Assetto Corsa

Assetto Corsa Ultimate Edition launched on April 24, 2018, bundling every previous DLC and update into the game’s most complete package. It made 178 cars and 40 track configurations across 19 circuits available, while also introducing the Advanced Physics Engine with tyre flat spots and heat cycles.

• Ultimate Edition content: The package included 178 cars from manufacturers such as Ferrari, Porsche, and BMW, plus 40 configurations of 19 circuits, including Spa-Francorchamps and Nürburgring-Nordschleife.
• December car and circuit additions: The December 20 content update added:
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
  • Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale
  • Lamborghini Huracán Performante
  • Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
  • Maserati Alfieri
  • Maserati Quattroporte GTS
  • Pagani Huayra BC
  • Laguna Seca Circuit
• Driving systems: The Advanced Physics Engine added tyre flat spots and heat cycles; Customizable Driving Experience allowed car handling and race setups to be adjusted; and the Full Suite of Race Modes supported single-player and online multiplayer racing.
• Vehicle tuning: The Pagani Huayra received a corrected front-splitter aerodynamic position, while the Porsche 908LH received corrected fuel consumption.

Porsche Pack Volume 3 released on December 20, 2016, adding seven Porsche vehicles—including the 919 Hybrid 2016 and 917 K—and the same drop introduced custom Championship gameplay. Highlands then added four layouts, while the Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 brought a Group B rally car to the roster.

• Porsche Pack Volume 3: Added a broad group of historic and modern Porsche cars.
  • Porsche 919 Hybrid 2016 and Porsche 917 K joined the roster.
  • Porsche 908 Lang Heck added another historic endurance racer.
  • Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 2017 and Porsche 911 GT3 R 2016 expanded the modern racing lineup.
  • Porsche 911 R (991) and Porsche 911 Turbo S (991) added road-car options.
  • Porsche Macan Turbo arrived as a free bonus vehicle.
• Highlands and Audi Sport quattro S1 E2: Added the Highlands circuit in Original, Long, Drift, and Short layouts, alongside the Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 Group B rally car.
• Championship and online race formats: Expanded both single-player competition and multiplayer race control.
  • Championship gameplay allowed custom car, track, lap, points, and rules selections against the AI.
  • Online Timed Races introduced timed events with optional additional laps.
  • Mandatory Pit, Reversed Grid Races, Locked Entry List, and Car Steam ID Sharing added more control to online sessions.
• V10 Tyre Model and handling revisions: Reworked tyre behavior, chassis balance, and braking across much of the roster.
  • V10 Tyre Model updates improved load sensitivity, wear, and graining for GT2, GT3, and hypercars.
  • Chassis Balance and Inertia Updates revised handling for all 151 available cars.
  • Brake Fade added a new braking-management mechanic to vintage cars, while GT2/GTE cars defaulted to medium tyres.
• OpenVR/Vive Support (Beta): Added beta virtual-reality support, alongside Fanatec LEDs and Display Support for compatible hardware.

Assetto Corsa saw a significant Porsche Brand collaboration announced on June 17, 2016, setting the stage for an exciting year filled with new content. This collaboration led to the release of the Porsche Pack #1 DLC on October 25, 2016, which included seven iconic Porsche cars. Additionally, the RED PACK DLC launched on July 14, 2016, featuring seven Italian sports cars and the new Red Bull Ring circuit.

• DLC Releases:

  • Porsche Pack #1 launched on October 25, 2016, adding seven new Porsche models.
  • RED PACK released on July 14, 2016, featuring seven Italian sports cars and the Red Bull Ring circuit.

• New Content:

  • Added Ford Mustang GT 2015, Corvette C7 Stingray, and Abarth 595 EsseEsse along with the Black Cat County track on March 31, 2016.
  • Tripl3 Pack DLC released on August 26, 2016, including the Ferrari FXX K, Ferrari 488 GTB, and Praga R1.
  • New cars introduced in the Porsche Pack #2 on November 22, 2016, such as the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Porsche 919 Hybrid 2015.

• New Systems/Mechanics:

  • Introduced a new tyre model (v10) for selected cars on July 14, 2016, enhancing realism and performance.
  • Jump Starts feature added on July 14, 2016, allowing drivers to perform false starts with selectable penalties.

• Balance & Gameplay Changes:

  • Tyre Model Updates improved across all cars on March 31, 2016, with new heating values and falloff levels.
  • Enhanced AI performance and overtaking maneuvers introduced on July 14, 2016, improving racing dynamics.

• New Tracks:

  • The historic Silverstone 1967 track became available as free bonus content on October 25, 2016.

Dream Pack #1 released on March 11, 2015, giving Assetto Corsa its clearest content drop of the year. The Reworked Tyre Model, 64-bit Build Support, and the 1.4 update also reshaped the driving model, underlying technology, and presentation, while several named cars joined the roster.

• Dream Pack #1: Released as the major DLC drop, adding a substantial new package to the simulator.
• Garage expansion: The RUF CTR Yellowbird became available as a free Steam gift; the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Q.V. 2014 Launch Edition, Audi R8 V10 Plus bonus car, and BMW M4 with Dream Pack 2 content also arrived.
• Core simulation: The Reworked Tyre Model added tyre-speed sensitivity, combined grip, and separate surface and core heating; the Improved ABS System supported different ABS generations by car. 64-bit Build Support and the Multithreaded Physics Engine also shipped.
• Race systems: Custom Weather Selection and the New Penalty System were added. Race Flags and Rules and Overcast Weather Conditions were previewed as next-build features rather than confirmed deliveries.
• Visual overhaul: The 1.4 update brought a car shader overhaul, improved reflections and image quality, Kunos’ own FXAA shader, more photographic HDR, and revised headlights.
• Multiplayer and competition: The Vastly Improved Multiplayer Antilag/Antiwarp System shipped alongside AI Race Starts Greatly Improved and better FWD-car braking. GT3 car performance balancing also brought the class closer together, with ballast available for further league equalization.