rFactor 2 - Game Guide
- Chris SIRA
- Jun 21
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 22
rFactor 2 is arguably one of Sim Racings' 'Cool, strange Uncles' - somewhat mysterious but highly regarded by those in the know - based on its respected physics and handling engine which has been used by a number of other Racing titles.
It has been in development for over 12 years now with sporadic updates - notably ranked racing in the last year or so.
In 2016, development was moved from ISI to Studio 397 - who are currently developing Le Mans Ultimate. Motorsports Games then bought both Studio 397 and rFactor 2 in 2021.
rF2 suffered some notoreity when it was used for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual race in 2020. The race was red-flagged twice due to server problems, had to be restarted and drew criticism from race leader Max Verstappen. In the 2023 race, the race was red-flagged again due to a server security breach meaning drivers suffered game crashes, including Max Verstappen, who had been leading the race. Frustrated, he said he would uninstall the game and would never race in the event again.
rFactor 2's development appears to have ceased in 2022 with Le Mans Ultimate the studios current focus.
Release Date
March 28, 2013
Platform(s)
PC
VR Support
Yes
Vehicles
53
Mix of Real and Fantasy based on real motorsports classes
Tracks Available
37
Real + Fantasy
Engine
isiMotor 2.5
Graphics Engine
gMotor
Physics Engine
rF2 Physics Engine
AKA pMotor
Developer / Publisher
Studio 397 / Motorsports Games
Previously developed by Image Space Incorporated (ISI) / ISI
Steam 'All Reviews'
Mostly Positive
Metacritic Score
7.3
(User Score)
Screenshots
CAR LIST inc. all DLC (Source)
Aston Martin Vantage GT3
Aston Martin Vantage GTE
Audi R8 GT3 2018
Audi R8 GT3 2019
Bentley Continental GT3 2017
Bentley Continental GT3 2020
BMW 330i M Sport BTCC
BMW M4 GT3
BMW M6 GT3
BMW M8 GTE
Cadillac DPi-V.R
Callaway Corvette GT3-R
Corvette C7.R
Cupra Leon BTCC
Corvette C8.R GTE
Dallara INDYCAR IR-18
Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020
Ferrari 488 GTE
Ford Focus ST BTCC
Formula Vee
Formula E Gen 1 car (2018)
Formula E Gen 2 car (2019-2022)
Formula E Gen3
Formula Pro
Honda Civic Type R BTCC
Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance BTCC
Infiniti Q50 BTCC
KartSim T4 Series
KZ Shifter Kart
Ligier JS P217 LMP2
Ligier JS P320 LMP3
McLaren 650S GT3
McLaren 720S GT3
McLaren Senna GTR
MCR S2000
Mercedes AMG GT3
Metalmoro MR18
Mini X30 Cadet EU
Norma M30 LMP3
Oreca 07 LMP2
Porsche 911 GT3 R
Porsche GT3 Cup 992
Porsche 911 RSR
Puma GTE
Puma P052
Radical RXC Turbo GT3
Rental Kart
Senior X30
Toyota Corolla GR Sport BTCC
Vanwall Vandervell LMH
Vauxhall Astra
TRACK LIST inc. all DLC (Source)
Adria Karting Raceway
Alaharma – Mika Salo Circuit
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
Bahrain International Circuit (four layouts)
Berlin E-Prix Track
Brands Hatch (two layouts)
Buckmore Park
Circuit d’Azur
Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans 24h (two layouts)
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Croft
Daytona International Speedway (two layouts)
Diriyah E-Prix Track
Donington Park (two layouts)
Glan Y Gors
Guaporé Autodrome
Hong Kong E-Prix Track
Ibarra (two layouts)
Imola 1972 (two layouts)
Imola 2018 (two layouts)
Kristianstad
Larkhall
London E-Prix ExCel Circuit
Long Beach Grand Prix Street Circuit
Monaco E-Prix Track
New York E-Prix Track
Nürburgring (nine layouts including Nordschleife)
Paul Fletcher International
Rome E-Prix Track
Sebring International Raceway (four layouts)
Thruxton
Wackersdorf
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Whilton Mill
World Wide Technology Raceway (two layouts)
Virginia International Raceway (five layouts)
Zuera
The good
rFactor 2's handling is highly revered by Sim Racers and real Motorsports teams
Some interesting DLC content, notably Formula E
The less good
Stalled development - Le Mans Ultimate now the Studios' focus
Once-impenetrable UI has had a facelift but has it eased entry into the experience?
Graphics engine dated
From a brand point of view, fantasy content can appear inauthentic to Players in regards to real Motorsports activities
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