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Three steps: Content Manager, Custom Shaders Patch, then join a server. These settings get you drifting fast, with clear fixes if something goes wrong.
Overview
Install Content Manager
Enable CSP
Join a server
Which Assetto Corsa to buy
- Buy Assetto Corsa (2014) on Steam. The Ultimate Edition includes all official DLC and is the easiest choice.
- You can also purchase at a discount via Instant-Gaming and redeem the key on Steam.
Install Content Manager
- Download Content Manager and launch it once.
- Point it to your Steam Assetto Corsa folder if prompted.
- Sign in inside CM to enable the Online tab.
Enable Custom Shaders Patch
CSP is required for night lighting, weather effects and many track features.
- Open CM → Settings → Custom Shaders Patch.
- Install a Recommended version.
- Restart CM after installation.
Join ACS servers
- Open CM and go to the Online tab.
- Search for ACS Drift or filter by your nearest region.
- Click a server to join. CM fetches required cars and tracks when available.
PC Only — Minimum System Requirements
Practical minimums for modded ACS servers. Higher specs improve stability and visuals.
- OS
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Processor
- Intel Core 7xxx / AMD Ryzen 2xxx (6 cores or higher)
- RAM
- 16 GB minimum (32 GB highly recommended)
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or higher
- Storage
- 100 GB SSD
Recommended Controls
These baselines get you driving quickly. In general: set Gain 100% in game and adjust overall strength in your wheel software; keep Min Force 0%, Effects 0%, Gyro ON, and Soft Lock ON in Assetto Corsa.
MOZA R5 (A/M Balanced Wheel)
Setup is meant for an aftermarket balanced wheel. When the wheel rotates there should be zero wobble. If your wheel wobbles, use the alternative setup in the FAQ.
- Calibrate in Moza Pit House: Recovery and Reset → Wheel Base Recovery and Reset, then follow the prompts.
- Calibrate in Windows: Set Up USB Game Controllers → Moza R5 Base → Properties → Settings → Calibrate. Move the wheel left/right several times.
- Apply the settings shown in the screenshots below. Adjust to taste; preference differs by driver.
Increase or decrease force feedback by adjusting the Gain in Settings → Assetto Corsa → Controls → Force Feedback.
Simagic Alpha Mini (A/M Balanced Wheel)
Setup is meant for an aftermarket balanced wheel. When the wheel rotates there should be zero wobble.
Before installing these CSP/CM settings, save your own presets so you can revert if needed.
Adjust overall weight by changing Gain in Settings → Assetto Corsa → Controls → Force Feedback.
Controller (A7 / Xbox-style)
- Download the A7 Assist gamepad script below.
- Open your Assetto Corsa root folder →
extension → lua. - Extract the Joypad-Assist archive and drag & drop the extracted folder into
lua, replacing files. - In Content Manager, enable
Gamepad FXthen chooseA7 Assist. - Go to Assetto Corsa → Controls and select the gamepad input method from the dropdown at the top.
- Tune your controller on the
Maintab to finish setup.
Common issues
Black screen or instant crash
- Update to a Recommended CSP version in CM.
- Disable experimental PP filters and extra weather scripts.
- Verify game files in Steam and remove broken apps in AC/apps/python.
Assetto Corsa Error 0xc000007b when launching
- Launch Assetto Corsa from Steam once without Content Manager so the game can create its files.
- Close it and use Content Manager. If it persists, verify game files in Steam.
High ping or stutter
- Pick the closest region (NA, EU, BR, AU, JP).
- Close heavy overlays and cap FPS to reduce spikes.
Wheel oscillates or feels wrong
- Reduce base strength slightly; keep AC Gain 100%.
- Enable FFB Gyro; add a small amount of damper/friction in the base if needed.