Sim racing fans, you’re probably eagerly awaiting the first details of the new Assetto Corsa EVO game to be released this year. The final version should be available in 2025. But for the more impatient, an early version will be released shortly, around January 16. For this first release, Assetto Corsa EVO will feature 20 cars. More than a hundred are planned for the final version. And as information leaks out in dribs and drabs, we can already confirm 4 models, with the other 16 to be revealed in the coming days. So stay tuned!

Among the cars that will be available in the first version of the game are :

• The Toyota GR86, a small, sporty, light and easy-to-handle car for road and track use.
• The Ferrari 296 GTB with its elegant design is a clever blend of power and hybrid technology.
• The BMW M2 CS Racing, dedicated to circuit racing, will delight amateur and professional drivers alike.
• With its aggressive design and sporty details, the Abarth 695 Biposto promises explosive performance.

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Five tracks will be available during the early launch of the game. You’ll be able to perform on :

• Brands Hatch (United Kingdom)
• Imola (Italy)
• Laguna Seca (United States)
• Mount Panorama (Bathurst) (Australia)
• Suzuka (Japan)

In terms of initial features, you’ll be able to carry out training sessions and fast races in solo mode. Multiplayer, open and full career modes are not yet available on this first version. You will, however, be able to take driving tests with the driving academy. Although this is an early version of Assetto Corsa EVO, you’ll be able to configure the game on 3 screens. You’ll also be able to customize your car model with limited options such as choice of color or wheels. Virtual reality is also supported in this first version. As for the game’s economy, for this first stage you’ll be able to rent or buy a car, and collect experience points and rewards. Other advanced options, such as tuning, will be added over the course of the year.

The early launch ofAssetto Corsa EVO therefore promises to delight sim racing fans, offering them an exciting taste of what promises to be a must-have reference in 2025.