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Fresh from the announcement of a free McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo for Le Mans Ultimate, the Motorsport Games-owned sim has revealed more details surrounding its third DLC Pack, set to be released on the 10th of December.
This is set to include Interlagos and three more LMGT3 cars, namely the BMW M4 LMGT3, Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R and Ferrari 296 LMGT3.
But a host of other additions are expected, with an accompanying game update also set to be released concurrently. We run through everything you need to know below.
Hosted servers
LMU’s next update will also include the much-requested hosted server feature, allowing players to set and configure practice, qualifying and race sessions, opening up the possibility of private league racing.
The system will be run by Studio 397 and MSG’s proprietary RaceControl multiplayer system in association with sim racing platform SimGrid.
It won’t be free, however, with players having to purchase server credits, with servers available to rent from €0.38 per hour (excluding regional taxes).
Players can configure servers from RaceControl.gg, or the SimGrid site, and can choose to open it up to the public or keep it private via password protection.
WEC Overlay
Helpfully, a new WEC-inspired broadcast overlay will be available for online racing, meaning league hosts can broadcast the action from their server replete with authentic on-screen graphics.
This can be accessed via the game’s new Spectate mode.
Online Championships and Subscriptions
Online championships will also be launched on the 10th of December, accessible via a new RaceControl Pro subscription service. For the equivalent of €3.50 (€42 per annum) players can access ‘enhanced online competitions’ which include multi-round, multi-season online-only championships, ‘enhanced reporting features’ and daily races outside of LMU’s default rotation.
A premium tier, RaceControl Pro+, will also be available, costing the equivalent of €6.50 per month (€78 per annum).
This provides all the benefits of RaceControl Pro but will also unlock every piece of Studio 397 content for as long as the subscription is active. This includes all DLC in both LMU and rFactor 2.
“The premium Pro+ tier of RaceControl is a landmark moment in our ambition to integrate games, features and content within a seamless platform for the benefit of our players who now have incredible choice in how they consume the entertainment we provide,” stated Motorsport Games’ CEO Stephen Hood.
“We sincerely hope players enjoy this update as the passionate Studio 397 team continues to pour their hard work into making this FIA WEC experience the best it can be, with many more exciting updates planned for 2025, ” he concluded.
Physics, VR and performance improvements
Hood also highlighted that LMU’s loading times have been improved by up to 30% in the new build, with users on low or medium-spec machines likely to feel the most benefit.
Reduced memory loads should also help players obtain more frames-per-second, with several more performance improvements across the board.
In terms of physics, brake locking is now less likely to occur, with LMU’s tyre model adjusted to provide more grip at high-speed, which will be music to the ears of anyone who’s binned it at the Porsche Curves.
VR can also be launched natively without using a workaround solution, with a key bind finally available for headset centring and the ability to mirror gameplay on-screen.
In the future, custom liveries will be included in LMU but as part of a RaceControl Pro subscription plan.
LMU’s 2024 Season Pack 3 will be available to purchase for £13.99 / €16.99 / $17.99 on the 10th of December. The full 2024 DLC Season Pass, which includes all four of LMU’s DLC packs is currently available for £39.99 / €45.99 / $48.99, offering around a 25% discount on the total cost of each separate pack.
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