14 DAY TRIAL // Eutechnyx has revealed details of the upcoming changes to their free-to-play racing game, Auto Club Revolution, which is in for some big updates this summer.
The game was released in April 2013, offering car racing enthusiasts all around the world a great simulation experience, through the developer's collaboration with numerous well-known motor brands.
The 2.0 version of the game is "nothing less than a full remodeling," as Eutechnyx notes in the press release, and the closed beta for the update will kick off on June 16, meant to get feedback from long-time members of the ACR community, with select players able to join in in stages.
The update will most likely greatly improve the experience, since it was fully playable in 2012, and the developers have also hinted that support for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is on the way, and Auto Club Revolution should be fully compatible with the device this fall, when it's released to its initial backers.
The massively multiplayer online car game allows gamers to step behind the wheel of over 50 of the world's leading car manufacturers' creations, from McLaren, BMW, Ford and Bentley to many others, and the update will add a slew of new car models and manufacturers to the virtual line-up, most notably being RUF and Maserati.
In addition, Auto Club Revolution 2.0 will also add new interiors to boost the already stunning level of detail in the racing sim, complete with fresh bespoke audio and engine sounds reproduced to deliver an authentic experience that provides full player immersion, also helped along by the overhauled vehicle physics system.
Gamers will be able to admire their collection of speed demons in the new 360-degree garage, after engaging in highly competitive driving contests.
A number of extra tweaks and features will also be introduced in the update, of note being the boost in accessibility offered by the new client, requiring a single download in order to enjoy the racing experience.
"Our new single client is designed to make a bigger and better splash, pushing the quality of content and integrating new technologies that will further enhance player interaction. We have exciting times ahead of us and we can't wait to share it with all our players. We strive to deliver content players want by providing a first-class, free-to-play online racing experience however possible," says Dave Thompson, development director of Auto Club Revolution.
Registrations for new players will become available on the ACR website starting June 16, and all current players will gain immediate access when the closed beta test begins.