Have you fallen for a fake "Hoodlum" torrent? Share your story in the comments below (on the original forum post). For legitimate rFactor 2 help, visit the official Studio 397 Discord.
| Version | Release Date | Key Features | Hoodlum? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | v1.110 | 2017 | DX9, old UI, basic NTM v6 | | | v1.143 | 2020 | DX11 beta, new UI, rain shaders | No (P2P only) | | v1.150 | 2021 | Full DX11, Competition System | No | | v1.1600+ | 2024-25 | GT3 DLC, multi-class AI, full online | No | rfactor 2hoodlum new
But here is the immediate reality check: Have you fallen for a fake "Hoodlum" torrent
If you’ve typed "rfactor 2hoodlum new" into a search engine, you are likely part of a specific niche of racing simulation fans. You know that rFactor 2 is widely considered the gold standard for physics and force feedback. You also know that Hoodlum was once a prominent name in the cracking scene, known for bypassing SecureROM and other DRMs in the late 2010s. | Version | Release Date | Key Features | Hoodlum
Instead, support Studio 397. They are a small Dutch studio that actively updates the sim. The "new" rFactor 2 is faster, prettier, and more realistic than any cracked version that will ever exist.
Here is a timeline of what "new" actually means for rFactor 2 :