Assetto Corsa Rally

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Assetto Corsa Rally is a single player and multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Supernova Games Studios and was released on November 13, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

EARLY ACCESS 0.3 CONTENTEARLY ACCESS 0.3 CONTENT NEW CONTENT: • Added Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 • Added Lancia Fulvia Coupé 1.6 HF Gr. 4 • Added Rally “Monte Carlo” with two special stages: Col de Turini (18km) and Sisteron (13km). Weather conditions are fully dynamic within the same race • Added 4 new ACR Events groups and a total of 40 new ACR Events STAGES AND CIRCUITS: • Added Rally …

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graphics452 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

Exceptional rally physics with a realistic and immersive driving experience comparable to Richard Burns Rally and better than many recent rally games.
Graphics are stunning, featuring laser-scanned tracks and highly detailed cars, outperforming other rally titles in visual fidelity and optimization for early access.
Game is fun and challenging, rewarding precise driving and learning, well-regarded for sound design, atmosphere, and the passionate dedication of the developers.

Limited content due to early access state; only a few cars and stages available with no career mode or multiplayer yet.
Force feedback (FFB) and controller input support have notable issues, including weak or inconsistent FFB, difficulties binding wheels and peripherals, and poor controller handling making it nearly unplayable without a wheel.
Various bugs and technical problems reported such as stuttering, crashes, game freezes, input lag, and UI/UX quirks that impact playability and immersion.

graphics
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The game boasts stunning, photorealistic graphics with highly detailed car models and laser-scanned tracks, offering some of the best visuals seen in a rally sim to date. Despite being in early access and made with Unreal Engine 5, it maintains impressive performance and optimization on a range of hardware, though it remains demanding on GPUs. Overall, the graphics receive widespread praise for their realism, lighting, and immersion, often cited as a key strength alongside excellent physics and sound.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, even on medium-high settings, and the game still looks incredible.”
- “The graphics and audio are exceptional and the handling is realistic and most importantly, fun.”
- “The visuals are sharp and clean, with excellent lighting, realistic car movement, and believable interaction with the environment, spectators, GoPro-style camera angles, and dynamic weather — all of it looks great to excellent.”
- “Even with the graphics on high and ultra, it's blurry compared to other competing rally games, the steering input lag is noticeably bad too.”
- “I had graphics settings to very low and still got 10fps while I can run Dirt Rally 2.0 or even WRC Generations on medium or even high graphic settings.”
- “The graphics performance is disastrous; no matter what settings you use, you just can't get good fps, also with stutters and frame drops.”
optimization
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Optimization for this early access rally game is generally impressive given its use of Unreal Engine 5, providing solid performance and stunning visuals on a variety of hardware, often outperforming comparable titles. However, some users report issues such as occasional stuttering, frame drops, micro-freezes, and inconsistent performance in demanding scenarios or on triple-monitor setups, indicating room for improvement. Overall, while well-optimized relative to expectations for an EA Unreal 5 title, further refinements are anticipated to enhance stability, frame consistency, and VR performance.
- “Performance wise, very-very optimized, and has beautiful graphic (looks like reshade on, even though it's vanilla), crazy work by the developer.”
- “The optimization is superb and graphics are stunning.”
- “Also, idk how you did it, supernova, but for ue5 and ea game this is god-like optimization!”
- “The only problem currently I have with the game, which was totally expected since it's early access, are some performance issues, specifically the game freezing for a second or more and, instead of pausing during the lag like some other racing games usually do, teleporting you based on the direction (and speed maybe) you were going into whatever you are unfortunate enough to slam into.”
- “Most poorly optimized sim racing game I've ever played.”
- “Due to the Unreal Engine it uses, it could be better optimized here and there, but when you spend some time in the settings you can make it run well.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Assetto Corsa Rally is highly praised for its realistic physics, detailed car handling, and immersive rally driving mechanics, offering depth and variety across different cars. While the simulation feels solid and promising, several reviewers note that it is still early access, with limited content, some unpolished controls (especially for gamepads), and lacking mechanical damage modeling. Overall, it’s considered a strong foundation for a top-tier rally sim, with impressive handling and enjoyable, challenging gameplay, though improvements and more content are needed.
- “Feels very similar mechanics wise to Dirt 4 but a lot more punishing, very nice.”
- “Each car has different handling and control mechanics which makes the experience have more variety and gameplay.”
- “Upon first launch, I was immediately shocked by how realistic the driving mechanics are, and how good this game feels to play - with mouse keyboard, controller, and especially a force feedback steering wheel.”
- “However, if your thoughts were to get in a RWD Group B car and blaze through the stages, that simply is not going to happen in this sim, because the traction models are wrong, and the physical/mechanical representation of how a car behaves on gravel/dirt with tire slip is not there at all.”
- “Bad side grip, bad handbrake, and disgusting braking mechanics (hello from ACC too).”
- “Wheel drive mechanics are also horrible; 4WD even messing with differential settings has a massive rear power bias and you spin like crazy.”
stability
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with frequent reports of freezes, crashes, and input device issues, particularly with alt+tab causing full freezes and some wheels like Fanatec and Logitech G920 struggling or not working properly. Performance varies by hardware, often requiring lower settings to avoid stutters and visual glitches typical of UE5, though many users find it playable and fun in its early access state. Despite bugs and occasional hang-ups, especially online, some players report smooth and stable experiences, suggesting ongoing optimization and bug fixes are needed.
- “Looks great, runs great, sounds great; stages are well made with many nuances on the surface due to laser scan, and physics are best in class.”
- “For a beta, it's pretty much bug free; most things just worked for me, unlike Evo which almost made me skip this game.”
- “Runs great, plays great, and icing on the cake—looks stunning despite turning graphics settings to medium and low to get my RTX 3060 to run it.”
- “Pressing alt+tab completely freezes the game, making it impossible to switch out without forcing a crash.”
- “When trying to quit, the game often freezes or hangs for a long time before crashing.”
- “Being online causes frequent hang-ups and freezes due to the game attempting to reconnect to the server when the connection drops, resulting in complete loss of control and ruining a run.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and realistic rally experience, with standout elements including detailed visuals, dynamic lighting, authentic sound design, and crowd audio. Players consistently highlight the intense, gritty rally ambiance that draws them deeply into each stage, making it one of the strongest aspects of the game. Despite some comparisons to other titles, the overall atmosphere is regarded as exceptional and a major highlight.
- “The sound design and overall atmosphere are top-notch, pulling you into the intensity of rally driving.”
- “From fog-drenched forests to rain-slicked gravel, the atmosphere is as immersive as it is brutal.”
- “The ground textures, the foliage, the lighting, the way the camera moves through trees in replays, everything has weight and atmosphere.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised for its adrenaline-pumping, era-appropriate rally theme and emotional, well-crafted menu soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate how the music builds tension during gameplay and complements the driving experience, adding to the fun and immersion. While some suggest adding more in-game music during replays or additional menu tracks, the current soundtrack is regarded as a standout feature that resonates well with rally fans.
- “At 160 km/h on a narrow gravel road, the sound of rocks hitting the chassis is basically the soundtrack of adrenaline.”
- “The theme song is unbelievably appropriate for such a game and captures the essence of the 80s-90s rallying era.”
- “What I like: driving physics (RWD cars feel great and tarmac feels great which is rare in a rally sim), car details, sounds (absolutely stunning), variety of historic cars, co-driver / pacenotes, stage details, performance (minimal issues for a day 1 EA release), menu music (reminds me of NFS III: Hot Pursuit), rally encyclopedia (part of why I said this is a "love letter to rallying"), and the UI in general.”
- “- weird music”
- “All they are doing is singing songs about the positives and paid YouTubers' overwhelming reviews.”
- “What I would love is some simple Steam achievements with certain car and track combos under a certain time (all I really need), and some more menu music would be welcome like in Dirt Rally 2.”
emotional
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The emotional feedback on this game is mixed but intense, with some players feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by unpredictable physics and control issues, while others appreciate the realistic challenge and immersive atmosphere that make them feel like genuine rally drivers starting from scratch. The game evokes a deep connection through its authentic cockpit experience and nostalgic moments, though it can also induce strong frustration due to its difficulty and handling quirks.
- “No other rally game made me feel like this before.”
- “Made me feel like a pro rally driver, even while crashing into trees like they personally offended me.”
- “WRC made me feel like I'm good at rallying, this game made me feel like I suck at rallying and it's amazing!”
humor
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The humor in the game arises from its unexpectedly realistic moments that provoke laughter, like spinning out or quirky physics glitches, such as vehicles sliding unrealistically or amusing NPC details. Players often find themselves grinning at small, funny occurrences, and suggestions for adding charismatic co-drivers indicate the humor enhances the overall enjoyment. Despite some unintentional comedic flaws, the game's blend of humor and realism is well appreciated.
- “At one point I spun out in the Citroën and started laughing aloud, saying, 'I can't believe how real this game feels.' I turned to my wife saying, 'I can't believe how insanely amazing and real this game is.'”
- “Instead, I kept catching myself grinning at small details or laughing when a tiny rock launched me into orbit again.”
- “My current complaint is when the tires aren't on the ground the vehicle acts like it's on ice skates, which ruins my immersion but is funny :)”
- “Physics is lame, controller handling is an unfunny joke, and you really need a wheel, but there are dozens of complaints about it finding wheels and wheel attachments.”
- “It is so RBR2 it's not funny.”
story
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The game lacks a traditional story mode, focusing instead on gameplay elements like missions and car handling. Reviews indicate limited narrative content, with enjoyment derived primarily from vehicle experiences rather than a storyline.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with recent genre titles being cash grabs with incomplete content and poor quality, but note that this particular game shows promise and avoids egregious monetization despite some shortcomings. However, skepticism remains due to past disappointments with similar releases and limited early content.
- “Pretty disappointed with the brand Assetto Corsa, this is just another cash grab like EVO.”
- “Scammed pre cash grab in EVO with fake promises of contents which were never released; ACE roadmap promised 7 major updates in 2025, out of which only 3 are delivered.”
- “I refunded AC EVO at launch after I realized it was a cash grab.”
grinding
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Grinding in the game is notably intense, with difficulty spikes causing players to spend prolonged periods attempting the same stage, often requiring multiple retries that can dampen the fun. Many find the grind demanding enough to feel like needing a "second life" to progress.
- “The difficulty spike from one event to the next with the same car on the same stage goes from me being able to get gold in 2-3 tries to me grinding the same stage for over an hour not being able to finish in first.”
- “I don't mind learning and grinding but this is on a whole different level and sometimes stops being fun.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
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Users appreciate the game's strong replayability despite limited content variation, though some suggest slightly reducing linearity to enhance the experience further.