“Launching in Early Access is an important step in realising our ambitions we will launch features and content only when ready and up to the high standards we set ourselves.”įor those who would like to stay up to date on Le Mans Ultimate, the social media channels will be the place to be between the 8 th and 9 th February. For the team, it’s the next stint of an exciting journey to deliver the ultimate endurance title,” enthused Dom Duhan, Head of Studio 397. To be able to bring this product to market is a dream fulfilled. “397 laps is the highest number of laps ever completed by a team at Le Mans, giving Studio 397 its unique name. The Le Mans Ultimate community will not only be kept up to speed by the Studio 397 team, but also encouraged to take part in future polls, events, forums and suggestions as developers work alongside the community to shape future developments. Game development will be a collaborative process with Le Mans Ultimate providing regular updates on the build of the game, fixes, features, content development and quality of life updates. As the game evolves through Early Access, the improved experience and content offering will be accompanied by incremental price increases for new purchasers. The price will be set at € 29.99 EUR / £24.99 GBP / $32.99 USD for day one release, allowing those who purchase early to capitalise on a lower price point and gain the ability to provide feedback and steer future content. These races run regularly throughout the day and will provide the opportunity to build the player’s Driver and Safety Ranking – in time, your rank will offer up further opportunities for higher ranked races and exclusive events. From launch, players will be able to take part in ranked Daily Races that pair your with similarly skilled drivers. Users will be able to adjust the time of day, session duration and weather conditions to their liking before racing against best-in-class AI drivers.įor those seeking thrilling, wheel-to-wheel competition against players the world over, Online multiplayer will offer an exhilarating challenge. This offers the chance to test drive the exotic machinery, refine your car set-up and learn the circuits, whilst formulating your own FIA WEC Race Weekend – taking part in Practice, Qualifying and the main Race. Motorsport fans can start their Le Mans Ultimate journey through either Online events, powered by the latest version of RaceControl coming to Le Mans Ultimate, or Single Player Race Weekends. Players will experience the thrill of piloting iconic cars at spectacular laser-scanned circuits with Sebring, Portimão, Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, Fuji, Bahrain and legendary Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans all featured in the meticulous detail that Studio 397 are famed for. Cadillac, Ferrari, Glickenhaus, Peugeot, Porsche, Toyota and Vanwall, developed with extensive manufacturer support, all featured in the PC-based game. The title will feature all the cars and circuits from the memorable centenary year in 2023, showcasing the exciting arrival of the revered Hypercars from that season. (collectively, the “Company” or “Motorsport Games”). Le Mans Ultimate – the official game of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and FIA World Endurance Championship – will be available to the public in Early Access form on Tuesday 20 th February – allowing players to get their hands on the game developed by renowned simulation developer, Studio 397 and Motorsport Games Inc.
Release date confirmed for Tuesday 20 th February.