505 Games and Supernova Games studio have joined hands with KUNOS Simulazioni technology to launch "Asseto Corsa: Rally" - a new expansion of the "Asseto Corsa" series that will take you to experience the thrill of rally racing.

Developed by Supernova Games Studios, this game brings the award-winning real-life driving engine of the Assetto Corsa series to this most challenging and visually stunning motorsport.The game delivers an immersive and authentic experience that perfectly captures the unique essence of rally racing - the ultimate test of speed, strategy, reflexes and composure.

This game will be available for early access on the Steam platform on November 13 (the launch time may be adjusted or different due to various reasons), with a limited-time special price of RMB 128.

Supernova Games studio is part of the Digital Bros Group and is composed of a group of industry veterans who are passionate about simulation racing and motorsports.

Thanks to the partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni, the team has access to the award-winning Assetto Corsa physics engine, which has been specifically optimized and fine-tuned to handle the unique challenges of rally driving.KUNOS supervises and supports the accuracy of the driving model throughout the entire process, ensuring that this new game meets the high standards of realism and simulation accuracy that is the hallmark of the Assetto Corsa series.

Assetto Corsa Rally will offer an offline game mode and gradually open an online multiplayer mode during Early Access - always with simulation realism at its core.Each event takes place in a dynamic environment, where day and night cycles and changing weather will directly affect driving performance.

Temperature, humidity, road surface type and water accumulation will gradually affect grip and vehicle response, making each stage unique.These elements are not only visual effects, but also core components of the physical simulation model, requiring drivers to demonstrate precise control, keen perception and flexible adaptability to control various track conditions.

Cutting-edge technology creates a realistic simulation experience

KUNOS Simulazioni's self-developed physics engine is deeply optimized to realistically simulate the unique dynamics of rallying, including:

• Jumps and bumpy roads

• Slippery and changeable road conditions

• Dynamic weather system

• Realistic vehicle behavior on all terrains

The core technology lies in the use of laser scanning technology to accurately reproduce each stage of the rally:

• Real terrain structure

• Uneven characteristics of the road surface

• Environmental details such as vegetation distribution

This technology is the first of its kind in the field of rally simulation, raising realism to an unprecedented level and deepening the immersion of the driving experience.

At the same time, the Supernova team relied on its deep accumulation in the field of Unreal Engine 5 to carry out customized optimization for the characteristics of racing games, ensuring extremely high visual fidelity and running performance.

Content and scene

The first content of the early access version includes:

• 33 kilometers of fully laser-scanned real roads

• 4 special stages (18 variations), spanning Welsh gravel roads and Alsatian tarmac

• 10 iconic rally cars, covering Group B, WRC and Rally2 models

• 5 game modes, three-screen display support and other rich content

The full version of the game will include:

• Use laser scanning technology to realistically restore a rally track of more than 120 kilometers.

• 10 special stages across 5 international rallies, including more than 35 route variations, and new tracks and content are being added continuously.

• A complete garage of over 30 classic and modern iconic rally cars.

• New game modes: Rally Academy, Career Mode and full VR support.

Extreme details and immersive sound effects

Each car is restored through laser scanning and official CAD files to ensure the accuracy of each component.

• Advanced collision damage system: The combination of visual deformation and physical damage directly affects vehicle control performance, improving realism and challenge.

The immersive sound system further enhances the experience:

• Real recording: Simultaneously capture real acceleration, braking and drifting sound effects inside and outside the cockpit.

• Navigator voice navigation: jointly developed with professional navigators and recorded using their original voices.

“We deeply felt the lack of modern rally simulators, so we formed a team and developed the technology independently, with the support of drivers, engineers, collectors, mechanics and industry experts.” said Mauro Notarberardino, director of Supernova Studio.

“A special thank you to KUNOS Simulazioni for their cooperation, which ensures that the iconic driving experience of this series – especially the handling model – continues in this new chapter. Today marks an exciting new beginning for Supernova and Assetto Corsa Rally, and we can’t wait to start this journey with you.”

“When will Assetto Corsa Rally be launched? This is one of the questions I’ve received the most over the years,” said Marco Massarutto, co-founder of KUNOS Simulazioni, developer of the Assetto Corsa series, and company executive manager. “Now I can finally give the answer.”

A professional rally simulation game requires a dedicated design concept that fully exploits the unique characteristics of this motorsport.The game is primarily racing against a timer rather than against dozens of AI opponents processed in real time, which significantly frees up CPU resources and allows developers to push the technical boundaries of physics engines, mechanical behavior and tire models - elements that will be accurately simulated on the various track surfaces presented in Assetto Corsa Rally.The resulting pure rally simulation works rely on the "Asseto Corsa" physics engine to achieve zero-compromise performance release.When cutting-edge engines are combined with real stages and iconic rally cars reproduced with laser scanning technology, and then injected with the enthusiasm and strength of the Supernova development team, the ultimate experience that fans have been waiting for decades will finally be presented.

Assetto Corsa Rally will make its debut at the SimRacing Expo in Dortmund this weekend (Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October).

Add to your wish list now and participate in the early access program. You will be able to play the game months in advance at a discounted price, and help the development team optimize the game experience and improve performance through feedback to help polish the overall game.

Please continue to pay attention to the official website and social platforms of Assetto Corsa Rally.More game feature details will be announced gradually.