# Assetto Corsa EVO development and release outlook > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/assetto-corsa-evo-development-and-release-outlook > Updated: 2026-10-18T16:02:15.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 4. Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, has issued a financial outlook projecting that Assetto Corsa EVO and Assetto Corsa Rally will transition out of Early Access during the first half of 2027. While these dates have not been officially confirmed by developers Kunos Simulazioni or Supernova Games Studios, the company noted that Assetto Corsa EVO recently reached version 0.9. Kunos Simulazioni has announced that version 0.10 is scheduled for release on December 9, 2026. This major update will introduce a Free Roam mode featuring a 1:1 scale recreation of Germany’s Eifel region. During the SimRacing Expo in Frankfurt, developers clarified that the initial launch will feature a 70 km² area centered around the Nürburgring, with plans to eventually expand the playable map to approximately 1,600 km². The update will include the Nordschleife circuit, supporting both single-player and multiplayer experiences with dynamic weather, day and night cycles, and AI-controlled traffic. Technical improvements for v0.10 include the use of LiDAR technology for terrain construction and a complete overhaul of the racing AI. Additionally, the in-game economy will be removed. New interactive elements include refueling for combustion engines, charging for electric vehicles, and a walking mode that allows players to exit vehicles to explore an environment populated by NPCs and wildlife, such as deer and cows. Despite the upcoming content, the title has faced criticism regarding optimization, resulting in a 59 percent positive player rating on Steam, though it has maintained significant interest with a peak of 25,752 concurrent players. ## Claims - KUNOS Simulazioni is developing a Free Roam mode for Assetto Corsa EVO. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Kunos Simulazioni is developing an open-world mode for Assetto Corsa Evo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The update 0.10 is scheduled for release on December 9, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The mode will be available in both single-player and multiplayer from the outset. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The game will feature changeable weather and a full day and night cycle. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The first iteration of the mode will arrive with Assetto Corsa EVO Update 0.10. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Free Roam mode will feature a 1:1 scale map of approximately 1600 km² in the Eifel region. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The update will include a walking mode where players can exit vehicles. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Free Roam mode features a 1:1 scale recreation of the Eifel region in Germany. (single source) - The initial playable area includes the Nordschleife, surrounding villages, and connecting roads. (single source) - Players can engage in activities such as car washing, refueling, and tyre changing. (single source) - The Free Roam mode will include NPCs and animals like deer, moths, and butterflies. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Assetto Corsa EVO to launch Free Roam mode in December Kunos Simulazioni announced that Assetto Corsa EVO's Free Roam mode will launch on December 9, 2026, featuring a 70 km² map of the Eifel region around the Nürburgring. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assetto-corsa-evo-to-launch-free-roam-mode-in-december ### 2026-10-16: Assetto Corsa Evo to receive open-world update in December 2026 Assetto Corsa Evo will receive a major 0.10 update on December 9, 2026, introducing an open-world Free Roam mode set in Germany's Eifel region with 1:1 scale exploration and a walking mode. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assetto-corsa-evo-to-receive-open-world-update-in-december-2026 ### 2026-10-07: Assetto Corsa EVO reveals Eifel region Free Roam mode KUNOS Simulazioni revealed the Assetto Corsa EVO Free Roam mode, featuring a 1:1 scale recreation of Germany's Eifel region with multiplayer, dynamic weather, and interactive world elements. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assetto-corsa-evo-reveals-eifel-region-free-roam-mode ### 2026-09-23: Digital Bros targets 2027 full release for Assetto Corsa titles Digital Bros expects Assetto Corsa EVO and Assetto Corsa Rally to leave Early Access in the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, an upcoming update for EVO will introduce a highly anticipated Free Roam mode. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-bros-targets-2027-full-release-for-assetto-corsa-titles --- Cite as: Assetto Corsa EVO development and release outlook. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/assetto-corsa-evo-development-and-release-outlook