Assetto Corsa Rally: All modes explained

The much-awaited Assetto Corsa Rally is finally here, and players are diving into the exciting stages of Alsace and Wales. The title currently offers three unique game modes, each with its own perks and gameplay features. While some are great for brushing up on your skills, others can put those same skills to the test.

Here's a handy guide to all modes in Assetto Corsa Rally.

Guide to all modes in Assetto Corsa Rally

1) Rally

Rally is the classic mode in Assetto Corsa Rally (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming ||Supernova Games Studios)

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Rally is the classic mode in Assetto Corsa Rally, offering players the definitive rally experience. This mode has two options, allowing players to choose between a single rally stage and a full weekend.

Single rally stage

A stage is essentially a stretch of track within a location, essentially referring to a single race between 5 and 20 kilometres. Single rally stages are great for those who want to get used to rallying and do not want to compete in multiple stages across different tracks or sections.

Rally Weekend

Weekends consist of multiple rally stages across multiple days (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming ||Supernova Games Studios)

Meanwhile, the full weekend is a combination of numerous stages, where players can choose and set up each day of a multi-day rally setup. Each day can be customised to select aspects such as the tracks, special sections, service parks, or even choose special rally stages.

Here's a handy explanation for the important aspects:

Service Park: An area where you can tune, repair, and modify your car. Make sure to add them between rally stages or within a single stage to fix any issues before progressing.
Special stage: a section of a closed road at a stage rallying event used for timed speed tests.

2) Time Attack

Time attacks in Assetto Corsa Rally are great for increasing your pace and control (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming ||Supernova Games Studios)

Time Attack is a high-octane mode where players participate in timed special stages to drive against the clock and achieve the fastest time. Unlike standard rally modes, where gamers compete with each other, time attack focuses on setting the fastest lap time possible.

This mode is great for increasing the pace in specific stages, acting as a great way to train for rally stages or a weekend. The time attack scores are put on a leaderboard, allowing players to understand the benchmark and gauge their skill level with ease.

3) Free Practice

Free Practice is the best mode in Assetto Corsa Rally if you are starting and getting used to all the rules (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming ||Supernova Games Studios)

Free Practice is perhaps one of the best modes in Assetto Corsa Rally, especially if you are new to rallying. It is essentially an open mode that lets you race on all available stages using any car you wish. It is a great way to test out the handling of all the vehicles and get used to their quirks.

Apart from the ability to choose vehicles and stages, the mode also allows players to modify the weather and time. Since weather plays a major role in terms of grip and traction, it is a great way to get used to driving in wet conditions or trying out different tyre compounds.

Apart from this, the session settings menu allows further customisation. It lets players modify aspects such as respawn, hardcore mode, and car damage. This is a nifty feature for players who want to get used to the effect of crashes and how they affect the vehicle's handling and performance.

Additionally, turning on the free drive mode from the session settings in Assetto Corsa Rally lets players use the free roam mode across the selected stage. This is the best way to memorise the track and make a mental map of all high-impact areas, such as hairpins, sharp bends, undulations, and more.

Also read: Assetto Corsa Rally Review: Immersive gameplay brings the art of rallying to life

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Edited by Sayendra Basu