Assetto Corsa EVO has been a long time in the making but the release window for the game is expected to be coming up soon.
A decade on from the original game’s launch in 2014, Assetto Corsa EVO is returning to its roots with a mix of road and race vehicles.
Nonetheless, the game will feature a wide range of real-life cars and licensed tracks, thanks to collaborations with racing locations and car brands worldwide.
It’s also reportedly built in the studio’s proprietary game engine.
Assetto Corsa EVO, like those that came before it, is likely to be a haven for car lovers, and capturing every curve and detail of the featured cars is a must. The devs have said on the Steam store page, “Each vehicle is reproduced through an advanced system that simulates mechanical, electronic, and aerodynamic performance.”
The vehicles’ interiors and exteriors can be anticipated to be recreated in exquisite detail. If the final game is anything like the screenshots shared so far, fans of the franchise are in for a treat.
What’s new in Assetto Corso EVO?
Graphics performance will be tested, with the game introducing dynamic weather and adjustable day-night transitions, reports TopGear.com.
Not only will the weather conditions look good on screen, but they also reflect actual performance conditions as they would in real life. Game developer Kunos told TopGear, “a new mathematical model meticulously [that] simulates asphalt performance in different dynamic weather conditions”, guaranteeing “an authentic and realistic experience which will redefine the standards that have made Assetto Corsa globally renowned.”
Put simply, the licensed tracks will be drivable with realistic grip levels that reflect the dynamic weather conditions. Pick rain for a tougher drive experience, or go easy in bright sunshine to get to grips with a new track.
Plus, Kunos also confirmed in July that VR will be integrated into the game from the beginning. Competizione also featured VR but with limited support initially which affected gamers’ experience negatively.
What cars can we expect to be featured in Assetto Corsa EVO?
A full list of cars featured in Assetto Corsa Evo has not yet been released but, based on screenshots published from the game, we already have a fairly good idea of at least some of the cars featured. There are likely to be more but, for now, here’s a list of the sets spotted in the game and collated by traxion.gg ahead of its release:
- Alfa Romeo
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm
- Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA
- Alpine
- Alpine A110
- Alpine A110 S
- Alpine A290
- Hyundai
- Hyundai i20N
- Hyundai N Vision
- Lamborghini
- Lamborghini Huracan STO
- Porsche
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)
- Porsche 911 Turbo S (964)
- Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II
When is Assetto Corsa EVO expected to be released?
So far Kunos has been operating within a pretty vague release window of just 2024.
However, a Steam listing for the game is now live, confirming that it’s still expected to launch in late 2024. This has been further backed up by posts on X from the game’s official account.
There are no details of Early Access on the Steam listing at the time of writing.
To be among the first to know, it’s probably a good idea to either sign up for the game’s newsletter on its website or add Assetto Corsa EVO to your wishlist on Steam.
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What consoles will Assetto Corsa EVO be on?
It’s expected that Assetto Corsa EVO will initially only launch on PC, especially as only the Steam listing has surfaced so far.
A secondary launch could also include Xbox and PlayStation consoles as well but these will probably be later and into 2025 and are, as yet, unconfirmed.
Featured image: KUNOS Simulazioni Srl
