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AIis always a hot topic, but the reveal of Adaptive AI by iRacing is interesting, and exciting.
Maybe grab some sunglasses.

It’s been a minute since I did any iRacing, but this latest feature sounds really interesting.
We’re introducing Adaptive AI in Season 2!
Whatever the game, whatever the tactics tried to make them better, they’re always awful.
Forza came closest with Drivatars, supposedly a reflection of the players they’re based on.

I suggest driving the opposite direction if you ever come across Jez Corden’s, though.
Or by being so easy to beat, you never improve at all.
I did a lot ofiRacingback in the dark days of 2020 and 2021, but it was often frustrating.

Trying to improve your own skills when surrounded by lunatics is a tall order.
Adaptive AI should, in theory, help folks do that.
Some past NASCAR games from other developers have felt a little wooden when it comes to computer-controlled opponents.

Oval racing has its own unique skillset, it’s far more than just going in circles.








