Just recently announced, Assetto Corsa Rally is Kunos Simulazioni’s brand new upcoming rally simulator, and here is everything you need to know about it. Developed in partnership with Supernova Games Studios and published by 505 Games, the title will launch in Early Access on Steam on November 13, 2025. Built on Unreal Engine 5, it takes everything that made the Assetto Corsa franchise successful and brings it into an entirely new environment: the world of rally racing.
This marks a major evolution for Kunos, moving away from circuit-based racing to full rally stages with laser-scanned terrain, advanced vehicle physics, dynamic weather and lighting, and terrain conditions that affect grip and performance in real time. The attention to realism is already earning comparisons to the original Richard Burns Rally, one of the toughest and most simulation-accurate rally games ever made.
The Early Access build will feature around 33 kilometers of real roads spread across four stages in France and Wales, each captured using high-resolution scanning for surface accuracy. It also includes 10 licensed rally cars, spanning both classics and modern vehicles, such as the Mini Cooper S, Lancia Stratos, and Hyundai i20 N Rally2.
Kunos has ambitious long-term plans for Assetto Corsa Rally. The developers have confirmed that over time, players can expect more than 120 kilometers of rally stages, over 30 cars, VR support, and full multiplayer integration. A Rally School mode and more detailed career options are also in development, along with console versions likely to arrive after the Early Access phase.
Assetto Corsa Rally will also feature surface degradation, real-time weather transitions, and advanced lighting systems that take advantage of Unreal Engine 5’s global illumination. These additions aim to make each stage feel alive and unpredictable, pushing both drivers and hardware to their limits.
Early testers who have tried pre-release builds describe Assetto Corsa Rally as intense, technical, and deeply realistic, with a steep learning curve that rewards precision and discipline. While some questions remain around optimization, graphics performance, and how frequently new content will roll out, the early signs are promising. If Kunos can deliver on its physics and stage design goals, this could be the new gold standard for rally simulation.
For fans of sim racing and rally, this is shaping up to be one of the most exciting releases in years. The use of laser scanning for off-road terrain is something rarely seen outside circuit sims, and the visual fidelity powered by Unreal Engine 5 is remarkable. Assetto Corsa Rally has the potential to redefine what a rally simulator can be. If you are a fan of demanding, detail-rich driving experiences, this is one to keep a close eye on when it hits Early Access in November.
