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RENNSPORT Touring Classics Part 1 DLC Brings Legendary Cars, Hockenheim Revival and AI Improvements

RENNSPORT is expanding once again with the arrival of the Touring Classics Part 1 DLC, introducing iconic touring cars, a reimagined version of Hockenheim’s legendary forest layout, free content additions, AI improvements, and a price reduction for new players.

Alongside the content update, RENNSPORT’s Standard Edition is receiving a 50 percent price reduction.

The developers stated that increasing the player base and creating larger racing grids is one of the major goals behind the decision. The Deluxe Edition is also expected to receive similar pricing adjustments during the summer sale later in July.

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Hockenheim’s Classic Forest Layout Returns

The main attraction of the Touring Classics Part 1 DLC is Hockenheimring Classic Revival.

Inspired by the legendary pre-2002 Hockenheim layout, the circuit recreates the iconic ultra-fast forest straights that disappeared after safety-focused redesigns.

Rather than serving as an exact historical replica, the circuit combines elements of the old layout with modern infrastructure. The result aims to preserve the atmosphere and intensity that made the original layout famous.


Four Touring Legends Join The Grid

The paid Touring Classics package introduces four iconic race cars from the touring car era:

  • Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II
  • BMW E30 M3
  • Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class V6 DTM

Massive Livery Expansion Added

Players will also receive a substantial increase in visual customization options.

New additions include:

Touring Classics Heritage Collection

  • 20 themed liveries included for owners of the DLC

RENNSPORT Cup Collection

  • 348 liveries across 29 vehicles
  • Available for 50 RENN$ each

Hall of Fame Collection

  • 8 exclusive GT3 liveries
  • Available only to winners of official RENNSPORT competitions and leagues

In total, 378 liveries have been added across free, paid, and competitive content.


Free Content Also Arrives

Not everything in this update requires purchasing the DLC.

The free platform expansion adds:

New Track

  • Thermalito

Originally created as a community mod by DDF Racer, the circuit has been refined with support from Nukedrop and officially integrated into RENNSPORT.

New Vehicles

  • HWA EVO.R
  • Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport

AI Receives Major Improvements

RENNSPORT continues improving its single-player experience with another round of AI changes.

Adjustments include:

  • Better collision avoidance
  • Improved braking and cornering behavior
  • More accurate racing line usage
  • Improved race starts
  • Better adherence to realistic vehicle limitations
  • Improved performance consistency across classes
  • Better pit lane behavior

The goal is to make AI drivers feel more natural and competitive while remaining within the same gameplay rules as players.


Stability Fixes and Additional Improvements

The update also delivers numerous technical fixes, including:

  • Multiple crash fixes during races and menu transitions
  • Improved benchmark stability
  • Fixed penalty-related crashes
  • New moderation tools for custom contests
  • Track fixes for Sebring and Founder’s Track
  • Reworked GT4 vehicle setups and physics
  • Garage and UI improvements
  • Leaderboard fixes
  • Session and cosmetic fixes

Known Issues

The developers state that some issues remain after the update:

  • AI may leave the track at Hockenheim Classic Revival’s first chicane
  • AI can struggle with blocked sections at Thermalito
  • AI performance on uphill sections still requires work
  • Some AI vehicles may react unpredictably over sausage curbs

Final Thoughts

Between the revival of Hockenheim’s historic layout, iconic touring cars, free additions, and improvements to AI behavior, the update significantly expands both the amount of content and gameplay variety available.

The accompanying 50 percent price reduction could also help bring more drivers onto the grid, potentially addressing one of the community’s biggest concerns surrounding player numbers.

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