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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|isiMotor2|ref=<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20170516230839/http://imagespaceinc.com/software.php</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|isiMotor2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516230839/http://imagespaceinc.com/software.php|title=web.archive.org|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 31, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 31, 2005}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Track racing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | rFactor }} | ||
|steam appid = 339790 | |steam appid = 339790 | ||
|steam appid side = 353320 | |steam appid side = 353320 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20170503094330/http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/973-rFactor-Tweaks-Post-what-you-find-usefull-in-Tweaking-rfactor</ref><ref>http://www.racingforjesus.com/joomla_15/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=13&id=25&Itemid=71#25</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503094330/http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/973-rFactor-Tweaks-Post-what-you-find-usefull-in-Tweaking-rfactor|title=web.archive.org|date=26 May 2023}}</ref><ref>http://www.racingforjesus.com/joomla_15/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=13&id=25&Itemid=71#25</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\MovieFiles\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\MovieFiles\</code> | ||
# Delete all files and folders. | # Delete all files and folders. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Rfactor_display.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Rfactor_display.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Rfactor_external_display.png|External display settings.}} | {{Image|Rfactor_external_display.png|External display settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rfactor | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/rfactor | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Rfactor_controls1.png|In-game input settings.}} | {{Image|Rfactor_controls1.png|In-game input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = false | |other button prompts = false | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Rfactor_audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Rfactor_audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Czech | |language = Czech | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = limited |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = limited |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes | + | |notes = UI not fully translated. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crash on joining multiplayer server=== | ===Game crash on joining multiplayer server=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Patch rfactor.exe with the 4GB Patch|ref=<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20170703171943/http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/184-Performance-tweaks</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Patch rfactor.exe with the 4GB Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703171943/http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/184-Performance-tweaks|title=web.archive.org|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Before starting, make a backup of <code>rfactor.exe</code> in case the modification goes wrong. | {{ii}} Before starting, make a backup of <code>rfactor.exe</code> in case the modification goes wrong. | ||
# Download the [http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php 4GB Patch]. | # Download the [http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php 4GB Patch]. | ||
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===Low performance with Nvidia GPUs=== | ===Low performance with Nvidia GPUs=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://www.mediafire.com/file/ltb443kb5bs9v4a/wombats_nvidia_fps_fix_0.3t.zip Wombat's FPS Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.virtualr.net/nvidia-fps-fix-03-released|title=virtualr.net|date=26 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703171943/http://isiforums.net/f/showthread.php/184-Performance-tweaks|title=web.archive.org|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} Extract the contents of <code>wombats_nvidia_fps_fix_0.3t.zip</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | {{ii}} Extract the contents of <code>wombats_nvidia_fps_fix_0.3t.zip</code> to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|recCPU2 = | |recCPU2 = | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7900 GT | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7900 GT | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon X1900 GT | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon X1900 GT |
Latest revision as of 17:48, 28 May 2023
Developers | |
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Image Space Incorporated | |
Engines | |
isiMotor2[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 31, 2005 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing |
Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
Art styles | Realistic |
Series | rFactor |
rFactor | |
---|---|
rFactor | 2005 |
rFactor 2 | 2013 |
Key points
- Extensive modding community.
General information
- Official Forums
- rFactor Central - Large modding repository.
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A demo is available.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Drift Revolution | DLC never officially completed. Also known as Ultimate Control Racing |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions[4][5] |
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Install additional languages
Instructions[6] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Config.ini[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/339790/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\UserData\<user-id>\<user-id>.plr[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/339790/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | External display settings and in-game menus require a mouse. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | UI not fully translated. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | UI not fully translated. | |||
Spanish |
Translations
- A third-party plugin was created that enhanced the functionality of the "spotter" feature in rFactor.
This plugin also enables the user to download and install additional languages. See Install Additional Languages for more information.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 103 | |||
Online play | 103 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 34447 |
UDP | 34397 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Devices | |||
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TrackIR | Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z. |
Issues fixed
Game crash on joining multiplayer server
Patch rfactor.exe with the 4GB Patch[7] |
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Low performance with Nvidia GPUs
Install Wombat's FPS Fix[8][9] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7, 8, 9 | Selectable via launcher. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, XP 64-Bit, Vista, 7, 8 | XP, XP 64-Bit, Vista, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.4 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce4 4200 AMD Radeon 9200 DirectX 7.0 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7900 GT AMD Radeon X1900 GT 4 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[2] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[3]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (339790) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ web.archive.org - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ web.archive.org - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ http://www.racingforjesus.com/joomla_15/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=13&id=25&Itemid=71#25
- ↑ http://www.racingontheweb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=332&Itemid=238
- ↑ web.archive.org - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ virtualr.net - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ web.archive.org - last accessed on 26 May 2023