Asobo, known today as the Microsoft Flight Simulator developer, created groundbreaking technology for large scale maps that was intended to be used in a high quality rally raid title. It was never released and ended up as FUEL, a post-apocalyptic open-world racing game. What happened?
Originally working in military simulator design, this Michigan-based studio developed Zone Raiders for Virgin Interactive before moving to Electronic Arts for publishing their second PC title, Sports Car GT, when Westwood Studios (their SCGT development partner) was acquired by the software giant.
Known primarily for their mod-friendly SCGT and rFactor racing platforms, ISI also developed Formula One and NASCAR titles on PC for Electronic Arts, but perhaps their lasting contribution to the genre was the licensing of the isiMotor engine that allowed studios such as 2Pez, Blimey! Games, KW Studios, Motorsport Games, Reiza Studios, SIMBIN Studios, Slightly Mad Studios, The Sim Factory, Tiburon and rFactor 2‘s ongoing developer Studio 397 to begin with or release on an evolution of their software.
Another fork of the isiMotor engine, rFpro, continues to be developed and is used by a wide array of automotive companies for both road and motorsport simulation.
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Reiza have updated the recently released patch with yet another, making tweaks to the UI, physics of some cars, AI and adding seasonal foliage to their new Nurburgring.
V1.6.6.1 CHANGELOG
UI & HUD
Fixed missing Ligier European Series leaderboard/hud icon
Added missing localizations for trackside object collision settingsPHYSICS
Alpine A110 GT4 Evo: Minor adjustment to engine torque curve
Ligier JS2-R: Adjusted front brake torque
Minor adjustment to GT4, G55 Supercup & Ligier JS2R bulk cold tread effects
Further adjustments to slick wetness effects
AI
Further adjustments to AI fuel strategy paramaters in Endurance classes
Increased AI cold tire performance losses for Ginetta G55 Supercup, Ligier JS2-R
AUDIO
AM Valkyrie Hyopercar: Adjusted external and interior engine soundsTRACKS
Added seasonal foliage to Nurburgring 2025 & 2020VEHICLES
Corrected “look back” camera position for new cars
Aston Martin Vantage GTE: Fixed clipping interior parts through windshield
AMS2 is a comprehensive simulation of the Brazilian motorsports scene, featuring all major Brazilian racing series, race tracks and manufacturers, as well as a selection of modern and classic content from around the world.