Kunos Simulazioni has confirmed the second major update for the Early Access version of Assetto Corsa EVO is scheduled for May 7 at 14:00 UTC.
Following the development roadmap published earlier this year, Update 0.2 delivers significantly more content than initially outlined. While the original plan hinted at five new cars and one new track, the upcoming release is more generous: the car count increases by seven, and two new circuits are being added.
This expansion stems from the “What’s Next for AC EVO” keynote posted on the official Assetto Corsa YouTube channel. In the video, the development team acknowledged the need to adjust the initial roadmap, resulting in this larger content drop for Update 0.2.
New Circuits: COTA and Donington Park
One of the circuits, known since the roadmap’s inception, is the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. A mainstay on the Formula One calendar since opening on October 21, 2012, COTA was the first circuit in the United States purpose-built for F1. Making its official debut within the Assetto Corsa franchise with this update, COTA’s arrival is timely, especially as Kunos continues to tease the future inclusion of the iconic Ferrari F2004.
The second venue joining the roster is Donington Park, located in Leicestershire, England. While famous for hosting a legendary European Grand Prix in 1993 (its only F1 championship race), Donington is a beloved fixture in motorsport. Featuring 12 turns across its challenging 2.498-mile (4.02km) Grand Prix layout, it offers ample opportunity to push cars to their limits.
Seven New Cars
The update also delivers on the vehicle front, adding seven diverse new cars from six manufacturers. The lineup ranges from purpose-built racers to classic roadsters:
- Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione
- Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA
- Honda NSX-R
- Lotus Exige V6 Cup
- Maserati GT2
- Mazda MX-5 (NA)
- Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6
The Alfa Romeo 75 Turbo Evoluzione is a particularly exciting addition. Alfa Romeo produced only 500 units to meet Group A homologation rules. It features a 1.8L turbocharged inline-four engine, famously de-bored from 80mm to 79.6mm. This reduced the displacement slightly from 1,779cc to 1,762cc, strategically keeping the race car within a lower competition class under Group A’s turbo multiplier rules.
New Features and Improvements
Beyond cars and tracks, Update 0.2 introduces key features discussed in the aforementioned keynote video. Single Player Custom Race Weekends will now be available, allowing players to set up offline races to their exact specifications.
Improvements to Replay Tools and the addition of a Gallery feature are also included, which should significantly enhance capturing screenshots and reviewing race footage compared to the current basic replay system.
Furthermore, the update brings “Step 2” improvements for Triple Screen and VR support, alongside new Special Events, likely focused on the newly added content at COTA and Donington Park. While more extensive features like a full Career Mode remain part of the long-term plan discussed by Kunos, this update focuses on expanding the immediate gameplay options and core features.
