Assetto Corsa, New sim from creators of NKPRO

[KNAPPO]

common consensus is Im a c**t.

Nothing wrong with a warm n friendly c**t.

[pixelboy]

It's a very inviting place a warm and friendly c**nt!

[Duke]

Kunos Simulazioni has released a new hotfix for the Assetto Corsa racing Simulator PC version.
This micro patch adjusts a few sound and physics parameters on some of the cars and adds a new livery for the Porsche 911 GT3 R.
v1.11.4 hotfix Changelog:
Corrected Praga R1 FFB values
Corrected Toyota Supra limiter sounds
Balanced BMW M4 overall volume
Balanced BMW M3 e92 exterior volume
Added #910 livery to Porsche 911 GT3 R

AC Console news:
On the console front, Kunos Simulazioni announced that as part of the upcoming V1.12 console update for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, players can expect 40 Special Events for The Red Pack, Porsche Pack Vol. 2 and the upcoming Porsche Pack Vol. 3 DLC.
Upcoming Special Events:
15 events for Red Pack DLC
13 events for Porsche Pack #2 DLC
12 events for Porsche Pack #3 DLC
No exact release date is known at this time.

[Duke]

Hi everyone,
Today, we want to give our console community a short but sweet update on private lobbies, Porsche Pack Vol 3 DLC and upcoming Special Events…

PRIVATE LOBBIES
Firstly, we want to thank our console players for their continued patience regarding private lobbies. We get asked almost every day when they’re likely to land on the console and be rest assured, our team has been working incredibly hard to make them happen. It’s not an easy task for the developers but today, we’re happy to announce that private lobbies are heading into QA next week, so watch this space… The finish line is in sight!

PORSCHE PACK VOL. 3 DLC
The Porsche Pack Vol. 3 DLC is coming! We’re heading into submission next week so hopefully, we’ll have a release date to share with you guys soon, as well as more info on what to expect in v 1.12.
Porsche Pack Volume 3 follows the first two DLC packs dedicated to the Porsche brand, introducing a selection of seven different vehicles. The pack places an emphasis on modern-day Porsche racing cars, including the entire 991 GT3 racing line and the latest 2016 Le Mans-winning 919 Hybrid, while also featuring two of the German brand’s most iconic racing cars, the 908 Lang-Heck and 917 K.
Volume 3 also brings players one of the most coveted modern road cars of the modern-day Porsche line-up, the Porsche 911 R, completing a perfect mix between road cars as well as modern and historic racing models.
PORSCHE PACK VOL. 3 DLC CARS
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 2017
Porsche 911 GT3 R 2016Porsche
919 Hybrid 2016
Porsche 908 LH
Porsche 917 K
Porsche 911 R
Porsche 911 Turbo S

SPECIAL EVENTS
For those who may have missed our news a couple of weeks ago, as part of our next console update, (v 1.12) our PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can expect 40 Special Events for The Red Pack, Porsche Pack Vol. 2 and the upcoming Porsche Pack Vol. 3 DLC…
SPECIAL EVENTS
15 events for Red Pack DLC
13 events for Porsche Pack #2 DLC
12 events for Porsche Pack #3 DLC

We’re keeping things short today, but we want to take this opportunity once again to thank our players for their support… It means so much to us!
Have a great weekend, everyone.

[Duke]

Kunos Simulazioni’s Licensing Project Manager, Marco Massarutto has announced that they will release the Audi Quattro S1 Group B rally car for Assetto Corsa as free content.
The announcement included a selection of in-game screenshots showcasing the meticulous attention to detail that has been put into the 3D model.
Keen observers will have noticed that the included screenshots also provide us with a glimpse of the recently announced fictitious Scottish track that in the near future will also become part of the AC track portfolio.
While not officially confirmed, it is hinted that the release is scheduled for February.

When previously Kunos Simulazioni provided a selection of Porsche SUV’s as free downloadable content, some members of the community showed themselves from their least attractive side.
While we are used to a great deal of negativity in the sim racing scene, we would have never expected to see a troll war started because a developer provides you with free additional content.
While announcing the Audi Quattro S1 Group B, it became clear that Marco still remembered the outrage and addressed the matter with a healthy amount of humor.
Marco Massarutto said "Let me apologize in advance if this time, the next free bonus content for Assetto Corsa that we are going to release will not be a SUV."
We are sure that the more rational members of the sim racing community will more than welcome this awesome rally monster to the AC stable.

[Duke]

Kunos Simulazioni’s master teaser Marco Massarutto posted three new in-game screenshots of the upcoming free mystery track for Assetto Corsa.

[Duke]

Two more in-game preview screenshots of the upcoming free mystery track for Assetto Corsa.

[Duke]

[Righteous]

That actually looks pretty fun. That's a big ass straight out the back.

[GT VIRUS]

Looks like a horrible race track. No overtaking opportunities anywhere

[pab]

Looks like a horrible race track. No overtaking opportunities anywhere

Unless your car is 40km per hour faster in a straight line.

[KNAPPO]

Looks like Black Cat County, or any other generic arcade racer track to me.

After thrashing old school Spa this looks too wide to make it interesting in my opinion, no feeling of impending death!

[Righteous]

Fark me.....

What's in the water over there today?

[DarrenM]

Looks like it might have a tighter section through that town, then open country roads for the rest of it. Reminds me a bit of that old Lienz Festival track from rFactor, though that had the added interest of going up and down a mountain.

Could certainly do with some tighter corners to add challenge and overtaking possibilities. Maybe there will be a shorter layout around the town and this is the historic/classic layout.

[KNAPPO]

What's in the water over there today?

We drink our water salty with a fair dose of Great Barrier Reef for taste.

[Righteous]

What's in the water over there today?

We drink our water salty with a fair dose of Great Barrier Reef for taste.

[Duke]

Marco Massarutto of Kunos Simulazioni has confirmed the much anticipated 2017 specification Porsche 911 RSR for Assetto Corsa is now in a pre-Alpha state of development, with an anticipated release expected during February.

[Duke]

We’re pleased to announce that the Porsche Pack Vol. 3 DLC will launch on February 13th 2017, along with Update v 1.12. Here’s what you can expect…

UPDATE V 1.12 RELEASE NOTES
Added support for DLC content: Porsche Pack #3
FREE bonus car! – Porsche Macan Turbo
The damage and repair system has been improved. As a result, collisions will now appear more realistic
Various 3D models have been tweaked and improved, including that of the cockpit instrumentation
All-new special events
15 events for The Red Pack DLC
13 events for Porsche Pack Vol. 2 DLC
12 events for Porsche Pack Vol. 3 DLC

PACK VOL. 3 DLC
Porsche Pack Volume 3 follows the first two DLC packs dedicated to the Porsche brand, introducing a selection of seven different vehicles. The pack places an emphasis on modern-day Porsche racing cars, including the entire 991 GT3 racing line and the latest 2016 Le Mans-winning 919 Hybrid, while also featuring two of the German brand’s most iconic racing cars, the 908 Lang-Heck and 917 K.
Volume 3 also brings players one of the most coveted modern road cars of the modern-day Porsche line-up, the Porsche 911 R, completing a perfect mix between road cars as well as modern and historic racing models.
PLEASE NOTE – The RSR GT3 2017 is not included, but will be released as a free update for the Porsche Pack Vol 3 DLC when ready.

PORSCHE PACK VOL. 3 DLC CARS
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 2017
Porsche 911 GT3 R 2016
Porsche 919 Hybrid 2016
Porsche 908 LH
Porsche 917 K
Porsche 911 R
Porsche 911 Turbo S

XBOX ONE UPDATE V 1.12 & PORSCHE PACK VOL 3 DLC LAUNCH
Unfortunately, the team have encountered some issues with the Xbox One update (v 1.12) and we are unable to launch the patch and Porsche Pack Vol. 3 DLC on the same day as the PS4 version. Of course, we’re incredibly disappointed but be rest assured, the team is working incredibly hard to get it sorted. We’ll update you with more info as soon as we can!

[DarrenM]

How about a separate thread for the console news items since I think only 1 of us even has the console version?

[Duke]

How about a separate thread for the console news items since I think only 1 of us even has the console version?

I think it is more than just 1 but you're right it's not many. I also like the idea but don't have the moderator privileges to move old posts...

[DarrenM]

Moving old ones doesn't matter. I guess the main issue is having single megathreads for each sim when they have whole subforums for them. Splitting things up a a bit more might make it easier for people to only read what they want to read.

[Dr. Pain]

Just a couple of things coming soon

[Duke]

Kunos Simulazioni’s Licensing manager Marco Massarutto posted some interesting development screenshots of the upcoming Highland track for Assetto Corsa.
The screenshots show us some work in progress screens of different locations on the track at various stages of development. This gives us a rough idea of the amount of work needed to finish a track project of this magnitude. Marco informs us that the entire track is modeled by just one person, which makes it even more impressive.

[Duke]

Today, Kunos Simulazioni released the Assetto Corsa Update V1.12 for the PC featuring some exciting new FREE bonus content.
This new update includes a fair amount of fixes and features further improving the popular racing simulator. Besides bringing the V10 tyre model to the remaining cars, the development team also added new and updated street, semi-slick, vintage, and race slicks tyres for all cars.
Furthermore, this release also includes the free Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 Group B Rally monster and the much anticipated fictional Highlands track. Both the Highlands track and the Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2 will also become available for the PS4 and Xbox One on a later date as part of the v 1.13 console update.

AUDI QUATTRO S1 E2
Introduced back in 1984, the Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 revolutionized rallying. Just like the other manufacturers, Audi used the lenient homologation requirements to create a new rally car. All the car maker needed for homologation was a production run of a mere 200 cars.
Blomqvist’s spectacular, sideways driving style suited the Audi Sport quattro perfectly. By flicking the tail out, the Swede overcame the natural understeer of the nose-heavy Audi. He won five of the twelve rounds and was crowned the 1984 World Champion. Mikkola and Roehrl also won a round, which was enough to clinch the constructor’s trophy.

HIGHLANDS LAYOUTS
Highlands – The original layout, 8152 meters long, filled with fast flowing paths with curves and several jumps.
Highlands Long – An extension of the original layout, 12191 meters long and has all the characteristics of the original layout. This layout features some slower curves, a fast series of left and right turns, after a passage between rocks and the distinctive 3km long “Cabhag straight”
Highlands Drift – A configuration born to create long powerslides with supercars and hypercars. At 5167 meters long, this layout features long, flat and smooth curves, perfect for holding a constant power slide. The “tower lùb”, guards the surroundings at the top of the hill.
Highlands Short – The shortest configuration, only 1714 meters, but based entirely inside the city. Incredibly intense and requires the concentration of a pro.
All four layouts share the same starting positions and pit lane, as well as the first corner and final 2 corners.

FIXES:
Improved and updated V10 tyre model for all cars available
Improved and updated cars handling and chassis balance and inertia for all cars available
Brake fade for all vintage cars
Improved tyre wear and tyre graining algorithms taking more into account the load operation for each tyre.
General bug fixes and corrections and improvements all around.
Fanatec LEDs and display now supported

Changelog v1.12
WARNING: this update resets assetto_corsa.ini, we advise to check values for gyro, free camera etc
New Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 group B rally car
New Highlands track in four layouts
Removed on screen Fuel Indicator for cars except the player’s one
Fixed Setup Tab sorting
Added online Timed Races (with and without additional lap)
Added online ResultScreen time
Tweaked all the system apps regarding Timed Races
Fixed online pit crew locations
Added pressure meter color on Tire App (based on compound ideal pressure)
Updated minimum pressures and optimum pressures for various cars
New v10 tyre wear algorithms more sensitive to load for all cars
Graining is now reducing when driving in good temperature conditions
New and updated V10 street, semi slick, vintage, and race slicks tyres for all cars. A total of 151 cars updated.
Updates for cars that already had V10 tyres as well.
Updated chassis balance and inertias for all 151 available cars.
Updated engine coast braking for street cars
Updated antiroll bars for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car as per suggestion of Porsche that asymmetrical antiroll bar settings are not advised, so now settings are back to 7 in setup screen.
Updated rear wing aero for Porsche 911 GT3 Cup to allow for lower rear wing at high speed tracks like Monza
Added rear vertical fin for Lotus 98T
Updated Brake temp for:
*Shelby Cobra
*Lamborghini Miura
*Alfa Romeo GTA
*Abarth 595
*Ford Escort RS
*GT40
*Lotus 25
*Lotus 49
*Maserati 250F 6C and 12C
*Lotus 72D
*Ferrari 312T
*Ferrari F40
Fixed penalty detection
Online cut reporting (Throttle Cut disabling)
Added acServerManager 1.12.0
Added timed race management
Added result screen management
Track with 2 pits are allowed
Added option for online cut reporting (with Throttle Cut disabling)
Pitstop: Suspension repair will automatically fix body too
Added Tyre compound on race_out.json and server result
Fixed Gt3 AI crashing at Nordschleife
Added DigitalLed Tyre lock/slip script
implemented in the latest Porsche racing cars, GT3 Cup, GT3 R and 919 Hybrid 2016
Added Decimals to DigitalItem Fuel script
Added local velocity to Shared Memory
FF_SKIP_STEPS now defaults to 0. Wheels with problematic FF can have it set back to 1 if necessary
Added new – [FF_SKIP_STEPS] -VALUE=0 optional parameter in controls.ini
Added Fanatec leds support (system/cfg/fanatec.ini)
Added Pitstop to Qualify session
Tweaked confusing “Drive through penalty” message
Fixed Pitstop times for Porsche race cars
Tweaked M4 Akrapovic engine volume
Fixed Porsche 911 GT3 RS coast volume

[norbs]

And it is loads of fun.