rFactor 2 System Requirements (2015) | Minimum & Recommended PC Specs

update Last updated: November 12, 2015
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rFactor 2 requires at least a capable CPU, a dedicated GPU, and 8 GB RAM. For recommended settings, aim for powerful CPU and high-end GPU.

rFactor 2 PC performance and system requirements
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About rFactor 2

Summary
rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation from Studio 397. It offers the latest in vehicle and race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. rFactor 2 features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics.

You can race against a field of AI cars, or in multi-player mode against others. The simulation supports a full day-night cycle as well as dynamically varying weather conditions such as rain. Tracks feature "real-road" technology that changes the grip as more cars drive on it. You can run full 24 hour endurance events and in multi-player mode, driver swaps are also supported. Everything can be customized by the community, including adding new tracks and cars, and a wealth of add-ons are available on-line.

rFactor 2 is also an evolving product, which will be updated and added to for many years, so the list of features will expand!Features
Physics
  • Updated to use multi-core CPU technology
  • Advanced physics engine
  • Newly updated tyre model
  • Driving surface construction, even painted line thickness, affects grip levels
  • Engine boost and Turbo modeling
  • Complex aerodynamics
  • Head physics, cockpit vibrations, detailed bump modeling

Dynamic Racing Experience
  • Real-time day/night lighting transitions
  • Realistic wet/dry weather transitions
  • Dynamically laid rubber increases grip throughout racing session(s)
  • Rubber chunks (“marbles”) roll off tyres and can affect grip
  • Tyres sustain damage from poor driving (such as "flatspotting" a tyre) or setups, affecting grip immediately and over time
  • Dynamically drying racing line after rain
  • Environments filled with animated events like planes, flag marshalls and more…

Graphics/Sound
  • Real-time day/night lighting transitions
  • Projected headlights for night time driving
  • Look to apex and head motion tracking support
  • DX9 advanced graphics engine
  • Real-time day/night transitions
  • Adjust player and opponent volume ratio
  • See the apex with the Look Ahead slider
  • Adjust your seat and mirror while in the driver’s seat
  • Updating real-time scoring towers
  • Expanded and enhanced gauge and LCD features for vehicle cockpits
  • Improved loading times
  • Updated sound engine
  • Changing engine sounds based on upgraded vehicle performance

Gameplay
  • New AI who will race for and defend positions
  • Define AI opponent types, strength and aggression
  • Races can be lap based, time based or both
  • Vehicle upgrade system that affects both the appearance and performance of a vehicle

Camera/Replays
  • “Resume from Replay” allows you to resume a race from a saved replay
  • Full screen monitor and ability to rewind
  • Freely move camera from any position including the ever famous exclusive Swingman
  • Spectator mode

Multiplayer
  • Opponent car skins automatically transmitted
  • Completely new multiplayer engine
  • Dedicated server
  • Native voting system
  • Add AI to multiplayer games
  • Boot and ban player lists that can be passed around
  • Security checks to combat potential cheating

Open Architecture
  • Support for modder created car and track content
  • Fully adjustable Showroom, UI and HUD layouts
  • More Plugin Interfaces
  • Easy to use customizable multi-language support
  • Rules to simulate different types of racing
  • Completely customize your controller
  • Drop in new vehicle liveries

Cars and Tracks
  • Steam Workshop support for installing cars and tracks
  • For a current list of cars and tracks shipped with the simulation visit this link to the workshop: http://steamcommunity.com/id/ImageSpaceIncorporated/myworkshopfiles/?appid=365960
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Released 11/12/2015
Genres
SimulationSportsRacing
Developer
Studio 397
Publisher
Studio 397
Platforms
PC

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