Eifel Free Roam is coming to Assetto Corsa EVO later this year as part of the Early Access Program, introducing a new way to explore one of the most famous driving regions in the world.

The mode features a highly detailed recreation of the German Eifel region surrounding the Nürburgring, blending flowing country roads, dense forests, elevation changes, wildlife and iconic stretches of tarmac into a wide open driving experience. Whether players are cruising, navigating traffic or simply exploring, the road network is built to suit every type of car. A specific release date has not been announced.

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The area was originally planned for Early Access in summer 2025, continuing to grow over time, eventually spanning 1,600 square kilometers. The entire region is being laser scanned and recreated using new terrain technology developed by KUNOS with the open world launching in stages alongside additional features and content.

Beyond driving, players will be able to interact with local businesses, rent vehicles and upgrade cars using aftermarket parts. Real world businesses can also take part with car rental companies, auto parts stores and other automotive related brands able to appear directly within the game world.

Following its silence last year, Kunos Simulazioni has announced that Assetto Corsa EVO’s Eifel Free Roam mode will arrive in 2026. To further showcase the progress made, it released a new teaser video, which is as curious as it is lovingly detailed. Check it out below.

The teaser sees the player finishing up on a track and hanging around to wait for more data before suddenly zooming out to reveal the massive complex. Cut to other notable areas in Nürburgring, including a castle on a hill, wind turbines amid a dense forest, and the gorgeously lit nighttime streets in the city. There are even NPCs roaming around, going about their business, and even some wildlife out in the fields.

Given the size of the studio and its resources, the scale is quite impressive. It ends with the player driving through the world at high speed, and suddenly, we’re worried about everyone else unfortunate enough to cross their path.

Whether you fancy a quick drive or something more relaxing, Kunos Simulazioni promises the “most accurate representation” of the region, where “every road is designed to make every kind of car feel perfectly at home.” Of course, there’s currently no concrete release window for the mode, so stay tuned for further announcements in the coming months.

Assetto Corsa EVO is available for PC via Steam Early Access. Despite a problematic launch, it picked up within the first month – check out our review for more details. Subsequent updates would add Open Mode, Career Mode and modding tools alongside new cars, tracks, and improvements to audio, drivetrain physics, and more.