Le Mans Ultimate Patch 3 Released, Addressing Numerous Issues With Crashing, FFB, Rain And More

Studio 397 have released a hotfix for patch two and new patch (3) for Le Mans Ultimate. The update has an array of fixes and tweaks and shows more genuine progress from the developer, including changes to address software crashes, adding a max framerate setting, visual rain effect improvements and more. Notably absent is support for VR, which was promised to be released at some point in an update, but hasn’t yet appeared.

The developer is also aware that some users are experiencing FFB issues and has asked anyone with the issue to try the ffb-pub steam beta branch and report success or failure in their Discord.

Patch notes:

General and Code Updates​

Fixed a crash when whilst joining an online-session
Fixed allowed seat movement ranges not loading from cars
Changed force feedback (FFB) per car to standardise forces across all vehicles – note: you may need to change your strength settings if you only drive one particular car or class
Car Rain Effects Issues
Various minor improvements and fixes in general to rain effects on cars
Fixed rain ripples not appearing on car bodies
Added max frame rate setting
Removed driving assist keybinds so you can no longer adjust assists whilst driving and must do so from the pitlane or pause menu to prevent abuse of assists
Improved robustness of alt-tab to ensure the game correctly takes and looses focus
Fixed an issue with unsupported characters in game chat causing results to not be processed
Virtual Energy usage is now logged in XML Result files
Possible crash fix when joining online practice servers
“Stop/Go” and “Damage” pit menu options are now hidden when not applicable.
Updated Gamepad and Keyboard default profiles with improved steering settings and adjusted default gamepad keys
Fixed other car headlights not disabling in private sessions

UI and HUD​

Quick Race
Addressed incorrect naming conventions for Race Tracks and Car class appearing before car name.

Race Weekend
Fixed an issue where some car logos aren’t displaying on the standing screen
Updated inconsistent naming for track and cars names

Online
Added your split to the monitor and to race results
Fixed issue where player can join race event after completing the Practice session before being returned to daily race menu
Added game chat to the monitor screen
A widget has been added to the nav bar showing the events you are registered for

Profile
Fixed issue where DQ’d users are being shown as DNF

HUD
Corrected HUD label for Fuel during pitstops with Hypercars
Fixed Cockpit HUD rendering some icons beneath text when they should not (such as “Low Fuel” displays)
Fixed driver overlay HUD hiding during end-of-race period
Addressed alignment issues with Ultrawide monitor after adjusting HUD Scale
Removed options that should not appear on MFD
Updated disqualification messages to be more clear

Settings
Fixed issues with inverted FFB settings
Removed redundant “Transparent Trainer” and “Lead Time” settings
Addressed issue with settings cycling setting to Maximum of minimum
Removed keybindings for Assists

UI & Localisation Updates
Fixed the styling for saving a setup
added units to some settings
Fixed issue with missing descriptions for Car Class
Fixed issue with Qualify laps per session setting removed, it’s now always unlimited
Fix Player Compound Displaying As Wet On Race Start

Tracks​

Bahrain International Circuit
Fixed material settings on terrain puddle decals
Fixed some assets not being rendered in mirrors

Fuji Raceway
Added missing curb at T5
Corrected driving surface properties for pit building floor
Fixed material settings on terrain puddle decals
Minor camera updates

Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans)
Fixed some z fighting on roadlines at pit entry
Improved and optimised material properties on advertisements
Fixed material settings on terrain puddle decals

Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Fixed material settings on terrain puddle decals
Fixed some collidable assets not being rendered in mirrors
Fixed some advertisement detail types
Updated Rolex gantry asset
Minor camera updates

Algarve International Circuit (Portimāo)
Updated/Corrected Curbs at T3 and T5
Updated Track Limits boundaries
Fixed material settings on terrain puddle decals
Minor camera updates

Sebring International Raceway
Improved and optimised material properties on advertisements
Added missing no rain zone in paddock
Fixed some collidable assets not being rendered in mirrors
Fixed various issues with objects not lighting correctly at night
Fixed material settings on terrain puddle decals
Added details to Sunset Bridge often used for driving references
Tweaked tent colours in paddock

Spa Francorchamps
Fix for some AI (LMP2) hitting pit wall when leaving garages
Fixed missing collision mesh at final turn run off
Fixed some assets not being rendered in mirrors
Fixed material settings on terrain puddle decals
Minor camera updates

Cars​

General
Updated seat movement amount
Car Rain Effects Issues
Various minor improvements and fixes in general to rain effects on cars
Fixed rain ripples not appearing on car bodies
Balanced FFB between cars

GTE​

Aston Martin Vantage GTE
Normalised FFB. Strength reduced ~36%
Updated default setups
Fixed an issue with #777 D’Station material
Fixed livery issue on #98 team
Fixed wet windshield textures
Fixed windshield wear not showing on inside
Fixed headlights not reflecting

Corvette C8.R GTE
Normalised FFB: reduced ~ 36%
BoP: +20kg weight penalty
Updated default setups
Fixed wet windshield textures
Fixed windshield wear not showing
Reduced AI corner cutting

Ferrari 488 GTE
Normalised FFB: reduced ~ 36%
BoP: +20kg weight penalty for Le Mans and +25kg for non-LM tracks
Updated default setups
Fixed wet windshield textures
Fixed decals on windows
Fixed Kessel exterior windows not showing tear off stickers

Porsche 911 RSR GTE
Normalised FFB: reduced ~ 36%
BoP +20kg weight penalty
Updated default setups
Fixed wet windshield textures
Fixed wheel pivots
Fixed brake lights not reflecting in puddles
Fixed doubled headlight glass
Fixed #56 Rexy WEC livery
Fixed some issues with the rim and rim blur

LMP2​

Oreca 07 LMP2
Normalised FFB. Reduced ~ 36%
Updated default setups
Fixed wet windshield textures
Fixed main body AO map
Fixed position lights being on all the time
Fixed floating mesh when rear wing is detached
Updated seat movement amounts

Hypercar​

General
Fixed wet windshield textures
Fixed fuel consumption estimate
Fixed virtual energy consumption estimate
Fixed Virtual Energy refill not being concurrent with refuelling
Set higher refuel rate to make sure physical fuel always goes in fast enough during pit stops.
Recalculated brake disc inertia, adjust brake pad friction around ‘cold’ temperatures

Cadillac V.Series R LMDh
Normalised FFB: reduced ~0.7%
Updated default setups
Increased fuel consumption by about 24%
Fixed carbon on main livery material
Fixed headlights not reflecting
Updated cameras
Updated windshield dirt textures

Ferrari 499P LMH
BoP: +10kg weight penalty
FFB normalised: increased ~2.5%
Updated default setups
Adjusted fuel consumption to about +35%
Added track map (look up…)
Updated cameras
Updated rim blur
Fixed front differential settings going out of intended range

Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH
FFB normalised: Increased ~14.2%
Updated default setups
Increased fuel consumption by about 24%
Fixed headlights not reflecting
Updated seat movement amounts
Updated cameras

Peugeot 9X8 LMH
BoP: -2.5kg weight penalty
FFB normalised: increased ~8.4%
Adjusted fuel consumption to about +25%
Updated default setups
Fixed TC/ABS lights
Fixed LOD issues on external cockpit instance
Fixed rear lights not always being on
Updated HUD brightness
Moved fuel displays to the left a small amount on HUD
Updated cameras
Fixed front differential settings going out of intended range

Porsche 963 LMDh
FFB normalised: decreased ~12%
BOP: +10kg weight penalty
Updated default setups
Increased fuel consumption by about +32%
Fixed Pit BoP docking time
Slightly adjusted mirror position

Toyota GR010 LMH
FFB normalised: increased ~9%
BoP: +10kg weight penalty
Adjust fuel consumption by about +33%
Updated default setups
Fixed front differential settings going out of intended range
Fixed wet windshield textures
Updated seat movement amounts
Updated cameras

Vanwall Vandervell 680 LMH
FFB normalised: increased ~5.7%
Increased fuel consumption by about +12%
Updated default setups
Fixed wrong Pit BoP docking time
Centered driving view
Updated seat movement amounts
Fixed windshield wear texture
Updated cameras

Patch 2 Hotfix 3:

Improved the UI rendering code which may result in UI performance improvements for some users
Fixed artifacting occurring on AMD graphics cards
Fixed a game crash for users on Thrustmaster hardware