rFactor 2's July 2022 release candidate previews changes in the August build update.

rFactor 2 continues to evolve with the latest Release Candidate previewing new features and improvements planned for the PC racing simulation in the upcoming Q3 build update coming in August.

Available to download now on Steam, the rFactor 2 July 2022 Release Candidate makes changes to the anti-lock brake system and traction control, as well as introducing new track limits and dynamic track temperatures.

One of the most significant changes in the July 2022 release candidate is the introduction of Real Road 2.0. This long-requested update adds dynamic track temperatures, increasing the level of realism in rFactor 2.

With the launch of the July 2022 release candidate, track temperatures will now change dynamically based on weather conditions, cloud cover, and cars warming up the track surface.

As a race progresses, surface temperature changes will affect the tyre's behaviour and car handling. Different sections of track also have different temperatures. For example, shaded areas will remain cooler and heat up at different rates compared to sections of track exposed to the sun.

The July 2022 release candidate also improves rFactor 2’s ABS and traction control simulation.

Now, as the tyres lock up under heavy braking the ABS will activate and release the brakes on an individual wheel basis until grip returns. ABS will then turn off as the brake pressure returns, mirroring how ABS works in real cars.

There are also three new traction control maps: Onboard TC, Power Cut TC, and Slip Angle TC.

Power cut TC controls how much power is cut when traction control is activated, while the slip angle TC controls the amount of lateral slip. The onboard TC map controls the longitudinal slip of the wheels before traction control kicks in.

The track limit system for warnings and penalties is also changed, allowing for a “more robust and fairer solution for all users.” The July 2022 release candidate introduces three track limit settings: None, Default and Strict.

There’s also a new penalty points system. If a driver exceeds three penalty points for racing incidents, they will get an automatic drive-through penalty.

You can find out more about the changes in the rFactor 2 July 2022 release candidate update notes below.