Assetto Corsa 2 is likely to be released after June 2024. As per a report from Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games and Kunos Simulazioni, Assetto Corsa 2 is currently in development and is set to arrive in spring of 2024 (by June 21st, 2024). This information was revealed in the company’s 2021 corporate report, which also highlighted the success of the original Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione. The series has recently surpassed €100m in sales, with the original game accounting for 66% of this figure.

Several factors could contribute to a delayed release date. Kunos is developing an in-house game engine, which needs to be completed and tested before substantial development on Assetto Corsa 2 can begin. This new game engine will underpin the entire title, and any difficulties or delays experienced during its development will directly affect the release date of Assetto Corsa 2. As such, Kunos is developing two projects back-to-back, which increases the likelihood that Assetto Corsa 2’s release could be pushed back to fall 2024, or later.

Sources have also indicated that Kunos is not yet collaborating with any major modding studios, as that aspect of the game engine is not finished. This suggests that the game engine is not complete, and potentially that very little work has actually begun on Assetto Corsa 2 itself. On a positive note, this statement from our source seems to confirm that modding will be included in Assetto Corsa 2 in some capacity. As of now, there is no official confirmation on whether Assetto Corsa 2 will support modding. However, the modding community has been a significant part of the success of the original Assetto Corsa, extending the game’s lifespan way beyond initial expectations. Many fans believe that for Assetto Corsa 2 to be a true sequel and a success, it must continue to support modding. We believe that Assetto Corsa 2 will incorporate a creator/mod store, similar to the in-game storefront in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

While delays are often met with disappointment from eager fans, a delay could be beneficial for Assetto Corsa 2. It would provide Kunos with additional time to fix bugs, add more content, and polish the driving experience. The developers will also need time to create and refine the tools that modders will use. A delay could provide the necessary time to ensure that these tools are robust, user-friendly, and capable of supporting the creativity of the Assetto Corsa community.

We project that Assetto Corsa 2 will launch into early access in the fall of 2024, with the full 1.0 release coming in the spring of 2025. Expectations for Assetto Corsa 2 are high. The original game is reported to have sold over 12 million copies, placing it second in sales behind only Gran Turismo 3 in terms of sim-oriented racing games. The success of the original Assetto Corsa, coupled with the developers’ subsequent delivery of the high-quality Assetto Corsa Competizione, suggests that Assetto Corsa 2 will be worth the wait, even if the game’s release date is pushed back.