Patch update #28: Weather effects

Graphics

• Added day-night cycle and weather effects

• Added volumetric clouds and fog

• Added windshield raindrops

• Optimised camera rendering

• Added experimental support for DirectX 12 and Vulkan

Vehicle models

• Added new vintage cars (inspired by Mercedes W123, BMW E32, Lada Granta, Vaz Okta, ZAZ 965)

• Added car paint variants

• Added windshield wiper animation

• Added head lamp emission

• Optimised vehicle models

Vehicle physics

• Adjusted drivetrain and wheel inertia

• Improve truck tyre friction curves

Maps

• Enlarged roundabouts and improved roads on the Windridge City map

• Optimised building models (Windridge City, Urban City, Earthworks Site)

• Optimised trees and grass

• Improved scene object loading (streaming)

• Rebuilt lighting on maps

Countries

• Added Slovenian road signs and translations (thanks to Sim 83)

Input

• Improved steering wheel force feedback

• Added Thrustmaster PC Racer default bindings

• Added an option to create a clear input profile without default bindings

• Added windshield wiper speed inputs

• Added seat belt signal input

UI

• Added automatic hiding of the top bar and mouse

• Added Lens Shift to the camera calibration panel

Integration

• Updated OpenXR device integration

• Added SimRacingStudio motion platform integration

• Added SimHub dashboard integration

• Added StreamDeck plugin icons

Work in Progress

Features that were also developed but still hidden in this release:

• Procedural map generator based on OpenStreetMap data

• HUD navigation minimap