The following piece is written as a retrospective feature article, blending technical analysis with the atmosphere of the sim racing community at the time of the build's release.
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ rFACTOR 2 BUILD 1110 SUMMARY │ ├───────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────┤ │ Graphics Architecture │ Pure DirectX 11 Only │ │ VR Performance Status │ Enhanced Frame-Rate Limit │ │ Key Interface Component │ Brand-New HUD Redesign │ │ Core Focus Area │ Stutter Removal & Fixes │ └───────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────┘ 1. The DirectX 11 Shift: Retiring the Past
MAS2 utility tool support for packing exceptionally large track files. rfactor 2 v1110 exclusive
Later versions of rFactor 2 introduced stricter security and plugin restrictions. The v1110 build, however, operates with a more permissive architecture, allowing advanced telemetry tools, custom spotter plugins, and even hybrid control systems (for modded LMP1 cars) to function without workarounds.
While not a direct part of the core update, the debut of the exclusive laser-scanned Sebring International Raceway in July 2018 served as a powerful showcase for the enhanced engine of Build 1110. This track was praised for its unprecedented force feedback fidelity, allowing drivers to feel every minute crack and undulation. Similarly, community discussions highlighted that post-v1110, the only way to access certain custom HUDs and tools was via pre-v1110 game branches, as newer versions became incompatible, showcasing the trade-offs often made for progress. The following piece is written as a retrospective
For 24-hour endurance events, v1110 is legendary. It does not suffer from the memory leak issues present in later DX11 builds. Teams running the iRacing Daytona 24 or virtual Le Mans kept a v1110 partition specifically for practice because it never crashed mid-stint.
Introduced real-time ambient occlusion, depth of field, and improved motion blur. Later versions of rFactor 2 introduced stricter security
: Night-racing illumination became significantly less taxing on graphics cards.
The rFactor 2 v1110 Exclusive Update: A Milestone in Sim Racing Evolution
Studio 397 no longer supports v1110 Exclusive. You cannot buy it on Steam. The only legal copies are those distributed via official channels during its active life (2019-2021). Piracy of this build is rampant, but unsafe. Malicious actors often inject crypto-miners into fake "Exclusive" installers.