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Press release:
CALABASAS, Calif. – Feb. 22, 2022.
Global video game publisher 505 Games and developer KUNOS Simulazioni proudly announce the release of flagship racing series “Assetto Corsa Competizione” for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

As the official game of the GT World Challenge, Assetto Corsa Competizione sets the gold standard for sim racing on consoles, allowing players to compete across 11 GT3 championship tracks, each painstakingly mapped with Laser-Scan technology for unparalleled realism.

KUNOS Simulazioni’s dedication to authenticity has been applied to every aspect of the game, encompassing everything from photorealistic weather conditions, dynamic night races, motion capture animation, and multi-channel audio sampling. Assetto Corsa Competizione’s debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S also embraces the enhanced visual fidelity of each system, offering an unrivaled 4K/60FPS GT3 experience unlike anything seen before.

In addition to the existing vehicle roster, drivers can also master the recently released BMW M4 GT3, bringing the number of licensed cars to 25. Each vehicle boasts fully adjustable setups, 60+ additional liveries from the 2021 season, and more. These unique creations can then be used across single and multiplayer modes like Sprint, Endurance, and the 24 Hours of Spa race, whilst Assetto Corsa Competizione’s immersive solo experience offers Career, Championship, and Free Play modes.

Competitive drivers can test their mettle against up to 30 players thanks to the increased next-gen grid numbers, whilst the multiplayer experience can be completely tailored thanks to the fair-play ranking system (rewarding virtuous racers!), solid matchmaking, regular challenges, real-time online leaderboards. Private multiplayer matches will also allow players to race with friends. Assetto Corsa Competizione also supports a vast range of hardware, from gamepads to professional steering wheels to add even greater physicality and realism to the experience.

Assetto Corsa Competizione is available today worldwide for PlayStation 5 and Xbox One X|S in digital formats, with the physical version coming to Europe on the 24th. The game will retail at $39.99, whilst fans who already own the game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can upgrade for free. Order the physical retail Day One Edition to receive the 2020 GT WORLD CHALLENGE PACK DLC, which includes:

Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari – Imola
Two cars: Ferrari 488 GT3 EVO 2020 and Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO (2020)
60+ additional car liveries
2020 Pirelli “DHE” Tire Model
2020 GT WORLD CHALLENGE SEASON BOP

Assetto Corsa Competizione is rated “E” for Everyone by ESRB and PEGI 3 for All Ages and is also available on PC (Steam), PS4 and Xbox One. Assetto Corsa Competizione on PlayStation 5 is published by Oizumi Amuzio in Japan on Feb 24th and by GSE in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia on Feb 23. For more information, please visit the following official websites: Assetto Corsa, 505 Games, and KUNOS Simulazioni.

About 505 Games
505 Games, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a global publisher focused on offering a broad selection of video games for players of all ages and skill levels. The company publishes and distributes premium and free-to-play games on console and PC platforms as well as mobile devices.

Publishing highlights include DEATH STRANDING (PC), Control, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Ghostrunner, Gems of War, Journey to the Savage Planet, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. 505 Games has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, China, and Japan. For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit 505games.com.

About KUNOS Simulazioni
KUNOS Simulazioni is a software house specialized in developing driving simulations for the videogame market and professional applications. The company launched in 2005 as a one-man show, and now involves professional expertise capable of producing the technology required to satisfy a diverse range of requirements: from professional training software for car manufacturers and racing teams to advanced videogames dedicated to simracers looking for a driving model with maximum realism.

The “Assetto Corsa” racing game is the best result of this vision, turning a driving simulation into one of the most recognized and popular brands of racing videogames. Its latest iteration, “ASSETTO CORSA COMPETIZIONE”, is one of the most appreciated GT racing simulations on the market, representing a benchmark in terms of car handling, visual realism and track accuracy.