Patch Notes

Patch Notes

We are now providing Patch Notes in separate posts, visit: https://community.lemansultimate.com/index.php?forums/news.14/

Patch #3 Hotfix #3 - 14th May 2024 [Build 14290093]​

  • Fixed an issue where cars would disappear from the starting grid
  • Fixed an issue where changing setting in the pit menu shortly before a stop can cause players to get stuck in the pitbox without receiving a service
  • Fixed an issue where non-hybrid, player-controlled vehicles use their coast engine samples when accelerating

Patch #3 Hotfix #2 - 7th April 2024 [Build 14242973]​

  • Fixed an issue where the game would crash when joining a server
  • Fixed an issue where notifications are not displayed when toggling HUD to off

Patch #3 Hotfix #1 - 18th April 2024 [Build 14084694]​

  • Fixed Crashes on exiting the game, caused by Thrustmaster & Changing video driver to another monitor
  • Fixed repair damage pit menu option not always showing
  • Fixed laptimes not recording in race results file
  • Force Feedback (FFB)
    • FFB improvements to prevent cutting out intermittently mid corners.
    • Added logging to help investigate further issues
    • Reverting changes made in Patch 3 for FFB Levels too low on LMP2 and GTE
      • Aston Martin Vantage GTE
      • Corvette C8R GTE
      • Ferrari 488 GTE
      • Oreca 07 LMP2
      • Porsche 911 RSR GTE
  • Sebring International Raceway
    • Rolled back ability to start timed laps straight out of the pits due to race exploit.
  • Autodromo Nazionale Monza
    • Fixed advertising material error on concrete wall at pit entrance

Patch #3 - 16th April 2024 [Build 14037991]​

Please note: we are aware that some users are experiencing FFB issues please use the ffb-pub steam beta branch to try an experimental configuration for this. We are collating feedback for this through Discord.

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 - 10th April 2024 [Build 13988648]​

  • 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

Patch #2 Hotfix #2 - 5th April 2024 [Build 13948185]​

  • Rolled back a fix for restoring FFB after full screen alt tabbing, as it maybe causing some people to lose FFB in other situations such as session change or returning to the main menu.

Patch #2 Hotfix 1 - 28th March 2024 - [Build 13883943]​

  • Updated FFB to react differently with fast changes in force levels, particularly seen when other users join the server,
    • NB: previous-release is now a branch accessible to all users on steam and can be accessed by visiting Steam > Library > Le Mans Ultimate > Properties > Betas in the drop down menu. With this you will be able to use Patch 2 without the hotfix 1 at this time.

Patch #2 - 26th March 2024 - [Build 13856879]​

General and Code Updates​

  • Integrate crash reporting software to automatically collect crash reports
  • Fix crashes when no sound devices is available
  • Fixed an issue that would cause cars to collide if one of them teleported close to the other in an online session - disabled collision for teleporting cars if they end up in other cars
  • Fix for FFB oscillating during game freezes or change state
  • Fixed a bug to ensure the game is running at normal speed when exiting the pause menu
  • Quality of life changes for virtual fuel information display in the MFD and speedometer overlays (See UI for more details)
  • Fixed issues around fuel estimates at the start of a fast rolling race
  • Various fixes to AI fuel consumption
  • Fixed virtual energy usage - MGU deployment and higher gears will no longer drain energy faster
  • Fix for virtual fuel reporting as 100x the actual value when measured in KW in the pit menu.
  • AI toggle removed as not performing as this is not currently supported
  • Fixed some talent files failing to load
  • Reviewed Driving Aid Penalties implementation
  • Fixed Blue Flag in cockpit stating LMP incorrectly
  • Removed some unused cockpit LED options which were causing some crashes

AI​

  • Improved AI ability to avoid other cars by both braking and turn in
  • AI are more careful in unclear situations (slow, unpredictable cars ahead)
  • Fixed an error in strategy causing fuel logging to fail along with wrong conditions being used for strategy calculations. This fixes various situations in which AI would behave incorrectly.
  • Improved AI full grid turn 1 situations - less contact, cars no longer occasionally come to a full stop
  • AI can predict better whether it is safe to lift before corners in order to carry more momentum for lapping another car on exit
  • AI can now pick closing gaps on flat out sections of the circuit and predicts whether the car ahead leaves space or not - should help in not-quite-straight situations that otherwise never have enough space in one go to overtake around a specific side
  • Lapped cars no longer immediately attempt to re-overtake when they get the chance
  • Much less aggressive overtaking attempts, so AI don't get out of shape as much anymore
  • AI no longer brake at the last possible moment when there is a car ahead, instead in situations that require it they'll be more careful
  • AI now try to carry a little bit more speed into braking zones when overtaking and lapping
  • Improved lift and brake logic to avoid getting too close to other cars
  • AI tyre wear is now hidden from player on HUD

UI​

  • Boot sequence and registration
    • Video is now skippable
    • First time user difficulty select now better matches in-game settings
    • Email validation is now less strict allowing “+” and other similar valid email characters
    • Temporarily removed names being registered with symbols as it was causing backend issues. This will be returned when we have made the required changed
  • Race weekend
    • Any session length can now be set
    • Updated available class UI to be more clear
    • Changing grid position option now loops from max to low again.
  • Virtual Energy and Fuel
    • Garage
      • Fuel capacity changed to fuel ratio
      • Fuel carried shows the amount of fuel you will have when leaving the pit
    • HUD
      • Virtual energy shows the number of laps you will have with it
      • Replaced Fuel Capacity with Fuel Ratio for Hypercars
      • The strategy section now shows the amount of fuel you will have after the next pit stop
      • Speedo shows Fuel and NRG more clearly
      • Updated fuel and energy usage on HUD to show to two decimal points.
      • Removed option for relative refuelling and added fuel units (l or gal) to Pit Menu
  • Online
    • “Special Event” cards show correct countdowns
    • Added a notification for when your race results are ready
    • Added a notification for when there is a server problem and the event is canceled
    • Weather forecast should now be correct
    • Updated available class UI to be clearer
    • Loading into the race no longer has the standings on the screen until everything is loaded
  • Race
    • AI-only cars now show their manufacturer logo in standing
  • General
    • Added localisation and descriptions to more setting options
    • Changing difficulty settings no longer changes your preset name in graphics preset name to custom

Circuits​

  • Bahrain International Circuit
    • Fixed fast rolling starts reporting left lane as right and vice versa
    • Minor adjustments to road surface grip properties
    • Updated rolex gantry fixing some minor issues
    • Updated camera files fixing some switch issues over the start finish and other updates
  • Fuji Raceway
    • Minor adjustments to road surface grip properties
    • Updated rolex gantry fixing some minor issues
    • Minor ambient occlusion fixes on some assets
  • Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans)
    • Minor adjustments to road surface grip properties
    • Adjusted AI block path into turn 1
  • Autodromo Nazionale Monza
    • Minor adjustments to road surface grip properties
    • AI adjustments to improve multi class racing
    • Track limits - minor fix on main straight
  • Algarve International Circuit (Portimāo)
    • Minor adjustments to road surface grip properties
    • Minor grandstand fix
    • Updated rolex gantry fixing some minor issues
    • Fixed floating pit props
  • Sebring International Raceway
    • Improved paddock area night lighting
    • Updated paddock tents and pit props
    • Updated pit lane entry with entry used in 2023 race
    • Fixed timing to work on first lap out of the pitlane
    • Tweaked grip levels, including increased grip at Sunset Bend
  • Spa Francorchamps
    • Updated camera file
    • Improved fix for AI avoiding clipping wall on pit entry
    • Increased separation for left and right AI paths so cars are less close together on fast rolling starts

Vehicles​

GTE​

  • General
    • Updated weight penalties for using ABS assist: 18kg for Low level and 30kg for High level
    • Changed pitstop restrictions, so that driver change and refuelling are concurrent, tyre change, repairs and brakes are not
    • Minor correction to fuel density
    • Updated LODs
    • Fixed some cameras
    • Set view pitch to 0.0
    • Changed setup default engine mixture to Race (was Race lean before)
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE
    • BoP: 10kg reduction in weight penalty to both Le Mans and non-LM specification
    • Added emissive on the wheel
    • Added LEDs to cockpit
    • Added rain light
    • Small tweak to random delay for tyre change
  • Corvette C8R GTE
    • BoP: 7.5kg increase in weight penalty to non-Le Mans and 20kg for Le Mans specification
    • Added rain light
    • Fixed windows so they clear water
    • Headlights now reflect in puddles
    • Fixed hole around rear wing
    • Fixed issues with seat belt
  • Ferrari 488 GTE
    • Fixes to stop AI from track cutting
    • BoP: 7.5kg increase in weight penalty to non-Le Mans and 20kg to Le Mans specification.
  • Porsche 911 RSR GTE
    • Headlights now reflect in puddles

LMP2​

  • Oreca 07 LMP2
    • Added weight penalties for using ABS assist: 14kg for Low level and 23kg for High level
    • Changed pitstop restrictions, so that driver change and refuelling are concurrent, tyre change, repairs and brakes are not. Small tweak to random delay for tyre change
    • Tweak to how much time it takes to adjust/replace front splitter body part
    • Minor correction to fuel density
    • Fixed some cameras
    • Updated rim textures
    • Updated LODs
    • Fixed issues with LOD textures
    • Increased wiper effect texture resolution
    • Lowered AI grip on wet tires by ~4%

Hypercar​

  • General
    • Added weight penalties for using ABS assist: 15kg for Low level and 25kg for High level
    • Tweaked wet tires to give more cooling on damp tracks, and made them degrade more when they’re overheated
    • Changed pitstop restrictions, so that driver change and refuelling are concurrent, tyre change, repairs and brakes are not. Small tweak to random delay for tyre change
    • Tweak to how much time it takes to adjust/replace front splitter body part
    • Corrections to virtual energy estimates
    • Minor correction to fuel density
    • Fixed some cameras
    • Updated LODs
  • Cadillac V.Series R LMDh
    • Set view pitch to 0.0
    • Reduced AI cutting
    • Minor correction to fuel density
  • Ferrari 499P LMH
    • BoP: 40kg increase in weight penalty
    • Fixed window distortion in rain
    • Fixed gaps in cockpit when using onboard cameras
    • Fixed available range of settings for rear differential preload
    • Fixed available range of settings for rear differential preload
    • Reduced AI cutting
  • Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH
    • Set view pitch to 0.0
    • Reduced AI cutting
    • Fixed available range of settings for rear differential preload
  • Peugeot 9X8 LMH
    • BoP: 10kg increase in weight penalty
    • Fixed missing LEDs in cockpit
    • Fixed available range of settings for rear differential preload
  • Porsche 963 LMDh
    • Made #75 pit light a bit darker
    • Fixed windscreen static wear texture
  • Toyota GR010 LMH
    • BoP: 30kg increase in weight penalty
    • Fixed rain drops on body and windows
    • Fixed available range of settings for rear differential preload
  • Vanwall Vandervell 680 LMH
    • Fixed smoothing issues on body
    • Fixed mirrors in cockpit view
    • Removed wing adjust from pit menu
    • Added replace brakes to pit menu
    • Removed brake map from pit menu
    • Fixed error in talent file

Patch #1 Hotfix 2 - 19th March 2024 - [Build 13757169]​

  • Fix for a crash type when moving between different event types (Race Weekend to Practice Servers or to Race Servers)
  • Fix for Porsche windscreen becoming opaque
  • Removed contacts with cones from online Safety Rank impact
  • Improved the SR's lap invalidation code for laps with car contact

Patch #1 Hotfix 1 - 13th March 2024 - [Build 13729056]​

  • Fixed regression in UI rendering DLL in Patch 1 from Hotfix 3

Patch #1 - 12th March 2024 - [Build ]​

General Updates​

  • Fixed a crash when TGM option is enabled, often affecting triple screen users due to the default key combination
  • Fixed a crash type when joining/leaving a multiplayer server
  • Fixed dynamic rain drops not rendering on car surface
  • Changed online race starts so that cars can no longer move on the grid
  • Added additional logging for some issues, including loading getting stuck at 48% and joining servers to help us diagnose potential fixes
  • LMDh cars now correctly switch to EV mode at the start of a pit stop
  • Removed foreign characters from controller names that caused errors reading the file
  • Removed the possibility of getting in an enteral loop of practice results in single-player
  • Adjusted default Post Effects setting to Low to improve performance across a wider variety of hardware
  • Weather settings now save and load correctly
  • Player is no longer able to use more tyres then they have available
  • Fixed low starting virtual energy causing pit stops to be requested when they shouldn’t be
  • Fixed an issue causing Head Physics to be locked to a maximum of 10%
  • Increased rate of windscreen cleaning at pit stops
  • Increased strength of terrain ambient occlusion, for occluded areas in overcast lighting.
  • Fixed some issues where shadows would not work correctly on TV cameras. Minor improvements to shadows in general.

UI​

  • Moved Tyre Manager and Setup menu option to the top navigation bar in race events for easier user access
  • Car wireframes have been removed and replaced with a top-down view of the car you are driving
  • Added virtual fuel and fuel capacity to setup screen
  • Fixed some areas of the game not translating to localised languages
  • Updated Triple Screen multiview tool graphics
  • Removed non-functional FFB settings
    • Special curb effect
    • Steer resistance effects
    • Car specific FFB

Input Devices​

  • Added Asetek wheel default presets
  • Fixed default steering angle on Moza profiles
  • Adjusted Moza R9 Wheel base preset - fixed inverted steering
  • Use Simultaneous Shift Up & Down Neutral Activation now off by default
  • Updated G920 profile with corrected FFB settings and updated default assignments.
  • Fixed Steering Torque Sensitivity Description and updated allowed range to be 100% to 200%.

AI​

  • AI will now be placed on the grid in class order on events with no qualifying
  • AI now use proper race strategy in race only SP sessions
  • Improved AI tyre compound prediction at start of race

Online​

  • Users are now prevented from driving off during pre-race countdown
  • Added an error notification for registering for an event when it’s full after we have started servers - please register at least 6 minutes before a session to be guaranteed a space
  • Those who have not validated their email will now receive a message to do so when trying to go online
  • There is now a countdown to the race start in monitor
    • Also removed the scary retire message if you are on grid
  • Fixed an issue of previously registered drivers showing up in other event pages
  • Fixed sometimes being sent to the wrong event when leaving a practice server
  • On race monitor screen you can now see the info for all sessions on the left
  • Event cards no longer appear blank on first launch
  • Updates to the online profile should now sync across multiple machines
  • Fixed some track maps being inverted on event cards
  • Time remaining in a race now updates live when time scaled are events are run online
  • Safety car has been removed from being displayed as an available car on the event ticker
  • Weird numbers in chat near the end of an online race removed

Circuits​

  • Bahrain International Circuit
    • Removed rain from default weather
    • Fixed undercar shadows not applying to terrain decals
    • AI: minor updates, keep AI off curbs at penultimate turn.
    • Fixed some track limits errors
  • Fuji Raceway
    • Improved Mt Fuji material
    • Updated advertisements
    • Removed rain from default weather
    • Fixed undercar shadows not applying to terrain decals
    • Fixed incorrect brake markers at T1
    • Fixed floating props in pit garages
    • Minor terrain material updates
    • AI: Major review improved main driving line
    • Fixed some track limits errors
  • Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans)
    • Fixed undercar shadows not applying to terrain decals
    • AI: Minor revisions
    • Fixed some track limits errors
    • Prevented dust effects on some surfaces which should not have them
  • Autodromo Nazionale Monza
    • Moved Pit Box 5 which was in empty garage to occupied garage
    • Added missing TV screen on pitwall platform
    • Updated pit entry/out signs to standard WEC assets
    • Fixed undercar shadows not applying to terrain decals
    • AI: Minor revisions, stop AI overdriving at 2 Variante.
    • Fixed some track limits errors (Parabolica and slightly more lenient at Turn 1)
    • Small fixes to roadlines
  • Algarve International Circuit (Portimão)
    • Fixed undercar shadows not applying to terrain decals
    • AI: Fixed slow downs onto main straight
    • AI: Minor revisions
    • Fixed some track limits errors
  • Sebring International Raceway
    • Removed invisible collision barriers at main pit lane entry and IMSA pitlane entry
    • Fixed undercar shadows not applying to terrain decals
    • AI: Improved pit path
    • AI: Minor tweaks, stop AI over-driving some corners
    • Minor tweaks to track limits
  • Spa Francorchamps
    • Minor track limit revisions including T1 review
    • AI: Fixed AI clipping pit wall on initial entry

Vehicles​

GTE​

  • Aston Martin Vantage GTE
    • Removed push decal from door
    • Fixed number plates on 55 and 98 THOR WEC
    • Optimised shadow objects
    • Fixed missing mirrors in cockpit
    • Fixed hole in floor
    • Fixed headlights not reflecting in puddles
    • Updated headlight glow
    • Updated flag display
    • Corrected fuel estimate, was too low
    • Added gear change restrictions, so going from N to R cannot be activated above 5km/h and going from N to 1st cannot be activated above 80km/h
  • Corvette C8.R GTE
    • Fixed issue with brake calipers
    • Added windscreen wear
    • Added rain light
    • Flag display settings
    • Fixed headlights not reflecting in puddles
    • Optimised shadow objects
    • Removed KM/H from HUD
    • Corrected fuel estimate, was too low
    • Add gear change restrictions, so going from N to R cannot be activated above 5km/h and going from N to 1st cannot be activated above 80km/h
  • Ferrari 488 GTE EVO
    • Optimised shadow mesh
    • Fixed issue with brake calipers
    • Fixed missing rear wing end plate
    • Added rain light
    • Add gear change restrictions, so going from N to R cannot be activated above 5km/h and going from N to 1st cannot be activated above 80km/h
    • Added 12.5kg of weight penalty for non Le Mans tracks
  • Porsche 911 RSR-19 GTE
    • Fixed gap in centre mirror that could be seen on onboard cameras
    • Fixed mesh issue below driver side door
    • Fixed position lights not showing on certain LODs
    • Fixed headlights not showing in puddles
    • Made rain light a lot brighter
    • Fixed issue with brake calipers
    • Flag display settings
    • Adjusted cockpit camera position
    • Moved flag display higher up
    • Optimised all driver related meshes
    • Increased headlight glow brightness
    • Added custom colours to headlights
    • Corrected fuel estimate, was too low
    • Add gear change restrictions, so going from N to R cannot be activated above 5km/h and going from N to 1st cannot be activated above 80km/h

LMP2​

  • Oreca 07 LMP2
    • Optimised shadow mesh
    • Fixed rain tire textures not showing
    • Fixed headlights not showing in puddles
    • Fixed brake lights not showing
    • Updated flag display
    • Corrected fuel estimate, was too low
    • Change gearbox downshift protection rpm threshold down to 8300rpm

Hypercar​

  • Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh
    • Updated flag display
    • Fixed left and right mirrors not being adjustable
    • Fixed headlights not showing in puddles
    • Added extra 10mm of range for rear 3rd packer settings
  • Ferrari 499P LMH
    • Fixed gap in centre mirror that could be seen on onboard cameras
    • Fixed rim blur
    • Fixed strange shadows on track in cockpit view
    • Fixed headlights not showing in puddles
    • Fixed typo in default setups
  • Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH
    • Fixed two objects poking out of cockpit, were visible from external views
    • Fixed font so "R" shows in non english languages
    • Fixed rear camera being too bright
    • Fixed headlights not showing in puddles
    • Fixed headlight glow not showing
    • Updated flag display
    • Exterior on-throttle sample sound update and slightly increased volume
  • Peugeot 9X8 LMH
    • Fixed rim animation
    • Updated wiper animation and textures
    • Updated LOD uvw maps
    • Flag display settings
    • Centred camera
    • Optimised shadow mesh
    • Made headlights reflect in puddles
    • Changed default setups
  • Porsche 963 LMDh
    • Updated rim material
    • Fixed low body LOD
    • Fixed setting change title and text
    • Removed arrows from detail mesh
    • Added blue pit light for car #5
    • Added red pit light for car #75
    • Adjusted emissives labels
    • Optimised shadow mesh
    • Updated rim smoothing
    • Added rain light
    • Updated flag display
    • Made headlights reflect in puddles
    • Added extra 10mm of range for rear 3rd packer settings
    • Small onboard engine sound sample bugfix
  • Toyota GR010 LMH
    • Updated cockpit materials
    • Fixed number plate clipping on certain LOD levels
    • Fixed issue with brake calipers
    • Flag display settings
    • Fixed cockpit view position
    • Moved flag display up
    • Made headlights reflect in puddles
    • Lowered HUD and flag display glow
    • Changed default setups
    • RCD class filter correction
    • Reduced onboard MGU volume
  • Vanwall Vandervell 680 LMH
    • Added rainlight
    • Updated collision mesh
    • Updated wiper animation
    • Fixed brake light
    • Updated flag display
    • Updated brakes textures and meshes, updated current LODs and added missing LODs
    • Optimised shadow mesh
    • Optimised LODs
    • Added interior glow mesh
    • Made headlights reflect in puddles

Hotfix #5 - 5th March 2024 - [Build 13614891]​

  • Fixed the “teleport” bug for online users that had pressed “esc” on their previous race, resulting in the user being magically transported to their pitbox after the leader crossed the line in the following race and causing a DNF

Hotfix #4 - 28th February 2024 - [Build 13564021]​

  • Fixed a bug where selecting Restart Race would result in the player receiving a DNF in Race Weekend

Online​

  • Fixing the Event Results DR & SR bug where gain and losses would be doubled on the event causing the Event and Profile to be out of sync
  • Slowed down the number of requests to Steam for Avatars so the limit is not hit - this may mean slower, but more consistent update

Hotfix #3 - 23nd February 2024 - [Build 13546746]​

  • Disabled redundant development tool that may have been introducing stability issues for some users

Hotfix #2 - 22nd February 2024 - [Build 13524820]​

  • Fixed an issue for users that remain in the Online Practice server until it closes with crash or unusual menu behaviour when starting next session
  • Disabled ineffective kerb (curb) Vibration Strength FFB effect which caused issues for some users after hotfix-1

Hotfix #1 - 21st February 2024 - [Build 13519678]​

  • Addressed intermittent crash when driving over a rumble strip
  • Enabled the classic multi-view tool - this can be triggered by pressing "ctrl" + “shift” + "=" to configure multiple monitors
  • Improved a crash for some users when entering Multiplayer session after a Race Weekend session
  • Fixed an issue where the overlay initialises too early and causes hang at startup
  • Fixed an issue where the UI has input lag when in focus for some users
  • Added protection for invalid characters in controller filers causing errors reading the file
  • Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel: Enabled constant steering force
  • Fanatec CSL Elite - Fixed incorrect torque capability
    • Note - if you have modified your controller settings you will need to delete your current controls.json and direct input.json found in \LeMansUltimate\UserData\player\
  • Updated Gamepad and Keyboard default profiles
    • Note - if you have modified your controller settings you will need to delete your current controls.json and direct input.json found in \LeMansUltimate\UserData\player\
  • Fixed incorrect Force Feedback orientation on SimSteering, Simucube, SimXperience and VRS Directforce wheelbases
  • Fanatec CSL DD - Fixed incorrect steering sensitivity and look left/right assignments
  • Reduced default head physics to 10% for first time users
  • Made some adjustments to default settings
    • Set default Post Effects to low for improved fps performance in game and menus
    • Set default rear view mirror settings to enable virtual mirror by default
  • Set default time scale to 1.0
  • Prevented online Special Events being updated with Daily Race registrations
  • Fixed being able to register with the wrong rank for Online
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