Assetto Corsa EVO Update 1.6 Brings Content And Fixes

After initial updates were mainly focused on initial Early Access issues, Assetto Corsa EVO Update 1.6 brings content and fixes, with the promised Fuji Speedway, Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO II and Lamborghini Huracan STO now available in game.

If you haven’t seen our earlier article on the new cars and track, then it’s worth checking out for details on each. New special events are also included, but it’s the fixes that were only revealed when Update 1.6 became available.

General improvements to AI behaviour and paths suggests Kunos Simulazioni are well aware of early criticisms that the computer-controlled opponents feel more like obstacles than competitive racers. And there are also some graphic updates and VRAM optimisation which might help performance considering the listed minimum specs are a GTX 1070 or RX580 graphics card, and the recommended minimum is an RTX 2070.

Assetto Corsa EVO Update 1.6 Release Notes:

GENERAL:

• added Fuji Speedway
• 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

Assetto Corsa EVO is currently available for the PC via Steam Early Access, here. And you can keep up with the latest news and updates here, along with all the content releases via our car list and track list.