Servers for the 2014 Racing Game on PlayStation Unexpectedly Shut Down

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So, get this, PlayStation just pulled a fast one and shut down the online stuff for Assetto Corsa on PS4. Poof! Gone. And guess what? No heads-up. Zilch. Now fans are on edge, biting their nails over what’s next for this game on other platforms. I mean, if you’re into racing games, you probably know this already. It first hit PCs back in 2014 and then found its way to PS4 and Xbox One in 2016. Heck, even iOS got a piece of the action later on.

Alright, here’s the thing about Assetto Corsa — it’s from these cool cats in Italy, Kunos Simulazioni. It’s all about making things feel real, super realistic racing, you know? Even though newer games in the series have all these—what do you call ’em—fancy physics tricks, the OG Assetto Corsa stays alive. Why? Well, it’s got that community vibe, easy gameplay, and doesn’t demand a NASA computer to run. Kind of like a classic car that just won’t quit.

A few folks on PSNProfiles caught onto this whole shutdown saga. User HuntingFever (love that name, by the way) spilled the beans, “I’ve just been informed the Assetto Corsa (PS4) servers were closed/broke down somewhere between mid-May and early June of this year.” Others chimed in affirming it with stuff like, “servers are apparently gone,” and “preset lobbies disappeared.” But, oh, here’s a twist—a user claims they rocked the Korean version on June 3. So, that one’s still kicking, at least for a bit longer.

Now, semi-official gossip points to a notice on the Japanese PlayStation Store. It says, “The online service of this work has ended. Content that currently uses the network function is not available, so… yeah, be careful when buying.” Doesn’t sound friendly, huh? And weirdly, this warning is some kind of Japan-exclusive beta version of the word. Only they got the memo, even though it’s a worldwide thing.

Oh boy, if the PS4’s shuttering servers, has Xbox and PC’s number come up too? Let’s not go there yet. Fingers crossed, right? What’s reassuring—or terrifying—is that Assetto Corsa’s offline parts are still in the clear on PS4. But achievement hunters are crying, ‘cause some trophies need those online bits.

Look, I get it. Servers shutting down isn’t breaking news these days. But sneaking off without a word? That’s like disappearing from a party without saying goodbye. Typically, companies throw out warnings months ahead, giving players a chance to say their farewells. But this time? Nah. Just vanished.

So, there you have it. Assetto Corsa’s became the latest example of how not to bow out gracefully. It leaves this sort of lingering feeling, like when you lose a sock in the laundry. Anyway—or was I going somewhere else? No idea. Just hoping racing fans get some answers soon.