Join us live testing Assetto Corsa EVO’s latest update

Gameplay/MP:

• removed game mode selector page on game startup, it now directly loads into Open Mode – Career mode has been disabled
• previous Career mode purchased cars should now show up under “My Cars” in Open Mode
• gain-based track cut logic:
• when cutting, there’s a gain evaluation, if there is no gain, there is no warning, if there is a gain, the player has 500 metres to give up the gain, if this fails, the player is given a warning/time penalty/DT/SG/DSQ depending on the severity of the remaining unserved time gain, a widget helps the player determine whether time is being given up or not
• fixed crash when restarting certain special events
• next step of SimGrid daily racing: car selection is now based on mechanical variants, customized player cars are also checked for eligibility
• in place of the previous direct join, the connection flow has been shifted back to the ingame server browser so that players can choose their preferred visual configuration or livery
• fixed a car customization logic issue that allowed self-exclusive optional items to overlap in some cases
• fix for ability to start and finish timed lap in session overtime
• fixed a bug in AI fuel estimation
• added possibility to deviate from the global track limit rules on a per corner basis
• the target is to have more natural feeling track limits and not penalizing players where they already lose time by stretching the limits (e.g. gravel traps on corner exits) 

UI:

• indications on the gear widget when ERS limits are reached
• fix for binding TC Cut-1-14 and using it ingame crashing the game
• last selected car now persists across the different menus
• added button to hide UI overlays in the main menu and paintshop
• updated some menu icons
• localization updates
• blue flags are now functional
• added car electrics functions in the MFD
• setup menu cosmetic updates
• player tyre compound indication added to the pit menu leaderboard page
• added ability to paste server credentials from clipboard
• added pit stop controls MFD page
• added HUD notifications priority settings in HUD options

Graphics:

• SF25 dash display updates (added lap counter in race sessions)
• F40LM now has the racing driver model
• fixed default variant’s exhaust emitter position remaining even with override (e.g. on the Mini tuned variant)
• updated Ferrari SF25 steering wheel position and driver animation
• updated BMW M3 CSL steering wheel size and driver animation
• minor visual updates to the Toyota Supra MKIV, Renault 5 GT Turbo
• free camera mode enabled
• visual customization updates for the Audi RS 3, Audi RS 6 Avant, Alpine A110 S, Ferrari 296 GTB, Lamborghini Huracan STO, Lotus Emira
• fixed a customization logic issue that did not toggle optional items correctly when incompatible items were selected
• updated lights scripts on a number of cars

Rendering:

• improved indirect rendering for cubemap shadows
• updated DLSS version to 4.5
• implemented decals mip mapping, it reduces the flickering in distance of tire marks, banners etc.

Physics/Handling:

• new launch control system, updated existing cars with launch control available
• Peugeot 205 T16 fixed non symmetrical setup
• Porsche GT3 Cup fixed inconsistencies between the 3 variants’ setuplimits
• fixed an issue with DCT gear sequencing
• shared memory updates to physics channels
• added blending to shared memory when game is paused
• disabled shared memory output while setup page is active
• BMW M3 E46 gear ratio fix
• Audi RS 6 ABD, better AWD, slight power bump
• under-the-hood revamp of dynamic weather/track simulation and server-client syncing of conditions -> this will be a longer process to calibrate and finetune, which will be rolled out in subsequent updates
• improved aero map interpolation: calculating additional data points between the data points for higher resolution and a more nuanced behavior
• improved differential model
• added support for differential locking system (Audi Sport quattro)
• added support for solid rear axles to have adjustable camber and toe 
• BMW M4 GT3 Evo updates to aero and heave springs
• BMW M2 CS Racing general updates, reworked setups, better balance, improved aero map and added second mechanical variant simulating the black power stick with a more powerful engine mapping (450bhp)
• The first variant continues to represent the TCX configuration with approximately 360bhp Mazda MX5 Cup aero tweaks and setup updates
• Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Sprint setup updates
• Caterham Academy setup limits updates
• Porsche 718 GT4 RS balance and ABD updates
• Ferrari 296 GTB dampers, setup and e-diff updates
• Ferrari Daytona SP3 e-diff tweaks
• Toyota GR86 setup updates
• Alfa Romeo GTAm setup updates
• ESC calibration tweaks for modern sports cars
• improved realism of factory ESC steps to help drivability without eliminating the fun factor

Audio:

• Ferrari SF25 volume tweaks
• added bodywork damage audio
• FMod: file size optimizations
• reworked audio for launch control
• updated sound spatialization for road cars’ bodywork
• Porsche 718 GT4 improved ramp and sound dynamics on load, tweaked fuel pump volume