Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access Release 3 adds multiplayer, cars, tracks, and tyre/FFB updates

We’ve got a major Early Access update for Assetto Corsa EVO: Release 3 is live now and brings the first step of multiplayer, plus new content and broad gameplay, UI, netcode, and physics changes. The official announcement and patch notes are in this release post.

What changed

Features

Multiplayer has been introduced as Step 1.
Server stability, lobby filters, sorting, and persistence were improved.
Setup messages and netcode safety checks were updated.
Paintshop got performance optimizations and parts categories.
HUD/MFD updates include hidden-HUD behavior fixes and new widgets for pit limiter, wrong way warnings, and FF strength.
Replay metadata and tagging were added, and end-of-session replays are now available.
Driving/onboard camera and HUD layout persistence was improved, including triple-screen layout support.

Cars

Added cars:

Audi RS 6 Avant
BMW M4 GT3 Evo
BMW M3 E30 Evo II
Caterham Seven Academy Racer
Dallara Stradale
Ferrari F2004
Lamborghini Huracán Supertrofeo EVO2
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport

Also updated steering lock, power, and gear ratios for multiple existing cars, including the BMW M3 E30, Mercedes 190E Evo II, Ferrari 296 GTB, Lancia Delta, Lotus Emira, Lotus Exige V6, Audi RS 3, Audi RS 6, BMW M2 CS Racing, Toyota GR86, and VW Golf 8 GTI.

Tracks

Added tracks:

Red Bull Ring
Spa-Francorchamps

Physics

New tyre model introduced.
Eco/Road compounds now have more predictable grip.
Performance compounds gained grip and improved thermal behavior.
Slip/slide recovery was made more natural.
Road feedback from bumps and kerbs was improved.
Global tyre damping was adjusted.
Optional FFB effects were added for G-force, kerbs, slip, and ABS.
Default FFB gain was increased for the Dallara, with low-speed vibration improvements.

Fixes

Fixed sporadic crashes when joining multiplayer sessions.
Fixed setup page hanging during multiplayer session changes.
Server list now shows only unique servers and remembers filters/sorting.
Fixed opponent audio issues.
Reduced spammy logs, desyncs, and crashes with various optimizations.
Fixed or updated car-specific items for the Caterham Academy, Mazda MX5 Cup, BMW M4 GT3, and Porsche 964 X88.

We should refresh our servers and league presets for 0.3, then revalidate multiplayer joins, replay capture, track/car rotations, and any setup baselines affected by tyre and vehicle changes.

From the changelog

Structured change list parsed from the official notes.

features

KUNOS Simulazioni and 505 Games are excited to announce that the third release of Assetto Corsa EVO’s Early Access Program, including multiplayer, is now available for all game users, refresh your Steam client and make sure to update to the new version.
Below the full changelog, while, by visiting the news section, you can check out a descriptive blog post about what’s coming with 0.3.
Assetto Corssa EVO – 0.3 Update Patch Notes
New Content
Multiplayer:
Step 1 Multiplayer introduced.
Multiplayer & Netcode
Gameplay & UI
Paintshop: performance optimizations, added parts categories.
HUD/MFD:
HUD no longer interferes with MFD control when hidden.
Added new HUD widgets (pit limiter, wrong way warnings, FF strength).

cars

Cars Added:
Audi RS 6 Avant
BMW M4 GT3 Evo
BMW M3 E30 Evo II
Caterham Seven Academy Racer
Dallara Stradale
Ferrari F2004
Lamborghini Huracán Supertrofeo EVO2
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport
Cars:
Adjusted steering lock, power, and gear ratios for multiple cars: BMW M3 E30, Mercedes 190E Evo II, Ferrari 296 GTB, Lancia Delta, Lotus Emira, Lotus Exige V6, Audi RS 3, Audi RS 6, BMW M2 CS Racing, Toyota GR86, VW Golf 8 GTI

tracks

Tracks Added:
Red Bull Ring
Spa-Francorchamps
Notifications and layouts improved, including triple-screen support.
Persistence for last used driving/onboard cameras and HUD layouts.
Server Lobby: improved filters, sorting, and persistence.
Replay:
Added replay metadata and tagging.
End-of-session replays now available.

fixes

Improved overall server stability with multiple client/server updates.
Fixed sporadic crashes when joining MP sessions.
Fixed setup page hanging during multiplayer session changes.
Improved setup messages and safety checks in netcode.
Increased software timeout and added more server logging.
Server list now shows only unique servers and remembers filters/sorting.
Fixed opponent audio issues.
Various optimizations to reduce spammy logs, desyncs, and crashes.
Caterham Academy: fixed fuel limits, revised base setup.
Mazda MX5 Cup: updated default setup.
BMW M4 GT3: fixed front suspension geometry and updated to Evo spec.
Porsche 964 X88: fixed rev limiter.

physics

Physics & Handling
Tyres:
New tyre model introduced:
More predictable grip on Eco/Road compounds.
Increased grip and better thermal behaviour on performance compounds.
More natural slip/slide recovery.
Improved road feedback from bumps/kerbs.
Global tyre revision with adjusted damping.
FFB:
Added optional FFB effects: G-force, kerbs, slip, ABS.
Increased default FFB gain for Dallara.
Improvements to low-speed vibration.