Motorsport Video games and Studio 397 revealed a brand new video presentation during which CEO Stephen Hood shares some extra particulars concerning the upcoming V1.3 Replace for Le Mans Final.
Try all the brand new content material, function updates, and efficiency enhancements coming with the V1.3 Replace, which is able to develop into obtainable on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Le Mans Final is presently obtainable on Steam for €27,99. The Le Mans Final WEC Full Entry Bundle is out there for €59,45.
Replace Spotlight Abstract:
New Content material (ELMS Pack 3)
The ultimate installment of the ELMS Season Cross arrives with this replace, finishing the collection’ grid and calendar:
- New Automotive: The Duqueine D09 (LMP3). Third-generation LMP3 chassis, with the now very acquainted twin-turbo V6 from Toyota. This automobile completes the LMP3-spec grid, becoming a member of the present Ligier and Ginetta.
- New Observe: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This provides the ultimate lacking venue from the real-world 2025 ELMS championship. that includes a mixture of quick sweeping corners, medium-speed sections, and a protracted 1 km fundamental straight. Launched with the 2025 non-chicane format, Motorsport Video games intends so as to add extra layouts in a future replace.
- Alternate Layouts: Seven new layouts for current tracks will likely be added, together with Silverstone Nationwide/Worldwide and a number of other variations for Paul Ricard. Silverstone now options the Nationwide, Worldwide, and the Grand Prix format from the Wing pitlane, as featured in WEC in years passed by. Paul Ricard now options 1a, 1av2, 1av2-short, and 3a layouts.
Technical & Efficiency Overhaul
Studio 397 is implementing a number of “below the hood” adjustments to enhance stability and body charges:
- UI Middleware Change: The sport is transferring from Chromium to Coherent Labs tech. This could make the menus extra responsive and remove sure persistent crashes.
- Occlusion Culling: To spice up FPS, the sport will not render vehicles that aren’t seen (e.g., vehicles hidden inside pit garages).
- Quicker Loading: Loading occasions are anticipated to lower by roughly 20%.
- {Hardware} Assist: Native help for Logitech TRUEFORCE and devoted help for bass shakers (obtainable through a brand new drop-down menu in sound settings).
Grid & On-line Updates
- Expanded Grids: Imola, Spa, and Portimão will now help a 44-car grid configuration to reflect real-life ELMS discipline sizes.
- TV Overlay: The present 2026 FIA WEC broadcast graphics will likely be built-in, enhancing the “watch” and replay expertise.
- Endurance Racing: Whereas the 38-car workforce races are actually formally out of “check” standing, a brand new 24-hour check occasion is anticipated shortly after the 1.3 replace to additional refine 62-car server stability.
Profession Mode Delayed
Initially slated for Q1 2026 (alongside this replace), the extremely anticipated Profession Mode has been pushed to later in 2026 to make sure the complexity of the “zero-to-hero” development system is absolutely polished.
Official Webpages – www.studio-397.com – www.lemansultimate.com
