Assetto Corsa EVO is the latest entry in the acclaimed Assetto Corsa simulation racing franchise, set to launch in January 2025. Building upon the foundations laid by the original 2014 game, EVO promises to redefine the standards of sim racing with significant advancements in graphics, physics simulation, and gameplay features.
Developed on a new proprietary engine by Kunos Simulazioni, Assetto Corsa EVO aims to push the boundaries of photorealism in racing games. The meticulously detailed car models and lifelike environments showcased in early screenshots suggest a major visual leap forward compared to the original Assetto Corsa.
In addition to the enhanced graphics, EVO will introduce several new gameplay elements, including dynamic weather conditions, a full day-night cycle, tire degradation, punctures, and a return to a diverse vehicle roster beyond just GT3 cars. These features, combined with the promised improvements to the physics simulation, are expected to create a more immersive and challenging racing experience.
While modding support is planned for the future, it will not be available at launch, as the developers want to ensure the game is in a stable state before introducing the necessary tools for the community. However, the game will offer a free-roam mode with traffic, in addition to career and other gameplay modes.
Overall, the early details on Assetto Corsa EVO suggest it could be a significant leap forward for the franchise and the sim racing genre as a whole. Sim racing enthusiasts will undoubtedly be eager to get their hands on the game when it releases in January 2025.
