Video game development is rarely about one man, but if it was, then Terence Groening should certainly get a mention for his contributions to the genre as the man responsible for the physics of Sportscar GT, EA’s PC F1 and NASCAR games of the early 2000’s, rFactor, rFactor 2 and every title and rFpro simulator that spawned from ISI’s engine.
This interview with RSC details his early life and career, through to him joining iRacing in 2021.
Better known today as the developer of Skyrim and Fallout, Bethesda once had a well-respected racing game franchise and were deep into development of a licensed Skip Barber Racing title that never released.
Yesterday 505 Games released the console version of the Assetto Corsa Competizione v1.9 update that released for PC back in April along with the 2023 GT World Challenge DLC. If you are not familiar, here is the PC 1.9 release thread.
The screenshots below do seem to be completely different to the ones released in April with the PC press release. That suggests they were taken on console(s).
Trailer:
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Press release:
Assetto Corsa Competizione launches 2023 GT World Challenge DLC on Consoles
Today June 27, 2023, global video game publisher 505 Games and developer KUNOS Simulazioni launch Assetto Corsa Competizione’s version 1.9 update with revamped physics and a new vehicle, alongside the console launch of the premium 2023 GT World Challenge DLC.
The free 1.9 update introduces the McLaren 720S GT3 Evo, the 2023 upgrade to the McLaren 720S GT3 which won titles in the Asian Le Mans Series, IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship and GT World Challenge Europe last year. Furthermore, the 1.9 update will apply countless improvements, new liveries from the 2023 season and an update to the Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO to mirror the recent advancements that the car has been undergoing over the past year. In addition, further improvements have been made to the physics system continuing Assetto Corsa Competizione’s quest to be the most realistic racing simulator on the market.
Previously only available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S racers will now be able to acquire the 2023 GT World Challenge DLC. This £10.99 DLC brings three brand new vehicles to the ever-growing roster of real-world cars, including the Ferrari 296, Porsche 911 GT3 R and Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO. Push them to their limits on the DLC’s latest track, the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, home to numerous international racing competitions.
Version 1.9 is available from today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as a free update to all players.
The 2023 GT World Challenge DLC is available from today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for £10.99.
For more information, visit Assetto Corsa’s official website and 505 Games’ official website. Follow Assetto Corsa on Twitter here and 505 Games here.
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