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Le Mans Ultimate is a car racing simulator officially licensed by the FIA WEC competition, responsible for the world's most famous endurance race. It was developed by Studio 397, known for their work on rFactor 2.
Le Mans Ultimate is a car simulator recreating the 2023 season of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) - an endurance racing championship held by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The game first originated at Motorsport Games and was later entrusted to its experienced subsidiary, Studio 397, known for rFactor 2.
Gameplay
Much of the experience the team gained while developing rFactor 2 was used when creating Le Mans Ultimate. The game features advanced car physics and realistic races, taking all rules and changing weather conditions into . There are also some assists implemented, thanks to which even inexperienced players should have a good time here.
Contrary to the title, the game recreates more than just the famous 24-hour race on the French Circuit de la Sarthe. Other rounds of the WEC championships, taking place on tracks such as Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, Bahrain, Sebring, Portimao and Fuji, are also implemented.
We'll get to drive cars of various classes, such as Hypercar, LMP2 and GTE. The first class is the most prevalent one, featuring cars of such brands as Porsche, Ferrari, Peugeot and Toyota, which only began participating in the race in 2023. Lower categories include cars produced by Aston Martin or Chevrolet.
Game modes
Le Mans Ultimate features races against the AI or other players online. There are also asynchronous long-distance co-op races, in which several drivers take turns driving the same car, participating when time allows.
Technology
Le Mans Ultimate is largely based on the content previously created for rFactor 2 with some visual tweaks.
Videos and Screens
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The main pros of the game
- Exceptional force and tire physics, providing a realistic driving experience.
- High-quality graphics and sound, enhancing immersion.
- Active community with mostly respectful players, resulting in a clean online racing environment.
- Regular updates and patches from the studio, adding meaningful content approximately every three months.
- Competitive AI in offline mode, making solo play enjoyable.
- The game is recognized as one of the best racing simulations, particularly for endurance racing fans.
The main cons of the game
- Occasional bugs, including crashes and disconnections, though these have reportedly decreased over time.
- Some s experience loading issues, making the game unplayable at times.
- Lack of optimization, which can affect performance and stability.
- Frustrating multiplayer experience due to poor driver behavior and insufficient penalties for infractions.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s
- s noted a lack of content, specifically mentioning the absence of certain car classes (like GT3) and additional modes (such as time trials).
- The need for better ranking and penalty systems in online play to improve competitive integrity.
- Requests for private server options to allow friends to race together.
- Desire for more extensive content in future DLCs, including classic cars and additional tracks.
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Le Mans Ultimate Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Studio 397
Publisher: Studio 397
Age restrictions: none
Le Mans Ultimate System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-8120, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon RX 470 or better, 30 GB HDD, Windows 10/11
Recommended: Intel Core i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 3.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 580 or better, 30 GB HDD, Windows 10/11
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February 21, 2024