First look at Automobilista 2’s Endurance Pack 3 DLC, 2025-spec Nürburgring

Two sets of paid DLC are about to launch for Automobilista 2 – endurance race-themed cars and an updated Nürburgring.

Originally slated for a 29th July release, the latest round of content was then pushed to one day later on the 30th.

There will be six new cars available in the $9.99 Endurance Pack Pt3, and then a ‘2025-spec’ Nürburgring venue for $7.99.

Endurance Pack Pt3 rundown

Headlining the DLC is the much-anticipated Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar, the second sim title to offer the screaming, naturally-aspirated, V12 race car.

Of note, despite AMS2 being billed as an official IMSA game, and adorned with IMSA logos, the model will not arrive with the real-world race liveries (main article image).

“We have the THOR liveries for both the Valkyrie and the GT3 Evo ready to go but we are still working on getting permission from the racing team to include them in the game as they co-own the livery IP with AMR; that won’t happen in time for the original release but if and when it does we will update these liveries accordingly,” said Studio Head and Project Manager, Renato Simioni, on the Reiza Studios forum.

Then there’s the additional – non-IMSA-related – Ligier JS2-R. Think of it as an obscure, French, one-make GT4-style race car. In the real-world, it runs in a series alongside another Ligier prototype style (JS P4) prototype. To that end, Reiza teases:

“The Ligier JS2-R as for now the sole contender in the new Ligier European Series – watch this space as there is more to come here.”

Otherwise, the rest of the content is as expected following the Steam Store listing that went up on the 28th July:

• Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar
• Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo
• Aston Martin Vantage GTE
• Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Evo
• Alpine A110 GT4 Evo
• Ligier JS2-R

Nürburgring 2025 DLC

In somewhat of a surprise twist, the update to the Nürburgring in 2025 form will be paid DLC – those who own the Nürburgring Pack do not automatically receive this latest version.

They will receive updated 3D meshes and (some) artwork changes to the existing 2022-edition, however, for no further charge.

The developer touts this as a “top-to-bottom overhaul” and “the most up-to-date representation of the legendary racetrack on any racing simulator,” although some of the key kerbing changes have not been previewed in the released still images as of yet.

The DLC will include three layouts: Nordschleife, Grand Prix and 24h. It will not include the tourist layout and the outlap shortcut for the 24h layout. These are “still planned for subsequent updates,” according to Reiza.

A full changelog is expected alongside the paid content launch, and within it, some tweaks to online multiplayer stability are to be part of the patch. There’s also now an IMSA-specific DLC bundle that includes all the cars and tracks related to that championship.

Automobilista 2 V1.6.6.0 patch notes

CONTENT

Tracks

• Added Nurburgring 2025

Cars

• Added Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar to GTP / LMDh class
• Added Aston Martin GT3 Evo to GTD / GT3 Gen2 class
• Added Aston Martin GT4 Evo to GT4 class
• Added Aston Martin GTE to GTE class
• Added Alpine A110 GT4 Evo to GT4 class
• Added Ligier LS2-R to Ligier European Series class

GENERAL

• Fixed one case of session stuck in end of qualifying or end of practice in a MP session
• Optimized the packet transfer that occurs during a host migration and around the end of MP sessions to reduce chances of mass disconnections or mass lags in that moment
• Prevented AI cars from using the same pitbox and garage as the player in single player mode
• FFB: Improved accuracy of steering axis torque arm calculation
• Fixed LiveTrack issue that caused incorrect point update behaviour when vehicles accelerated
• Added option to disable collisions with dynamic trackside objects

UI & HUD

• Fixed weather selection dialog menu not correctly activating for some weather types

PHYSICS

• Minor adjustments to tread friction fade with velocity for Stock Car Brasil (all seasons), Copa Montana, Super V8, Sprint Race, Copa Classics, Mini Challenge, Lancer Cup
• Further minor tread adjustments to LMDh/ GTP, LMP2 (both gens), DPi, P1, GT3 (both gens), GT4, GT Open, Lambo Super Trofeo

AI

• Corrected some interclass inconsistencies in AI thresholds for pit strategy in Endurance classes and disabled reduced wear at high tire wear states
• Further adjusted AI lateral movement rates for LMDh / GTP, LMP2, DPi, P1, GT3, GT4 classes
• Sigma G5 P1: Further adjusted AI downforce losses with DRS open to minimise risks of AI understeering off the road at high speed corners
• Further AI brake usage adjustments for F-Classics & F-HiTechs
• Jacarepagua Historic: Adjusted the fast line path at Curva Sul T6 and Lagoa T9, and recalculated the livetrack

AUDIO

• Added suspension & chassis sound effect
• Fixed stereo engine audio issues in bumper/bonnet/roof cameras
• Fixed “Show helmet” option not muffling audio if helmet camera view is used
• BMW M4 GT3: fixed small amount of sound offset to the side in interior engine sound

TRACKS

• Nurburgring 2020: Complete 3D mesh & art overhaul
• Mosport: Fixed a gap in the terrain near the pit exit
• Termas Rio Hondo: Removed next lap penalty when cutting the final corner
• Granja Viana : Corrected the track GPS location

VEHICLES

• Disabled dirt effect texture on rear view mirrors which could also affect look of onboard rear displays
• Porsche 992 GT3R: Added extra dirt parameter to all paint and glass materials, modified override paint materials, updated cockpit LEDs lights emissivity and behaviour
• Adjusted cockpit POV height for Stock Car 2019
• F-V10 Gen2: Fixed cockpit front rims size
• Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R: Added AP Racing logo on calipers