Following on from the news that the sim will no longer feature a career more in the future, Kunos Simulazioni are trying to get things back on that with Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access Update 0.5 now available.
The main attractions are seven new cars and two circuits to drive. The most interesting to me are the classic road cars, with the 1983 Audi Sport quattro, Volkswagen Golf Mk1 and Toyota AE86 arriving, along with the BMW M2, Caterham Seven 485 CSR Final Edition, Dallara EXP and Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992). In terms of new tracks, both Watkins Glen International and Circuit Paul Ricard arrive with four layouts available at each location.
Features added to Assetto Corsa EVO in the update include the first iteration of a Free Camera mode, so you can look around your replays and capture screenshots, despite the current lack of a photo tool. It also upgrades to DLSS 4.5, with the Nvidia tool offering an AI transformer for Super Resolution if you’re using a GeForce RTX card. And revises the track cutting system to give players a chance to either give up any time they’ve gained or face a penalty.
The other noticeable change will be that Career Mode is now disabled, and you’ll load directly into Open Mode, where you’ll find any cars you previously purchased. On the flipside, there’s a long list of tweaks and fixes for a wide range of niggles, a new launch control system, and UI changes.
Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access Update 0.5 Full Release Notes:
Content:
– Audi Sport quattro
– BMW M2 Coupe (G87) – 2 variants
– Caterham 485 CSR – 3 variants
– Dallara EXP
– Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) – 2 variants
– Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno – 4 variants
– Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk1)
– Circuit Paul Ricard – 4 layouts
– Watkins Glen – 4 layouts
Gameplay/MP:
– removed game mode selector page on game startup, it now directly loads into Open Mode – Career mode has been disabled
– previous Career mode purchased cars should now show up under “My Cars” in Open Mode
– gain-based track cut logic:
when cutting, there’s a gain evaluation, if there is no gain, there is no warning, if there is a gain, the player has 500 metres to give up the gain, if this fails, the player is given a warning/time penalty/DT/SG/DSQ depending on the severity of the remaining unserved time gain, a widget helps the player determine whether time is being given up or not
– fixed crash when restarting certain special events
– next step of SimGrid daily racing: car selection is now based on mechanical variants, customized player cars are also checked for eligibility
in place of the previous direct join, the connection flow has been shifted back to the ingame server browser so that players can choose their preferred visual configuration or livery
– fixed a car customization logic issue that allowed self-exclusive optional items to overlap in some cases
– fix for ability to start and finish timed lap in session overtime
– fixed a bug in AI fuel estimation
– added possibility to deviate from the global track limit rules on a per corner basis
the target is to have more natural feeling track limits and not penalizing players where they already lose time by stretching the limits (e.g. gravel traps on corner exits)
UI:
– indications on the gear widget when ERS limits are reached
– fix for binding TC Cut-1-14 and using it ingame crashing the game
– last selected car now persists across the different menus
– added button to hide UI overlays in the main menu and paintshop
– updated some menu icons
– localization updates
– blue flags are now functional
– added car electrics functions in the MFD
– setup menu cosmetic updates
– player tyre compound indication added to the pit menu leaderboard page
– added ability to paste server credentials from clipboard
– added pit stop controls MFD page
– added HUD notifications priority settings in HUD options
Graphics:
– SF25 dash display updates (added lap counter in race sessions)
– F40LM now has the racing driver model
– fixed default variant’s exhaust emitter position remaining even with override (e.g. on the Mini tuned variant)
– updated Ferrari SF25 steering wheel position and driver animation
– updated BMW M3 CSL steering wheel size and driver animation
– minor visual updates to the Toyota Supra MKIV, Renault 5 GT Turbo
– free camera mode enabled
– visual customization updates for the Audi RS 3, Audi RS 6 Avant, Alpine A110 S, Ferrari 296 GTB, Lamborghini Huracan STO, Lotus Emira
– fixed a customization logic issue that did not toggle optional items correctly when incompatible items were selected
– updated lights scripts on a number of cars
Rendering:
– improved indirect rendering for cubemap shadows
– updated DLSS version to 4.5
– implemented decals mip mapping, it reduces the flickering in distance of tire marks, banners etc.
Physics/Handling:
– new launch control system, updated existing cars with launch control available
– Peugeot 205 T16 fixed non symmetrical setup
– Porsche GT3 Cup fixed inconsistencies between the 3 variants’ setuplimits
– fixed an issue with DCT gear sequencing
– shared memory updates to physics channels
– added blending to shared memory when game is paused
– disabled shared memory output while setup page is active
– BMW M3 E46 gear ratio fix
– Audi RS 6 ABD, better AWD, slight power bump
– under-the-hood revamp of dynamic weather/track simulation and server-client syncing of conditions -> this will be a longer process to calibrate and finetune, which will be rolled out in subsequent updates
– improved aero map interpolation: calculating additional data points between the data points for higher resolution and a more nuanced behavior
– improved differential model
– added support for differential locking system (Audi Sport quattro)
– added support for solid rear axles to have adjustable camber and toe
– BMW M4 GT3 Evo updates to aero and heave springs
– BMW M2 CS Racing general updates, reworked setups, better balance, improved aero map and added second mechanical variant simulating the black power stick with a more powerful engine mapping (450bhp)
The first variant continues to represent the TCX configuration with approximately 360bhp
– Mazda MX5 Cup aero tweaks and setup updates
– Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Sprint setup updates
– Caterham Academy setup limits updates
– Porsche 718 GT4 RS balance and ABD updates
– Ferrari 296 GTB dampers, setup and e-diff updates
– Ferrari Daytona SP3 e-diff tweaks
– Toyota GR86 setup updates
– Alfa Romeo GTAm setup updates
– ESC calibration tweaks for modern sports cars
improved realism of factory ESC steps to help drivability without eliminating the fun factor
Audio:
– Ferrari SF25 volume tweaks
– added bodywork damage audio
– FMod: file size optimizations
– reworked audio for launch control
– updated sound spatialization for road cars’ bodywork
– Porsche 718 GT4 improved ramp and sound dynamics on load, tweaked fuel pump volume
Assetto Corsa EVO is currently available for the PC via Steam Early Access, here. And you can keep up with the latest news and updates here, along with all the content releases via our car list and track list.
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