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KUNOS Simulazioni and 505 Games have announced the release of the GT2 Pack on console, just over a month after the release on PC.
GT2 Pack Trailer:
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Press release:
Brand New GT2 Pack Available Now!
February 27, 2024 – Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT world challenge racing simulator developed by KUNOS Simulazioni and published by 505 Games, prepares to introduce the brand new GT2 Pack, featuring six cars and a new track, to console players.
Priced at £14.99, the cars include KTM X-Bow GT2, Porsche 935, Maserati GT2, Mercedes-AMG GT2, Audi R8 LMS GT2, and the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo.
Also, for the first time ever, players can race on the highly anticipated Red Bull Ring.
Fact Sheet:
Title: Assetto Corsa Competizione
Genre: Racing Simulation
Publisher: 505 Games
Developer: KUNOS Simulazioni
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam for PC
Rating: PEGI 3+
ACC is a Blancpain GT, British GT and other SRO series simulator featuring GT3 and GT4 sports cars.
