Get Ready to Get Dirty: Assetto Corsa Rally is Officially Coming
Just when the sim racing world thought it couldn’t get more exciting, a massive announcement has dropped at the Sim Racing Expo 2025. The legendary Assetto Corsa franchise is kicking up dust and heading off-road with a brand-new, standalone title: Assetto Corsa Rally. Developed by Supernova Games Studios in close technical partnership with the original masters at Kunos Simulazioni, this new game aims to set a new benchmark for rally simulation.
A New Era of Authenticity: Laser-Scanned Stages
While many racing sims use laser-scanning to perfectly recreate famous circuits, Assetto Corsa Rally is breaking new ground. It is the first rally title ever to feature fully laser-scanned real-world stages. This isn’t just a marketing buzzword; it’s a game-changer. Every single bump, dip, crest, and surface imperfection from iconic rally roads in locations like Wales and Alsace has been digitally captured with millimeter precision.
Other rally games often use procedural generation or stitch together sections of real roads. By laser-scanning the entire stage, Assetto Corsa Rally is aiming for an unparalleled level of authenticity. This means that when you’re flying through a Welsh forest, you’re driving on a 1:1 digital twin of the actual road, which will have a profound effect on the handling and physics.
The Best of Both Worlds: Kunos Physics Meets Unreal Engine 5
At its heart, the new game is powered by a refined version of the beloved Assetto Corsa physics engine. Kunos Simulazioni has been working closely with the Supernova team to adapt the engine to handle the unique challenges of rally driving-things like massive jumps, loose surfaces like gravel, and dynamic weather conditions. This is paired with the visual powerhouse of Unreal Engine 5, customized by Supernova to deliver stunningly realistic environments without compromising performance.
The result promises to be a simulation that both looks incredible and feels right. Dynamic weather, day-night cycles, and changing temperatures will directly affect the physics model, meaning a wet tarmac road in Alsace will feel completely different from a dry one.
What to Expect in Early Access
Assetto Corsa Rally will launch into Steam Early Access on November 13, 2025. The initial version will give players a solid taste of what’s to come, including:
- 10 Iconic Rally Cars: The roster will span decades of rally history. Confirmed cars include legends like the Lancia Stratos, the Group B Lancia Rally 037, and the 1964 Mini Cooper S, alongside modern machines like the Hyundai i20 N Rally2.
- Two Real-World Locations: You’ll be able to test your skills on the tricky gravel roads of Hafren in Wales and the technical tarmac of Alsace in France. This will offer 4 special stages with 18 variations across 33km of laser-scanned road.
- Multiple Game Modes: At launch, there will be five modes, including Rally Weekend, Free Practice, and Single Rally Stage, plus Time Attack modes with online leaderboards.
The developers have a long-term plan to expand the game significantly during Early Access, with goals of over 30 cars and 120km of stages, plus a full career mode, rally school, and full VR support post-launch.
Conclusion
Assetto Corsa Rally isn’t just another rally game; it’s a statement. By combining the hardcore simulation physics the franchise is known for with groundbreaking laser-scanning technology, it has the potential to become the definitive rally experience for serious sim racers. Mark your calendars for November 13, because it’s time to learn how to drive all over again-this time, sideways.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is Assetto Corsa Rally being released?
It will launch in Steam Early Access for PC on November 13, 2025.
2. Who is developing the game?
It is being developed by Supernova Games Studios, a new team of industry veterans, in a technical partnership with Kunos Simulazioni, the creators of the original Assetto Corsa.
3. What makes Assetto Corsa Rally different from other rally games?
Its main unique feature is that it’s the first rally simulator to use fully laser-scanned real-world rally stages, providing an unmatched level of road accuracy and realism.
4. Will the game have VR support?
Yes, the developers have confirmed that full VR support is planned to be added after the initial Early Access launch.
5. Will Assetto Corsa Rally be available on consoles like PlayStation or Xbox?
The initial announcement is for a PC-only release via Steam Early Access. There has been no official word on a future console release at this time.
6. How many cars and tracks will be available at the start of Early Access?
The Early Access launch will feature 10 licensed cars and 4 special stages across two locations, Wales (gravel) and Alsace (tarmac).