Assetto Corsa EVO
| Assetto Corsa EVO | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Kunos Simulazioni |
| Publishers | Kunos Simulazioni (PC) 505 Games |
| Platform | Windows |
| Release | 16 January 2025 (early access) |
| Genre | Sim racing |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Assetto Corsa EVO (shorthand for "evoluzione", Italian for "race setup", "evolution") is an upcoming sim racing video game developed by Italian video game developer Kunos Simulazioni and published by 505 Games. The game was released as a Steam Early Access title on 16 January 2025.[1][2] It is the third installment in the Assetto Corsa series following Assetto Corsa Competizione.
Gameplay
Assetto Corsa EVO is a racing simulation that attempts to offer a realistic driving experience with a variety of cars featuring detailed physics simulation and race tracks built with laser scanning technology. The game features a variety of different modes for offline play, which include: Single Player, Practice, Quick Race, Driving Academy, Special Events, Hotstint, and Test Drive. The Driving Academy is a mode in which players "improve and earn licenses to unlock faster cars and special events."[3]
A major feature set to appear in the game, and a core component of Assetto Corsa EVO's unique selling proposition, is the inclusion of a laser scanned 1600 km2 open world environment based in Germany's Eifel mountain range region with the tourist layout of the Nürburgring Nordschleife fully integrated into the free roam map, allowing players to simulate Touristenfahrten sessions.[4] The environment is also set to include a dynamic day-night cycle and seasonal weather.[5]
Development
Kunos Simulazioni developed Assetto Corsa EVO with previous knowledge gained from their previous two racing game installments Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione. The studio returned to a varied car roster format and opted to create a brand new game engine developed in-house, previously focusing solely on GT racing cars and making use of Unreal Engine 4 with Assetto Corsa Competizione.[6] Kunos Simulazioni also considered reintroducing mod support, though stated that they would implement the feature differently to prevent users from ripping first-party assets into the game, an issue that became widespread in Assetto Corsa.[7]
PC early access
In its initial early access release, Assetto Corsa EVO first launched with 5 tracks, 20 cars, and 7 game modes.[3] The tracks at launch included Brands Hatch, Mount Panorama Circuit, Suzuka International Racing Course, Imola Circuit, and Laguna Seca. As of version 0.5, a total of 29 cars and 10 tracks have since been added.[8] Immediately after its early access release, Kunos Simulazioni showcased a roadmap for Assetto Corsa EVO, with the studio aiming to fully release the game around Fall 2025;[2] this has since slipped to 2026.[9]
The game received mostly positive reviews despite its lack of features when it first entered early access,[10] however, as the early access period progressed, players grew increasingly frustrated over Assetto Corsa EVO's delayed development and lack of previously outlined content.[11] This included the removal of a dedicated in-depth career mode that included an experience points system and a virtual economy, as the game's structure experienced significant revisions in favour of developing the Driving Academy mode further.[12]
References
- ^ Bigg, Martin (2025-01-16). "UPDATE: Assetto Corsa EVO release time seemingly confirmed on Steam". Traxion.GG. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ a b Harrison-Lord, Thomas (2025-01-16). "Assetto Corsa EVO 2025 roadmap highlights what's to come". Traxion.GG. Archived from the original on 2025-01-16. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ a b Chugh, Aaditya (2025-01-16). "Assetto Corsa EVO Goes Into Early Access On Steam With New Roadmap". DualShockers. Archived from the original on 2025-01-18. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ Reilly, Luke (2024-12-12). "Massive Open World Map Confirmed for Assetto Corsa EVO". IGN. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Ashraf, Amirul (2024-12-12). "Assetto Corsa Evo Will Have An Open World Map Surrounding Nürburgring". Gamer Matters. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Terrell, Joe (2024-11-04). "Assetto Corsa EVO – Everything You Need To Know - DRIFTED". www.drifted.com. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Harrison-Lord, Thomas (2024-07-11). "Assetto Corsa EVO open to supporting mods in a "more creative way" than the series' original". Traxion.GG. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Bartholomew, Mike (2025-12-04). "Here's Everything In Assetto Corsa Evo Early Access". www.carthrottle.com. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Bigg, Martin (2025-10-17). "Assetto Corsa EVO's free roam set to arrive in early 2026". Traxion.GG. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
Assetto Corsa EVO's free roam is now expected to arrive in early 2026 during the Early Access phase.
- ^ McGregor, Ross (2025-01-17). "Patience is a virtue: Assetto Corsa EVO first impressions". Traxion.GG. Archived from the original on 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-01-17.
- ^ Caballero, David (2026-02-12). "Assetto Corsa Evo rolls out Update 0.5 amid Career Mode controversy". Gamereactor UK. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Harrison-Lord, Thomas (2026-02-04). "Significant change for Assetto Corsa EVO, as 'traditional' career mode plan scrapped, focus on other features for now". Traxion.GG. Retrieved 2026-02-10.