New cars, multiplayer and physics updates and more. The full release of Assetto Corsa EVO is around the corner, but what’s in store for the latest update?
4 Rings and Screaming V10s
Audi leads this latest update with 2 screeching V10s. Whilst both are R8s, there is a massive difference between the road-going and race-ready machines that join the already-present GT3 and GT4 machines.
Audi R8 LMS GT2
Audi’s GT2 offering made its competition debut in 2021, winning races and championships the world over. It fits nicely into a healthy roster of GT2 machinery already on offer in EVO, rivalling the Maserati MC20 in the mid-engined category. And they make good sparring partners too, with the Audi being a finely-balanced machine relying on weight distribution for its handline whilst the Maserati’s design leans on aerodynamic balance. And that’s on top of a competitive offering in the front-engined and rear-engined departments.
GT2 machinery is high in power, high in aerodynamics, but also more production-derived than GT3 machines. It can be faster than a GT3 in a straight line, but it’ll be slower in the corners and over the course of a lap. Designed for the gentleman driver, it has less of the high-tech Traction Control and Anti-Lock Braking Systems. In fact, it works just like the GT4’s if you are familiar with the intricacies of that machine.
Audi R8 V10 Performance quattro
In contrast to the race-ready GT2, the Performance quattro machine is a road-going weapon. But it is still a pure driving experience from the brand that boasts about “Vorsprung durch Technik”.
The R8 is as capable on the everyday as it is on the circuit. Bearing the badge “quattro”, it’s a four-wheel-drive machine that will keep you safe when the going gets tough. The racing machine is rear-wheel-drive, on the other hand, as is custom for the GT racing series that it competes in. It more than handles itself against its everyday supercar rivals, such as the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and it allows for an interesting balance on the scales between the wet and the dry and between the smooth and the twisty.
A Classic Returns
The Mazda RX-7 FD Spirit R (Type A) is a legendary icon, and a fan-favourite from the original Assetto Corsa. And it joins an interesting group of cars in the sim as well, with the Honda NSX 92R and Toyota Supra MKIV already duking it out for the claim of the best 90s Japanese sports car.
The RX-7 is famous for boasting Mazda’s legendary Wankel Rotary engine. It revs high, has a unique sound, and an amazing power curve to boot. It also has a blend of its two rivals in its design, with the curves of the Supra and the sleek shape of the NSX.
Multiplayer Updates
A sweep of updates to the multiplayer features in Assetto Corsa EVO stand out amongst the rest of the Version 0.9 Changelog. Some of them have been made into headline figures, such as bug fixes that improve stability and reduce the likelihood of crashes. Others are spectacular but hidden deeper in the notes, such as the ability to have mandatory pit stops in multiplayer races, as you see in Assetto Corsa Competizione.
This helps to make EVO a frontrunner in the sim racing market, with many top sims not offering this option in 2026. It can help you out if you’re part of a league race such as what we host with our Communities over on SimGrid, and it can also potentially transform some of the Daily Races powered by SimGrid.
- Pro Setups Available for Daily Races
- Engineered for Weekly Racing Series
- Updated Weekly to Match the Schedule
- All in Coach Dave Delta for ACEVO.GG
Other New Updates
Another big addition in 0.9 is the return of Hotlaps and Hotstints as part of the online experience. This allows you to compete against leaderboard times in a particular car-track combo, either over a single lap or over a series of laps as part of a stint. This is a welcome return for long-term fans of the Assetto Corsa franchise.
Elsewhere, there are model updates and overhauls to the physics that continue to refine the driving experience. From new slicks for the GT3 cars to changes in clutches and limited-slip differentials, these may sound like quality-of-life upgrades, but they are also something to take seriously.
What’s Next?
We know that the big feature that people are looking for should be right around the corner – Free Roam. The map surrounding the legendary Nürburgring has been having fans drooling more than Homer Simpson to a box of doughnuts, and it shouldn’t be too far away now! Add to that the promised roster of 20 tracks, 15 of them by 1.0, and 100 cars, and there’s more than enough to keep any sim racer entertained for hours.
Final Thoughts
Assetto Corsa EVO is accelerating towards Version 1.0 at great speed. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Kunos’ latest title, but in the meantime, we won’t let our anticipation stop us from enjoying the latest update!
