Assetto Corsa Evo is almost here. Credit: KUNOS SimulazioniAssetto Corsa Evo looks set to be one of the biggest releases of the year when it comes to racing simulators, and promises to be of the most advanced we have ever seen with some brand-new tech and, eventually, a giant open world.After months of hype, the first Early Access release for Assetto Corsa Evo is just around the corner, and we are finally starting to get a look at what content the initial release will have. So, heres just about everything you need to know about Assetto Corsa Evo.Assetto Corsa Evo Release Date: January 16, 2025The first Early Access build of Assetto Corsa Evo will launch in less than a week, giving fans an early opportunity to play the game and experience how it feels to drive, but with significantly less content than the full release is expected to have.Assetto Corsa Evo Platforms: PC (Steam)Assetto Corsa Evo will initially only be on PC, and the Steam store. However, given other games in the franchise have eventually made their way to consoles after PC, it wouldnt be a surprise to see Evo end up on Xbox and PlayStation in the next few years.Assetto Corsa Evo Developer: KUNOS SimulazioniThe studio behind both previous Assetto Corsa games is, of course, back at the helm for Evo and has been working on this game for years. While some of the developers have been keeping the previous games going, a big part of the studio has been working on Evo and perfecting the tech behind it.MORE FOR YOUAssetto Corsa Evo Tracks: Laguna Seca (USA), Brands Hatch (UK), Imola (Italy), Mount Panorama (Australia) and Suzuka (Japan)Assetto Corsa Evo will launch in Early Access with five tracks across four continents. Theres a good amount of variety here, so it should keep you entertained for a while. However, we also know that the Nrburgring Nordschleife will also be making an appearance further down the line.Assetto Corsa Evo Cars: Ferrari, BMW, Alpine and moreThe Early Access build of Assetto Corsa Evo will launch with 20 cars, which are in the process of being revealed. So far we know the following cars will be available on launch day: Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI Clubsport, Abarth 695 Biposto, Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, Alpine A110 S, BMW M2 CS Racing, BMW M4 CSL, Ferrari 296 GTB, Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Hyundai I30 N Hatchback, Mazda MX5 ND Cup and the Toyota GR86.Assetto Corsa Evo Game modes: Quick Race and PractiseSomewhat disappointingly, the first Early Access release will only feature single-player practise and quick race modes. More modes, such as online play and the open world, are expected to launch in the months following the initial release.Assetto Corsa Evo Open world: Coming summer 2025The highly anticipated open world that mimics the area around the famous Nrburgring in Germany will not be a part of the initial release, and is instead expected to arrive later this summer.Assetto Corsa Evo VR support: Available at launchVR fans will be pleased to hear that full VR support will be available from day one, although no specifics have been announced just yet. You would assume all major headsets would be supported, so providing you have a relatively recent setup, you should be good to go.Assetto Corsa Evo 1.0 release: Late 2025While getting an Early Access release gives fans a chance to play Assetto Corsa Evo much earlier than they normally would, some will likely want to wait until a full 1.0 release to play the new game. Fortunately, they won't have long to wait, as a full 1.0 release is expected before the end of 2025.