505 Games and Supernova Games Studios, in technical partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni, are proud to announce Assetto Corsa Rally – the new additional arm within the Assetto Corsa series, dedicated to the thrilling world of rally racing.

Developed by Supernova Games Studios, an international team of industry veterans with a strong passion for sim-racing and motorsport, Assetto Corsa Rally delivers an authentic and immersive experience that captures the unique essence of rallying – the ultimate test of speed, strategy, reflexes, and composure, all rolled into one.

Thanks to its partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni, the team had access to the Assetto Corsa physics engine, which has been specifically refined and fine-tuned to tackle the unique challenges of rally driving. KUNOS supervised and supported the accuracy of the driving model, ensuring the new entry lives up to the high standards of realism and simulation that define the Assetto Corsa brand.

Assetto Corsa Rally will feature both offline gameplay modes and, gradually throughout Early Access, online multiplayer – always with a focus on simulation fidelity. Each race takes place in a dynamic environment, where day-night cycles, changing weather conditions, directly impact driving performance.

Temperature, humidity, surface type, and water progressively affect grip and vehicle response, making every stage feel unique. These elements are not mere visual effects but are integral to the physical simulation model, requiring drivers to demonstrate precision, sensitivity, and adaptability to master every situation.

With full support for triple screens, direct input racing wheels and peripherals, AC Rally also includes a powerful physics-based damage system and multiple audio effects for authentic car feedback.

505 Games and Supernova Games Studios, in technical partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni, are pleased to announce the availability of 0.4 update in the Assetto Corsa Rally Early Access program - marking another important step in the evolution of the rally experience.

Two New Nineties legends added to the Garage 

This update introduces two legendary rally cars from the 1990s, each representing a completely different technical philosophy: 

• The Peugeot 306 Maxi Kit Car, featured in its iconic IKE Racing livery, rose to fame with drivers such as François Delecour. With front‑wheel drive and a high‑revving naturally aspirated engine, the 306 Maxi is a pure tarmac specialist, renowned for its agility, precision, and asphalt‑focused performance. 
• The Subaru Impreza S3 Group A, driven in 1993 by Colin McRae and marking the beginning of the Impreza’s legendary rally legacy. Equipped with four‑wheel drive and a Boxer engine, the Impreza is built to dominate snow and gravel, embodying the all‑terrain resilience that would define Subaru’s success in the World Rally Championship. 

Expanded Snow Conditions & Additional Events  

Following the strong community response to snow driving, Update 0.4 expands the snowy weather technology to both the Alsace and Wales rallies. Drivers can now tackle these iconic stages in entirely new conditions, bringing fresh challenges and requiring new approaches to car control and stage strategy. 

The update also introduces two new Event Groups dedicated to the newly added cars, for a total of 12 new events. In addition, a further event has been added for each of the three Traction Groups (FWD, RWD, and 4WD), featuring mixed weather conditions. 

Official Collaboration with Jon Armstrong 

We are extremely proud to announce that in March we began an official collaboration with Jon Armstrong, WRC rally driver for M-Sport. Bringing extensive experience across professional rallying, sim racing, and game development, Jon has played a key role in refining furtherly vehicle physics and handling. 

Guided by his feedback and expertise, the Supernova team has focused particularly on improving tires, aerodynamics, and suspension, resulting in car behavior that is smoother, more predictable, and more communicative. These refinements make it more natural for players to manage critical driving dynamics such as wheel lock-up, loss of traction, and driving at the limit—phases that Jon himself identifies as essential for driving a rally car effectively and enjoyably. 

Additional Improvements 

Update 0.4 also includes a wide range of technical refinements, including: 

• Improved support for peripherals 
• Integration of Fanatec FullForce and Logitech TrueForce SDKs 
• Further overall stability and usability improvements 

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR A TRUE-TO-LIFE SIMULATION

The proprietary physics engine developed by KUNOS Simulazioni has been adapted and refined to realistically simulate the unique dynamics of rally racing, including:

• Jumps and uneven surfaces.
• Slippery and variable road conditions.
• Dynamic weather.
• Realistic vehicle behavior across all types of terrain.

A key element is the use of laser scan technology for every stage in each rally event, enabling accurate reproduction of:

• Real-world terrain formations.
• Road surface irregularities and characteristics.
• Details of the surrounding environment like vegetation positioning.

This approach – for the first time in the rally sim genre - delivers an unprecedented level of realism, deepening the authenticity of the driving experience.

In parallel, the team at Supernova, leveraging its consolidated experience with Unreal Engine 5, has customized and optimized it to the specific needs of racing games, ensuring high visual fidelity and performance.

EXTREME DETAIL AND IMMERSIVE AUDIO

Each car has been recreated using laser scans and official CAD files, delivering uncompromising accuracy in every component.

• Advanced damage system: combines visual deformations with physical damage that directly impacts vehicle behavior, enhancing realism and challenge.

The experience is further elevated by an audio system designed to maximize immersion:

• Authentic sound recordings: real-life acceleration, braking, and drifting sounds, captured both inside and outside the cockpit.
• Co-driver pacenotes: developed in collaboration with professional co-drivers, featuring their original voices.

Assetto Corsa Rally is in development for PC (Steam).