Changes since 0.2.12:
- Recover from stale or damaged prepared files. The launcher now rebuilds its prepared startup and cockpit files when needed, including after Steam replaces the game executable. If preparation still fails, the error shows the reason and suggested next steps.
- Improve VR recovery during flashback. Temporary camera changes can now pause and resume VR instead of switching the rest of the session to flat rendering.
- Hide the flat impact-glitch overlay in VR. The new Graphics → VR rendering → Hide impact glitch effect option is on by default. Turn it off to restore the game's original effect.
- Improve in-game Quit handling in VR to avoid the shutdown crash seen after races.
- Collapse launcher sections by clicking their headings or pressing Space while a heading is focused. The launcher remembers which sections you collapsed.
This is an Experimental pre-release. The new flashback recovery path still needs confirmation in an affected player's run. For flashback, use Normal launch; direct Practice / Race support remains pending. Clean in-game Quit was verified in one VR Race with VDXR; Practice, closing the window and SteamVR still need testing.
For experimental updates, enable Include experimental releases under Help / About.