Assetto Corsa Evo, still in Early Access, is making some progress with its latest game update. Update 0.2 is a content update with a good number of new cars and tracks being added plus the previously teased custom races and the fully offline Open Mode.
Open Mode is fully offline and unlocks all vehicles and vehicle customisation, allowing players access to all of the game’s content without having to worry something like the online server issues rendering the racing sim being unplayable.
In addition, Career Mode, with player progression, in-game economy and Driving Academy features, will also work offline, no internet connection required.
As expected from a racing sim that knows and loves cars, the selection of seven cars added in Assetto Corsa Evo 0.2 Update are proper. Sports cars like the beautiful, nimble Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA. The third-gen 964 Porsche 911. The first-gen NA Mazda MX-5 with the pop-up headlights (and the first of the cars to have exterior car parts customisation). The Honda NSX-R, the track weapon variant of Honda’s sports car with development input by 3-time F1 world champion Ayrton Senna. And the Maserati GT2, made under the GT2 regulations designed for gentlemen drivers (i.e. amateur pay drivers).
As for the tracks, we got two: Donnington Park and Circuit Of The Americas. These two laser-scanned with LIDAR tracks appeared first in Assetto Corsa Competizione as DLCs, so it’s nice to see these get folded into a mainline entry.
Assetto Corsa Evo Update 0.2 New Cars
- Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA
- Lotus Exige V6 Cup
- Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 (964)
- Mazda MX-5 (NA)
- Honda NSX-R
- Maserati GT2
- Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 Turbo Evoluzione
Assetto Corsa Evo Update 0.2 New Tracks
- Circuit of the Americas
- Donington Park
In addition, Update 0.2 includes optimisation improvements, including improvements for VR and triple screen setups. Replay Gallery has also been added, allowing players to save and view replays, a silly fun extra for casual players but a really handy tool for those looking to learn, study and improve their driving. And there’s plenty of those who play AC Evo.
Assetto Corsa Evo is still in Early Access, so the lack of optimisation and content is expected. But if developers Kunos Simulazioni are willing to listen to fan feedback and make the adjustments needed, then at least there’s a good chance the game will come out good when it hits 1.0 later this year. Though we would be surprised if it’s still on track for a 2025 full release with the changes they’ve made. The new roadmap has seen some adjustments on some features being pushed back (the much-touted open world free roam around Nurburgring), while others like VR and triple monitor setup support has been prioritised.
Assetto Corsa Evo is out now in Early Access on PC (Steam). Check out our first impressions of the game on Early Access launch here.