We are pleased to announce the start of open testing for update 1.16.0!
Get ready for the biggest graphics update yet! An expanded dynamic weather system, volumetric lighting, reworked car materials, a major update of the Livery Editor, and many other improvements await you.
How to install PTR 1.16.0:
Open your Steam Library, right-click CarX Street and select Properties;
Go to the Betas section;
Select "public_test - PTR";
Wait for the download to finish;
Launch the game and test the new features!
Major Changes
Dynamic weather system expanded: the game can now experience powerful storms with lightning, rolling thunder, and strong gusts of wind;
Volumetric lighting added: light now scatters through the air, creating volumetric light rays that are especially noticeable in fog and bad weather;
Car materials reworked: car paint now looks more realistic under different lighting conditions.
Livery Editor
Undo and redo functionality added;
Maximum number of layers increased to 500;
Decal controls updated;
New projection mode added, allowing you to rotate the camera freely without changing the decal's projection;
Projection depth adjustment added: you can now limit the projection to prevent decals from passing through the car body and appearing on the opposite side;
Decal opacity adjustment added;
HEX code support added for precise decal color selection;
New tab displaying colors already used in the car's liveries added;
Ability to add decals to favorites added.
New Features
Rivals leaderboard added to races: you can now track rivals' positions and the time gaps between them during a race;
HUD customization added: you can now move, resize, or completely disable game interface elements;
Save transfer: a save transfer button has been added to the game settings;
Option to select stormy weather added to the weather settings.
Improvements
Vegetation physics improved: trees, bushes, and grass now react to gusts of wind and your car;
Rain effects on cars improved: raindrops are now visible on windows;
Raindrop sound effects refined;
Raindrops' reaction to light improved;
Insufficient fuel warning for race participation improved;
Support for the new TSR anti-aliasing technology and TSR Upscaling added;
Camera comfort settings added: you can now reduce camera shake, reduce camera response to speed changes, and enable horizon stabilization;
Minimap rotation based on camera movement added;
Game graphics improved;
Game netcode improved.
Photo Mode:
Option to change the time of day directly in Photo Mode added: select the time of day without exiting the camera;
Car light controls added: turn the headlights or turn signals on and off to enhance your shots.
Drag Races:
Wheel behavior during burn updated;
Burn mechanics updated: you now only need to perform a burn once, at the start of a race;
Option to skip rounds added.
Fixes
Raindrops falling under bridges and in tunnels fixed;
Issue causing raindrops to appear black fixed;
Fog appearing in game menus fixed;
Issues occurring when exiting Photo Mode fixed;
Unintended camera switching when spectating another player in Spectator Mode fixed.
Optimization
Cars parked near players' houses are no longer displayed in the open world by default. This helps reduce brief FPS drops on lower-performance devices. Car visibility can be re-enabled in the game settings;
FPS drops when opening certain game interface windows eliminated;
Freezes that could occur when opening the map and switching cars fixed;
Graphics engine updated: game stability and performance improved.
Car Changes
LL2 engine power reduced.
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Thank you for testing the update with us!
CarX Street Team
