Assetto Corsa Update V1.3 and Dream Pack 2 available

Kunos Simulazioni has released Assetto Corsa V 1.3 and long awaited Dream Pack 2 DLC including a new track and nine new cars.

The Assetto Corsa Dream Pack 2 includes a first ever laser scanned version of the Spanish Circuit of Catalunya and nine new cars. Actually, Kunos Simulazioni refers to them as eight cars in ten different versions because the BMW M4 Coupé and the RUF RT 12 R are included in two flavors. All the cars in the new Dream Pack were selected through polls, resulting in this awesome “most wanted” list.

The Assetto Corsa Dream Pack 2 is on sale at the Steam platform for €7.99.

Dream Pack 2 Content:

Track:

• Circuit of Catalunya – GP / MOTO GP version

Racing cars

• AUDI R8 ULTRA 2014
• FORD GT40 MKI
• LAMBORGHINI Huracán GT3
• Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG003

Production cars

• BMW M4 Coupé
• BMW M4 Coupé Akrapovič Edition
• LAMBORGHINI Countach 5000 QuattroValvole
• RUF RT 12 R AWD
• RUF RT 12 R RWD

  

  

Besides the Dream Pack #2, Kunos Simulazioni also released the Assetto Corsa V1.3 update, introducing a number of game engine improvements and a selection of new features.

The core game now supports native 64-bit code, and features a reworked multithreaded physics set resulting in a better and more precise driving behaviour. This should also result in a better force feedback implementation, eliminating signal noise and random vibrations.

Assetto Corsa’s top-class physics engine has been constantly evolving and improving. The AC physics code already includes various industry-first features, such as advanced active aerodynamics, four-wheel drive simulation with active differentials, realistic driving assists systems, unique hybrid engines simulation and advanced tyre-wear features, such as blistering, graining and flat spots.

Assetto Corsa Version 1.3 also features a completely reworked tire model that includes new parameters such as tyre-speed sensitivity, combined grip, slip angles and ratios, load sensitivity, rolling resistance and most importantly, separated heating for surface and core temperatures. For the full list of fixes, features and improvement, check out the Changelog.

Assetto Corsa 1.3 Changelog:

•  64bit build
•  Car physics is now calculated in separate threads
•  Fixed KERS disabled in pitlane
•  Added soft locks (use [SOFT_LOCK] ENABLED=1 in system/cfg/assetto_corsa.ini)
•  Added support for DRS zones
•  acServer is now stressing much less Go’ GC and should offer more stable performances
•  Added FORCE_TGT to force low res timer in assetto_corsa.ini- a
•  cServer is now using Go 1.5, faster GC
•  Added server welcome message
•  Fixed gear ratio appearing with a double “/” in setup screen
•  Fixed acServer unable to read ini values with a “=” character (ex AUTH)
•  Fixed driver name displayed not obeying to saved settings in MP
•  Fixed acServer not creating “results” folder automatically
•  New algorithms to calculate skid volumes and pitch, now working globally in the entire simulation
•  Added grain and blister readings in the setup info screen
•  Added downshift protection to gearboxes
•  Lap count is now reported using 16bit unsigned integer to server plugins
•  Now using triple buffer when vsync is on to reduce latency
•  Exposure settings are now persistent
•  Fixed audio clicks on surface events
•  Tyre flat spots are now taking into account tyre softness
•  Windscreens now receive shadows
•  ksEditor: now it uses the same in-game engine.
•  ksEditor: added project management
•  ksEditor: added user personalizations
•  ksEditor: added floating windows and layout system
•  ksEditor: added Weather and PPfilter loader
•  ksEditor: added recent files/project management
•  ksEditor: added node filter in scene panel
•  ksEditor: added Material by Texture in Materials panel
•  ksEditor: added scene icons and side function buttons
•  ksEditor: added texture detail on Material panel
•  ksEditor: added Texture Review windows in Utilities
•  ksEditor: fixed reload texture function
•  ksEditor: now the default CultureInfo is en-US (number format, ect)
•  ksEditor: added FOV, Near Plane Slider, Mouse sensitivity, camera angle and position under Viewport
•  ksEditor: added Dashboard tab
•  acServerManager: removed some upper limits on parameters
•  acServerManager: preset name/description is more clear
•  acServerManager: added welcome message
•  acServerManager: added qualify limit
•  acServerManager: added fixed setup management
•  acServerManager: fixed upload on ftp. Now cfg folder is not deleted.
•  Fixed driver textures on several cars
•  Fixed circuit outline on track selection UI
•  Camera Dev App now save F1 cameras’ exposure and pitch, F6 cameras’ exposure, fov and position and angle
•  Removed background from Performance Delta App
•  Redesigned and faster code for logging
•  Updated Tyres V5 for GT2 and GT3 cars, should give less understeer.
•  Zonda R and Ferrari 599XX and Formula Abarth now have V5 tyres.
•  Less lift off oversteer for Evora S on street tyres V5
•  GT3 and GT2 cars updated aero stalling for front splitter and diffuser
•  GT3 slight performance balancing
•  Mclaren MP4 GT3 tyre corrections
•  Fixed TC digital item showing 0 based index when multiple TC level are available
•  Now showing Cold and Hot pressure readings in setup status
•  Added “NA” for IMO temps reading when no set has been swapped out
•  Added support for track dynamic objects
•  It is now possible to join a server using admin password and be automatically granted admin rights
•  Joining a server with admin password will override the session “closed” status
•  Added “ban_id” admin command to ban a user and send straight to blacklist
•  Remote cars in multiplayer now generate skidmarks
•  Fixed EDL wrong calculation order

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