The Most Realistic Monte Carlo Ever Reaches Assetto Corsa Rally

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Monte Carlo Rally is now available in Assetto Corsa Rally, featuring fully laser-scanned stages for the first time in a rally game, providing unparalleled precision and authenticity.
Dynamic snow system has been introduced, simulating snowfall and altering road grip based on atmospheric conditions like temperature and precipitation.
The update includes new winter tire compounds and two iconic cars: Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.6 HF (Group 4) from the 70s and SKODA Fabia RS Rally2, representing different eras of rally competition.
Assetto Corsa Rally now features 40 new career events and various technical corrections, expanding the Early Access program on Steam, inviting players to experience winter rally racing like never before.

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Supernova Games Studios has announced a major update for Assetto Corsa Rally, as version 0.3 delivers the legendary Monte Carlo Rally to the Early Access program. This groundbreaking addition marks a significant milestone, bringing fully laser-scanned Monte Carlo stages to a rally game for the first time and raising the bar for rally simulation. Experience the unparalleled precision of road geometry, capturing every nuance of the iconic French Alps courses. The highly anticipated version 0.3 also introduces a dynamic snow system that authentically simulates snowfall. When rain coincides with temperatures below zero degrees Celsius, snow begins to accumulate, dynamically altering road grip and creating challenging, slick conditions. Currently exclusive to the Monte Carlo stages, this system allows snow to form anywhere along the track based on atmospheric conditions like temperature (influenced by altitude and time of day) and precipitation. Complementing this feature are new winter tire compounds, enabling players to mix and match tire types to conquer stages that realistically transition from dry asphalt to icy mountain peaks, emulating real-world rally strategies. This update spotlights two distinct sections, each designed to test unique driving skills and push players to their limits:

Expanded Assetto Corsa Rally Features New Monte Carlo Stages, Iconic Cars, and Career Events

La Bollene-Vesubie – Col de Turini (18 km): A mythical ascent characterized by relentless elevation changes, narrow passages, and an endless barrage of tight corners that demand precision and control. Sisteron (13 km): Featuring wider, high-speed roads that reward rhythm and confidence, punctuated by challenging braking zones and limited visibility where any over-optimistic trajectory is severely punished. Version 0.3 expands the vehicle roster with two iconic cars that represent different eras of rally competition: Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.6 HF (Group 4): The classic front-wheel-drive machine that conquered the Monte Carlo Rally in 1972, embodying the spirit of a bygone era. SKODA Fabia RS Rally2: A modern all-wheel-drive powerhouse boasting 289 horsepower, representing the cutting edge of the Rally2 category. In addition to these highlights, update 0.3 adds 40 new career events and incorporates various technical corrections. Assetto Corsa Rally is available now in Early Access on Steam. Prepare to embrace the challenge and experience the thrill of winter rally racing like never before.

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Official Name	XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Brief Summary	XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
Platforms	Xbox 360, Linux, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Android, Mac
Released	October 9, 2012
Genre	Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Play Modes	Single player, Multiplayer
Content Rating	18
Languages	Czech, English, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil)
Genre	Firaxis Games
Genre	2K Games, Feral Interactive
Ratings	86/100 (557 reviews)