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Studio 397 have deployed a new hotfix update for rFactor 2 that fixes a number of issues from the recently released Q1 update.
rFactor 2 Q1 2023 Hotfix #2
Main Build ID: 10664585
Dedi Build ID: 10664583
Notes:
– General: Fixed not being able to pit when no boundary is set on the pitlane.
– Track Limits: Disable pit lane detection when no boundary is set on the track.
– Track Limits: Fixed some cases of not penalizing an illegal pit exit.
– Graphics: Fixed IBL Water Shader not rendering in Specular Mappers
– Fixed blurry cameras when shadows are disabled
– Fixed missing audio samples in moddev
– Competition System: You can now sign up to a competition if you own at least one paid car and track used in the competition, or if the competition uses a free car and track.
– Competition System: Replaced “open cart” button with a button that will take you to the UI store basket page for any content you may need to purchase.
– UI: Added “install missing content” button on server join error page. This will install missing/uninstalled store content.
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