Publisher 505 Games and developer Kunos Simulazioni have announced Assetto Corsa Competizione is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PS5 in 2022 at this year’s Gamescom.
While Assetto Corsa Competizione is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PS5, the racing simulator is launching for both platforms on February 24th, 2022. If you already own the game on either Xbox One or PlayStation 4 you’ll get an upgrade to the new port at no extra cost. All downloadable content purchased for the game also carries over entirely free.
Fans can expect the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 ports to include improved framerates up to 60 frames per second, 4K visuals, the option to create private multiplayer lobbies, and new liveries for the 2021 GT World Challenge season.
There’s also a physical edition planned for the new console ports, which includes the “2020 GT World Challenge Pack” content, adding three new cars, over 60 liveries, and more content.
Here’s a new trailer:
Here’s a rundown on the new ports:
Assetto Corsa Competizione is the new official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, the game will allow you to experience the real atmosphere of the GT3 homologated championship, competing against official drivers, teams, cars and circuits. Using sophisticated mathematical models, the engine carefully simulate tyre grip, aerodynamic impact, engine parameters, suspensions and electronics systems that determine vehicle balance, as well as the influence of mechanical damage on the car’s drivability. Offering photorealistic weather conditions and graphics, night races, motion capture animations, it’s a new standard in terms of driving realism and immersion.
What can players expect?
- Free next-gen upgrade
- 60 FPS gameplay
- 4K visuals
- Free 2021 Liveries update
- Free private lobbies
Yes, that’s right! If you’re an existing owner on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, you’ll be entitled to a FREE next-gen upgrade. DLC will also carry across, as well as your save data.
Assetto Corsa Competizione has been available for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
