The latest racing simulation series, Assetto Corsa EVO, from Italian developer Kunos Simulazioni, is now available in early access on Steam as of January 16, 2025. With a 20% discount, you can get it for $104.79, making it a great opportunity to support the game’s development and enjoy a solid sim racing experience.
What to Expect
The early access phase brings:
- 20 classic and modern cars, including the Mazda MX-5 and Ferrari 488
- 5 tracks: Brands Hatch, Suzuka, Imola, Laguna Seca, and Mount Panorama
- 7 game modes: Single-player, Quick Race, Driving Academy, Hotstint, Test Drive, and special events
Although multiplayer is not yet available, the Driving Academy mode offers phases, licenses, and progression, enhancing the single-player experience.
Visuals and Simulation
Assetto Corsa EVO‘s graphics have been praised for their fidelity, with detailed cars and tracks, as well as good performance in vegetation and weather conditions. The physics, although still being adjusted, impress with realistic force feedback, car weight, and on-track behavior. Players report that even simple controls, like gamepads, work well, but a wheel delivers a superior experience.
Hardware Requirements
To run the game, you’ll need:
- Minimum requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i7 8700k / AMD 1500X
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics Card: GTX 1070, RX 580, Intel Arc A580 (8GB VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space on SSD
- Recommended requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5 10500 / AMD 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics Card: RTX 2070, Radeon RX 6650 XT, Intel Arc A750
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
Kunos Simulazioni promises that the full game will be released by fall 2025, with new tracks, more cars, multiplayer, and continuous refinements.