In an unexpected move, PlayStation has discontinued online services for the acclaimed racing simulator Assetto Corsa on PS4, catching both players and the gaming community off guard. This abrupt decision has sparked concerns about the game's longevity on other platforms, including Xbox and PC.

Originally launched in 2014 for PC and later ported to consoles in 2016, Assetto Corsa quickly established itself as a benchmark for racing simulation. Developed by Italy's Kunos Simulazioni, the game's emphasis on realistic physics, despite being surpassed by newer entries in the series, has maintained a passionate player base thanks to its accessibility and modding support.

The shutdown came to light through a PSNProfiles forum thread, where user HuntingFever noted, "The Assetto Corsa PS4 servers were deactivated between mid-May and early June this year." This claim was corroborated by multiple community members, with one player confirming the Korean version remained operational until early June.

Interestingly, only the Japanese PlayStation Store currently displays a warning about the terminated online services, likely due to Japan's strict consumer protection laws. This has left players in other regions without official notification, fueling frustration within the community.

While the game's offline modes remain functional, trophy hunters face an impossible challenge as several achievements require online access. This situation mirrors recent industry trends of service discontinuations, though the lack of prior notice in this case has been particularly jarring for fans.