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Steam News18 June 202618d ago

Automobilista 2 V1.6.9.81 is Now Live

This update complements the latest release with various additional fixes and minor improvements. V1.6.9.

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What changed

20 fixes1 addition6 changes2 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
  • Performance
changedThis update complements the latest release with various additional fixes and minor improvements.
fixedV1.6.9.8->V1.6.9.81 CHANGELOGFixed a CTD when resetting to defaults on Session Selection Dialog with no Preset enabled
fixedV1.6.9.8->V1.6.9.81 CHANGELOGFixed drivers being incorrectly DQ in first lap if they received a DT for speeding during formation / rolling starts
fixedV1.6.9.8->V1.6.9.81 CHANGELOGFixed issue that would prevent correct Limited Setup option being set at lobby launch when hosting via game client
fixedV1.6.9.8->V1.6.9.81 CHANGELOGFixed visual tire wear not rendering when a tire also had a visual flatspot
fixedV1.6.9.8->V1.6.9.81 CHANGELOGFixed motion blur affecting tires

Automobilista 2 changes

changedThis update complements the latest release with various additional fixes and minor improvements.
fixedFixed a CTD when resetting to defaults on Session Selection Dialog with no Preset enabled
fixedFixed drivers being incorrectly DQ in first lap if they received a DT for speeding during formation / rolling starts
fixedFixed issue that would prevent correct Limited Setup option being set at lobby launch when hosting via game client
fixedFixed visual tire wear not rendering when a tire also had a visual flatspot

This update complements the latest release with various additional fixes and minor improvements.

V1.6.9.81 also marks the end of the free trial period for the latest DLC tracks; the Hungaroring, layouts from the Historical Track Pt4 & Monza 2005 are now restricted to onwers of the respective DLCs.

V1.6.9.8->V1.6.9.81 CHANGELOG

GENERAL

  • Fixed a CTD when resetting to defaults on Session Selection Dialog with no Preset enabled

  • Fixed drivers being incorrectly DQ in first lap if they received a DT for speeding during formation / rolling starts

  • Fixed issue that would prevent correct Limited Setup option being set at lobby launch when hosting via game client

  • Fixed visual tire wear not rendering when a tire also had a visual flatspot

  • Fixed motion blur affecting tires

  • Fixed tire edges drawing over car bodywork when viewed at glancing angles with Parallax Occlusion enabled

  • Fixed shadow banding on some tire treads with Parallax Occlusion enabled

  • Fixed tyre artifacts with Parallax Occlusion enabled for triple screen setups

  • Fixed CTD when selecting F-V10 Gen3 class with a Speedway oval circuit active

  • Fixed modern Pirelli tire "shine" coating not wearing off after initial roll

  • Further adjusted tire friction threshold to generate smoke

UI & HUD

  • Fixed incorrect speed limit shown and unlocalised strings in pitstop timer HUD widget

  • Fixed missing localised text on new HUD pit lane messaging

  • Fixed missing localised text for Parallax Occlusion Quality setting

  • Fixed missing labels on Reverb and Wall Reflection audio options

  • Disabled redundant Traction Control setting for Renault R28 in setup menu

PHYSICS

  • Minor soft tire tread adjustments for F-V10 Gen1, F-V10 Gen2 (B), F-V10 Gen3 (B&M), F-V8 Gen1 (B&M), F-V8 Gen2, F-Hybrid Gen3

AI

  • Minor global adjustments to AI passing & avoid distances so passing / avoid routines kick in slightly further back from the car ahead (car behind bets a little more room to manouver to avoid getting boxed in)

  • Minor global AI draft effect adjustment

  • Minor adjustments to AI corridor scalars at high and max AI aggression settings to minimise AI putting wheels off-track at those Aggression settings

  • AzureImproved AI performance braking into chicane at tunnel exit
  • HungaroringImproved AI performance around and exiting T8

TRACKS

  • Barcelona 1999 / 2001Fixed an LOD issue with the flood light fixtures
  • Jerez: LOD adjustments for a few static objects

  • HungaroringImproved resolution for flat apex curb cross section
  • Imola 2005Fixed some floating static rescue vehicles
  • Indianapolis 2001Fixed T1 tirewall LOD

VEHICLES

  • F-V10 Gen2Disabled single vehicle team entries for an even 10-10 distribution of Bridgestone / Michelin teams
  • F-Vee Gen2Fixed front suspension animations
  • F-V8 Gen1/F-V10 Gen3 (B)Added custom steering wheel model
  • Renault R25Corrected steering wheel position for high and low downforce variants
  • Lamborghini RevueltoFixed front left tire tread mapping

Source

Steam News / 18 June 2026

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