Assetto Corsa EVO: Elevating Racing Simulations to New Heights

KUNOS Simulazioni confirms Open-World Map coming summer 2025 and provides an overview on what virtual drivers can expect with the upcoming Early Access release

CALABASAS, Calif. – December 25th, 2024: Global Publisher 505 Games and developer KUNOS Simulazioni are pleased to share more details with a new Keynote Video on Assetto Corsa EVO, the latest evolution in the acclaimed Assetto Corsa series, which will debut on Steam Early Access on January 16th, 2025.

The new keynote video provides additional details on the Open World aspect while discussing, Assetto Corsa EVO's' new features and content, whilst also giving some hints about what players can expect in the next weeks and following months.

Following the recent reveals, the game will introduce an open world map that faithfully recreates the iconic Eifel region in Germany, surrounding the legendary motorsports complex, Nürburgring.

The Open World map will be released in summer 2025, during the Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access period. It will be released in stages, allowing continuous updates and new content and it will progressively expand during time.The area has been faithfully reproduced using advanced LIDAR technology and a KUNOS' proprietary terrain technology for an unmatched level of accuracy and realism.

The open-world area will also ensure a high level of interaction with players who will have the opportunity to interact with local businesses, rent cars, and upgrade their vehicles with aftermarket parts thanks to the numerous workshops and centers (actually) available in the area.

In the keynote Marco Massarutto Co-Founder and Executive Manager at KUNOS Simulazioni, underlines the consistency of the features included in Assetto Corsa EVO with the DNA and the reputation of the Franchise, showcasing how the latest developments bring a further level of realism of the racing simulation experience, granted by several aspects like:

the advanced KUNOS proprietary engine which supports dynamic weather and tracks conditions in real time
the highly detailed circuits, brought to new digital life thanks to laser scanning technology
the cutting-edge physics of the game which can rely on enhanced suspension and tire models, along with improved vehicle dynamics, offering a more authentic racing experience.
Game contents (modes, cars, tracks, ingame economy etc) which will be included in Early Access release in January, future updates and what to expect when the full version will release later in Fall 2025
And more...

Ensure to have a look of the new Keynote Video right away to know all you need and be ready as soon the game will hit early access in January!

"Assetto Corsa EVO is primarily a love letter to the automotive world and the petrolheads' lifestyle. Our concept of 'open world' is designed to let players enjoy every single car to its fullest, whether on the track or public roads, experiencing the pure driving pleasure and simply enjoying the ride. However, it is worth noting that realism and accuracy remain the key pillars of our AC franchise, in order to provide our community with the most authentic and realistic driving simulation experience we can deliver, and we won't sacrifice these values," said Marco Massarutto. "While we understand that Open World could be a very innovative aspect for the game, is important to reassure that this feature is one of the gameplay modes available in Assetto Corsa EVO, that will still be playable in the traditional way. An additional feature to enrich the experience of the layers, on top of the circuits available, for a driving simulation dedicated to maximum realism."

Assetto Corsa EVO will release on Steam Early Access on January 16th, including 20 cars from several classes and 5 circuits across 4 Continents. The 1.0 version is expected for release on Fall 2025 and will include 100 cars, at least 15 officially licensed circuits and others which will follow as free updates.

For more information about Assetto Corsa EVO, visit: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3058630/Assetto_Corsa_EVO/

Wishlist now and be among the first to experience the future of virtual motorsport and join our Early Access program to experience the game months ahead of its official release at a reduced price and help with your feedback the development team to fine-tune gameplay, optimize performances, and give the game its overall polish.

Stay tuned across Assetto Corsa social channels, more details on game features will come down the road.

About Assetto Corsa EVO

Assetto Corsa EVO is the proper sequel of Assetto Corsa, one of the most popular driving simulations of the last decade. As with its predecessor, Assetto Corsa EVO will include cars from different classes spanning years of motoring history. From road cars, classics, hypercars, and race cars, each vehicle is reproduced through KUNOS' advanced system that simulates mechanical, electronic, and aerodynamic performance, raising the bar of realism even higher than Assetto Corsa.

Assetto Corsa EVO represents a major leap forward of the Assetto Corsa universe, offering a significantly enriched sim-racing experience. This latest instalment introduces a wealth of features and gameplay modes, only made possible by KUNOS' new proprietary engine - designed specifically for the racing and automotive genre. Supporting a full 24 hr race cycle, cutting-edge lighting, dynamic weather and track conditions and photorealistic visuals, Assetto Corsa EVO will be unlike any racing sim seen on any generation.