rFactor 2

rFactor 2 is a racing simulation where you can race AI opponents or compete against other players. It supports mixed-class road racing, a single-player experience and multiplayer, with vehicle and race customization, changing weather and a full day-night cycle. You can run 24-hour endurance events, and multiplayer races support driver swaps.

Racing conditions

Weather shifts between wet and dry conditions. Rain can form puddles, and the racing line dries dynamically after rain. As cars drive, they lay rubber that increases grip; rubber chunks, or “marbles,” can roll off tyres and affect it. Tyres can also suffer damage from driving or setup choices, changing grip immediately and over time. Track surfaces, including the thickness of painted lines, affect grip, and animated surroundings include planes and flag marshals.

Cars and driving

The simulation features an advanced physics engine, a tyre model, engine boost and turbo modelling, complex aerodynamics, head physics, cockpit vibrations and detailed bump modelling. You can upgrade vehicles, affecting both their appearance and performance. The AI races for and defends positions, and you can set its opponent types, strength and aggression. Races can be based on laps, time or both.

The vehicle and track selection includes over 35 free and paid licensed cars and tracks, including Silverstone, Renault, Formula E, McLaren, Mercedes and Bentley. Steam Workshop support lets you install cars and tracks, and community-made content can add more.

Multiplayer and customization

Multiplayer includes dedicated servers, a voting system, the option to add AI opponents, and player lists for booting and banning. Opponent car skins are transmitted automatically, and security checks help combat cheating. The simulation also supports full 24-hour endurance events with driver swaps.

The community can create cars, tracks and plugins. You can customize showroom, UI and HUD layouts, use plugin interfaces, adjust controllers and add vehicle liveries. Rules can be configured to simulate different types of racing.

Cameras and presentation

The game includes real-time day-night lighting transitions, projected headlights for night driving, and an updated sound engine with engine sounds that change with vehicle performance. You can adjust the player and opponent volume balance, seat and mirrors from the driver’s seat, and use the Look Ahead slider to see the apex. Replay tools include rewind, a full-screen monitor and the option to resume a race from a saved replay; a freely movable camera and spectator mode are also available.