It’s been nearly three months since the last significant update for Assetto Corsa EVO, and since then, developer Kunos Simulazioni has made changes based on the mixed response.
Version 0.2 of EVO will be released on Wednesday, 7th May 2025 at 2 pm UTC. Due to the summer-time zones currently in use, that converts to 7 am DT / 10 am EDT / 3 pm BST / 4 pm CEST.
Two new tracks, not one
The ‘second major’ updated for the embryonic driving simulation was slated to include the Texan grand prix venue Circuit of the Americas, and it still does.
But now, British Midlands venue Donington Park is also part of the update, teased in recent trailers. Both tracks were also in the development team’s Assetto Corsa Competizione title. Red Bull Ring is also expected soon, but not in this particular update.
As clarified to Traxion recently, the game’s structure will be changed. In a career mode will reside the in-game economy, driving academy, car customisation and, ultimately, for the full version 1.0 release, a sense of progression.
Meanwhile, the open mode is expected to be a traditional sim racing ‘sandbox’.
This change will arrive with 0.2’s update, although clearly neither mode will be ‘complete’ at this time. All modes apart from multiplayer and special events will be playable offline, if not by this update, in a future one.
Quality of life changes
Aside from more content, enhanced triple screen and VR support are also expected, although details are absent at this time. Similarly, additional replay tools.
The ability to create a custom single-player race against AI opponents, with car and grid position selection, has been previously detailed, however, and is present in this next update.
As ever, a selection of fresh ‘special events’ with online leaderboards will be present.
“EA2 is more than just a release – it’s the foundation for what’s next: new gameplay modes, major improvements, and the future of Assetto Corsa EVO taking shape,” said Kunos and 505 Games.
We’ll be back with the full changelog and our impressions later this week to see if that’s the case.
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