New details about Le Mans Ultimate.

Recently, we mentioned here a simulator that focuses specifically on the WEC (World Endurance Championship) and is being developed by the rFactor 2 team. Since that initial mention, certain details and images have been released, giving us a better glimpse of how Le Mans Ultimate will function.

Spa-Francorchamps

Spa-Francorchamps is not an unfamiliar track for the Studio 397 team, as the Belgian circuit appeared in one of their previous titles, rFactor 2. Now that the FIA World Endurance Championship is regularly held at this circuit, it was necessary to modernize and perfect this legendary track.

Spa has undergone a complete remodel to reflect its participation in the FIA WEC series. The track has been built with a new set of point clouds to adapt it to its current 2023 configuration. The terrain has been revised, and new features have been added, such as the impressive new grandstand located at Eau Rouge.

Spa-Francorchamps is a great addition to reflect the 6-hour competition on the Belgian circuit.

Le Mans Ultimate UI

En este caso, Dom Duhan, director de Studio 397, ha respondido a ciertas preguntas sobre el desarrollo de Le Mans Ultimate y sus características en torno a la interfaz del mismo.

"Our new cooperative mode allows players to add friends to their virtual team and compete for victory by combining stages in a fun and engaging way."

Confirming that, in addition to multiplayer competition, we have a cooperative mode where we can create a virtual team and compete together, is a great addition for those looking to compete with friends.

"Our hybrid systems, which we began introducing for BTCC cars, have been expanded and will faithfully represent each car: managing your virtual fuel tank and the car's balance will be a key part of your career."

In endurance races, everything revolves around the team, so you'll have to think carefully about which driver you replace. Will you be the anchor? Or will your platinum driver carry you as the bronze pilot.

"You'll perform driver swaps with your AI teammates, and the AI sessions will be simulated, allowing you to jump into your stints and compete throughout the entire race; of course, you can also save your progress wherever you finish."

Endurance races also rely on management, stint planning, careful handling of limited tires, and achieving P1 through pace and intelligence.

The single-player modes will include quick races for fun, but also the championship mode, where you can compete in each round in GTE or directly in the Hypercars: you choose. And not only that, participating in a championship can also help in your online career.

The updates on Le Mans Ultimate are constant, revealing certain details that will be included to achieve ultra-realistic immersion in endurance racing. Remember that the release is planned for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Access Le Mans Ultimate's Steam page at the following link: Le Mans Ultimate Steam