Assetto Corsa Evo, a racing simulator developed by Kunos Simulazioni and 505, entered early access one year ago and has been evolving with community input, receiving modern content and numerous changes. However, some of these adjustments haven’t been well-received by fans.
Today, the game has been updated to version 0.5, bringing a host of new cars and tracks. More importantly, the update includes adjustments to handling and physics. Before diving into the specifics, here’s a look at what’s new:
New Cars and Tracks Coming to Assetto Corsa Evo v.0.5
New Road Cars
- Audi Sport Quattro (1983)
- BMW M2
- Caterham Seven 485 CSR Final Edition
- Toyota AE86 + Tuned Version
- Volkswagen Golf MK1
New Race Cars
New GT Race Cars
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992)
New Tracks
(Offering multiple layouts and player challenges)
- Watkins Glen International (4 layouts)
- Paul Ricard Circuit (4 layouts)
Players can now as well experience a first-person free camera mode for further exploration and more cinematic replays, while the team continues to develop a dedicated photo mode. On the graphics front, ACE now utilizes DLSS 4.5 to improve performance and scalability. Finally, the HUD and interface have been optimized and track systems like track limit and blue flag logic have been adjusted. Racing simulators continue to push the boundaries of realism and immersion for enthusiasts.
What Happened to Assetto Corsa Evo’s Career Mode?
The update arrives amidst some community frustration regarding recent changes to the game’s career mode and single-player progression systems. The mode previously known as career mode has been removed, as the studio eliminated the traditional economic management, experience, and virtual currency systems. Simultaneously, the development team has shifted focus towards more competitive features, a Driving Academy, and mod support.
Some players appreciate the more accessible, pick-up-and-play experience without the grind of experience points and a limited starting garage, while others who favored the initial push of a traditional career mode are disappointed. Kunos has not yet commented on this decision, nor provided data supporting the claim that the career mode didn’t generate much playtime.
The trailer for update 0.5 below previews what’s coming in Assetto Corsa Evo’s 0.6 update, explicitly referencing the 12 Hours of Sebring.
