Sim racers, we’ve got an exciting evening planned!

Tonight at 19:00 CET, get ready for an Assetto Corsa Competizione Livestream Preview Event! We’ll be joined by content creators, beta testers, real drivers and developers as they check out the all-new BMW M4 GT3 2022 in Assetto Corsa Competizione, as well as Update v 1.8, launching tomorrow on PC.



Here are just a handful of those confirmed to be heading trackside this evening:

Aris.Drives
Jardier
MrGit
Nils Naujoks
Jack Noller
Robbie Montinola
David Perel
Ryan "RyRy" Gill
Denise Pope
Steve Worrell
Amos Laurito

What's more, in case you missed it Join us on Facebook or YouTube on November 24th at 15:00 CET for an update on Assetto Corsa Competizione on PC. Enjoy a deep dive into our next major update v 1.8, which includes the BMW M4 GT3 2022, a graphical performance boost, physic model evolution and more! We'll also be taking a deep dive into Esports and sim racing community growth.

Pre-register here:

https://youtu.be/6xK8eKkc7q0

We have a big week coming up in the land of Assetto Corsa Competizione on PC and we’re here today to tell you more! Get those race boots and race gloves ready, we’re going racing again!

Firstly, we’re excited to announce that Update v 1.8 is launching for PC on November 24th. The team at KUNOS have been working flat out behind the scenes to bring an update to game that improves your sim racing experience in a multitude of ways. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect, but stay tuned for the full changelog next week:

* BMW M4 GT3 2022 as free DLC
* Unreal Engine update (v 4.26)
* NVIDIA DLSS implementation
* AMD FSR implementation
* Physics engine and tyre model updates

ICYMI – Here’s a sneak peak of the NVIDIA DLSS implementation in Assetto Corsa Competizione.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWH8cwKutns
As mentioned above, our latest PC update also brings the highly anticipated BMW M4 GT3 to Assetto Corsa Competizione. Thanks to this collaboration with BMW, we're excited to introduce this ultimate GT3 weapon to our sim racers!



Join us on our Official Facebook and YouTube channels on November 24th at 15:00 CET for a glimpse at our next Assetto Corsa Competizione update on PC, a look at the power of community and engagement, the importance of Esports, as well as a deep dive into our next major update. Be sure to pre-register early next week!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xK8eKkc7q0



Mark your calendars, we’re going racing! On November 23rd, the eve of our next major PC update, we’re taking to the track in our next Influencer Livestream Preview Event. We’ll be joined by YouTubers, beta testers, real drivers and developers as they check out the all-new BMW M4 GT3 2022 in Assetto Corsa Competizione, as well as Update v 1.8.



Let’s take the chequered flag at this point and say a big thank you to our amazing sim racing community for their continued support. It honestly means the world to the team here at KUNOS Simulazioni and 505 Games. We have a lot going on behind the scenes and we can’t wait to take you on this journey with us.

Stay safe, enjoy the weekend and we’ll see you trackside next week!

Dear ACC racers!

ACC hotfix 1.7.15 is out now on Steam, refresh your Steam client in order to download and install the update.

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Changelog

1.7.15:
- Fixed an issue with Logitech TrueForce steering wheel LEDs.
- Fixed an issue with TrueForce wheels preventing ACC from shutting down properly on Steam after exiting.

1.7.14:
- Updated Fanatec SDK.
- Fixed an entry issue when playing the 2020 Championship.
- Various minor livery-related fixes.

Dear ACC racers!

ACC hotfix 1.7.13 is out now on Steam, refresh your Steam client in order to download and install the update.

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v1.7.13 changelog

GENERAL:
- Bonus livery for the "BMW Sim Time Attack" series.
- Bonus Fanatec-Bentley livery.

GAMEPLAY:
- Fixed duplicate entries in Sprint Championship mode.

UI:
- Fixed scaling and alignment issues with the updated pedal widget.
- Fixed double highlight of certain items in the Game Mode menu.
- Fix an inconsistency in rating readouts (might require further backend update to take full effect).

GRAPHICS:
- Minor livery fixes.

Dear ACC racers!

ACC hotfix 1.7.12 is out now on Steam with all liveries from the 2021 season, refresh your Steam client in order to download and install the update.
Please note that the hotfix includes a server version update, which can be downloaded here or via the Assetto Corsa Competizione Dedicated Server app on Steam.

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v1.7.12 changelog

GENERAL:
- All 2021 GTWCH EU full-season liveries added as bonus content.
- Bonus livery for the "BMW Sim Time Attack" series.
- Bonus livery for the Logitech McLaren G Challenge.
- Option in menuSettings.json to change the preloading of cars in the UI:
“carsPreloadMode”: 0=always, 1=never, 2=auto (default)
“carsPreloadLimitMB”: used when carsPreloadMode=2 to compare it with available video memory (cars preload is disabled if video memory is lower than the value set here) (default = 5000)
Legacy behavior: “carsPreloadMode”: 0,
NOTE: this setting is to save memory on systems with very low video and system memory to prevent freezes on game launch.

UI:
- Revised View Settings menu with pages for groups and undo function.
- Mirror settings now exposed in the new View Settings menu.
- Revised Gear widget with separated fuel, gear and pedals sections - visibility setting added in HUD menu options.
- Physical steering input now displayed in Pedals widget.
- Max framerate cap increased.
- Minor fix on Oulton Park track map.

GAMEPLAY:
- A fix to an inaccurate pit entry/on-track status at Oulton Park.

PHYSICS:
- Fixed erroneously high default brake bias value in Wet setup presets of the Porsche 991II GT3 R at IGT tracks.
- Porsche 991II aeromap adjustment to allow for slightly higher top speed.
Balancing tweaks for the following cars and track categories:
- Honda NSX GT3 at EU B
- Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo at EU D - further adjustments
- Bentley Continental GT3 at EU D

GRAPHICS:
- Fixed backlight on British GT numberplates.

Dear ACC racers!
ACC hotfix 1.7.11 is out now on Steam, refresh your client in order to get the update.

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v1.7.11 changelog

GENERAL:
- Bonus livery for the "BMW Sim Time Attack" series.

PHYSICS:
Balancing tweaks for the following cars and track categories:
- Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo at EU D
- McLaren 720S GT3 at IGT D
- Audi R8 LMS Evo at IGT D
- Lexus RC F GT3 at IGT D

Dear ACC racers!
ACC hotfix 1.7.10 is out now on Steam, refresh your client in order to get the update.

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v1.7.10 changelog

GENERAL:
- Bonus liveries for the "The Real Race by Lamborghini" series.

VR:
- The position of the HMD is now reset at startup.
NOTE: can be disabled in vrSettings.json setting "resetPositionAtStartup": 0.

UI:
- Fixed missing stint length options when using 90-minute Custom Race Weekend with driver stint rules.
- Fix to the excessive resource usage of the UI beyond a certain number of servers listed.
- Fixed SA rating rounding error potentially causing mismatch with server requirements.
- Fixed random weather option in custom weather not affecting ambient temperature.

PHYSICS:
- Fixed fuel load test when BOP limited fuel cell is higher than the regular one.
- Finetuning of the thermal characteristics, influence and resulting performance of the wet tyre compound.
NOTE: affects all tyre dimensions.
Balancing tweaks for the following cars and track categories:
- AMR V8 Vantage GT3 at EU A - latest turbo mapping for Monza
- BMW M6 GT3 at EU D
- Porsche Cayman GT4 CS at EU C

Dear ACC racers!
ACC hotfix 1.7.9 is out now on Steam, refresh your client in order to get the update.

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v1.7.9 changelog

PHYSICS:
- Fixed setup fuel load test function with BOP-limited fuel tanks.
- Fixed setup UI caster rounding error (only visual).
- Fixed potentially corrupted AI setups when reloading saved game.
With existing saved games, in case the AI setup remains corrupted on reloading, it will load the safe preset instead.

Dear ACC racers!
ACC hotfix 1.7.8 is out now on Steam, refresh your client in order to get the update.

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v1.7.8 changelog

GENERAL:
- Bonus Alpine Esports Series livery for Special Event hotlap competition.

GAMEPLAY:
- Removed 90-minute Free Practice length option from all championship race weekend types.
- Fixed gallery replay having permanent kerb sound in some situations.
- Fuel widget now shows per lap calculatation based on last 3 laps instead of session aggregate.

UI:
- Slow cars and cars with significant damage are now marked yellow on the track map.
- Fixed team logo stretching on the car selection page when season strip is hidden.

PHYSICS:
Minor balancing tweaks for the following GT3 cars and track categories:
- BMW M6 GT3 at BrGT A and IGT D
- Porsche 991II GT3 R at BrGT A and IGT D
- Mercedes-AMG GT3 and Evo at BrGT A
- Nissan Nismo GT-R GT3 at BrGT A and B

Dear ACC racers!
ACC hotfix 1.7.7 is out now on Steam, refresh your client in order to get the update.

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v1.7.7 changelog

UI:
- MFD dash display widget now includes shift alert.
- Fixed track/season display in localization.
- Fixed repeating d-pad input in certain situations.
- Brake pad wear indicator threshold increased from 10.0mm to 12.5mm.
It is advised to replace brakes for the subsequent stint after the indicator is shown.
- Fixed MFD tyre set strategy reevaluation based on event rules.
- Avoid race command cascade for navigation bindings while multiple buttons pressed.

PHYSICS:
- Fixed in-car FF gain adjustment function not working in some scenarios after car takeover in driver swap races.
Minor balancing tweaks for the following GT3 cars and track categories (all 2020, unless IGT or BrGT):
- AMR V8 GT3 at EU B2 and D
- BMW M6 GT3 at EU B2
- Bentley Continental GT3 at IGT C
- Nissan Nismo GT-R GT3 at EU A, C and D
- Porsche 991II GT3 R at EU B and B2 and IGT D
- McLaren 720S GT3 at EU B, B2, D and IGT C and E
- Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo at EU A, B and B2
Minor balancing tweaks for the following GT4 cars:
- Ginetta G55 GT4 at BrGT A

GRAPHICS:
- Added Fanatec title sponsorship.
Added custom windshield banner and replaced the automatic override in generic game modes and MP.