Next Steps: Remaking Plugins - Improvements for Assetto Corsa
Over the past two years I’ve released several plugins for ETS2/ATS, Assetto Corsa, BeamNG.drive and GTA V. Unfortunately, every single project turned into a disorganized mess: no shared codebase or base library, everything crammed into poorly named files, duplicated code everywhere. As a result, updating, fixing bugs or adding new features has become a nightmare.
That’s why I’m taking a big step back.
I’m currently working on a new Assetto Corsa lighting/overhaul plugin (fully standalone - no CSP/Pure etc required), but before finishing it I’m first building a clean, modular core library that I can reuse across all games and all future plugins.
Once the library is ready, I will completely rewrite every existing plugin from the ground up
ETS2/ATS Lighting Improvements v2
BeamNG plugin
And it will be used for new plugins for other games I am planning to work on.
The new versions will be
Much cleaner and better organized
Easier and faster for me to maintain and update
Designed from the start to play nicely with other mods/plugins (no more random conflicts whenever possible)
Packed with new features that were previously too painful to implement
On top of that, I’m creating a tiny standalone launcher (.exe) that will let you install, update or remove any of my new plugins for any supported game with literally one click.
The whole point of this big rework is simple: you, the players, should spend less time troubleshooting and more time enjoying the games. Fewer crashes, fewer “mod X broke mod Y” situations, automatic updates, and a smooth experience overall.
Thank you for your patience <3
Comments (27)
Btw what was the latest update for ATS? 1.57? Or isnt there any?
maybe can do for farming sinulator 25, just my suggestion tq ♥️
bom dia por favor me ajuda sou assinante e não consigo acessar o código do plugin
Opa Fernando, lá no site do SnowyMoon (principal) você consegue fazer o login usando o Patreon. Depois disso, ao voltar lá (isso se ele não te jogar sozinho para a própria página) tem uma opção que você consegue ver a key (chave) referente a sua assinatura
It makes me happy to hear some focus on AC again. I own almost every racing sim and AC (the og) is STILL my go to sim. Your DLAA drop in made a massive difference, I just wish X4FAB would get his stuff together and solve the integrity violation message that is now plastered all over the top of the screen when using your drop ins. Thanks for your efforts, it’s much appreciated.
<3 I think AC is best game for me to improve, game is good + default pipeline is pretty simple so I can make all the changes I want
Does this include the new "BeamNG Improvements v1 - Vulkan/DX11" you just release a weed ago? Does this mean it's has been abandoned? or how?
No, this does not include that plugin because the way it works is different so I can just copy its code to new project easily. I don't need to remake everything in that project like other projects
Tenho enfrentado muitos travamentos, baixo FPS e ausência de chuva, com o snowymoon V2, na versão beta do ETS 1.57.2.4. Está impossível de jogar. Por favor, verifique.
The plugin is working fine, almost everyone is using with no issue. Rain issue is from the game/other mods you are using, not from v2. Just try a profile with no mods and no mods + v2 only
👌👌👌
Would that mean the HDR support for ETS2 will take more than usual, possibly a months or even months?
Do the following experiment. Remove the Plugin and play in quotes with all the goodies of SCS (HDR, TAA, etc.). Then put the Plugin back in without HDR but with TAA, DLAA, DLSS from Snowy Μoon active and see the difference. Don't fall into the SCS marketing trap. They are following completely the wrong tactic. Fix the Shimmering/Flickering problems first and then put HDR and whatever other nonsense SCS thinks of.
👏👏👏👏👏
Will you also make a flight simulator for 2020? The ground is too dark at night.
Low chance :/
Snowy, what exactly do you mean by "you taking a big step back"?
I mean I am going to remake everything so it will be easier to move on later
muito boa essa sua ideia, trabalhar organizado é a melhor coisas, ansioso pelo seus futuros projetos.
I'm looking forward to it
That sounds amazing! AC fan here!
You're the boss, the games with your plugins are incredible, the best ever.
ty ✌️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Great idea! I wanna ask this: Can you make (idk if it's actually possible) a lighthing/texture/graphics mod/plugin for city car driving too? It's the only good car driving game in the market but is outdated. Thanks
there is a new city car driving game being worked on by the same studio, so i dont see the reason for snowy to make a plugin for a game that will be outdated in few months
Very good news Snowy Moon. You have given us so much and the only thing we can do to repay you is to give you as much time as you need to complete your project. Thank you for everything.
Cool! Still hope to see snow by Snowy in ETS2 :)