BTS Update #13 - Unknown map locations + Launch Control
The Patreon-only longer cut of the most recent video :)
I've been testing/de-bugging the demo/prologue for the last few weeks, it's been going well! I still think you'll get to play it before the end of 2023.
Some info on things happening in this video:
- Places on the map that you haven't driven too yet, are now hidden with a "?" icon until you drive there. You also can't fast travel to those locations until you have visited.
- When you equip a Circuit or Prototype ECU you get 2-step launch control! You can only use it from a full stop, and you have to wait for it to charge up(100% charged when it's full volume+flames). You activate it by holding the handbrake and gas. After you wait for it to fully charge, you'll get a small speed boost when you launch. You can use it at the start of races too.
- Your engine will take a lot of damage the longer you hold the launch control for. It also heats up your water+oil temps a lot when you use it.
- As mentioned in the main video; I've upgraded the lighting/shadows, textures and added ambient occlusion. These effects haven't impacted performance that much, it still runs very well on mid-level PCs. You can also adjust all these effects in the graphics settings menu.
