The December 2025 growth replace for Automobilista 2 (AMS2) has formally arrived
Renato Simioni, CEO at Reiza Studios, takes us behind the scenes of the AMS2 growth to take a look at a few of the upcoming content material, options, and enhancements which can be within the works at Reiza Studios.
The main focus of this dev replace is the upcoming launch of AMS2 V1.6.9. With thrilling new content material such because the Nürburgring 2025 Vacationer structure, teh Supercars Pt2 DLC, The Racin´ USA Bonus Pack, a HUD overhaul, physics updates, AI enhancements, and extra, there may be lots to be joyful.
Wanting forward, Reiza additionally introduced that for many who haven’t but tried AMS2, an up to date demo is within the works with a variety of content material. And who is aware of, we would see the extremely anticipated Automobilista 2 Profession Mode seem in 2026.
Try the total Improvement replace beneath.
Automobilista 2 is at the moment obtainable through Steam Winter Sale for €11,09€. The Automobilista 2 + 2020-2021 Season Move Bundle is offered for €97.55.
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Reiza Studios Quote:
Greetings everybody!
The checkered flag could also be in sight for 2025, however we’re nonetheless pushing to the end line to be able to ship our closing replace of the 12 months!
2025 was one other thrilling 12 months for AMS2, and one in all record-breaking progress for Reiza; to have fun the event in fashion with all AMS2 followers and conserving to the spirit of the season, all the brand new content material introduced on this Dev Replace will stay free for all customers to try to get pleasure from by way of the Vacation season till the early days of 2026.
So let´s look into what’s packed on this Vacation Particular, together with a few of the different highlights to look ahead to within the upcoming launch of AMS2 V1.6.9!
Including the Touristenfahrten to Nürburgring 2025 DLC
Complementing our Nürburgring 2025 launch from earlier within the 12 months, probably the most correct & up-to-date model of the world´s best race observe – we’re including the one essential function nonetheless lacking from that authentic launch: the Vacationer structure of the well-known Nordschleife, accessible many of the 12 months to the visiting public. With AMS2 now supporting various pit storage paths cut up S/F timing, so it makes use of the “bridge to gantry” timing factors informally used for guests benchmarking their outcomes, we are able to additionally present this facet of the Nurburgring expertise.
Supercars Pt2 DLC
For the final word observe day expertise, one should have not less than a few of the final observe day automobiles; the expertise of driving the Nordschleife may vary from meditational to downright terrifying, relying on the equipment of selection – it’s to broaden on these choices that we are going to offer a brand new Supercars Pack, that includes the final word Hypercar together with three very distinct Supercars.
At the beginning, the Aston Martin Valkyrie – arguably probably the most hyper of all hypercars, with its screaming V12 engine with a further electrical motor delivering a complete of 1160 HP, energetic suspension, and energetic aero – all duly simulated in AMS2 – combining right into a singularly spectacular machine. That is one automotive that may very well be pushed straight from the general public roads straight into any observe – and instantly obliterate the present lap document.
For a barely much less frantic however no much less spectacular drive, the Maserati GT2 Stradale, the high-performance observe day variation of the Maserati MC20, able to producing 500kg of downforce to maintain its 645 HP in examine, the sleek-looking Stradale provides a little bit of Italian aptitude to the combination.
The Audi R8 V10 GT is the selection for these seeking to go extraordinarily quick whereas nonetheless offering a stage of consolation and management of a German high-end Sedan, with the gorgeous melody of the V10 soundtrack making certain a pleasing experience.
Lastly for the old fashioned varieties who suppose that automobiles must be manhandled to be pushed quick and who don´t agree with gear shifting with out a stick, we’ve got some American muscle within the Dodge Viper ACR – the most recent illustration of the traditional, nonetheless true to its design roots with a 8.4L V10 outputting 645 HP, with its Excessive Aero Package deal as we’ve got it right here it could additionally maintain its personal in opposition to the extra fashionable automobiles within the palms of a succesful driver.
The brand new Supercars and the introduction of the Nordschleife has additionally led to current Hypercars and Supercars (which embody fashionable icons just like the Lamborghini Revuelto, Mclaren Senna and Corvette C8 Z07 in addition to all-time classics just like the Mclaren F1 LM and the superb Ultima GTR) have additionally been completely overhauled and introduced as much as par with the most recent content material, making up rising roster of various excessive efficiency Observe Day experiences in AMS2 – to be pushed on the Touristenfahrten or wherever else chances are you’ll really feel like taking them.
The brand new Supercars Pt2 DLC will promote for US$7.99 or equal native forex conversion.
Racin´ USA Bonus Pack
The subsequent replace consists of some thrilling new content material that may, without delay, introduce a very new fashion of racing to AMS2, and likewise fulfill an previous promise to broaden the Racin´USA Enlargement Pack – the Inventory USAs are making their debut, impressed by three utterly distinct generations of Inventory Automotive Racing in the USA from the Nineteen Eighties, Nineties, and the present period.
Primarily constructed for oval racing, the American Inventory Automobiles step by step grew extra appropriate for highway racing as effectively, with the most recent technology being geared up with a contemporary LSD and better finish aerodynamics; a lot in order that it may very well be taken to Le Mans and with a number of modifications greater than maintain its personal in opposition to the elite of GT racing – the results of the experiment you’ll now be capable to strive for your self in AMS2:
Because the identify suggests, this Bonus Pack shall be free to all house owners of the Racin´ USA Enlargement Pack and all of the bundles that embody it.
Formulation Class Rebranding
Upon launching V1.6.9, followers of the Formulation Reiza and Formulation Final lessons shouldn’t be involved about their obvious absence; these lessons are nonetheless there however have now been rebranded as Formulation V8 Gen3, Formulation Hybrid Gen2, and Formulation Hybrid Gen3, respectively, as per the graphics beneath.
The principle motive for this rebranding is to observe a extra cohesive normal within the naming requirements Formulation lessons from the final 30 years, since they every symbolize particular powertrain rules.
AMS2 customers could look ahead to having the technology gaps made evident with this rebranding to be coated over the course of Q1 2026.
Additional v1.6.9 Highlights
Work continues on the continued HUD overhaul previewed within the final replace; though it’s unlikely that it will likely be accomplished in time, we’re trying into the potential of offering a Beta possibility alongside the present HUD for gathering person impressions earlier than full integration of the brand new model.
Now we have one other spherical of physics updates throughout the board coming with v1.6.9, as soon as once more primarily centered on additional refining tires – particularly tread friction coefficients, hysteresis, thermodynamics, and the results from being exterior the optimum temperature window in stated coefficients and the tire put on properties. These refinements are related in nature to those constantly delivered for the reason that v1.6 overhaul launched final 12 months, however v1.6.9 packs the heaviest punch to date with the amount and worth of the updates; they’re “minor” in dimension however nonetheless present one other notable step-up within the high quality of the simulation.
V1.6.9 additionally packs one other spherical of AI enhancements centered totally on three fronts: AI first nook / first lap efficiency and dynamics have been usually improved; efficiency underneath laborious braking zones reminiscent of chicanes and hairpins the place AI in some lessons might typically nonetheless be a little bit tentative, in parallel to new logic added in order that AI drivers could determine to brake more durable specifically circumstances (when being challenged or difficult for place for ex). Additional calibration passes on each automotive and observe facet have additionally been carried out, with varied efficiency discrepancy experiences getting addressed.
Additional developments to be heard additionally on the audio entrance, with improved logic and results for suspension/chassis sounds in metal body automobiles.
A much-requested function making its debut is the addition of a “free digicam” possibility, to permit customers to free roam the observe (particularly helpful for video creators on the market).
Some good optimization has been achieved for Temporal Antialiasing since its inclusion within the final replace, with a brand new possibility added to mix each TAA with Tremendous Sampling AA.
One other QoL value noting is the doubling of customized championship template slots and single championship save slots.
Final however actually not least, v1.6.9 considerably improves detection & show of yellow flags in non-FCY classes and improves triggers for FCY in each highway and oval tracks.
2025 Steam Winter Sale
A reminder to all that the Winter Steam Sale is at the moment on and AMS2 options in it with a large 70% low cost – finest bang for the buck in sim racing!
AMS1 and all DLCs for each titles are additionally featured within the sale, together with the most recent releases. Nice alternative to finish your AMS assortment!
Up to date AMS2 Demo within the Works
For anybody who may nonetheless be on the fence about AMS2, an up to date demo can be within the works with a variety of content material so sim racers can have an intensive style of the sport earlier than having to tug out their pockets.
That covers all we needed to share for this 2025 wrap-up! It’s removed from a wrap for Automobilista 2, nevertheless, as we’ve got some thrilling plans to make 2026 its finest 12 months but – we look ahead to sharing extra on these plans quickly!
Within the meantime, we hope you all benefit from the replace in addition to an excellent Vacation Season stuffed with Sim Racing!
