CarX Drift Racing Online 2 news & patch notes

Livery Editor

Customization

• Improved vinyl sharpness

• Added navigation for changing the layer order when using a gamepad

• Added a hint for changing the layer position when using keyboard and mouse controls

• Added navigation for selecting adjacent layers while editing

• Vinyl material is now copied along with its color

Fixes

• Fixed livery and layer jumping

• Fixed an issue where the wrong vinyl could be selected for editing when moving it with the mouse or copying it

• Fixed an issue that prevented players from entering vinyl editing mode

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What awaits you in version 0.19.7?

Gameplay

• Added the ability to disable the cursor during a run

Graphics

• Improved cloud texture quality old: new:

• Increased shadow draw distance old: new:

Fixes

• Fixed negative currency balance appearance

• Fixed camera interaction when scrolling through the vehicle list

• Fixed tire temperature resetting after a quick repair in test drive

• Fixed the appearance of a player car duplicate in test drive

• Fixed missing arrow icon when selecting a map in freeride and training

The Alpha-test branch has also been updated:

• Livery editor bug fixes

• protection against accidental clicks on the save import button at game launch has been added to the alpha version. Now the import button needs to be held down.

Updating may reset your progress in the alpha version, while your progress in the main version remains safe.

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⚠️ We have received reports regarding cases of livery loss - we are already working on fixing this issue.

To prevent the loss of your work, we recommend periodically saving your livery files:

• You can do this directly in the game using the export button.

• Saved livery files are located here: AppData\\LocalLow\\CarX Technologies\\CarX Drift Racing Online 2\\Cars

Tell us in the comments: what bugs or difficulties have you encountered while working in the livery editor?

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Physics Changes

• Fixed an issue with applying suspension settings on generated Nishimo S18 and Nishimo S14 cars

Livery Editor

• Improved navigation

• Added a mask parameter - layers can now be turned into masks that hide vinyls underneath them

• General livery editor bugfix

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What's up, drivers!

Development news for CarX Drift Racing Online 2 is here!

We have some exciting things to share with you today!

What We Are Working On Right Now

We are currently working on both a minor update and a major upcoming patch. Today we want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at our development process. Right now, we are designing the dashboard and interior details for one of the new cars coming in the next major update.

In addition, we are working on car window tinting/coloring and the second part of the Drift School, which will feature tasks focused on mastering the XDS system.

We also want to share some screenshots of a new location. Let us know in the comments if you’ve already guessed where this is!

Also in development are the tuning stand and the ability to change cars in the multiplayer. We will gradually share more development details in our upcoming issues.

Recent Updates

In recent patches, we updated the Alpha-test branch by releasing the long-awaited new physics alongside the livery editor, and added the Kyoto G86 with a special Time Attack setup to every player's garage.

Update 0.19.6 introduced a judge's decision screen after the TOP-32 in Career mode, a HUD hint for quick car repairs, and improved the stability of room sorting in multiplayer.

Furthermore, we fixed bugs related to infinite loading when connecting to multiplayer, the incorrect behavior of the DNF button, disappearing engine sounds, and many other minor issues.

You can check out the full patch notes here:

Drop your questions in the comments, and we'll gladly answer them in the next dev blog issue!

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Technical maintenance completed!

Physics Changes

• FFB system reworked: Force feedback became cleaner and more informative. Steering wheel oscillation while stationary and at full lock nearly eliminated.

• FFB behavior around the center  (near-zero) zone improved.

• Tire Model Refined: Grip behavior became more predictable both at the limit of traction and after transitioning into a slide.

• Car behavior when driving over uneven surfaces improved.

Game Client Changes

• Road surface smoothing system implemented, which should be most noticeable when using a steering wheel.

• Application of suspension settings on the tuning stand reworked.

• Rolling compensation feature implemented on the tuning stand. This feature is required after changing parameters that affect suspension geometry.

• Front tire sound logic refined.

• Backfire behavior rules reworked.

• Several errors related to applying tuning settings to the car fixed.

• Wheelbase vibration fixed.

• Delay when applying tuning changes fixed.

• Display of camber and toe angles fixed.

A Grip Racing Car

• The Kyoto G86 car, configured for Time Attack, added to every player’s garage to gather feedback on the driving experience with straight wheels.

Steering Wheel Setup Recommendations

Using the default values is recommended:

• Stabilization — 0:  A value above 0 can be used if the steering wheel response is excessively sharp.

• Smoothing — 0: A value above 0 can be used if the steering wheel oscillates; however, this may reduce device responsiveness.

• Prediction — 0: A value above 0 can be used if there is noticeable desynchronization between the position of the physical steering wheel and the on-screen steering wheel.

• Inertia — 1

• Acceleration — 0: A value above 0 can be used for low-powered wheelbases, primarily gear-driven ones.

Driver Settings

Setting the maximum wheelbase torque to no more than 10 N·m is recommended.

Disabling the following additional effects in the driver is recommended:

• Stabilization;

• Damping;

• Friction;

• Mechanical Spring;

• Inertia.

FAQ

• Why was it necessary to add the rolling compensation procedure to the tuning stand?

The new suspension implementation takes into account all forces acting on its components.

After changing parameters, tire deformation and tension in the suspension’s elastic components may prevent the body and suspension arms from immediately moving into the correct position. As with a real car, tension must be released from the suspension’s elastic components to obtain accurate final geometry values.

• What happens if the rolling compensation procedure is not performed after changing parameters?

The actual suspension geometry values may differ slightly from the values set on the tuning stand.

As a rule, the amount of deviation depends on the extent of the changes made: the greater the change to a parameter, the greater the difference between the actual and desired values may be.

• Why should additional effects be disabled in the steering wheel driver?

Our FFB implementation sends effects generated by the car physics and the interaction between the tires and the road surface to the wheelbase.

Additional effects generated by the wheelbase driver are not synchronized with the location geometry or surface conditions. As a result, they may distort the perception of the road and interfere with the primary FFB.

Known issues

The suspension on the Nishimo S14 and Nishimo S18 cars may not be displayed correctly in the car market. After purchasing a car, it is necessary to perform a rolling compensation procedure to the tuning stand

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New Features

Gameplay

• Added a judge's decision screen following the completion of a TOP-32 run in Career Mode

• Added a HUD hint for quick car repair

Multiplayer

• Improved stability of room list sorting

Fixes

• Fixed missing driver and tire tracks for ghost vehicles

• Fixed infinite loading issue when connecting to a multiplayer room

• Fixed an issue with score calculation in the final stage of TOP-32 in Career Mode

• Fixed missing track layout highlight in the stage selection menu in Career Mode

• Fixed incorrect behavior of the "Declare DNF" button. Now, declaring DNF awards 0 qualification points

• Fixed engine audio disappearing after exiting spectator mode in a multiplayer room

• Fixed loud wind audio when entering a multiplayer room

• Fixed missing ghost icons on the minimap in Test Drive mode

• Fixed the DNF pop-up window incorrectly appearing when exiting a TOP-32 practice run

• Fixed various issues when disabling score display in XDS replays

The Alpha-test and Physics-test branches have also been updated. Updating may reset progress in the alpha version, while progress in the main build remains saved.

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Technical maintenance! CarX Drift Racing Online 2 servers are undergoing necessary technical maintenance.

We will notify you separately once the maintenance is complete and the servers are available again.

Thank you for your understanding!

Share your best runs in CarX Drift Racing Online 2!

We want to see your most spectacular and technical moments! It can be absolutely anything: an XDS tandem, a complex trick, a clean run through a track layout, or just an aesthetic drift clip. Share them in a dedicated discussion thread: • A video or short clip of your run • The name of the track, layout, or trick you pulled off We’ll feature the authors of the most impressive clips in a special community news showcase!

LIVERY EDITOR ADDED (Alpha Test)

LIVERY EDITOR is now available in the Alpha-test branch, In the workshop menu.

Additionally, “protosharing” feature was implemented: saving liveries as a file and apply from a file.

Livery files are saved in:

AppData\\LocalLow\\CarX Technologies\\CarX Drift Racing Online 2\\Cars

You can share these files with other players. From that folder you can also apply livery on any car.

This feature is temporary until a full-fledged Livery Workshop is released in the future.

How to participate:

We have released a fix aimed at improving game stability when using DirectX 12.

What was fixed:

• Alt+Tab Crashes

Resolved game crashes in fullscreen mode when rapidly switching focus away from the game and back.

• Freezes at Launch

Fixed an issue causing high GPU load and freezing when losing window focus during game launch. You can select your preferred DirectX version when launching the game.

Thank you for your help! We continue to develop the game based on your feedback.

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What's up, drivers! Gunma Cycle Sport Center Circuit is here and waiting for you! Don't miss the chance to visit this very special place for every drift fan and experience its incredible atmosphere for yourself. Already in the game!

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What's up, drivers!

A new issue of development news for CarX Drift Racing Online 2 is here!

We have some exciting highlights we’d like to share with you!

Recent Updates

In recent updates, we added TV cameras for Gunma Cycle Sport Center and Fuji Speedway, as well as a convenient teleport point directly to the XDS layout in freeride on Kami Road.

UI responsiveness has been improved, and test drive mode now features AI bots, drift score calculation, and in-game currency earning.

Additionally, we fixed startup issues when connected to a PXN Button Box, game crashes when quickly switching setting tabs, and infinite loading screens at the start of races.

You can check out the patch notes here:

What We're Working On Now

We are currently preparing the next patch and want to share a sneak peek: a tooltip showing car condition and repair needs will be added. We are also working on the next major update, which will include new cars, a new location, a livery editor, and new gameplay mechanics

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New Features

Gameplay

• Added TV cameras for Gunma Cycle Sport Center and Fuji Speedway (TV cameras are disabled by default, you need to go to settings and enable camera 9)

• Added a teleport point to the XDS layout in Free Ride on the Kami Road track

• Added AI bots, drift points scoring, and currency earning in Test Drive mode

• Improved UI responsiveness

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the game failed to launch with a PXN Button Box device connected

• Fixed a game crash when rapidly switching between settings tabs

• Fixed a pop-up headlights animation sync issue in multiplayer

• Fixed an infinite loading screen when starting a race with another player in multiplayer

• Fixed an issue with interior rendering after hiding the body of the Kyoto R86 car

• Fixed night time setting issue in Drift School

Known Issues

• Engine sound disappears after exiting spectator mode in multiplayer (the sound returns after respawning the car with the R key)

The Alpha-test and Physics-test branches have also been updated. Updating may reset your progress in the alpha version. Progress in the main version will remain unaffected.

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What's up, drivers!

Here is a new dev news for CarX Drift Racing Online 2!

We have some exciting news we would like to share with you!

Recent Updates

We have released a series of updates where we improved in-race performance, adjusted vegetation color correction, and enhanced night lighting on Kami Road.

In terms of gameplay, we added the ability to go into a test drive directly from the tuning section, a tire wear notification, new XDS configs on Ebisu, and an option to disable clipping zones in multiplayer.

We also increased the power of the R13 rotary engine, fixed camera setting resets, resolved issues with the dynamic time-of-day cycle in multiplayer, and fixed bugs with wheel dish parameters, brake calipers, and photo mode audio. Additionally, we fixed bugs where cars would take damage immediately upon leaving the garage or starting a test drive.

You can check out the full patch notes here:

Next Major Update

We continue to actively work on the project and are preparing our next major update, which will include new content and mechanics. Today we would like to share a screenshot of a new car:

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Improvements

Optimization

• Improved in-race performance

• Added the option to go directly to Test Drive from the tuning section

Graphics

• Improved lighting on Kami Road at night

Before

After

• Added a selection indicator on purchased parts in the modifications section

• Removed the "Spoiler" tab when selecting the "Gobf" trunk on the Kyoto S90

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where cars would take damage when leaving the garage

• Fixed car engine sounds playing while in Photo Mode during Career Mode

The Alpha-test and Physics-test branches have also been updated. Please note that updating may reset your progress in the alpha version. However, your main version progress will remain completely safe.

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Technical maintenance completed!

New setup from devs!

We have prepared a detailed Nishimo SI5 setup guide for steering wheel and controller users. Link to the guide: You can also check out the customization details for this car; find more information here:

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What's up, drivers!

Here is the 2026 roadmap we’ve prepared for you!

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New Features

Graphics:

• Adjusted vegetation color correction

Old

New

Gameplay:

• Reworked XDS configurations on Ebisu: Minami 1-4 and West 1

• Added a low tire wear notification

• Added car resetting onto the gravel road at Gunma Cycle Sport Center

• Added wheelspin effects on different surfaces

Multiplayer:

• Added an option to disable clipping zones in multiplayer and free ride. Please note that for new players, clipping zone lines will be enabled by default; other players will need to go to settings and enable them manually

Customization and Tuning:

• Increased R13 engine power

• Added a graph to the "Wheels" section

Bugfixes and Improvements

• Fixed an issue with the dynamic time of day system not working in private multiplayer rooms

• Fixed a car repair synchronization issue in multiplayer

• Fixed camera settings resetting

• Fixed an issue where the championship selection was missing on the career map after exiting a race

• Fixed positive wheel lip value shifting to another rim when canceling changes

• Fixed negative wheel lip value resetting

• Fixed locked suspension settings missing from the tuning menu

• Fixed brake calipers clipping through wheel rims

• Fixed cars taking damage immediately upon entering a test drive

• Added smoke clearing after restarting a race

• Fixed an issue where tire lettering wouldn't wear off in the Drift School

• Fixed an issue with music volume adjustment during the tutorial

• Fixed incorrect localization of tooltips in the tuning menu

• Fixed incorrect material on the rivets of the Original Fake right side mirror for the Nishimo SI4

• Fixed engines clipping through the Smons hood on the Nishimo SI4

• Fixed incorrect placement of R13 engine pipes on the Vankel R7D

• Fixed visible polygon mesh on the Tandems hood of the Kyoto S90

• Fixed DRS side skirts clipping through the frame of the Kyoto S90

• Fixed loud impact sounds playing during light car contact

• Fixed missing ambient environmental sounds in Photo Mode

• Fixed the lead bot spawn point on the 2nd configuration of the Street Ebisu championship

The Alpha-test & Physics-test branches has also been updated.

Alpha version progress may be reset during the update. However, main version progress will remain safe.

We would also like to remind you about our previous updates, which introduced: new cars, a new engine, in-game text chat, the Gunma Cycle Sport Center location, night mode on Kami Road, and the Drift Show (career mode) in the alpha branch. Details:

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What's up, drivers!

Welcome to the new release of development news for CarX Drift Racing Online 2! We have some exciting news we want to share with you!

Recent Updates

We’ve released a series of updates adding the Gunma Cycle Sport Center location, a dynamic time of day system on Kami Road, new cars, a new engine, in-game chat, and numerous other features and improvements.

You can check out the full patch notes here:

Upcoming Updates

We continue to actively work on the project, preparing both the upcoming and the next major updates. Today, we want to give you a sneak peek at a future feature - post-combat judges:

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Sharing customization details for the Nishimo z40!

Stock

Shimo

Andante

Drift Hunter

DRS

Fostersupply

Without Bokydit

All cars have much more customization than shown in the screenshots. You can build a unique car thanks to an in-depth customization system!

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What's waiting for you in Update 0.19.2?

We've prepared a dynamic time of day system, reflective road signs, as well as improvements and bug fixes!

New Features

Graphics

Added dynamic time of day on Kami Road. You can now adjust the speed of the time cycle from 20 minutes to 1 hour.

Road signs reflective effect is now bound to headlights - this is the first iteration, the light angle is not taken into account yet, but it will be in the future!

• Added freeride clipping zone chains to online rooms

• Added new gearbox setting "Automatic", the previous variant named "Automatic" is now "Semi-automatic", both variants feature reverse gear by holding brake key like in many racing games. Also, "Semi-automatic" gearbox features three variants of reverse gear - more in the in-game hint!

• Added automatic reverse for the "Automatic" gearbox type. The old reverse scheme has been moved to the new "Semi-Automatic" option.

• Added smooth transitions when switching between sections in Triple Screen mode

• Increased the render distance for certain objects at the Gunma Cycle Sport Center location

Fixes

• Fixed excessive smoke brightness under headlight illumination at night

• Fixed headlights turning off when opening the pause menu

• Fixed the driver clipping through the roof of the Nishimo SI4 car

• Fixed incorrect deformation during high-speed crashes, now those crashes are a lot more drastic!

• Fixed incorrect vehicle behavior during collisions in race replays

Known issues

• In online rooms duels you might encounter a soft-lock if you let the join timer end without anyone joining, please avoid!

The Alpha-test branch has also been updated.

We also want to remind you about previous updates, which added: new cars, a new engine, in-game chat, the Gunma Cycle Sport Center location, night mode on Kami Road, and the drift show (career mode) in the alpha branch. Details:

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New content is already waiting for you in update 0.19.1!

We’ve prepared new cars, a new engine, and an in-game chat for you!

But before we get to the details, let us remind you that right now the game is on sale during the Summer Sale!

Cars:

• Kyoto R86

• Nishimo SI4

• BNM 30E

• Kyoto S90

• Vankel R7D

• Nishimo Z40

• Covert CMR19

Engines:

• Added the R13 rotary engine

New Features

Added in-game chat. You can now communicate with players directly inside online rooms.

• For existing players: we didn't force-reset your settings, so we left your custom layouts untouched. Because of this, you might experience a duplicate bind (both chat and headlights on the same key). We highly recommend jumping into the controls menu and rebinding them to your liking.

• For new players: the new separate binds ("T" for chat, "L" for headlights) will be applied automatically.

Improvements

• Fixed overexposure (excessive brightness) in first-person camera view

• Improved optics and fixed several visual issues on the BNM M4R

  Old optics:

  New optics:

• Configured electronic dashboards for the Kyoto G86 and BNM M4R

Fixes:

• Fixed incorrect display of environmental particles at long distances

• Fixed missing voice acting for the instructor in Drift School

• Fixed incorrect display of installed engine parts in the workshop

Alpha - test branch also updated.

We also want to remind you about the previous update, which added the new Gunma Cycle Sport Center location, night mode on Kami Road, and the drift show (career mode) in the alpha branch.

Details:

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Moving from alpha-2 to physics-test

How to switch to physics-test

What's up, drivers! Meet the first major update!

We’ve prepared a new location and a night mode for Kami Road for you, as well as the 'drift show' career events in the alpha-test branch.

But before we get to the details, let us remind you that right now the game is on sale during the Summer Sale!

New Location - Gunma Cycle Sport Center

A popular Japanese track in car culture. A narrow forest circuit with dangerous corners and steep elevation changes - the perfect place to test your skills!

Night Mode for Kami Road Location

Alpha-test Branch

Added a new event type in Career - DRIFT SHOW! Simple race events with several tasks and no time limits

Known issues:

• Tasks will not count as completed if you exit via the pause menu — for now, you need to drive into the exit zone for everything to be processed correctly!

• At Kami Road event the exit is on the top of the touge;

• Career progression points are not configured for these events

• Incorrect display of rewards in the preview

• Receiving harder tricks does not count for the tasks requiring easier tricks, example: if it asks for "big angle", getting "huge angle" will not complete it

New & updated freeride tricks used in the drift show events:

• Big Angle - 55°, >0.5 sec

• Huge Angle - 70°, >0.5 sec

• Backward - 90°, >0.2 sec, drift afterwards for at least 1 sec, angle afterwards >20°

• Mega Backward - 90°, >1.3 sec, drift afterwards for at least 2 sec, angle afterwards >45°

• Quick Transition - 5°/sec angular speed

• Very Quick Transition - 30°/sec angular speed

• Jump - 0.1 sec air time, 0,01 m height

• High Jump - 1 sec air time, 0,025 m height

• 360 - minimal speed 20 km/h, do 360° turn and keep drifting for at least 0.7 sec

How to participate:

New Features

Graphics:

• added environmental particles

• expanded reward details in Career championships preview

• layouts in Drift School lessons have become more intuitive

• updated hand animations during straight movement - now, at high speeds, the driver holds the steering wheel with both hands

• added synchronization for vehicle headlight activation

• added ambient sounds for all locations

Fixes & Improvements:

• fixed air filter stats on the BR26 engine

• fixed incorrect display of the triple-screen settings save window

• rearview mirror no longer falls off and clips outside during collisions

• fixed wear on the Summers Pro differential

• fixed an issue with the availability of wheelbase width settings

• fixed car bouncing when changing steering assist with turned wheels

• fixed incorrect physics behavior after minimizing the game

• added saving of the selected control scheme when switching between tutorial sections

• fixed central screen display of the triple-screen setup in XDS mode

• network synchronization optimization

• increased headlight durability; headlights can shine even when loose and wobbly

• fixed restarting of the starting music after the tutorial

• object collision optimization

• general technical bug fixes and optimization

We will be releasing another update soon, which will include NEW CARS & CHAT! Thank you for your patience!

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CarX Drift Racing Online 2 is part of the Steam Summer Sale!

Right now, you can get the game with 15% off.

Jump into the game, tune your cars to match your style, and share your impressions - the project continues to evolve with your feedback.

The CarX Drift Racing Online 2 Team