PlayStation has shut down online services forAssetto Corsaon the PS4 without warning, leaving fans concerned about the future of the game on other platforms. Launched in 2014 on PC,Assetto Corsamade its way to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2016, and eventually also released on iOS several years later.
Made by Italian developer Kunos Simulazioni,Assetto Corsais aracing simulation gamewith a focus on realism. While later entries in the series boast more refined physics systems, Assetto Corsa’s low-system requirements, accessible gameplay, and loyal community have ensured that it stays alive for much longer than the standard expiration date for games of a similar nature.
A delisted games watch thread on PSNProfiles uncovered the shutdown of the online services for the PS4 version ofAssetto Corsa.User HuntingFever brought attention to the deactivation, “I’ve just been informed theAssetto Corsa(PS4) servers were closed/broke down somewhere between mid-May and early June of this year.” Several users on the thread confirmed HuntingFever’s findings, with affirmations like “the servers are apparently gone,” “servers are down,” and “preset lobbies disappeared.” One user commented that they had played the Korean version ofAssetto Corsaon June 3, meaning that version of the game, at least, was still online earlier in the summer.
Assetto Corsa Has Shutdown on PS4
Further investigation revealed a notice onAssetto Corsa’s listing on the Japanese PlayStation Store saying, “The online service of this work has ended. Content that currently uses the network function is not available, so please be careful when purchasing.” At the time of writing, it appears only the Japanese version of the PS Store has this warning for potential buyers, even though online services seem to have ended for all regions. HuntingFever pointed out that this is not a first, and similar notices have also appeared on the JP Store ahead of everywhere else, likely due to thestringent consumer laws in Japanthat force developers to disclose such information.
A server shutdown on the PlayStation 4 could mean thatAssetto Corsa’s online services may be winding down for Xbox and PC as well. Although no official announcements have been made yet, players on other platforms are concerned that there may be no warning beforehand, as this incident has indicated. It’s worth noting thatAssetto Corsahas an offline mode that remains playable on the PS4 despite the shutdown, a fact that should remain true for every platform. However,achievement hunters looking to 100%the game will be unable to do so without online services, as some of the trophies are tied to that feature.
Server shutdowns have unfortunately become common recently, but a sudden end to services with no warning is unusual. Typically,companies warn players months in advance about a shutdown, so that they have plenty of time to get their affairs in order.
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NEXT GENERATION RACING SIMULATORAssetto Corsa features an advanced DirectX 11 graphics engine that recreates an immersive environment, dynamic lighthing and realistic materials and surfaces. The advanced physics engine is being designed to provide a very realistic driving experience, including features and aspects of real cars, never seen on any other racing simulator such as tyre flat spots, heat cycles including graining and blistering, very advanced aerodynamic simulation with active movable aerodynamics parts controlled in real time by telemetry input channels, hybrid systems with kers and energy recovery simulation. Extremely detailed with single player and multiplayer options, exclusive licensed cars reproduced with the best accuracy possible, thanks to the official cooperation of Car Manufacturers.ASSETTO CORSA has been developed at the KUNOS Simulazioni R&D office, located just inside the international racing circuit of Vallelunga, allowing the team to develop the game with the cooperation of real world racing drivers and racing teams.LEGENDARY TRACKSThe circuits have been developed using Laser scan technology, in order to guarantee the highest level of accuracy possible in reproducing real world motor racing environments.Monza, Silverstone, Imola, Mugello, Spa, Brands Hatch and many more tracks, including the historical reproduction of Monza, that brings again to life the legendary Sopraelevata, the high-speed oval where races were staged until 1961.EXCLUSIVE CARSThe Assetto Corsa physics engine is all new, using practical knowledge acquired from working closely with the elite of motorsport in order to engineer the best possible accuracy of physics and tactility of feeling.A physics engine like this begs to be used with officially licensed contents: Abarth, Audi, BMW, Classic Team Lotus, Ferrari, KTM, Lamborghini, Lotus cars, McLaren, Mercedes, Scuderia Glickenhaus, Pagani, Porsche, Tatuus and many more!HARDWARE COMPATIBILITYEnjoy ASSETTO CORSA using any kind of game device: keyboard, joypad, joystick, steering wheels including any kind of professional device and the most common motion systems.ASSETTO CORSA is also compatible and ready for Oculus and OpenVR/VIVE, triple monitor view, Track IR and 3D VISION.GAMEPLAY & FEATURESAssetto Corsa includes a career mode, a list of special and unique events and challenges, as well as a fully customizable, single player and multiplayer modes featuring quick races, custom championships, race weekends including free practice session, qualifying session and race. Drag races, drift challenges and much more! Four driving assist profiles (gamer, racer, pro, plus a fully-customizable profile) allow any kind of player to enjoy the simulation at their desired level.Advanced setup options and telemetry for data analysis; dynamic simulation of the tyre rubber deposited on track, depending on the car laps; an adjustable time of the day mode, featuring sun position calculated in realtime, depending by geographical coordinates of the track and by the sun curve according to time and date, in order to get the same light conditions of the real tracks!MODDING & CUSTOMIZATIONAssetto Corsa will allow for considerable customisation and modification, in order to satisfy the expectations of professional simracers, gamers who prefer to approach the driving experience more progressively, and hobbyists who just like to reproduce and share their cars and tracks, taking advantage of the same editing tools developed and used by the developers of the game.
