1.5 Update is out!

Don't have the time to test now thouroghly unfortunately, but this really caught my eye, i know there are slim chances for this to be taken look at, but would LOVE if there aren't 1000 yellow turn signs on every turn, it can't be like this in the US of A? It really distracts me and it's too console-like.

 

Amazing day, and a fantastic update. Thx Kunos.
Thx for bringing the KTM to its old strength. It's much more like in early access now. The "I want to kill you with any kind of oversteer" attitude is gone. Much appreciated.
Back to testing.

 

Abarth 595 felt a lot sketchier in high speed corners than I expected... then I looked at the rear cambers. +1.5. Ok then. They sure liked to live dangerously in the 60s.

 

Black County and P1 are a blast. I'm in love with this combo.

 

do the new exhaust effect work on all the old mod cars or do we need to somehow implement them?

 

It's not. They went way overboard with the signs in general. A lot are also fictional and the one common sign that is missing would be the advisable speed for a corner. It's very common while driving a curvy road for a sign to tell you the recommended speed for the corner. A lot of the time it is much slower than you can actually take the corner, but I believe it's more of a case where it could be raining or bad weather in general. There may be a few of the yellow turn signs on any given turn, but not 10+ like is seen here for every turn.

 

@Boris Lozac: Maybe this is for the people who think american roads have no corners, so they don't get surprised .

 

It's really awfull

How much better would it be like this..

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/I70_at_San_Rafael_swell-Green_River.jpg

 

thx kunos <3 impressive update

even if i would hate the japanese car pack, what i do not do at all, i would instant buy it as a donation

looking forward to see more content

 

First impressions with the C7 on all 3 Black Cat layouts are GREAT! Physics and sound differences are very apparant.

One thing I noticed is that on neither of the 3 Black Cat layouts the telemetry is working.

 

glad to see Kunos adding more stuff into digital_intruments !! cool!
perhaps once even more stuff gets added, they could consider something like [PAGE_0] [PAGE_1] and key that will be switching that !

 

I'm not that impressed with Black Cat, cool road but too wide for my taste and a bit too short, but good effort nonetheless, anything else is spot on though, can't wait to try it home with the steering wheel .Good job Kunos, btw, those billboards are evil .So, Takumi-spec AE86 and Ridox Supra?

 

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Don't know if it's the same in the US but when we (in the UK) have a speed limit specifically for the corner then the speed in the sign is determined by the stopping distance vs visibility around the bend, idea being that if the road is completely blocked then you should be able to see it with enough time to stop. I always thought it was the speed at which the bend could be taken and so also thought they were wildly conservative with the limit, only after having to attend a speed awareness course was my misconception corrected

 

Yeah I agree. The track itself looks great, but I think the guy who planted these signs went a bit crazy here. (And the other signs too, if you ask me)

I don't know how it's in USA for real, but I wish the amount would be cut like at least into 50% (remove every other). It looks a bit cheap and "hey idiot turn now" which I know was partially the meaning of this track, to be easy test ground for sim noobs. But after you learn the track, I wish it wouldn't be just "tutorial" track but something that also experienced simmers can enjoy and race in MP. These signs made me feel "this doesn't fit assetto corsa"... They stick out like a sore thumb in otherwise stunning looking track. I really really hope this is changed. Half or 1/3 of the signs would be enough.

 

Only had the time to test it out for about an hour, but wow, what an update.

It definitely all looks up to snuff now from the tracks I tried. Ready to be put on next-gen consoles with no shame. Looks great. I like the redone car selection images, too.

The new tire physics are really good. I can never pin down exactly what it is with these sorts of tire changes, but everything feels more organic than ever. Tire app has long been necessary and it's great to have it as well. I can finally start seeing what my setups are doing to the tires specifically.

Corvette and Mustang seem very well done, but mostly aren't my type of car. Corvette is close, but still has that American long gearing that saps the excitement from it, in my eyes. Handles quite nicely, though. Mustang sounds great. Haven't tried the Fiat yet.

I only did 2 quick(well actually very slow!) surveys of Black Cat short and it's decent. Definitely need to spend more time with them.

Cant wait to get back in. If not tonight, then tomorrow.

 

hmm there is a new, second onboard camera closer to the dash ... and Stingray accually sounds good, Mustang bit digital .. me like it ... C7 and Mustang are not driving as I expected them to drive though ... what you think about them ?
Also I`m surprised how fast are track loading .. it is like 7-10 seconds for full length black cat county .. while downoading R3E on the same drive ... also performace is pretty fine ..

 

has anyone tried the drift track yet? mines in black and white, somehow the pp went to B&W when switching track

 

I agree with the complaints about over-signage on Black Cat, but that's a minor complaint that in no way detracts from how great it looks and drives overall!

The second best argument I can make for removing most of the yellow corner arrows is that they're unrealistic. The best argument I can make is that you'd see more of the glorious scenery that way.

Tires feel incredible at first impression. Really liking all of the cars I've tried so far - that goes for mods on v6 and official cars on v7.

Sound update is huge. Changes the feel of the entire game. You could've made just the sound mod a standalone update and it wouldn't have seemed weird... great job on that.

 

Sim racers of the world rejoice!!!! Once again Kunos delivered more than promised.

 

Great update!