To: Kunos Simulazioni S.r.l.
Subject: Request for Local Standalone Servers in Assetto Corsa EVO

 
Preamble
We, the passionate Assetto Corsa EVO community, respectfully approach Kunos Simulazioni to request the implementation of local standalone servers in the upcoming title of the series.

Reasons for This Request
1. Community Control
Local standalone servers would allow communities to autonomously manage their gaming sessions, ensuring:

Customized and consistent rules
Effective user moderation
Organization of private championships and events
Access management and whitelisting
2. Stability and Performance
Reduced latency: Local servers geographically close to users
Greater stability: Direct control over hardware and connection
Guaranteed availability: Independence from official servers for important events
3. Advanced Customization
Specific configurations for different types of racing (drift, track day, competitions)
Extended and controlled mod support
Customized weather and track settings
Community-specific setups and balancing
4. Continuity with Tradition
Assetto Corsa Competizione and the original Assetto Corsa have demonstrated the value of dedicated servers for:

Title longevity
Community growth
Sim racing ecosystem development
5. Economic and Sustainability Aspects
Reduced hosting costs for Kunos
Load distribution on official servers
Greater resilience of the multiplayer ecosystem
Benefits for Kunos Simulazioni
Long-term engagement: More active and loyal communities
Organic marketing: Community-driven events and championships
Qualified feedback: Organized communities provide more structured feedback
Infrastructure cost reduction: Server load distribution
Specific Requests
Downloadable dedicated servers: Standalone application for local hosting
Complete documentation: Configuration and administration guides
Management APIs and tools: Interfaces for advanced administration
Mod support: Compatibility with custom content
Matchmaking system: Integration with in-game server browser
Positive Precedents
The community has demonstrated its ability to manage quality servers with:

Assetto Corsa (AC): Thousands of community servers active for years
Assetto Corsa Competizione: Private servers for successful championships
Other genre titles: Virtuous examples of community management
Community Commitment
We, the undersigned, commit to:

Responsibly use standalone servers
Contribute feedback for improvements
Promote Assetto Corsa EVO through our events
Maintain high standards of fair play and sportsmanship
 
Conclusion
The implementation of local standalone servers in Assetto Corsa EVO would represent an investment in the future of the sim racing community and would guarantee the title lasting longevity and commercial success.

We trust in your attention to this request and remain available for further discussions and collaborations.

The Assetto Corsa EVO Community

Contact for further information:

Official Assetto Corsa Forum
https://www.assettocorsa.net/forum/index.php

Official Kunos Simulazioni Discord servers
https://discord.gg/2HXEqhM5A8

Official Kunos Simulazioni Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Assetto.Corsa/

Official Kunos Simulazioni X
https://twitter.com/AC_assettocorsa

Official Kunos Simulazioni Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/assettocorsa/