Assetto Corsa has been one of the most sought-after sims since Kunos announced that the acclaimed PC racer would make its way to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One more than one year ago. Console players anxious to try the game for themselves have been reassured on more than one occasion that the physics would not be ‘watered down’ when it debuts on both platforms.
Those same players are also aware that the game has run into a few bumps along the way, being met with two delays. The first coming shortly before the originally intended release date of April 22nd, and the second preempting its would-be release last month which pushed it back to the now current release window of late August.
With no further delays in sight, console racers will finally be able to play the game for themselves when it launches on August 26th in Europe, and August 30th in North America. The official Twitter page for the game posted the following yesterday with the comment “The countdown is on…”
The countdown is on… #AssettoCorsapic.twitter.com/eJX3khW5Rt
— Assetto Corsa (@AC_assettocorsa) July 27, 2016
If the above isn’t confirmation enough, consider this: In the latest episode of Kunos’ developer stream, Look What the Cat Hacked In, Stefano Castillo states the PlayStation 4 version of the game that will release on disc is already gone and that they’re working on what’s coming next. What that is likely to be is a day one patch, followed by subsequent updates that will align the game on both platforms.
We look forward to getting our hands on the game. Our community is excited for it too: swing by the dedicated forum section to join in the discussion!
UPDATE: The official Assetto Corsa Twitter has since confirmed that the Xbox One version of the game has also gone gold.
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Assetto Corsa needs to release some more tracks quick by the time console version comes out or else they not gonna do well or sell at all. I mean cmon is it that hard. 90% of the racers out there come out with at least new 5 tracks a year and already have like 50 tracks to choose from from the start and what Assetto Corsa has been out for almost 2 years and yet they only have a measly selection of like 3 tracks to choose from…… Srsly where are the Japanese tracks like Suzuka or Ebisu?! And no console has no mods or user created track downloads at all unlike PC does so are we stuck with these same few tracks forever?
It’s a small dev with a small budget and they have more tracks than Forza 5 at release and the upcoming Gran Turismo Sport, both AAA games that have budgets many, many times higher. The majority of tracks are laser scanned and highly accurate recreations of the real thing. A little perspective eh?
That they have repeatedly said that the physics will not be watered down is great news for console players (although, how would you play this with a controller? I don’t know. I’m guessing the vast majority of people interested in AC already have wheels, which, IMHO is key to the AC experience anyway since the FFB is so brilliant.)
One tip: Unlike a lot of “sort of sims” you will find that you do not need to setup the cars to try and make them feel right, respond correctly, etc. You can turn certain functions on and off of course, or you can let AC provide for you what that car had in RL. You’ll find all that stuff as you play.
BUT, you do need to check the TRACK SURFACE. That’s really the only thing you need to change if you want a more-challenging experience. The default track surface is “absolutely optimal” (which translates into an experience where everything still feels great, but which is subtly too easy all-around). I usually choose the “old” surface personally, but there are several to choose from.
I may buy this soon, it just depends on the review score and fun factor. Something I could get with the PS4 that I am buying in weeks time. But without a proper wheel like a G29, then I should get one of those if I am going to buy this.
However, this is great news!
AC has the most incredible FFB/communication with the player through the wheel. It is THE sim to have and I love it. Its so good, I wouldn’t care if it didn’t have AI to drive against. The driving feels that good. It’s good to see it coming on consoles. I hope it has tremendous success. PC players are also excited about this release as it will bring new content.
About time! I’ve got my pre-order from the game since March…. But now 29 days to get my copy of one off the best sims on the market! A must have for sure!
I will absolutely be stunned if this game moves 1 million copies on the PS4 and XB1 combined.
It should sell possibly more than that with the combined user bases together. It will have to be word of mouth after actual play time that will prove to increase the sales and awareness of Kunos’s work. Who is publishing this game btw? I have hopes it should surpass the 300k of the PC, but I’m not putting the horse before he cart. PJC cars sold 1 million across 3 platforms and Forza 5 and 6 sold around 3+ million combined, so appetites for simulation driving isn’t fevered as it once was. Either way, I’ll be getting this for PS4 since I enjoy my driving games.
@SavageEvil It’s being published by 505 Games
So I come back off holiday and I have this and F1 waiting for me so…
What do I do??!!
Simple…one is a proper simulator (Assetto Corsa) with different cars to race included some F1 cars and different classes. Your wheel will feel incredible with it and there are some cars that are incredible to drive.
Then in the other side you have an arcade style of game (pretending to be a sim) with just current F1 cars and tracks. (it means you are going to play the same over and over again, after 1 or 2 seasons your are going to get bored from it…)
For me this clear as water…but if you like F1 so much and can get both…do it. But I’ll put Assetto Corsa first. You won’t regret it.
(I play it on PC)
I have preordered both….. They are both great in their own ways, AC looks amazing and F1 will be the best ever released, so I guess I’ll have to balance them out lol :)
I don’t have a PS4 yet, but I’ll be looking at reviews on this game and it might be the first one I buy if I see good things.
55:23 get a good look at the upcoming classic Monza track. Looks fantastic!
With F1, GT, and NASCAR taking priority it pains me to say I’ll have to hold off on this… For now..
Boo yah!!! Great news, I really wish them all the best with this. It’s good for the entire genre on many levels if this game is successful and launches relatively bug free.
Console racers rejoice!
pc players rejoice as well, we get free content hell yeah.