RELEASE DATE: 12 FEBRUARY 2026

CONTENT

• Audi Sport quattro

• BMW M2 Coupe (G87) - 2 variants

• Caterham 485 CSR - 3 variants

• Dallara EXP

• Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) - 2 variants

• Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno - 4 variants

• Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk1)

• Circuit Paul Ricard - 4 layouts

• Watkins Glen - 4 layouts

GAMEPLAY / MULTIPLAYER

• Removed the game mode selector page on game startup. It now directly loads into Open Mode. Career mode has been disabled.

• Previous Career mode purchased cars should now show up under "My Cars" in Open Mode.

• Gain-based track cut logic: 

  • When cutting, there's a gain evaluation. If there is no gain, there is no warning; if there is a gain, the player has 500 metres to give up the gain. If this fails, the player is given a warning/time penalty/DT/SG/DSQ depending on the severity of the remaining unserved time gain. A widget helps the player determine whether time is being given up or not.

• Fixed a crash when restarting certain special events.

• Next step of SimGrid daily racing: 

  • Car selection is now based on mechanical variants. Customized player cars are also checked for eligibility.

• In place of the previous direct join, the connection flow has been shifted back to the in-game server browser so that players can choose their preferred visual configuration or livery.

• Fixed a car customization logic issue that allowed self-exclusive optional items to overlap in some cases.

• Fixed the ability to start and finish a timed lap in session overtime.

• Fixed a bug in AI fuel estimation.

• Added the possibility to deviate from the global track limit rules on a per-corner basis.

• The target is to have more natural feeling track limits and not penalize players where they already lose time by stretching the limits (e.g., gravel traps on corner exits).

UI

• Indications on the gear widget when ERS limits are reached.

• Fix for binding TC Cut-1-14 and the game crash it caused by using it.

• The last selected car now persists across the different menus.

• Added a button to hide UI overlays in the main menu and paint shop.

• Updated some menu icons.

• Implemented localization updates.

• Blue flags are now functional.

• Added car electrics functions in the MFD.

• Set up menu cosmetic updates.

• Player tyre compound indication added to the pit menu leaderboard page.

• Added the ability to paste server credentials from the clipboard.

• Added pit stop controls to the MFD page.

• Added HUD notification priority settings in HUD options.

GRAPHICS

• Implemented SF25 dash display updates.

  • Added a lap counter in race sessions.

• F40LM now has the racing driver model.

• Fixed default variant's exhaust emitter position remaining even with override (e.g., on the Mini tuned variant).

• Updated Ferrari SF25 steering wheel position and driver animation.

• Updated BMW M3 CSL steering wheel size and driver animation.

• Implemented minor visual updates to the Toyota Supra MKIV and Renault 5 GT Turbo.

• Free camera mode is enabled.

• Visual customization updates for the Audi RS 3, Audi RS 6 Avant, Alpine A110 S, Ferrari 296 GTB, Lamborghini Huracan STO, and Lotus Emira.

• Fixed a customization logic issue that did not toggle optional items correctly when incompatible items were selected.

• Updated lights scripts on several cars.

RENDERING

• Improved indirect rendering for cubemap shadows.

• Updated DLSS version to 4.5

• Implemented decals mip mapping. 

  • It should reduce flicker in the distance of tire marks, banners, etc.

PHYSICS / HANDLING

• New launch control system, updated existing cars with launch control available.

• Peugeot 205 T16 fixed non-symmetrical setup.

• Porsche GT3 Cup fixed inconsistencies between the 3 variants' setup limits.

• Fixed an issue with DCT gear sequencing.

• Shared memory updates to physics channels.

• Added blending to shared memory when the game is paused.

• Disabled shared memory output while the setup page is active.

• Implemented BMW M3 E46 gear ratio fix.

• Audi RS 6 ABD got better AWD, a slight power bump.

• Under-the-hood revamp of dynamic weather/track simulation and server-client syncing of conditions. 

  • This will be a longer process to calibrate and fine-tune, which will be rolled out in subsequent updates. Make sure to follow our future updates!

• Improved aero map interpolation.

  • Calculating additional data points between the data points for higher resolution and a more nuanced behavior.

• Improved differential model.

• Added support for the differential locking system (Audi Sport quattro).

• Added support for solid rear axles to have adjustable camber and toe.

• Implemented BMW M4 GT3 Evo updates to aero and heave springs.

• BMW M2 CS Racing general updates, reworked setups, better balance, improved aero map and added a second mechanical variant simulating the black power stick with a more powerful engine mapping (450bhp).

• The first variant continues to represent the TCX configuration with approximately 360bhp.

• Implemented Mazda MX5 Cup aero tweaks and setup updates.

• Implemented Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Sprint setup updates.

• Implemented Caterham Academy setup limits updates.

• Implemented Porsche 718 GT4 RS balance and ABD updates.

• Implemented Ferrari 296 GTB dampers, setup and e-diff updates.

• Implemented Ferrari Daytona SP3 e-diff tweaks.

• Implemented Toyota GR86 setup updates.

• Implemented Alfa Romeo GTAm setup updates.

• Implemented ESC calibration tweaks for modern sports cars.

• Improved realism of factory ESC steps to help drivability without eliminating the fun factor.

AUDIO

• Implemented Ferrari SF25 volume tweaks.

• Added bodywork damage audio.

• Worked on FMod. 

  • File size optimizations

• Reworked audio for launch control.

• Updated sound spatialization for the road cars' bodywork.

• Porsche 718 GT4 now has improved ramp and sound dynamics on load. The fuel pump volume is tweaked fuel pump volume.