Assetto Corsa Rally stunned the sim racing world when it was unveiled back in November 2025, the title finally affording rally fans a hardened experience in the same vein as the beloved Richard Burns Rally. It was released soon after in Early Access form, with the game having received a single large update since, as developers Supernova Games are busy themselves with upgrading the game behind the scenes.
February 2026 marks the release of the 0.3 build of the game, and is notable for bringing various new content and game features to the platform. This Coach Dave Academy guide will run you through all the main changes you can expect to find once you load up AC Rally 0.3.
New Stages
The headline addition to AC Rally for the 0.3 build is the introduction of the Rallye Monte Carlo. Two classic stages have been painstakingly recreated using laser scanning tech, with each meter of the road perfectly matching the real-life route. A total of 31 kilometres of unique roads are brought to the title as a result.
Col de Turini – 18km
First up, we have the legendary Col de Turini, which snakes up the Alps to show off all the natural beauty the mountainous region has to offer. The road is notable for featuring many hairpin turns that’ll give your handbrake a good workout. It’s a challenging road due to hugging the rocky outcrops, which means most of the corners have blind exits that can be tricky to nail.
You’ll also find varying road conditions as you progress through the stage due to the extreme changes in elevation, so being mindful of the co-drivers’ calls is crucial to make sure you don’t get caught out by any sneaky ice hiding on the road ahead.
Sisteron – 13km
On the other side of the coin, you have Sisteron. This is a faster, more flowing stage that’ll allow you to explore how your car handles at higher speeds. While you need to essentially underdrive Col de Turini to carry momentum and make time, Sisteron demands much more commitment to ensure your name arrives at the top of the timing tower.
There’s less altitude change here, so the weather should remain more consistent over the distance, making it easier to keep your pace up without having to remain cautious.
Both stages have frequently featured in the real WRC Monte Carlo event, allowing you to emulate greats such as Sebastien Loeb and Sebastien Ogier. As is usual, the stages are available in split-up and reversed forms to make the most of the route. A total of 40 new AC Rally events across four new groups will be added alongside these stages, allowing you to learn them in a variety of machinery.
New Weather Conditions
Alongside the introduction of the two Monte tests, AC Rally’s dynamic weather system has been tweaked to include snowy weather. In what is a first for a rally title, you can start in snowy conditions at the start of the stage, before the weather clears up as you drive to the point where it could be dry and sunny by the end.
Supernova has developed it so that any scenario could play out like it already does with the already included French and Welsh stages, though now with snow thrown into the mix. The appearance of snow is dependent on the temperature, which can be affected by the time of day the stage is run.
In theory, you could start a longer stage with rain in three degrees of temperature, and set it to drop to -1 degrees halfway through, where snow will begin. Snow will only be available on the Monte stages, at least initially.
Snow Tyres Are Now Available In AC Rally
Alongside the new weather conditions come two new compounds of tyres for you to use. Winter and Snow tyres will now be available for the Monte routes, and these can be mixed around the axles to help make the most of the grip available.
New Cars
AC Rally will also be home to a pair of new vehicles to have a play in, with both reflecting very different eras of the World Rally Championship.
1970 Lancia Fulvia Coupe HF
Lancia is one of the most prolific manufacturers to have ever tackled the WRC, with the brand having produced some of the most iconic rally machines in history. One of its earliest creations, the Fulvia Coupe HF, will grace AC Rally’s roster as of build 0.3. The little Fulvia was designed to favour being lightweight over producing a ton of power, with its 1.6-litre inline four kicking out just 165 horsepower.
Unlike many modern high-end rally cars, this grunt was sent to the front wheels via a traditional four-speed manual gearbox. At just 825 kg, the Fulvia’s primary advantage was agility. It also worked well in slippery conditions, which led to its competition highlight of winning the 1972 Monte Carlo rally. Eventually needing something a little more potent, it was replaced by the purpose-built Stratos for the 1974 season. It will take on the likes of the Mini Cooper S in the classic FWD class in AC Rally.
If you want to check out the other cars available in AC Rally, check out Coach Dave Academy’s car list guide for the title.
Skoda Fabia RS Rally2
From one of the earliest WRC cars to one that still competes today. The Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 runs in the WR2 class below the main Rally1 category, against the likes of the Hyundai I20N Rally2 that already features in AC Rally. It uses a turbocharged 1.6-litre inline-four powerplant, which shares 290 hp between all four wheels.
A six-speed sequential transmission means rowing through the gears is quick and effortless, while the car’s modern suspension and braking setup makes it approachable for all skill levels. First unleashed for the 2023 motorsport season, the Fabia has set itself out as one of the most successful Rally2 cars out there.
It has claimed a total of 19 WRC Rally2 wins over the last three years, as well as seven further wins in the European Rally Championship. Its wins have been captured across a variety of surfaces, too, illustrating its versatility.
Game Features
While no other major game features will be added to AC Rally in 0.3, several key changes have been made to the foundations of the game. The tyre model has been revisited across several surfaces to help improve authenticity, while the level of grip offered by different road surfaces has also been altered. Beyond this, Supernova has also revised the pneumatic trail FFB model, which will alter the feel of the force feedback.
There have also been changes in the background to help reduce stuttering when driving, which should help add a new layer of smoothness to the on-track experience. Extra camera adjustment has also been added to the title, with the yaw and roll parameters now fully customisable. Alongside this, various improvements have been made to the sound effects you’ll hear out on the stages to help improve immersion.
Final Thoughts
AC Rally takes another step forward to becoming the fully-fledged rally encyclopedia it looks to be with the 0.3 build, with amazing new stages and cars to enjoy, alongside various quality of life improvements that pull the experience together more effectively.
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