Le Mans Ultimate

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Le Mans Ultimate
Le Mans Ultimate cover art.jpg
Cover art featuring the BMW M Hybrid V8, Ferrari 499P, and Toyota GR010 Hybrid
Developer(s) Studio 397
Publisher(s) Motorsport Games
Engine isiMotor 2.5
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
Release22 July 2025
Genre(s) Sim racing
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Le Mans Ultimate is a sim racing video game developed by Dutch video game developer Studio 397 and published by Motorsport Games. The game is an officially licensed simulation of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and focuses on Le Mans Hypercar, LMP2, GTE, and LMGT3 cars. [1] The game was first released as an early access title in 20 February 2024, officially releasing a year later on 22 July 2025. [2] [3]

Contents

Originally slated for release in December 2023, [4] the date was pushed back to February 2024 before Studio 397 switched to an early access model just weeks prior to the official release of the game. [5] The game is currently featured only on PC, but console versions are being considered with porting agencies the likely method, according to Motorsport Games CEO Stephen Hood. [6] [7]

Gameplay

As the FIA World Endurance Championship's officially licensed simulation, Le Mans Ultimate includes the series' official car classes and manufacturers featured since the 2023 season and onwards, those being Le Mans Hypercar, LMP2, GTE, and LMGT3. [8] Race tracks used both currently and previously by the FIA WEC since 2023 are also present in the game, including Sebring, Portimão, Spa-Francorchamps, Circuit de la Sarthe, Monza, Fuji, and Bahrain. [9]

Race Weekend is Le Mans Ultimate's single-player mode where players can set how many classes will be on track, weather forecast, time scaling, fuel usage scaling, and tyre wear scaling. [10] Online multiplayer is present in early access and is powered by RaceControl, Motorsport Games' online racing platform. [1] Players can compete in daily races, limited timed special events, or create a private session for select players to join. [10]

Le Mans Ultimate is set to become the officially licensed simulation for the European Le Mans Series in the future, as announced by Studio 397 on June 2025. [11]

Development

The game is built on the isiMotor 2.5 engine, developed by Image Space Incorporated for use in rFactor 2. Le Mans Ultimate also features Real Road 3.0, which is a system that allows for dynamic simulation of a race track's surface, including changing surface conditions as cars drive over a race track and the simulation of rain and puddles affecting the environment of a circuit. [1]

Before becoming its own release, the basis of Le Mans Ultimate was originally intended to be for the successor of the rFactor 2 video game, in the form of rFactor 3. [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Game". Le Mans Ultimate. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  2. ↑ Oakley, Phil (2025-06-13). "Le Mans Ultimate leaving early access in July with 2025 content". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
  3. ↑ "Le Mans Ultimate readying for release of Version 1.0 | FIAWEC". www.fiawec.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  4. ↑ Pettit, Vince (2023-06-15). "Le Mans Ultimate Game Thrills Fans at 24 Hours of Le Mans, Anticipation Builds for Official Release". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  5. ↑ "Exclusive: Why Le Mans Ultimate Moved to Early Access". RacingGames. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  6. ↑ Harradence, Michael (2024-12-03). "Is Le Mans Ultimate Coming To PS5?". PlayStation Universe. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  7. ↑ Harrison-Lord, Thomas (2024-06-24). "Le Mans Ultimate considering "partners" for console versions, code refinements underway". Traxion.GG. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  8. ↑ "Cars". Le Mans Ultimate. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  9. ↑ "Circuits". Le Mans Ultimate. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  10. 1 2 "Everything You Need To Know About Le Mans UItimate | Feature | CarThrottle". www.carthrottle.com. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
  11. ↑ Harrison-Lord, Thomas (2025-06-13). "Le Mans Ultimate exits early access July, confirms ELMS and career mode". Traxion.GG. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
  12. ↑ Harrison-Lord, Thomas (2024-06-07). "rFactor 3 was cancelled in favour of Le Mans Ultimate". Traxion.GG. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
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