Assetto Corsa EVO: Everything You Need To Know

I’m a sim racer and amateur racer with a passion for Motorsport, good racecraft and the technical and setup aspect of sim racing.

In today’s post, we’re going to look at everything we know so far about the hotly anticipated Assetto Corsa Evo. Assetto Corsa EVO is the direct follow-up to 2013’s Assetto Corsa, a racing simulator available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It’s distinct from Assetto Corsa Competizione, which is a GT3-focused off-shoot. It’s amazing to think that the original Assetto Corsa has endured so long; but I think that very much thanks to the (still) thriving modding Assetto Corsa Modding Scene.

Assetto Corsa features real-world cars and tracks, including historic, touring, single-seater, sports and drift cars, with EVO set to follow this template – but with some big changes. There’s a new car ownership system where you own your cars rather than just unlock them. You can tune them, add cosmetic bits like spoilers and rims, and tweak power outputs just like in Gran Turismo.

Assetto Corsa has become massively popular with PC players thanks to the huge number of mods available for it, with just about every car and track combination in the world able to be driven in-game. It also performs excellently in VR, with user-made graphics mods keeping the title relevant and looking amazing.

As a result, it’s fair to say that Assetto Corsa EVO is the most anticipated sim title of the last few years, and it has a lot to live up to.

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Who is developing Assetto Corsa EVO? · Which game engine does Assetto Corsa EVO use? · When will Assetto Corsa EVO be released? · Will Assetto Corsa EVO be released on consoles? · How much will Assetto Corsa EVO be? · Which cars are in Assetto Corsa EVO? · Will the Nordschleife be in Assetto Corsa EVO? · Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access track list · Is Assetto Corsa EVO VR-compatible? · Will Assetto Corsa EVO have triple-screen support? · Will Assetto Corsa EVO have mods? · Will Assetto Corsa EVO have dynamic weather? · Will you be able to use Assetto Corsa mods in Assetto Corsa EVO? · Will Assetto Corsa EVO be open-world? · Will Assetto Corsa EVO have good multiplayer? · How does it feel to drive?

Who is developing Assetto Corsa EVO?

Assetto Corsa EVO is being developed by Italian developer Kunos Simulazioni, based out of the Vallelunga Circuit, near Rome.

Kunos was formed in 2005 and has been responsible for some of the best handling sim racing titles ever created, including the likes of netKar Pro, Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione.

The studio also created the smaller-scale Marangoni Hill Climb Simulator, Trofeo Abarth 500 and the Ferrari Virtual Academy sim, which began the studio’s close relationship with the Italian marque.

Which game engine does Assetto Corsa EVO use?

Assetto Corsa EVO uses Kunos’ own ‘Kunos Engine 2‘ game engine, stepping away from the Unreal Engine 4 used in Assetto Corsa Competizione. Unreal Engine has taken heavy criticism for being too resource-heavy, making graphics performance hit-and-miss for many users.

Early testers love the new engine. It’s built specifically for racing and runs super smooth, even with all the fancy weather effects and day-to-night changes. One neat touch is how well it handles the steering wheel animations – they’re spot-on with your actual wheel movements, which really helps you feel connected to the car.

Sadly, it performs poorly in VR, perhaps influencing Kunos’ decision to return to its own in-house engine, just like it did with the original Assetto Corsa.

concept car from hyundai in Assetto Corsa Evo

When will Assetto Corsa EVO be released?

Assetto Corsa EVO launched into Steam Early Access on the 16th of January 2025. As of 2026 it’s at version 0.8.x and still in Early Access, with Kunos adding cars, tracks and features through regular updates ahead of the eventual 1.0 release.

Will Assetto Corsa EVO be released on consoles?

Although this is unconfirmed, judging from Assetto Corsa’s success on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (Kunos’ co-founder Marco Massarutto confirmed that 44% of the game’s sales came from the console versions) a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S version is planned. Kunos hasn’t given a firm console date, though – EVO is PC-only for now, and the console version is expected to follow the PC 1.0 release rather than arrive alongside it.

Marco Massarutto explains Assetto Corsa EVO – Roads, Mods and Multiplayer

How much will Assetto Corsa EVO be?

Assetto Corsa EVO is available now as a Steam Early Access title – check the Steam store page for the current price, which is lower during Early Access than the full 1.0 release is likely to be.

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Which cars are in Assetto Corsa EVO?

The line-up has grown a long way since launch. As of the version 0.8 build there are around 70 cars, spanning modern road cars and hot hatches, hypercars like the Ferrari Daytona SP3, full GT3, GT4 and GT2 grids, one-make cup cars, single-seaters (including the Ferrari F2004 and the 2025 SF-25), and a deep bench of historic classics from the AE86 to the Lancia Delta Integrale. Kunos adds more with most updates.

For the complete, current line-up grouped by class, see our full Assetto Corsa EVO car list and track list, which I keep updated as new content lands.

Will the Nordschleife be in Assetto Corsa EVO?

Yes, Kunos has confirmed that the Nürburgring Nordschleife will be appearing in Assetto Corsa EVO.

Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access track list

The circuit roster is now a proper spread of laser-scanned real-world tracks. As of the version 0.8 build it includes:

Brands Hatch
Circuit of the Americas
Donington Park
Fuji Speedway
Imola
Kyalami (added in update 0.8)
Laguna Seca
Monza
Mount Panorama (Bathurst)
Nürburgring – Nordschleife, GP, Sprint and 24h layouts
Oulton Park
Paul Ricard
Red Bull Ring
Road Atlanta
Sebring
Spa-Francorchamps
Suzuka
Watkins Glen

That’s around 18 venues, and far more once you count the individual layouts. The full list, kept current, is in our Assetto Corsa EVO car list and track list.

The tracks look properly special. Imola shows off the day-to-night changes nicely – as the sun sets, you’ll need to adjust your driving as shadows get longer and visibility drops. Mount Panorama in the wet is a real challenge too – hit a wet curb or painted line and you’ll know about it.

Is Assetto Corsa EVO VR-compatible?

Yes. Assetto Corsa EVO has shipped with VR support since Early Access began, and update 0.8 brought a major VR and foveated-rendering overhaul that improved both performance and clarity in the headset. This is great news as I use a lot of VR – notably my Pimax Crystal Light and Quest 3 (depending on performance requirements).

Will Assetto Corsa EVO have triple-screen support?

Kunos has also confirmed that Assetto Corsa EVO will feature triple-screen support and it will be available when Early Access begins in January 2025.

My triple screen racing simulator – triple support is a bit of a given really!

Will Assetto Corsa EVO have mods?

Yes, and the modding story has moved on a long way from the original plan. Kunos first said mods would arrive only after 1.0 and pass through an official vetting process. That plan has since been dropped entirely.

In February 2026 Massarutto confirmed Kunos would provide the modding tools “with no limitations”. The official ACE SDK then shipped during Early Access – a car editor arrived in update 0.7 (June 2026), and multiplayer mod support followed in update 0.8 (July 2026). Track-modding tools are confirmed as coming but haven’t shipped yet.

For the full detail – the tools that exist, the car mods already out there, and Prism (the EVO equivalent of the old Custom Shaders Patch) – see our dedicated Assetto Corsa EVO mods guide.

Will Assetto Corsa EVO have dynamic weather?

Yes, Assetto Corsa EVO will have both dynamic weather and proper day-to-night changes – something you could only get through mods in the original game (though Competizione did have both).

Testers have been putting the weather system through its paces. Rain changes grip levels all over the track – wet curbs are super slippery, and you’ll need to watch out for painted lines too. It looks great as well, with proper reflections on wet surfaces and realistic raindrops affecting visibility. Best part? It all runs smoothly without killing your frame rate.

Will you be able to use Assetto Corsa mods in Assetto Corsa EVO?

No – your old Assetto Corsa mods won’t work in EVO. It runs on a completely different, all-new Kunos engine, so classic-AC tools like Content Manager, CSP and Pure don’t carry over and modders have had to start fresh with the official SDK. Our EVO mods guide explains what that means in practice.

Will Assetto Corsa EVO be open-world?

Yes! The game’s trailer already showed cars cruising on public roads near the Nordschleife, and Massarutto has confirmed there’ll be proper free-roaming.

You’ll be able to drive on famous roads around the world, much like those popular ‘cruise’ servers in the original AC where people just drive around chilling with friends. There’s also going to be special Proving Grounds and drift areas for when you fancy something different.

Will Assetto Corsa EVO have good multiplayer?

Things are looking up for multiplayer. At the 2024 ADAC SimRacing Expo, Kunos announced they’re working with SimGrid to sort out proper online racing. We’re talking daily races and proper matchmaking – way better than the old AC booking system.

Don’t worry if you prefer other platforms though – Kunos has confirmed that services like Low Fuel Motorsport can still run their own races outside the main game.

How does it feel to drive?

Well, Early testing suggests Kunos has found a sweet spot between being fun to drive and feeling realistic. The cars respond well but won’t bite your head off at the first mistake. You can still spin if you’re not careful, but you’ve got a better chance of catching slides than in hardcore sims like iRacing.

The force feedback isn’t quite as intense as iRacing, but it still tells you exactly what the car’s doing. You can really feel the weight shifting around and how the chassis is behaving. When you lose grip, it happens naturally – no sudden snaps or surprises.

It’s clear they’re aiming for something like Gran Turismo 7‘s approach – accessible enough for casual players but with enough depth to keep sim racing veterans happy. The handling’s closer to iRacing than Competizione, just a bit more forgiving when you’re pushing the limits. Whatever happens, I think AC Evo is going to be a great sim racing game to own in 2025.