Throttle Trace 2026
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Steam News · Oct 21
Patch 0.40.1
Features Add new Audio slider to adjust rev limiter volume (thanks bazkie for the suggestion, here ya go!) Changes Slightly increase available grip when grip meter is redCars will now more aggressively claim the racing line when overtakingincrease available grip on the outside line, making it less punishingAdjust how much a car will run wide when low on controlTire squeal SFX will start slightly s...
Steam News · Oct 20
0.40.0 - New Grip Model, Influence System, and New Star GP bundle!
Dancing on the Edge of GripBuilding off of Physics 2.0, this update brings a new grip model that rewards players who drive on the limit! Grip will now increase as you push the tires. This models how pushing a tire causes it to deform and increase its contact patch with the road.Your tires and the new Grip Meter will turn purple when the tires are at peak grip. Every corner becomes a dynamic balanc...
Steam News · Oct 10
Patch 0.39.1
Featuresadd President Mode, allowing the player to adjust driver and team stats, and edit the calendar during career mode. President Mode can be enabled in the Career Settings menu, and cannot be enabled for Hardcore Mode career saves.add new Custom Camera option, allowing the player to define the height, distance, and FOV of the cameraTrack Editor merge tool, enabling players to better collaborat...
Steam News · Oct 5
0.39.0 - Physics 2.0, Vroomula 2 in Career Mode, and more!
Physics 2.0This update brings a complete overhaul of the physics, making them more challenging while also more fair and consistent.Cars are now able to accelerate properly through high speed corners and lose control when carrying too much speed, requiring greater skill to dance on the edge of grip and manage tires through these cornersCars now lock up much more easily during combined braking and c...
Steam News · Sep 29
Patch 0.38.1
Career Adjust event rating to better reward backmarker drivers who outperform their carsFix issue where driver's performance ranks could drop below 0% Bronze and into the negativesFix issue where Vroomula 2 teams would develop cars in between seasons (it's a spec series, all teams should stay equal)Fix layout in the Team Edit view in Career mode Settings Add setting for horizontal margin for UI el...
Steam News · Sep 24
0.38.0 - Custom input mapping and improved strategies
Input bindingYou can now set up custom input maps! It's in Settings -> ControlsStrategy Fixesfix VSC triggering early pit stops even when VSC has already well ended before reaching pit entryfix AI staying out on same set of Wet tires up until the final lapAI will no longer plan 3 stop strategiesAI will no longer plan 2 stop strategies when race distance is below 15%Fixed a number of small bugs tha...
Steam News · Sep 21
Patch 0.37.4
Track EditorDefault tracks can be selected as a template when for a new track in the track editor. This is a good way to explore how those tracks are made.Updated track selection UIMuch more responsive racing line and scenery item editsThe Track and Pit Lane edit modes will no longer render track scenery, allowing for improved performance in both mods as changes no longer require rebuilding shifte...
Steam News · Sep 18
Patch 0.37.3
Added Display Resolution graphics option, which should help anyone experiencing stuttering on large monitors Added Imperial option for displaying speeds and temperatures (Metric remains the default) Updated track selection UI Custom tracks and Workshop tracks are now playable in Quick Play
Steam News · Sep 15
Patch 0.37.2
- Fix horizon colors clashing with the day/night cycle - Fix race engineer voiceover clip editing - Fix bug where navigating to career settings resets any mid-session saves
Steam News · Sep 15
Throttle Trace is OUT NOW in Early Access!
It’s lights out. Throttle Trace is now available in Early Access!It's been quite a journey getting here. What started as an experiment in distilling racing down to its most important decisions has grown into more than we could have imagined. An unlimited career mode, dynamic wheel-to-wheel battles, changing track conditions, tire strategies, damage, time attack, multiplayer. Throttle Trace has evo...
Steam News · Aug 21
Throttle Trace Launches September 15 - Watch the New Gameplay Showcase
We have two big pieces of Throttle Trace news today: a release date and a brand-new Gameplay Showcase!Throttle Trace launches in Early Access on September 15, 2026.But before we get there, we wanted to give you the best look yet at what actually happens behind the wheel.Watch the Gameplay ShowcaseJoin the developer for a complete racing weekend, from practice and qualifying through to the race its...
Steam News · Jul 17
v0.32.0 - Weather and smarter strategies
The demo has been updated to 0.32.0, bringing an all new weather system to the game! This system adds essential depth to finding the optimal pit strategy that gives you an advantage over your competition.New Weather SystemEvery session will now have air and track temperatures, track wetness, and current/forecasted precipitation levels.Track wetness impacts grip. Just how much grip is lost depends ...
Steam News · Jun 29
v0.31.0 - New Sound Effects
The demo has been updated to v0.31.0, bringing new SFX for engines, gear shifts, and contact. Engines now sound much more aggressive, and audible gear shifts are both satisfying and helpful in keeping track of downshifts. I personally calibrate my speed based on the gearing (I think of each corner by the target gear e.g. "high 3rd gear" or "low 5th gear", and then adjust from there based on other ...
Steam News · Jun 26
v0.30.1 - WASD, spectate mode tweaks, and positioning tweaks
The demo has been updated to v0.30.1. This brings a much-requested change to map throttle/brake inputs to the W/S keys for keyboard players, as well as improvements to the spectate mode UX. It also makes a number of changes to the positioning system and AI behavior, intended to create more natural field spreads (and less running 4 or even 5 wide into turn 1).ChangesKeyboard controls now support W/...
Steam News · Jun 23
v0.30.0 - New Track Scenery System
I'll be honest, up to this point the circuits have looked like run-down karting tracks. This can have its own charm, but doesn't fit with the fantasy that Throttle Trace is putting forward. You are a Vroomula 1 driver, one of the best in the world! The circuits on the calendar need to look the part.And so, my aim for the week was to make each track start to feel like it was designed to host the hi...
Steam News · Jun 19
v0.29.0 - Nicer looking cars, curbs, driver numbers, and colorblind modes
The demo has been updated to v0.29.0, which brings a host of visual updates and small fixes to the leaderboards tableCars now have proper metallic and carbon fiber textures, making them more satisfying under the right lighting and a little less cartoon-ish.All tracks now have curbs. Cars will visibly ride the curves during replays and in the chase cam perspective.Drivers now have numbers that are ...
Steam News · Jun 18
v0.28.0 - Updated Damage Model
The demo has been updated to v0.28.0, bringing the foundations of a new damage model. The new model allows for individual parts damage, with each part having their own visual damage effects and performance impact.Currently, only a car's front and rear wings can be damaged. Engine, side pod, and floor damage will be added in future updates. A reliability system will also be added in the future, whi...
Steam News · Jun 15
Devlog 3: Next Fest and major demo updates
The Throttle Trace demo has been out for nearly 2 weeks! Ahead of Next Fest, I've prepared a whole swath of new features. Where do I even start?Replay modeWant to relive the glory of your last lap overtake for P1 over and over? Or get to the bottom of who exactly is responsible for that safety car? (It definitely wasn't you, no way. You're an angel.)Now you can select "Replay" during or after a ra...