Assetto Corsa - PreOrder with Early Access on Steam

[EAF_Paf]

That would be great. I just puchased the sim a few days ago. Its impressive!

[6S.Manu]

 

 

New content: Classic Team Lotus Type 98T

Finally this awesome car is available in the Assetto Corsa's garage: the legendary single seater with which Ayrton Senna has wrote some of the most beatiful pages in the motorsport history is waiting for you: equipped with a small 1.5litres engine that represents the peak of the legendary turbo era, producing over 800bhp at race boost of around 3.5bar and more than 1200bhp at qualifying trim and over 5bar turbo boost! The downforce generated by the big wings and massive diffuser is even more than what modern F1 cars are capable of. Nevertheless, the extreme pitch sensitivity, stalling issues of the diffuser and unbelievably exponential power delivery of the twin turbo's, will challenge your skills not only to try and go fast with this car, but to actually keep it on track! Just a single lap will make you understand why there was just one man on the planet, capable of driving this monster close to its limits and on to pole position!

 

New Multiplayer

We have worked very hard to improve the multiplayer routines: we have recognized that some of the limits of the previous netcode didn't allow gamers to get the maximum satisfaction, in particular when some gamers was performing high ping values. We are glad to announce that the netcode of the new version doesn't represent an improvement of the previous one, but it has been rewrote from scratch. The results of our private betatesting gave us an excellent feedback, and we are confident you will get a very improved multiplayer experience. Please notice that this new version, Assetto Corsa requires increased server bandwidth. Professional dedicated servers shouldn't have any problems at all, but users that wish to host session on their local home connection, should start with a very low client number and slowly raise the number until they find the limits of their connection. 

The following bandwidth requirements are a conservative guideline, your results may vary:

 

Clients = Kilobytes /sec upstream

 

5 = 23KB/s 

8 = 66KB/s

10 = 106KB/s

15 = 247KB/s

20 = 448KB/s25 = 708KB/s

30 = 1026KB/s

 

New Multiplayer features 

New multiplayer mode without booking request. The number of servers and users wishing to easily join pickup servers has caught us by surprise. We never immagined such a big success of casual multiplayer sessions with Assetto Corsa. As such, it was evident that the actual booking system, specifically thought for leagues and organized racing, was not doing a good job. We’re introducing a new “pickup” multiplayer mode without booking sessions. 

The new “pickup” system, permits a server to be configured without booking sessions. An entry list must be configured properly, with only the cars that will be present in the server.

Clients can filter from the UI and search just for non booking servers. Then simply select a car and join the server at whatever session (practice, qualifying or race), at any time as many times as they wish. 

At the current state the “pickup” system does not permit a specific skin selection from the client and we’re pretty sure that needs more testing in order to iron out possible bugs. Please help us by pointing out bugs at our official support forums. We are looking to have multiple hotfixes during the following week, in order to deliver a stable version for August vacations.

 

AI

Working on the Lotus Type 98T, we have had also the chance to analyze some issues related to the stability of some of the most performing cars that feature a active aero system: the Lotus Type 98T produces very high drag and downforce values, that change costantly and dynamically with pitch, speed and throttle position. All of that, together with the incredible power and speed that this car is capable of, resulted in multiple critical situations for our AI. The new AI improvements, not only manages to mantain the Lotus 98T on track, but also improve the AI behaviour of the other cars. More improvements are on the way, following optimizations of the new code.

 

Graphics engine

As anticipated some weeks ago, this build performs some new graphics libraries: you will notice some improved post-processing effects, including DOF (depth of field), bloom, tone mapping, FXAA and more. There are some additional features included in the graphics option menu that will allow users to choose different scenarios. This version does not include most of the effects that will be included in future and that will represent a huge step ahead: before to introduce other features, we want to be sure about stability and performance of this upgrade. 

 

Next updates

As always, we'll monitor all the forum activities in order to find and resolve eventual issues and bugsthat might show up, due to the numerous new features included in this update. We will provide if needed, multiple hotfixes and feature updates in the following days. The next main build is expected to be released on Friday, 29th of August 

General news

The implementation of FMOD is going well: as soon as we will be able to provide a comparison video between the current version and the new build featuring FMOD, we'll show you the benefits of this upgrade: this step represents a huge challenge, because it requires a total conversion of old samples and the creation of new ones. Also, new effects will be included in order to create an immersive sound environment that can guarantee an immersive experience. We believe that the final result is well worth the investment requested. 

 

The modeling of Spa-Francorchamps has been almost completed: as you might know, this track will be included in the 1.0 version of Assetto Corsa (and this might suggest you that 1.0 version isn't too far). During this summer we will release some videos and pictures that will give you an idea of what to expect from this awesome and legendary circuit. 

 

Considering the time involved to schedule and manage the production of new contents, we are working in advance to provide you tons of new contents even after 1.0 release, with new car brands licensed and models to be unveiled soon. We recognize that trying to stay focused on the development of the main build and on some new activities, we haven't shared enough work in progress pics and videos for a while: don't worry, we'll surprise you again. Stay tuned on www.facebook.com/Assetto.corsa to discover all the incoming news!

 

The Early Access program has been very successful, exceeding our expectations, and it's about to end. Thanks to this results, KUNOS Simulazioni has welcomed some additional programmers and graphics modellers that are already involved in current and future productions, thanks to their experience matured working on AAA games. We are grateful of the amazing response of the community towards Assetto Corsa and we try our best to give you the best racing game we are able to make. Thank you very much for your incredible support: see you on track!

[ThereIs0nly0ne]

First post after picking BOS up yesterday Looking forward to spending some quality time with it.

 

I love Assetto Corsa, so much so, I was inspired to build MKII of my R-Pod. I would dearly love to build a pit for flight sims but have run out of room unfortunately. If you frequent racing sim forums you may have seen this before, but please indulge me, it took about 350 hours of my life to build:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 26, 2014 by ThereIs0nly0ne

[89-]

Looks incredible, you have "golden hands"!   AC is game of the year imho, look forward to BOS besting it but it will take some effort yet.

[sallee]

I picked it up half price on Steam yesterday..unfortunately the offer seems to have ended.

 

Keeps crashing though. The game, not the car.

[ThereIs0nly0ne]

Thanks 89-. I agree it is an excellent racing sim set to get even better. It's had the most hours out of all my games this year, that's for sure.

[89-]

AC now has a Career mode, new sound, new shaders, new cars, new tracks, the already superb physics were further refined etc etc  Apparently it was very successful in terms of sales on Steam and developers have invested the profits back into the sim, hired more staff etc. 

 

Another great thing about AC is that it has MASSIVE mod support/mod tools, and mods are dead easy to install and delete (just drop into AC/Content folder and that's it!)- cars, tracks, events, even career itself is fully moddable and there is a lot of user created content about. (I wish 777 would take note of this )

 

 

 

 

Edited October 25, 2014 by 89-

[89-]

TristanCliffe on LFS boards says that physcis are awesome and he is a long time F3 driver and a  long time LFSer (as well as having played most other sims). He is currently in a team making an AC mod for Dallara F3 car, and he does all the testing etc. I'll take his word:) https://www.lfs.net/forum/post/1873875#post1873875

 

But even without testimonies like these, sayin "F1 car undesteery" is strange from a car simmer like yourself, F1 cars can be understeery (ask Grojan this year etc etc), but similarly same car can be oversteery , neutral and so by using a different setup. F1 cars are made to be set up - for every race, track, weather and so on. Do we have Ferrari F1 2010 car from Virtual Academy in AC? No. So how can we directly compare them? Come on!

 

Leaderboards? Never mind Alonso, beat these guys for a start http://www.radiators-champ.com/RSRLiveTiming/index.php?page=world_records

Edited October 25, 2014 by 89-

[89-]

 I actually prefer oversteery cars myself (not in real life mind), maybe it is a plane thing like you say

 

The link with leaderboards I gave above has an app that will automatically upload your time to the global leaderboards - in case you want to try.

Edited October 25, 2014 by 89-

[89-]

I've not researched it myself, but don't thing ghosts of other people are possible, telemetry - not sure again. I just used the RSR app to compare my times to my friends'.

 

Also there is another leaderboard app for AC, called Rivalli (http://rivalitempo-softgrip.rhcloud.com/) which I've not even tried. 

Edited October 25, 2014 by 89-

[89-]

How does Alonso manage? Is he still top in Ferrari academy, not beaten by some geeky teen from Morocco?

Edited October 26, 2014 by 89-

[89-]

Do you have a vid of Alonso's driving that you are talking about? Also I've looked on Ferrari Virtual Academy site leaderboards and didn't see any records set by real drivers.

Edited October 27, 2014 by 89-

[89-]

Yeah, I see what you mean. Well he's only human, and those long corners are very tricky to gage entry-exit trajectory just right, F1 speeds amplify even the slight mistake in trajectory. Also, I doubt that he played FVA for many hours for that lap, probably was his 10th attempt or something and they called it a day

 

 

 

anyway the deal is pretty clear compete against real pilots in equal standings and probably lose for 5 euro or buy f1 2014 for 100 euro and beat up unrealistic virtual top pilots

 

No certainly do not buy F1 2014 lol- it is absolute pants if you take is even ever so slightly seriously. FVA is probably the best there is for modern F1, AC has 1976 Ferrari and mid 1980s Senna's Lotus, but for modern stuff FVA is king. I prefer road cars anyway, dont like downforce and slicks- and luckily AC has plenty of them

Edited October 27, 2014 by 89-

[89-]

Wow, you did it then- Congrats!!! It looks like you did make that long corner count

[89-]

Up!

 

F1 Ferraris F138 (2013) and S-F15 (2015) + Lamborghini Aventador, some 1950 F1 + Laserscanned RedBullRing are out today

SF-15 has simulation of MGU-K, MGU-H, DRS, Batteries, energy deployment and recovery limits, engine braking, active rear braking torque etc!

 

F138:

Edited July 14, 2016 by 89-

[Dutch2]

Holynecro, but be aware AC its shows his ages, since 2018 no updates anymore for AC. But unlike BoX, this game is completely open for modders and tweakers to extend its life time. Needed telemetrics then download the free Simhub and find everything you need from moving chair to a drivewind simulator. Wanting to drive prewar on prewar tracks no problem, search the web and race with the Bentley boys. Hill climbs, drifting, rally driving its all made possible by those modders. Think there is no race game that do have more free made content as AC has and still alive. 

But if you do not care about mods, only wanting to drive modern stuff on modern circuits while using VR, then I  suggest, something more modern: Automoblista2, Assetto Corsa Compentizone and Raceroom.  For rally, banging, nonVR racing,  I can not advice inhere. Whatever type of race you wanting to for, a good site to start your investigation for simerace game, is the Racedepartment forum, very helpfully & friendly forummembers.  I’m 100% sure with the advice  of those racesim experts you will make the best choice for a racesim. 

Edited October 11, 2020 by Dutch2
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[dburne]

3 minutes ago, Dutch2 said:

Holynecro, but be aware AC its shows his ages, since 2018 no updates anymore for AC. But unlike BoX, this game is completely open for modders and tweakers to extend its life time. Needed telemetrics then download the free Simhub and find everything you need from moving chair to a drivewind simulator. Wanting to drive prewar on prewar tracks no problem, search the web and race with the Bentley boys. Hill climbs, drifting, rally driving its all made possible by those modders. Think there is no race game that do have more free made content as AC has and still alive. 

But if you do not care about mods, only wanting to drive modern stuff on modern circuits while using VR, then I  suggest: Automoblista2, Assetto Corsa Compentizone and Raceroom.  For rally, banging, nonVR I can not advice inhere. Whatever type of race you wanting to for, a good site to start your investigation for simerace game, is the Racedepartment forum, very helpfully & friendly forummembers. 

 

I can vouch for Automobilista 2.

I got back into race sim after a many year break from them, and am fully enjoying this one in VR.

[Trooper117]

Same here... Automobilista2. It's the way forward.

[Gambit21]

On 10/11/2020 at 6:48 AM, Trooper117 said:

Same here... Automobilista2. It's the way forward.

 

ACC is fantastic - haven’t tried A2.

My heart however is really with the older cars, (and tracks) whether a 67 F1 car (old GPLer) or Porsche 917, 906 etc. 

Edited October 13, 2020 by Gambit21

[Dutch2]

On 10/14/2020 at 12:35 AM, Gambit21 said:

 

ACC is fantastic - haven’t tried A2.

My heart however is really with the older cars, (and tracks) whether a 67 F1 car (old GPLer) or Porsche 917, 906 etc. 

 

Then sure the AC is your type of choice, not only because of all the old cars but also circuits, nothing I hate more is driving an old car on a new modern circuit. 

The old GPL and GPLM cars are all reshaped to cope with AC. Check this https://perendinator.blogspot.com/ as an sample.

Think the best is this free car (before WW2) you need for both an registration for downloading Mercedes W125   &   Auto union C  

But as I did say lots and lots of downloads can be found for AC that all can handle VR. 

 

Edited October 17, 2020 by Dutch2

[Ace_Pilto]

Anyone here race this online? I fool around in the Touristenfahrten servers from time to time getting punted around the Nordschleife all day long by people with no sense of caution.

[RedRider]

iRacing if you want realistic competition. Pricey but having skin in the game is what makes people follow the rules, unfortunately.