Automobilista 2 — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Automobilista 2 V1.6.9.5 RELEASED! | 2026-04-01 | Automobilista V1.6.9.5 is now live! This is the first of two heavily "formula-centric" updates, the second expected to arrive within a few weeks; beyond significantly boosting AMS2´s formula roster thse updates will also introduce several new features, rules & improvements to boost the quality of the simulation and gameplay while running these classes.The formulas are not the sole focus of the updated however as other areas of the game continue to receive improvements and maintenance as we gear up for the big V1.7 update later on this year.Users who for whatever reason encounter issues with the new V1.6.9.5 upon release or who might have an i |
| Automobilista 2 2026 Development Preview | 2026-02-04 | Greetings everyone!Our 2026 efforts are already well underway, but there are still some weeks to go until the first major AMS2 update of the year; to help fill the gap and give some foresight into the road ahead, we wanted to present some reflections on where we are with it, how it has shaped our plans for the year and preview some of the highlights to be expected for AMS2 in 2026.As you read this, please keep in mind that plans are always subject to change; the goal here is to provide foresight into the direction we are looking to take the game on, and inform some of the content and features we are planning to add for it. While we wouldn´t b |
| Automobilista V1.6.9.3 is Now Live | 2026-01-20 | One more round of minor fixes & improvements, save for some unforeseen issue it should wrap up this release cycle. V1.6.9.3 CHANGELOG GENERAL Fixed the Sun flickering on AMD GPUsFixed trees and scene in general becoming aliased with medium to fast head movement when using TAA in VRFixed bug that could game to freeze when watching a replay after player drove back to an alternate garage path UI & HUD Fixed various UI panel and button corner graphical anomalies present when displayed at 5:4 aspect rations and/or resolutions below 1080pPHYSICS Minor adjustments to formula tread hardness in intermediate & extreme compounds; Minor adjustments to we |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.9.2 Now Live! | 2026-01-13 | Automobilista 2 is now updated to V1.6.9.2, featuring a collection of further fixes & improvements to complement the latest update.As of this update, the Racin´ USA Bonus Pack, the Nürburgring Touristenfahrten & Supercars Pt2 DLC content is restricted to owners of these DLCs or the packs / bundles that include them.UPDATE NOTESIMPORTANT!: Users who acquired the Racin´ USA DLCs through 3-Part items rather than the full expansion pack should retrieve a Steam key for full Expansion Pack in order to retain the recently added Stock USA bonus content; please click here for a step-by-step instructions in how to do that. If you already own the full R |
| AMS2 Now Updated to V1.6.9.1 | 2025-12-28 | This is a collection of further immediate fixes & improvements to complement the latest update.V1.6.9.1 CHANGELOG GENERALRe-enabled player auto-fuelling for race sessions based on AI fuel calculations (auto-refuelling remains disabled for practice / qualifying so fuel load is always as defined in default or user setup)UI & HUDAddressed various button and panel corner style inconsistencies following latest design updatesUpdated UI statistics for new cars introduced in latest releasePHYSICSFurther minor tread adjustments for Ligier P4, F-3, Mini Cooper JCW, Copa Truck, Super Truck, TSI Cup, F-Vee (both gens), GT ClassicsCorrected medium / hard |
| Minor hotfixes deployed to AMS2 V1.6.9 | 2025-12-24 | A couple of hotfixes have been deployed since yesterday´s release, the latest of which just now; no change in version number as the executables have remained the same - latest build is 3136 as seen in main menu bottom left.These hotfixes address the default HUD bugs introduced with the option to switch to the new WIP HUD design, as well as some immediate adjustments to the new content. Changelog below:Fixed brake temperature and position info not correctly updating on default HUDFixed main menu 'Single Race' text wrapping in some localization optionsMinor suspension adjustments & updated UI statistics for AMR Valkyrie, Dodge Viper ACR & Maser |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.9 RELEASED! | 2025-12-23 | Automobilista 2 V1.6.9.0 is now live! The final update of the year expands AMS2 into US Stock Car Racing, with three generations added as bonus content for the Racin´ USA Expansion Pack along with a new oval - the Pocono Raceway!The update also adds the Tourist layout of the Nordschleife, along with a new pack of amazing Supercars.Keeping to the spirit of the season, all new content introduced in this update is free for all users to try and enjoy through the Holiday season until the early days of 2026. Users who for whatever reason encounter issues with the new V1.6.9.0 or who might have an imminent league race to run may still remain on the |
| Automobilista 2 December 2025 Development Update | 2025-12-20 | Greetings everyone!The checkered flag is almost in sight for 2025, but we are still pushing to the finish line in order to deliver our final update of the year!2025 was another exciting year for AMS2, and one of record-breaking growth for Reiza; to celebrate the occasion in style with all AMS2 fans and keeping to the spirit of the season, all the new content presented in this Dev Update will remain free for all users to try and enjoy through the Holiday season until the early days of 2026.So let´s look into what is packed in this Holiday Special, along with some of the other highlights to look forward to in the upcoming release of AMS2 V1.6.9 |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.8.6 Is Now Live | 2025-11-06 | This is a complementary update to address a couple of CTDs detected with the latest release & add some immediate content fixes & improvements. As of this update, the tracks and cars from the new 2005 Historical Pack are available only to those who own the DLCs. V1.6.8.6 CHANGELOG GENERAL Fixed CTD in setup load/save screens when the current vehicle has a large number of setups savedFixed CTD when switching between cars in the showroom with LOD fades enabledChanged default TAA Sharpening setting to 125 for new profiles UI & HUD Corrected help box position of Graphics & Performance screenAdjusted Le Mans 2005 HUD trackmap for better visibility |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.8.5 & New 2005 Endurance DLCs RELEASED! | 2025-10-31 | Automobilista 2 V1.6.8.5 is now live! The new update brings 2005 Endurance racing back to life with two new DLCs along with a substantial game update. As is tradition for AMS2, the new DLC content will have a free trial period over the weekend for all users to check out and enjoy it. Users who for whatever reason encounter issues with the new V1.6.8.5 or who might have an imminent league race to run may still remain on the previous V1.6.8.1 by right-clicking on AMS2 in the Steam library -> Properties -> Beta and selecting the previousbuild branch. Check out the full update notes & changelog below: HISTORICAL ENDURANCE PACK PT1 2005 LMP1 Class |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.8.1 Now Live | 2025-10-03 | This is a hotfix to address a couple of minor issues with the latest release & smooth a few rough edges remaining with the new content.As of this update the cars from the Lamborghini Dream Pack Pt2 are available only for those who own it.V1.6.8.1 CHANGELOGUI & HUDFixed missing localised strings for ICM HUD Options page and Setup Autoload gameplay settingsPHYSICSMinor tread adjustments to Vintage Cars´ tiresSlightly reduced effects of dirty air in aerodynamics of GT cars Lamborghini Revuelto: Minor engine heating ajudtmentAIAdjusted AI max aggression threshold for heavier tin tops to prevent over-driving by the AI Further AI throttle applicati |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.8 & Lamborghini Dream Pack Pt2 RELEASED! | 2025-10-02 | Along with another substantive list of improvements to both Single & Multiplayer, the new AMS2 update is accompanied by the release of the Lamborghini Dream Pack Pt2, bringing four more distinct but equally iconic V12 machines from the prestigious Italian brand - Lamborghini Miura SV, Lamborghini Diablo SV-R, Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT and the brand new Lamborghini Revuelto.Each of these cars offers a completely unique driving experience relative not only to each other, but to every other car in the game - a true V12 treat for every sim racing enthusiast!As is tradition for AMS2, the new DLC content will have a free trial period for all user |
| Automobilista 2 September 2025 Development Update | 2025-09-30 | Greetings everyone! Just a month after the release of V1.6.7 and two months after v1.6.6 release to the day, we are again on the verge of another exciting AMS2 update as V1.6.8 is due to be rolling out very soon! It is in fact not just one, but two major updates to be delivered in the coming weeks, along with three DLC packages which will extend the AMS2 world into one of the most memorable eras for Endurance Motorsports. In this dev update we will cover what is incoming with the new update but also take a glance into what you may expect just a few weeks later – strap tight! MULTI & SINGLE PLAYER DEVELOPMENTS AMS2 V1.6.8 once brings several i |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.7.2 is Now Live | 2025-09-04 | A small update to address some outstanding issues from the latest patches UI & HUDFixed Antiroll settings being incorrectly disabled for all carsFixed in-game options menu navigation order PHYSICSLigier JS P4: Corrected rear spring asymmetry; Adjusted brake thermodynamics VEHICLESLigier JS P4: Added final ai drivers and liveries; Fixed LOD issues with mirrors and rear fender mesh; Improved telemetry logo resolutionF-Vee Gen1: Fixed engine issue from previous build; Prevented Seatbelt clipping thorugh car bodyF-Vee Gen2: Prevented Seatbelt clipping thorugh car bodyMcLaren 720s GT3: fixed rain light LOD issueF-Ultimate Gen2: Added missing WINGS |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.7.1 is Now Live | 2025-09-03 | This is a complementary update to the weekend´s release to give the new content some extra polish and adding further fixes & improvements that didn´t quite make it in time for the release. V1.6.7.1 CHANGELOG GENERAL Fixed duplicated class position number in final race results screen in MP after participants had disconnectedFixed possible CTD cause for users with Thrustmaster display devices at the end of a multiplayer raceAdded 30s delay for repeated uses of vehicle reset in MP sessions UI & HUD Fixed redundant anti-roll & bump stop ranges being displayed on setup screen for cars that don´t have those adjustments PHYSICS Further adjustments t |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.7 RELEASED! | 2025-08-30 | Automobilista 2 V1.6.7 is now live! The new update brings a new Formula Vee generation and the Ligier JS P4 to complete the Ligier Endurance Series, along with some further valuable netcode & AI developments & other Quality of Life improvements. Users who for whatever reason encounter issues with the new V1.6.7 or who might have an imminent league race to run may still remain on the previous V1.6.6.3 by right-clicking on AMS2 in the Steam library -> Properties -> Beta and selecting the previousbuild branch. The new Formula Vee Gen2 represents the latest model of the Brazilian F-Vee and has been developed in close collaboration with the series |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.6.3 is Now Live | 2025-08-09 | V1.6.6.3 is now live - One more complementary update to the latest release primarily to hotfix bug spotted on a new LiveTrack function which could cause tires to overheat and lose grip in certain circumstances - save for any new issue it should wrap the cycle. V1.6.6.3 CHANGELOG GENERAL Fixed issue which could lead to excessive heat-related grip loss PHYSICS AMR Vantage GT3 Evo (both variants): Minor default setup adjustments (setup reset recommended)AMR Valkyrie Hypercar: Adjusted gear ratios for low downforce variantSlightly increased default wing settings all around for F-Classics & F-Hitech Gen1 to further mitigate some persisting AI inst |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.6.2 Now Live | 2025-08-05 | This is another complementary update to the latest release with a few more fixes improvements primarily to the recently released content.With this update we have temporarily disabled the reset button in MP sessions at least for the time being as it was a source of problems in a MP environment - longer term the goal is to both improve the functionality so reset cannot be abused or cause problems with cars spawning on the way of incoming traffic, and make it optional for hosts to disable it altogether if that´s how they prefer to run their session.This update also wraps the free trial period for the contents of the new DLCs, which are now restr |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.6.1 Is Now Live | 2025-07-31 | Automobilista 2 V1.6.6.1 is now live; this is the first complementary update to yesterday´s release bringing some additional fixes & improvements.IMPORTANT: Following reports of muffled or muted audio in-game, we´d recommend users to please check if AMS2 is not too low in volume on Windows Volume Mixer (right click speaker icon in tray -> Open volume mixer); please also make sure that headphone mixing is set ON or OFF in the in-game Audio configurations as appropriate for your audio device. V1.6.6.1 CHANGELOGUI & HUDFixed missing Ligier European Series leaderboard/hud iconAdded missing localizations for trackside object collision settingsPHYS |
| Automobilista 2 V1.6.6 RELEASED! | 2025-07-30 | Automobilista 2 V1.6.6 is now live! Along with several fixes & improvements to both single & multiplayer mode, the new update introduces a new manufacturer as Aston Martin makes its debut in AMS2 with four new cars, including the formidable Valkyrie Hypercar - all part of the freshly released Endurance Pack Pt3.Also coming along with this release is Nurburgring 2025 - a brand new version of the infamours Green featuring both the Grand Prix and Nordschleife layouts as well as other variations.As is tradition with AMS2, the contents of the new DLCs will have a free trial period to give all users a chance to experience them and decide whether th |