Assetto Corsa EVO (ACE) is the highly anticipated third installment in Kunos Simulazioni’s flagship racing simulation series, built on a new proprietary engine (Kunos Engine 2.0). The Early Access v0.1.5 build represents the second major iteration after the initial v0.1 release. This version focuses on stability improvements, physics refinements, expanded online functionality, and the introduction of the first phase of the "Driving School" mode. While still barebones compared to the original Assetto Corsa or Competizione, v0.1.5 demonstrates a clear roadmap toward a living, open-world racing environment scheduled for full release in late 2025.
The Early Access roster already includes icons like the Ferrari 296 GTB, the Lamborghini Huracán STO, and the Mercedes-AMG GT3. Driving a road-legal hypercar on a laser-scanned track feels distinctly different from driving a race car. The suspension is softer, the steering is less direct, and the car feels alive in a way that race cars often don't. This opens the door for the drifting, cruising, and car culture communities that defined the first game. assetto corsa evo v015 early access top
Online Functionality: Patch 0.1.5 resolved significant back-end issues that previously prevented online connectivity, officially bringing the game's servers online for specialized data retrieval and leaderboards. Assetto Corsa EVO – Early Access v0
Final note: The potential is immense. If Kunos delivers on the roadmap, ACE will redefine the sim racing genre. But in v0.1.5, it remains a promising but unfinished foundation. Online Functionality : Patch 0
Reviewers generally characterize the early access state (including v0.1.5) as a masterclass in driving physics bogged down by technical "jank". Assetto Corsa EVO
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