Assetto Corsa EVO update live – adds Fuji, two cars and six special events

The Assetto Corsa EVO roadmap is one more step along, as ‘Content Drop 1’ is here, adding two cars, a track and a spate of small tweaks to the early access driving simulation.

First up, as telegraphed, there are the Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II and Lamborghini Huracán STO vehicles.

The Lancia is a diminutive hot hatch, with all-wheel-drive and a turbocharger, created primarily so the Italian brand could go rallying. It did, and won. A lot. Six titles in a row, in fact, using various iterations on the Delta, this being the final EVO II spec.

Unexpectedly, the prototype for the never-produced ‘EVO III’ is included alongside the ‘Edizione Finale’ run-out special.

The Lamborghini meanwhile, is the most hardcore, two-wheel-drive, version of the Huracán, with a racing-style aerodynamic package. Both new additions are available in a range of different colour combinations. Seatbelt and headrest colour can be selected for the Lamborghini.

We’ve updated our complete AC EVO car list with these new options.

Then there’s the track, Fuji Speedway, former host to the Japanese Grand Prix. Like every venue in EVO, there’s dynamic weather. It comes in two layouts, Grand Prix and then ‘GP Short’ which omits the Turn 11 chicane.

Elsewhere, the changes are relatively minor, with replays, enhanced VR and triple-screen support not expected until the second major update later this year.

That being said, this Version 0.1.6 update does claim to add “general improvements” to AI-controlled rival behaviour, enhanced shadows and a new display at the end of special events. The full list is below.

There are six new Special Events added to the sim, all below the existing ones in the menu. Each is a ‘hotstint’ challenge

Also of note is an “updated roadmap”, but no details have changed. In-game, it now simply says “new” on ‘Content Drop 1’. The full patch notes are below and you can also watch us experience the changes live on YouTube.

Assetto Corsa EVO Version 0.1.6 new Special Events

• SE-07 – Suzuka GP – Lamborghini Huracan STO
• SE-08 – Fuji Speedway GP Short – Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione II
• SE-09 – Laguna Seca GP – Toyota GR86
• SE-10 – Imola GP – Lotus Emira
• SE-11 – Brands Hatch GP – Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI Clubsport
• SE-12 – Mount Panorama GP – Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo

Assetto Corsa EVO Version 0.1.6 patch notes

GENERAL

• added Fuji Speedway (two layouts – GP and GP Short)
• added Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II
• added Lamborghini Huracan STO
• added new special events
• updated roadmap

UI/GAMEPLAY

• fixed thumbnail generation on exit
• optimized VRAM use of thumbnail generation
• fixed chase cam losing rotation lag after changing view settings on the motion page
• fixed delta using the last lap instead of the best one
• optimization and finetuning of input system and updated new input defaults
• localization updates
• fixed HUD handbrake icon showing as enabled on session start
• Look-At buttons are now forced to be Constant type
• fixed UI refreshing when editing input/sliders
• added displaying of results at the end of Special Event sessions
• updated Laguna Seca Hotstint start
• updated tooltips
• fixed erroneous behaviour of fullscreen switch
• improved camera navigation fluidity in showrooms
• fixed paintshop colour picker refresh issue after channel change
• revised rule for mutually exclusive parts in car customization
• restyled hover/focus transitions in Single Player menus
• added track layouts to the track selection page

AI

• general improvements to AI behaviour and paths

PHYSICS

• fixed issue in Porsche 992 Cup setup limits and empty tyre compound
• GRAPHICS/RENDERING:
• updated default VR mirror offsets
• revised some vehicle materials and AO maps
• minor fixes to the Alpine A290 Beta, Alfa Romeo Junior and Alfa Romeo GTAm
• fixed Room and White showrooms not having car instrumentation working
• enhanced shadow distance