The situation is what it is and we tried to find a way to get the current state of the game to you as soon as we could.
If you don't like the idea of what we're doing you are certainly more than welcome to wait until "gold" or not purchase at all. We're not forcing anyone to pre-purchase. You can also pre-purchase and, if you don't like what you see/feel, you are more than welcome to ask for a refund and then wait and come back to try the finished version later, or not at all. If the beta time ran beyond that I would certainly think you'd be given extra days/weeks/months to cover that, but that would ultimately be a decision Gjon would make. Six of the 18 months of online service is meant to cover the open-beta period so that you have your full year when the planned first "gold" release is. It rivals the very best sim racing games among multiple different aspects and it’s now very close to the level of realism of iRacing and ACC.), if you are curious as to what you're getting when you pre-purchase rF2-you are being given access to the open-beta and all of its updates. Who knows what the future holds for rFactor 2, but one thing is for sure: it’s a great game that any racing fan should try out. So, overall, as you can see it appears that rFactor 2 is the better game in nearly all aspects. That would be pretty exciting! Conclusion It’s passed 9 years since the release of RF2 back in 2013 therefore I expect Studio 397 to release a new game sequel pretty soon. I’m pretty sure there will be an RF3 anytime soon. It’s also worth mentioning that rFactor 2 is more expensive than rFactor 1, but I believe that the extra cost is completely worth it. The graphics are more realistic, the physics are more accurate, the level of realism is higher and there’s a wider selection of content.
Overall it appears that the developers at Studio 397 took everything they learned from the original rFactor game and used it to create an even better sequel. Is rFactor 2 better than rFactor 1?Ībsolutely. It’s $7 more expensive though I think that wouldn’t discourage anyone from buying the RF2 game. RF1 currently costs $24.99 on Steam while rFactor 2 costs $31.99. Lastly, when it comes to prices, RF2 is a bit more expensive than RF1. Nowadays the community part plays a major role in the success or failure of racing games, since if they won’t be able to race online with fellow drivers they’d probably quit the game for another ones. It has a much better system that allows for more organized and competitive races which is key for keeping the audience engaged. When it comes to online multiplayer, again, RF2 is the clear winner. One aspect where RF2 falls short compared to RF1 is the lack of classic cars. This is to be expected as RF2 is a more recent game and, over time, more content has been added. With it 90 cars and 230+ circuits available, rFactor 2 has a wider selection of content than rFactor 1. Having said that, there’s no doubt that the majority would confirm that RF2 is a way more realistic experience. It’s important to point out that realism is a very subjective aspect, so what one person may deem as more realistic, another person may not. The tracks, weather effects and cars look and feel much more realistic. The level of realism is, again, higher much in RF2 as it’s a more modern and advanced game. Of course, the new RF2 requires a more recent operating system version of Windows (7/8/10) than RF1. In terms of compatibility, there are no major differences as both the game are purely PC compatible and are not available on console. That againg underlines how the extra experience gained from 2005 to 2013 has helped make RF2 a more realistic and immersive driving experience. Its engine, isiMotor 2.5, is a step forward compared to its predecessor isiMotor 2 from rFactor 1. When it comes to graphics and physics, rFactor 2 is the clear winner as its graphics are more realistic and the car physics are more accurate. This is especially apparent when you compare the graphics of the two games side by side. That means that rFactor is over 8 years “older” than RF2.Īlthough release dates may seem irrelevant, actually having a more recent up-to-date game has massive advantages in terms of technology and graphics advancements. rFactor was released back in August 2005, while rFactor 2 was released in November 2013. The first thing we’re going to compare is the release date. It therefore has got much better graphics and physics, more content as well as updated cars tracks. RFactor 2 is simply the sequel of rFactor(1) which was developed and released back in 2005 by Image Space Incorporated and then improved upon by Studio 397. What’s the difference between rFactor and rFactor 2? Will there be a rFactor 3 in the future?.What’s the difference between rFactor and rFactor 2?.