Assetto Corsa EVO Update 0.10 will introduce the first version of Eifel Free Roam. KUNOS Simulazioni confirmed the news on 23 September 2026, bringing the roads around the Nürburgring a step closer to your simulator. A release date has not yet been announced.
For drivers who enjoy road cars, this is an exciting addition: a chance to explore the landscape beyond the circuit and spend time enjoying the car itself. It also puts a different emphasis on your setup. A comfortable seat, natural steering position and stable pedals matter just as much during an evening drive as they do through a qualifying lap. Here is what is confirmed, and how we would build a SIMGASM setup around that experience.
What is confirmed for Assetto Corsa EVO 0.10?
The announcement is specific about the next step: the first iteration of Eifel Free Roam will arrive as part of Update 0.10. KUNOS has said that more details will follow.
- The update: 0.10 will introduce Eifel Free Roam.
- The scope: this is an initial version of the mode, with its complete feature list still to be detailed.
- The timing: no exact release date has been confirmed as of 29 September 2026.
That leaves several questions open, including the extent of the first playable area and which traffic, online or other open-world features will be available immediately. October may sound plausible to people following the update schedule, but it is not an announced launch window. The useful milestone is the version number; the detailed release notes will tell us what that first drive actually includes.
Why the Eifel roads are such a good fit for EVO
The Eifel region surrounds the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany. Its wooded hills, changing elevations and country roads give Free Roam a setting closely connected to car culture. The appeal is straightforward: take the enjoyment of driving a road car beyond repeated laps of the same circuit.
A familiar racing circuit rewards learning the same braking points and corner sequences. Exploring a road network offers a different rhythm, with new views and routes to discover. For sim racers who already enjoy EVO's road-car selection, that makes Free Roam a particularly interesting part of the Early Access programme.
The wider project has generated plenty of expectations. We would treat the first release as the beginning of the experience and wait for KUNOS to confirm its individual features. Earlier ideas about a career economy, dealerships or a complete open-world map should not be read as promises for Update 0.10.
Build a SIMGASM setup for longer drives
Our starting point for an EVO road-car setup is Club with a Core Recline seat. The cockpit keeps the controls in a fixed relationship to your body, while the reclining backrest lets you refine your seating position. If your plans include a more substantial installation or future motion hardware, Sport is the next option to consider.
Club gives your wheel and pedals a dedicated home
The SIMGASM Club Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit uses a 40 × 80 mm main profile and measures 500 × 1350 × 620 mm. It is a balanced choice for regular driving when you want a dedicated aluminium cockpit with space to develop your setup.
The selected wheel mount and Core side-profile shifter/handbrake arm are included with the chassis. For a road-car build, that arm gives you a place to plan a compatible shifter installation within comfortable reach. Select the wheel mount using your exact wheelbase model in the product page's compatibility selector.
Core Recline helps you find a comfortable road-car position
The SIMGASM Core Recline Seat has an adjustable backrest that can move to a near-vertical position. It suits drivers who want to fine-tune an upright or more relaxed driving posture around their cockpit.
Set the seat first, then adjust the pedal distance and wheel reach. Aim for supported shoulders, a comfortable bend in your arms and enough leg movement to use the pedals without shifting your body. A road-car session is a good reason to get these basics right before spending time on fine adjustments in the game.
Sport makes room for a more ambitious simulator
The SIMGASM Sport Aluminum Sim Racing Cockpit moves to a 40 × 120 mm main profile. It adds integrated cable passthroughs and motion-ready construction, making it a useful foundation when you plan a more complex build.
Those features help organise the physical simulator as you add hardware. Motion actuators and electronics are separate purchases, and any game's support for a particular motion system needs to be checked independently. Compare the two frames in our guide, SIMGASM Club or Sport: when do you need the bigger profile?
Prepare your view as carefully as your driving position
With a monitor, settle on a comfortable screen position and set the field of view for your display size and viewing distance. With VR, make sure the physical controls are easy to reach while wearing the headset and that its cable stays clear of moving parts.
Our Assetto Corsa EVO VR cockpit setup guide explains the physical setup and the VR options introduced in Update 0.8. It is useful preparation for EVO today; performance in Free Roam will need to be assessed when 0.10 is available.
Choose the cockpit for the driving you enjoy
For regular road-car driving and circuit sessions, start by exploring Club with a Core Recline seat. Choose Sport when integrated cable routing and room for a more ambitious installation are part of your plan.
If space and your starting budget are the main priorities, our Hobby versus Club guide helps you compare the smaller options. Build around your wheelbase, pedals and preferred seating position, so the setup is ready for the driving you want to do when the Eifel roads open.
Update information checked on 29 September 2026 against the announcement on the official Assetto Corsa account and the official EVO website. Cover: AI-generated editorial artwork inspired by the Eifel setting. Product image: SIMGASM.
