Exciting Times Ahead: Assetto Corsa Evo Early Access Launches This Week

This week marks a pivotal moment for the sim racing community. With the first major sim racing expo of the year, SimFormula Europe, taking place in Maastricht, the excitement is further amplified by the highly anticipated early access launch of Assetto Corsa Evo on Thursday, 16th January.

The early access version provides a glimpse into the game’s current development stage. While it’s a scaled-down version of the final product, it offers enough to showcase the progress Kunos Simulazioni has made. Over the past few days, we’ve seen details emerge about the features, tracks, and cars that will be available at this initial stage.

For most sim racers, the two key elements to scrutinise are the game’s physics and graphics. Assetto Corsa Evo’s in-house engine promises a leap forward, setting the stage for a new benchmark in realism and immersion.

Although online racing won’t be included in this early access build—it’s slated to arrive later this year—this launch is still a monumental step. It’s a clear signal of Kunos’s commitment to delivering a game that builds on the incredible legacy of its predecessors. The original Assetto Corsa, launched 11 years ago, remains beloved by the community, and Assetto Corsa Competizione continues to thrive, despite its player base showing signs of a natural decline towards the end of its lifecycle.

With Assetto Corsa Evo, Kunos Simulazioni is poised to reinvigorate the sim racing scene. A fresh, innovative title is exactly what the community needs, and drivers worldwide are eagerly awaiting their chance to experience this exciting new chapter in sim racing.

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