Assetto Corsa EVO continues to refine its offering with every update. The latest update, Version 0.7, brings cult icons to the simulator, amongst a host of other updates.
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New Cars Past & Present
Porsche
Porsche is a manufacturer that is well-represented in Assetto Corsa EVO, and the German marque expands its offering with two offerings that made their first appearances in the Assetto Corsa franchise back in Assetto Corsa Competizione.
The Porsche 935 was first built back in 2018 as a tribute to the iconic 935 that is known for its “Moby Dick” variant that took on Le Mans at breakneck speed. Based on the 991 GT2 RS platform, it features a sleek and retro body with a longtail rear that is reminiscent of the 70s icon.
In comparison, the 991 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo builds on the same platform whilst retaining a lot more of the base car’s shape. Both cars compete at the same GT2 level, which often features cars that are more powerful than the GT3s but with less complex mechanical parts, aerodynamics, or electronics.
Audi
Not wanting to leave their VW Group stablemates the only German marque in this update, Audi arrives to bolster GT3 representation even further. The Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II still competes at the top level of GT3 racing, despite the manufacturer focusing all of its resources on its F1 programme. It even continues to win at the highest level, with the Evo II generation winning the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 2022 and 2024 as well as numerous races in national and continental series.
Datsun
On the classic side, Datsun brings us the legendary 240Z. Produced between 1969 and 1973, the rear-wheel-drive coupe is powered by a 2.4-litre straight-six engine pushing out around 150hp and a potential top speed up to a smooth 125mph. This will fit in wonderfully in the classic sports class, with a blend of front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive machines that will each have their own individual strengths and weaknesses.
Modding Arrives!
Veterans of the Assetto Corsa franchise, especially the original instalment, will tell you that modding is part of what defines the franchise. And, with the arrival of the Assetto Corsa SDK in V0.7, you can now enjoy user-generated content in AC EVO!
Based around the software that Kunos’ own development team uses to build cars for EVO, the SDK allows you to use some of sim racing’s most cutting-edge technology. This includes PBR materials and LOD management, allowing sim racers to build cars for use in the sim. Whilst the current build only supports single-player car builds, future builds will be targeting a multiplayer roll-out as well as a livery editor.
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Other New Updates
In addition to a new particle system, from smoke and dirt and dust to spray and impact and crash effects, the latest update has delivered updates and enhancements across all aspects of EVO.
On the graphics side, there is a streamer overhaul that should improve consistency and remove stutters and latency from the engine. On top of reducing the load on GPUs, there are also additional settings that will allow you to control the texture pool size and GPU usage. Further graphical improvements will handle lighting, shadows, and cloud coverage. Further enhancements on fog will mean that there is consistently good performance across all weather conditions.
There are also audio reworks, namely for the Toyota Supra RZ and the Lotus Exige V6. These include interior sounds, exterior overhauls, and for the Supra, there are custom sounds for the turbo and exhaust backfires. Some variation exists in addition to this for the Drift variant of the Supra.
Amongst the quality-of-life updates for online Multiplayer and tweaks to the UI, there are some setup adjustments and parameter tweaks to some of the cars. The most notable of these come in for the BMW M3 E30 and the Mercedes-Benz 190E, balancing the performance between the two cars so that sim racers can enjoy more consistent wheel-to-wheel battles.
What’s Next?
We’re only a couple of updates away from that fabled 1.0 build. Whilst many sim racers are still eagerly awaiting that open-world experience that uses the Eifel roads around the fabled Green Hell, others are waiting to see what will join the roster for the promised 1.0 list of 20 tracks and 120 cars. With some surprises along the way, including a 2025-spec F1 machine, sim racers are hoping for more of the same with the final couple of content drops.
Final Thoughts
Assetto Corsa EVO consistently provides updates to give sim racers one of the leading products on the market. We’re looking forward to seeing what our communities think of this latest update, including on our sister SimGrid site!
