Studio 397 and Motorsport Games released Version 1.4 in late July — one of the most substantial updates Le Mans Ultimate has received so far (official release notes).
For intentional wrecks, players can now file complaints directly from race replays, with the exact timestamp pulled automatically — aimed at speeding up processing for the LiveSteward team. Two more free 2026-spec car updates arrived too, plus longer practice sessions for subscribing members and fundamental changes to the online structure (netcode) under the hood. US Track Pass DLC pricing was confirmed: $19.99 per two-circuit pack, or $44.99 for all six US circuits, with a 10% introductory discount for the first week.
Shortly after, though, trouble hit: a pitstop bug meant cars could get blocked in their pit box by neighboring vehicles. Motorsport Games shipped a fix, but also proactively postponed the “8 Hours of Daytona” Special Event by two weeks to August 25. On a brighter note: Le Mans Ultimate has now crossed half a million copies sold.
Over at Straight4 Studios (published by GIANTS Software), the focus recently has been a fundamental handling update (patch notes).
Update 2.1 (July 29, 2026) brought a new tire model along with reworked suspension geometry, new aerodynamic detail (adjustable brake duct drag, ram-air simulation for naturally-aspirated engines), and triple-screen support. As a free bonus, the “Red vs Blue: Aussie Rivals Pack” brought the 2013 Holden Commodore VF into the AUS V8 class.
Just a few days later, on August 4, a smaller follow-up patch, Update 2.1.0.1, arrived: players can now join race sessions already in progress, and in ranked events they get a notification when their session starts.
Two titles with different focus areas, but a similar trend: both are investing heavily right now in polishing what matters most — for Le Mans Ultimate, that’s the online experience and official US tracks; for Project Motor Racing, it’s the handling feel of its most popular GT classes. New tire models and reworked aero translate directly to what you feel through the wheel — all the more reason to make sure the grip between your hands and the wheel is dialed in too. Feel free to check out our shop if you need to gear up for that.
Next week’s news recap: RaceRoom & Rennsport.
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