Kunos SImulazioni and 505 Games have partially kept their promise to release the first Porsche DLC Volume 1 pack for the consoles in November. Yesterday, the Assetto Corsa maker released the first Porsche volume 1 for one of the consoles, the Playstation 4. Coinciding with the console release, their is also an 1.09 update available for the PS4 version, more on that a little later. Kunos has offered an explanation as to why the XBOX One version of the Porsche pack has been delayed. They assure XBOX One players that the issues are being worked on and they are hoping for a timely resolution.
Xbox One Update & DLC Launch:
Unfortunately, we have encountered some problems with the Xbox One update and we are unable to launch the patch and Porsche Pack Vol. 1 DLC today. The team at Kunos are working flat out right now and doing all they can to solve the issues, resubmit and bring the update, along with the Porsche Pack Vol. 1 DLC, to Xbox One as soon as possible! Stay tuned to our community channels… We will update you as and when we can with more information.
As with the PC release of the first officially licensed Porsche DLC content for sim racing in many years, volume 1 contains an eclectic mix of seven classic and modern offerings from the the German coach builder. Some of these cars are historical racers, such as the insanely powerful 1500bhp 917/30 Spyder, while others are up to date modern day models like the 919 Spyder Hyper-car! Free content for the first pack comes in the form of the second-generation Porsche Panamera G2 Turbo and the historic version of the Silverstone circuit.
Included Cars:
- Porsche 911 Carrera S
- Porsche 918 Spyder
- Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0
- Porsche 718 Cayman S
- Porsche 917/30 Spyder
- Porsche 935/78 ‘Moby Dick’
- Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport
Mentioned earlier in this article, Kunos have released a large 5.2 GB update v 1.09 for the PS4 version of the title. With the new update, Kunos are giving the console version a graphical make over that will bring it more into line with the PC edition of Assetto Corsa. You can see all the fixes and improvements encompassed in this very substantial update by checking out the complete changelog here below.
Update V 1.09 Fixes and changes:
- Upgraded physics engine and network protocol to bring them in line with the PC version of Assetto Corsa as of release 1.9
- Upgraded FMOD to latest 1.08, and done a lot of tweaks and fixes to the audio of all cars
- Fixed some problems with the AI on race start
- Fixed a recurring crash with Special Events, caused by a certain sequence of actions in the launcher
- Fixed bug that blocked users from pushing turbo to 100%
- Fixed bug with Traction Control level selection
- Fixed several translation issues
- Fixed a degenerate collision triangle in Brands Hatch that was causing the simulation to break when hitting it
- Added support for visible checkpoints in Time Attack mode
- Added new controls presets
- Added support for Porsche-specific car features and Special Events
- Added support for DLC content: Porsche Pack #1
- Added driver skins
Free Bonus Content:
As part of Version 1.09, we’ll be giving our players 2 pieces of FREE bonus content… The brand new and recently unveiled Porsche Panamera G2 Turbo, the latest luxury saloon model manufactured by Porsche, as well as the historic version of the Silverstone circuit!
Ultimately, the official Porsche licensed content will deliver three DLC packs with a total of 24 Porsche models to the PS4 and hopefully also very soon for XBOX One players! To make up the total car number of 24 models, Kunos Simulazioni will include one new car with each DLC pack’s release. Those models are the Porsche Panamera, Macan, and Cayenne.
If you cannot wait to get your hands on the first Porsche DLC Pack Volume 1 for Playstation 4, you can purchase it right now for €6.99 – £5.79 – US $6.99. Players that possess the Assetto Corsa Season Pass may download all the packs as they are released at no extra cost. The Assetto Corsa Season Pass includes access to the Japanese Pack, Red Pack, and 3 Porsche DLC packs. Volume 2 of the Porsche DLC Packs for the PS4 is scheduled for a December 2016 release.
