For the ones who didn't notice..

"Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy" (zipppyart) 02/14/2014 at 19:47 • Filed to: None

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Assetto Corsa released an update today. Changelog inside.

Hello from the Assetto Corsa development team.

Assetto Corsa Early Access v.0.6.5 has been released today. This version enables the first test of engine damage as well as lot's of other features and new contents! Although still under
development and balancing, gamers can experience engine damages if they downshift too aggressively and over rev the engine, or if they keep the turbo pressure too high on cars that
permit turbo boost adjustments ingame (have a go at the BMW Z4 Drift and the new BMW 1M Stage 3 and experiment with keys 1-0 while driving..).
This version also includes the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 race car: this is the first McLaren car built for FIA GT series racing since the McLaren F1 GTR finished production in 1997. The 12C GT3 is
based on the new MP4-12C high-performance sports car and a team of engineers, designers and test drivers with vast experience in Formula 1 and GT racing has been assembled to undertake the process of adapting the carbon chassis-based 12C to racing specification.
Kunos Simulazioni development team had a great opportunity to recreate in great detail this beautiful race car, and we are very excited to see what simracers think about it and what
performances they will be able to achieve against other GT3 cars in the Assetto Corsa lineup.
We also included two upgrades for existing cars. The very capable BMW 1M Stage 3, with extra power, adjustable turbo boost, shorter gearbox and much improved suspension, and the
amazingly balanced Lotus Evora Stage 2 with a new compressor pulley for a bit of additional engine power and a much more track focused suspension.
We have a new friends leaderboard app. Now, gamers can directly compete against their friends on Steam steam and reset your scores ingame, everytime you like. This app is not intended to go against the amazing leaderboards created by 3rd party modders, as it doesn't checks for cheats or assists, but it is a leaderboard for you and for your friends you trust. It gives you the opportunity to compete against each other and "reset the scores" when you want
to start again. It will keep laptimes as well as scores from drift and time attack modes, all synchronised with Steam leaderboard system.
Of course, the usual long list of big and small optimizations, improvements and bug fixes.

Check the changelog for a more detailed list.
Have fun and see you in the next update!

The cars
McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Lotus Evora S Stage 2
BMW 1M Stage 3

Changelog Early Access 0.6.5
- Oculus Rift improvements
- High fov on single screen (>80 degrees) rendering fix
- Car physics & apps fixes
- Balanced opponents volume
- Some ranking fixes
- fixed closing AC while a replay was playing after a race
- Replay performance improvements
- Fixed real time position on restart
- Best lap is kept when restarting session
- Fixed look back on replay
- Engine smoke when damaged
- Engine damage (not balanced yet)
- McLaren MP4-12C GT3
- Upgrade BMW 1M Stage 3
- Upgrade Lotus Evora Stage 2
- Ferrari 599XX Aero center of pressure adjusted
- Ferrari 599XX improved cockpit view and adjusted bonnet cam
- Small aero improvements on BMW Z4 GT3, M3 GT2 and P4/5 Competizione
- New overboost function BMW Z4 Drift (keys 1-0 for 10% to 100% turbo boost. 80% default)
- Engine damage when turbo overboost is over 80% on cars that support it
- Engine damage from overreving the enging (i.e. downshifts)
- Steam friends leaderboard & Friends Leaderboard app for hotlap, drift & time attack

Source:

https://www.facebook.com/Assetto.Corsa

All Motor Is Best Motor > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 02/14/2014 at 19:53

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I want this game but I'm still not sure one if it's actually playable with a gamepad or not. I'm talking Forza levels of playability. I've played race sims on the PC where the gamepad just wasn't doable because the game didn't take into account the VERY limited range of motion and lack of finesse allowed with a thumbstick.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > All Motor Is Best Motor 02/14/2014 at 20:01

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I tested it with an X360 controller, and it works nicely. I also read that it's their goal to accommodate as many controllers as they can.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 02/14/2014 at 20:31

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It works nicely? Yeah, with traction control turned ON. This game actually sucks!

All Motor Is Best Motor > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD 02/14/2014 at 23:05

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What don't you like about it (both with a gamepad, and the game overall)?

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > All Motor Is Best Motor 02/15/2014 at 00:59

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Mostly the gamepad. If they improved on the gamepad, I will go ahead and give the game another shot. Basically, I want to slide a car with no controllers or assists on. Just the car and me drifting without spinning out all the damn time would be great.