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FAQ / Installation Guide / Troubleshooting
🕑 Added 2024-11-28 09:00:00 +0000 UTC________________________________________________________
What are extensions?
Extensions are enhancements to existing track mods in Assetto Corsa.
They consist of an additional 3D layer that add new models like bridges and gantries, brake markers, signs and billboards, buildings, kerbs, vehicles, marshal lights, white lines, etc...
They also include set of configuration files that improve visual quality and add CSP features like grassfx or rainfx, trees, people in stands, animated billboards, environmental effects for example.
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Prerequisites
In order to make extensions work, first thing is to install Custom Shaders Patch (CSP) which you will find here:
CSP Version must be at least be 0.1.79
You can also install more recent versions (0.1.80 or 0.2.x).
They have some very nice improvements but sometimes can be less stable especially the most recent ones.
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How to Download Tracks
First thing to do is to download the original track.
It can be a track from the original Assetto Corsa game and in this case you can skip this step
Or it can be a third-party track mod and in this case links to these track mods are always provided in the related extension post.
You can find almost all the tracks mods provided by the great Assetto Corsa community in the Breathe listing (huge thanks to him!!!)
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How to Install Tracks
Once you have the track file (generally a compressed zip or rar archive )
you have to install it either by drag and drop it to Content Manager or
manually install it within Windows Explorer by extracting it to your assettocorsa folder.
In the end, the track folder should be located in the folder
assettocorsa\content\tracks
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How to Download Extensions
Extensions link are always provided in the post as google drive links.
They are always accessible so if they don't it can be for two reasons:
the link has been updated. When it happens (probably due to browser cache), just update the page with Ctrl+F5) and you should get the new link
the link has been archived. This track extension version is obsolete and a new version is available (probably with a link provided in the post)
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How to Install Extensions
If you have some old versions of the extensions, it can be sometimes useful to completely remove and reinstall track and extension folder before installing extensions to avoid conflicts
Once extension is downloaded, you have to install it. Follow one of these two methods:
• Method 1: Drag and Drop (recommended)
Open Content Manager.
Drag the downloaded .zip or .rar file directly into the Content Manager window (or use the install from a file menu).
A green notification will appear in the Content Manager menu at the top right, asking if you'd like to install the layout(s). Click Install.
Content Manager will automatically extract and place the layout/extension files in the correct directory.
Restart Content Manager to ensure it recognizes the new layout(s).
• Method 2: Manual Installation (only if drag and drop fails)
Unfortunately, extensions cannot always be installed directly by drag and drop so most of the time you will have to extract them within Windows Explorer.
All extensions archive file respect the tracks folder structure so you just have to extract the track directly to your assettocorsa folder and that's it. It should be something like this:
...\Steam\steamapps\common\assettocorsa\content\tracks
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Troubleshooting
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"Cannot have 0 cars" Error:
This error always indicates incorrect installation of the track and/or extension.
Please read the installation steps again and everything should work perfectly fine 👌
First thing to know is that Content Manager cannot install extensions directly
so you have to manually extract the extension zip file to your assetto corsa folder (and this folder only)
using Windows Explorer (override extension existing files if asked)
To check that your install is OK, here is an example of a correct track/extension folder structure:
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General Issues:
All tracks extensions are tested (by me obviously and by all users that have already download it before you) so if issues occur they are either detected and corrected quickly or they are caused by something wrong in your CSP config or the track / extension install
In a majority of issues, if you just remove the track folder completely then reinstall it and the extensions, that should solve the issues.
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Incorrect CSP tracks config folder:
Some issues can also be caused by the way your CSP version loads base extensions files so there are some compatibility issues.
For recent CSP versions make sure your folder [assettocorsa\extension\config\tracks] contains only subfolders and no files.
Also make sure base extension files are automatically downloaded in your CSP settings
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AI Cars Not Starting Race Issue:
Depending on the track, issues occur with latest CSP versions (> 0.2.x) with AI cars not starting the race
All we can do about it right now is just to go back to an older CSP version and wait for a CSP fix.
Please note that if you restart the session (even immediately after entering the race), everything is OK the second time.
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AI Spline Issue:
This issue can be caused by some AI file incompatibility with your CSP version
To solve it go to Go to [Settings / Custom Shaders Patch / New AI behavior]
and uncheck the [Extra options for AI splines]
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No Spectators:
In order to have spectators appear at your track check your config in Content Manager
Go to [Settings / Custom Shaders Patch / Track adjustments / Spectators] and uncheck the [Hide all spectators] and [Adjust amount of spectators] options
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Lights issues:
Because everyone has different config, different PP Filter, different hardware, different settings, different taste, there is obviously no magic settings for lights.
Most of the time , I try to make lights work for everyone but if this is not the case (and if it's not some issues due to CSP - see above), the most easy way to improve lights to your taste is to adjust your Pure settings in-game, and PP filter brightness settings is always a good way to start:
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Color issues / Seasons :
If your colors in game are completely desaturated it can be caused by seasons settings
To "solve" this, either set your race date to summer or chose another setting for the seasons in [Settings / Custom Shaders Patch / Track adjustments / Seasons ]
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Comments
Mark
someone ?
Mark
Some tracks, like jeddah for example... have race lines that are mostly yellow, there is no green. How to fix that ? Can someone help ?
Baptiste Miklas
Hi Pyyer, I have a problem which is not listed here, on the Redbull Ring, all the billboards are good but there is no Gravel traps at last corners, and no White/blue lines, so how can I solve the problem ?
Zom
Update: Losail 2024 Ext is now working Bahrain 2025 Ext is now working
Zom
Hi, if anyone is able to help, it would be much appreciated I downloaded quite a few tracks however only these don't seem to work Hungary 2024 Ext Red Bull Ring 2025 Ext Las Vegas 2024 Ext - (This will load however the track appears misconfigured with the sponsor barrier colliding with the Pit Lane) Melbourne 2024 Ext Monaco 2025 Ext Whenever I try to load these tracks onto Assetto Corsa via championships, it refuses to load me in with a pop up stating "Can't launch the race: track layout "layout_f1_2024 is damaged" All these tracks were installed via content manager so I am not sure if CM hasn't extracted them properly, I have tried extracting them into their respective track folders like the others but that has not resolved the issue. Las Vegas and Red Bull Ext have both displayed a warning saying they are audio misconfigured. However tracks like Suzuka 2025 Ext and Silverstone 2025 Ext work and load without fail
VipapkStudios
Did you read my take on the issues down below? Also, on what track is this happening? You need to be more specific when it comes to asking for support and troubleshooting. What are your CSP settings, etc.
VipapkStudios
That sounds like a skill issue… No, I'm kidding, bad joke. Kunos tracks, or to be more precise their layouts, have horrible AI lines and aren't competitive. I've noticed Pyyer including AI lines that are competitive and causes fewer crashes. So, what you're experiencing is basically an “evolution” of the AI, if you will. This is something he can't really help you with, other than saying, which I will do now, keep on practicing being better! Here's a handy tip, be in the back and follow the AI for a while and learn the track and braking points that way. Have fun! :)
VipapkStudios
Did you read my take on fixing the issues, below your comment? It's a comment from 5–6 months ago. I think it should be a solution to your problem.
VipapkStudios
You're right, there are some unnecessary bumps and the track isn't laser scanned compared to the new techniques used to make the tracks such as Fenryr. Even so, it's quite close enough and really well done. Of course, to reduce the feel of the bumps you need to set up the cars well, so the bumps become much less, especially for AI cars. I also highly recommend using the AI lines by mk-sg findable on Overtake, which not only makes the AI faster, but tries to avoid the bumps.
Jeno Galatz
Just a dumb question , there is a more advanced surface modell of tracks , for example with Monaco i find weird bumbs where onboard RL has no any or in another place . I just examined and on monaco after the third bigger turns (Right turn) right after the turn is a huge bump where almost have to takoff from throttle , and probably is in wrong place as in RL they make an avoidance maneuver later after turn 3 like in the middle of the straight to turn 4. Nobody experienced this , and probably has other misplaced or wrong interpreted surface mesh. I dont think is Laser Scanned . Sorry for doublepost but i dont know if you read just the last posts or also track related posts too
Elijah Grant
Pre realease will probably be on wednesday or thursday, and the actual release most likely saturday
Vergorn
really exelent job !!! do you know when Barcelona 2025 F1 track will be ready ? ) thanks
NezukoChan29
hi, i have an issue with sponsors on sum walls, they're a bit glitched
Rino Rossi
Hi all I have isseu with difficuly level. 80% AI is always too fast! With Kunos tracks I don't have this problem. Can you please help me? Kind regards Rino
Jacob Dunn
No matter what i do, it still gives me the 0 cars in race error. If someone would be nice enough t help that would be amazing, and yes i did follow all the correct installation steps and error fixes steps.
brandon
thanks a lot !
VipapkStudios
Hi everyone. If you're having issues with some tracks and have no idea how to resolve them, and this FAQ didn't help, here are some solutions. If I encounter more issues, you can find the solutions here: --- If the AI seems subpar at times, consider downloading a free mod called “Better AI for Formula 1 Tracks” by Nuzzi on Overtake. To ensure compatibility, remove tracks you don’t use. For instance, if you don’t need 'sochi_autodrom' or 'melbourne_2019', delete those folders. Afterward, move the remaining track folders to content > tracks. --- If grass is missing on certain tracks, here's the solution: 1) Go to CSP > GrassFX > Extension. 2) Disable the “Skip loading of old grass meshes” option if it’s enabled. This should resolve the issue and ensure GrassFX remains enabled. If the issue persists, you may need to disable GrassFX entirely. --- If grandstands, roads, or other track assets are missing, here's the solution: 1) Go to CSP > General Patch Settings > CPU Optimizations. 2) Under Chunks Optimization, change the setting from “Advanced (Experimental)” to “Basic”. This should resolve the issue and prevent similar problems on other tracks. --- If grass or vegetation appears blurry while driving or standing still, here's the solution: 1) Go to CSP > GrassFX > Rendering options. 2) Disable the “ExtraFX pass” option if it’s enabled. This blur is caused by motion blur from ExtraFX. Disabling 'ExtraFX pass' feature should fix the issue. If the problem persists, consider disabling GrassFX entirely. You can keep motion blur from ExtraFX enabled.
Humberto Manuel Gemelgo Jnr
Interesting, Nukedrop and Pyyer making F1 tracks. Any thoughts :)
Benjamin Mauss
First of all, thank you for all your work, it's really appreciated.I wanted to ask you, i'm playing mostly races and championships offline, and installed pretty much all your tracks, and there is no blue flags when i overlap the AI, yellow flags are also pretty random. Is this because of the track settings or there is something i forgot to tick in options ?
Bongi Mabhida
Hi Pyyer. Will there be a 2024 Interlagos extention
Danilo Cardoso
Não terá interlagos?
Sébastien Deville
Hi Pyyer ! How are you ? I have a question regarding your extension. As for the F1 tracks, the limits are the whitr line, in opposit as the GT races where the limits are larger, esentially the kerb, I Wonder if you can update your extension to correct this point ? Because I use your extension for my F1 championship (FSW) and Real Penalty dont count the cut very well because of the track limits that are not everytime configured on the white lines. Thank you in advance for your answer 😉
Alexis Desjardins
How to use your extension with 3d tree extension ?
Alessio
Just to update,I only got round to test it on Bahrain 2024 by fenyr but it looks like the issue is the extension as on the original track by fenyr I don't have the speed bug,I'm on the latest csp v.2.5 preview 1
Alessio
Hello all, hopefully I can get some help the extensions are amazing, however in some tracks me and the AI don't go over 160/170 km/h. I have tried with different vehicles and it still happening,the issue only doesn't happen on kudos original tracks,also tried to re install the tracks and extensions and still getting same issue all the time,any help please?
Tyler
can someone please help... i have tried everything on the downloading side but no matter what i do it gives me "error track not found".. i tried manually installing the orginal track and also tried downloading it through content manager but no matter what when i press run it gives me track not found
Einar Bjørnen
As far as I understand you do the visuals on the tracks, and nothing on the physicks? Now we are closing in to Zandvoort 2024 F1, I hope you can use another track, than last year, who has a fault i corner 2, The ai cars are flying everywhere. My self tried VRC Formula Alpha 2024 and I got a terrible snap oversteer if I not tiptoeing through corner 2.
Sardokard
Excelent job ! All these improvements encrease the game feeling. But i have an issue. At each release, we have to use another layout and then, the previous best lap time are not merge. I try to put the new layout files from the folder at the root, but it doesn't work. I also try to past the best time from a layout to another but no way. If someone could help me.....
Dale Provance
What folder does the pure config file go into? Amazing work,by the way!
johnny CILLIERRE
thank you, you're the best.
Pyyer
Here are my CSP presets: https://acstuff.ru/s/Fz90Qi And my Pure Config: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dOiGyHrU0OpbRCo9S6CEkGiAYbhNujfm/ Also please note that in each video preview I have to adjust the time of day / weather / PPFilter adjustments to have the best visual for each track
johnny CILLIERRE
Hello, I love your work, but I have a request: I have the same PP filter as you C13Aegis, but I do not get the same result, can you share your configuration CSP and your PP filter Ini C13Aegis. Many thanks in advance, you'd make me a happy man.
TheBigRabbit
Thx so much for all your amazing worx! Legend. Just asking, being a bit nosy, but where are you from!? Thx for an answer. Keep it up! :-)
andre vieira
Can you help me I recently installed the game and I can't enter the maps it gives me an error oxc000007b acs.exe on content manager
Spiyder
itll be 2 years the 8th of august
xNAPx
Whoa that's a very long list, hopefully won't take you too long to fix it
Pyyer
@E You're right. This is a new issue related to CSP 0.2.3 preview 211 only and appears in the following tracks/layouts: acu_hungaroring\layout_f1_2021 acu_hungaroring\layout_f1_2022 acu_hungaroring\layout_f1_2023 acu_sepang\layout_alms_2023 acu_sepang\layout_trackday_2023 bahrain_2020\bahrain_f1_2020 bahrain_2020\sakhir_f1_2020 fuji_speedway_mts\layout_wec_2023 istanbul_park\layout_f1_2020 ks_barcelona\layout_gp_2022 ks_barcelona\layout_gp_2022_fnr ks_barcelona\layout_gp_2023 ks_barcelona\layout_gp_2023_fnr ks_silverstone\silverstone_f1_2023 mugello\layout_f1_2020 singapore_2020\layout_f1_2010 singapore_2020\layout_f1_2019 singapore_2020\layout_f1_2022 singapore_2020\layout_f1_2023 spa\layout_f1_2020 I will create the fixes as soon as possible
xNAPx
Thank you so much for taking care of this problem, tou are a star
E
Hi Pyyer, This is the same message I get with the new Sepang Extension as well. .. " failed to allocate gpu memory". I'm using CSP 0.2.3-preview211
Pyyer
Thank you so much for your longtime support! 🙏 You're a big reason why I can continue to work on these extensions every week. I hope I will be able to provide you some great stuff for AC (and maybe AC EVO in the future 😉) for a very long time!
Pyyer
Thanks for reporting 👍 I have finally found what is the issue. It seems CSP has changed its way of loading camera_facing files. I have fixed it in version 2.1.3 of Silverstone 2023, now everything loads correctly 👌
xNAPx
Yes only Silverstone crash after the new csp
Flavio Cardoso
Getting the same error here with Silverstone 2023 extention. Maybe something with csp 211 like it´s what i have installed here too.
Spiyder
the goat of f1 extensions. been subbed for almost 2 years now, 100% worth it
Jack_NL
Restart PC., check file intergrity, try CSP 2.2 if nothing helps read this https://steamcommunity.com/app/805550/discussions/0/4698886342116879031/?l=japanese I tested and the track in 2023 version loads with csp 2.2
xNAPx
Any clue what can cause Silverstone with track extension 2023 giving crash " failed to allocate gpu memory" with the latest csp 0.2.3p211?
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vegas paris
Très intéressant, merci beaucoup.
Ricardo Sánchez
Oooooh excelente tutorial para la mayoría de problemas que alguien siempre ha tenido. Gracias!!!
