current Early Access version.

To reflect this release, base game has been upgraded to full price @ US$ 39.99 (and accordingly for other currencies) on Steam as Early Access discounts ends - we remain with launch discount of 10% for the initial launch week.

Some further important info regarding this release:

  • A new player profile is strongly recommended.
  • Replays from v0.9.8 and earlier may not be compatible with v1.0
  • Mods might need to be updated - specially mods that are in the REIZA28 - REIZA35 range as those slots have been reserved for official content as well (modsin that range won´t show up in menu).

Full changelog from v0.9.8:

Content

Cars:

  • Added Formula Vintage series (1967 & 1969 seasons)

Tracks:

  • Added Flugplatz Bergschleife & Mendig Supertruck layouts to Mendig
  • Added circuits no 7 & 9 to Buenos Aires
  • Added West & Classic layouts to Kansai
  • Added South & Patriot layouts to VIR

Features & Fixes

  • Track conditions now cumulative over race weekend (no longer resets to initial state every session)
  • Added track progression & quali length options to AMS Dedicated tool
  • Added DynHUD spinner for alternative designs & two extra default options (CleanHUD & Telemetry)
  • DynHUD: Various stability & functionality fixes
  • Disabled 16bit option altogether from AMS Config
  • Added AMS Config option for alternative SweetFX presets & included some new presets
  • Re-ordered and replaced main menu series graphics to feature a preview of each vehicle in the series
  • Upped "reserved" slots in main menu for official content from previous 28 to 35 (so mods which were previously in that 29-35 range will need to be renamed to show up in main menu)
  • Folder "\SCREENSHOTS" is now created in root configurations folder rather than as subfolder of Userdata (needs to create a new config.inito take effect)
  • Fixed opponent class filter so it no longer displays different cars in a same class as the same
  • Added extra track and vehicle information to showroom & loading screens
  • Added music fade out during loading screen
  • Added spectator mode option to the multiplayer lobby screen (was previously in create session screen which caused some confusion)
  • Fixed bug with multiplayer opponents appearing floating when loading replays from the replay fridge
  • Fixed bug with some sound effects looping during replays
  • Fixed bug with Multiplayer menu settings not working
  • Fixed issue with cars not featuring an onboard engine starter being unable to start in a formation lap by having pit crew fire up the engine
  • Fixed vehicle selection menu in multiplayer to display only allowed cars when running All Cars & Tracks
  • Speeding in the pits & not respecting blue flag now award drive-through penalties rather than Stop/Go
  • Tweaked position of Main Menu series spinner & added page number
  • Mod tracks are no longer listed for Time Trial mode
  • Added missing championship configuration options
  • Updated input binding options when a command is already mapped to another function
  • Added UI option for setting qualifying length
  • Added UI option for multiple race heats with reverse grids
  • Several adjustments to Garage UI
  • Renamed some track layouts to a more consistent standard & moved Historical venues to the same menu branch of their modern counterparts
  • Updated portuguese, french, spanish localization
  • Added messages for manual ignition
  • Revised Realfeel settings for several cars
  • Fractionally reduced overall AI aggression
  • Fixed FFB remaining loaded while hitting pause, ESC or instant replay
  • Removed redundant DRS & Push-to-pass messages when car in use is not equipped with such
  • Various shader improvements
  • Vehicle shadow optimization (all cars)
  • Updated feeler settings to minimise wheel interlock glitches
  • Added throttle mapping (built into the physics)
  • Fine tuned road dust properties
  • Fine tuned various sound effects
  • Sound updates to F-Vintage, Marcas, Boxer
  • Several car skin updates to F-V10, F-Reiza, F-Extreme F-V12, Superkart, Opala, Opala 86 & Added new Renault Fluence car
  • DynHUD: Fixed Delta Widget resetting in Time Trial mode after a restart
  • Speedland: Improved night lighting & fixed several collision issues
  • Improved AI paths for Londrina, Johannesburg Historic, Interlagos Historic, Montreal, Cordoba, Spielberg layouts
  • Johannesburg: Reduced bump in tarmac seams
  • Mendig: Several trackside detail updates
  • Kansai: Relaxed corridors on exit of corners with astroturf
  • F-Vee: Adjusted alpha channels in driver helmets
  • SuperV8: Added new cockpit model
  • F3: Added new cockpit-mounted LCD display alternative to both models; Adjusted team & driver names; Added remaining talent files; optimized LODs; Revised tire physics & default setup
  • SuperV8: Adjusted default setup fixed tires and rims blur settings
  • Boxer Cup: Texture optimization, new cockpit materials; fixed display temperature readings clipping above 100º, adjusted default roll bar stiffness
  • MR18: Revised tire physics
  • Lancer Cup: Revised tire physics; Fixed small hole in Lancer R cockpit
  • Opalas: Revised tires & AI
  • F-Reiza: Totally revised physics: New front geometry; Revised Tires; Changed setup, dampers, bumprubbers; added throttle map per gear
  • F-Extreme: New front geometry; Revised Tires;
  • F-V10:Texture optimization, new cockpit materials; fixed tires and rims blur settings, optimized LODs
  • Marcas: Updated LCD displays
  • F-Retro: Adjusted tires
    • OBS: Steam Achievements will be added shortly.

    VX portal is also now also officially launched at www.virtualxperience.net ! You can access the multiplayer lobby and launch the sim straight from your browser. Our official public servers will also be deployed shortly.

    If you have a bug to report please use the bug report thread. (make sure to check the opening post).

    Build and release context

    Recorded Steam release date:

    Within one calendar day of this post (UTC). The listed date does not establish an exact launch time.