Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition for PlayStation 5 is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 4,400, brand new and sealed. This physical disc from Kunos Simulazioni and 505 Games is the official GT World Challenge game. The Day One Edition includes the 2020 GT World Challenge Pack DLC, which adds three cars and more than 60 liveries. On PS5 it runs natively at up to 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, with photorealistic weather and night racing. Pick up the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for console racers who want more than arcade thrills, the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition models tyre grip, aerodynamics, suspension and car electronics the way GT3 teams study them. Kenyan motorsport fans who follow the Safari Rally around Naivasha get a different discipline here: sprint and endurance racing on famous European circuits. Many racing games reward bumping your way to the front. This one does not, because mechanical damage changes how the car drives, so clean laps and patient overtakes are what win races.
Where most Nairobi shops hand over a game without advice, Mascom International tells you whether the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition suits your setup before you pay. Compared with Gran Turismo 7 on the same console, it narrows its focus to GT3 racing and goes deeper on physics and race craft. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the learning curve is steep, and the reward for mastering it feels earned. Collect the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition in person, or pay on arrival when it reaches your door in any of the 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition
Is the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition worth KSh 4,400 in Kenya?
Yes, for a PS5 owner who wants serious circuit racing, the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition is fair value at KSh 4,400 from Mascom International. That price covers the full native PS5 game plus the 2020 GT World Challenge Pack, with its three extra cars and more than 60 liveries. A sealed physical disc also holds resale value, so you can trade it on later. Spread across a year of racing, the cost works out to about KSh 12 per day.
Assetto Corsa Competizione vs Gran Turismo 7, which is better on PS5?
Assetto Corsa Competizione is the better pick for focused GT3 racing, while Gran Turismo 7 suits players who want hundreds of cars across many classes. GT7 mixes car collecting, licence tests and road cars with its racing, and most of it needs an internet connection. Assetto Corsa Competizione sticks to the GT World Challenge championship, with deeper tyre, fuel and damage modelling. Choose Gran Turismo 7 for variety and a gentler start. Choose this game to learn genuine race craft.
Can I play Assetto Corsa Competizione on a PS5 Digital Edition or PS5 Pro?
Only with a disc drive attached, because the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition is a physical Blu-ray disc. The standard PS5 and the disc version of the PS5 Slim read it straight away. The PS5 Slim Digital Edition and the PS5 Pro ship without a drive, so they need Sony's detachable Disc Drive first. The original 2020 PS5 Digital Edition cannot add a drive at all. Tell Mascom International which console you own, and we will confirm compatibility before you order.
Does Assetto Corsa Competizione need internet, and what happens during a power cut?
Career, championship and single races in Assetto Corsa Competizione play offline once the game is installed, which helps when Safaricom Home Fibre or Zuku drops out. Online multiplayer needs an internet connection and an active PlayStation Plus subscription. A KPLC blackout halfway through a long race can cost you that session's progress. For endurance events, a UPS behind the console and TV keeps you running through short outages. Mascom International stocks UPS units sized for a PS5 setup.
Can I race Assetto Corsa Competizione with a DualSense controller, or do I need a steering wheel?
The DualSense controller handles Assetto Corsa Competizione well enough to race competitively, though a wheel unlocks the full simulation. Steering assists, adjustable sensitivity, traction control and ABS settings soften the learning curve on a pad. Compatible PS5 wheels, such as the Logitech G923 and Thrustmaster T248, pass tyre slip and kerb strikes through force feedback. Many Nairobi players start on the controller and buy a wheel once their lap times stop improving. Ask us about wheel stock when you collect your copy.
Who should buy the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition, and who should skip it?
Buy the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition if you enjoy learning braking points, tyre temperatures and pit strategy, or if you already follow GT3 racing. Skip it if you want quick, chaotic fun with friends on one couch, because it offers no split-screen racing. Younger players and casual drivers will usually be happier with Gran Turismo 7, which eases you in gradually. Players who want an open world to cruise around should look elsewhere too. This game rewards patience and punishes contact.
How realistic is the driving in Assetto Corsa Competizione on PS5?
Assetto Corsa Competizione is one of the most demanding racing simulations on PS5, with physics that track tyre pressure, temperature, aerodynamic load, suspension movement and engine behaviour. Circuits are laser-scanned, so kerbs and bumps sit exactly where they do in real life. Rain changes grip lap by lap as conditions shift. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and McLaren GT3 cars each behave differently. After contact, mechanical damage alters handling, so a bent suspension arm shows up at the next corner.
Will this Assetto Corsa Competizione disc work on a PS5 bought in Kenya?
Yes, PS5 games are region-free, so this Assetto Corsa Competizione disc plays on any PS5 sold in Kenya, whether bought locally or imported from Dubai or the UK. The "rated Everyone" mark on the cover is an ESRB age rating, not a region lock. Your PlayStation Network account region does not affect the disc itself. Game updates and online races download through PSN on any Kenyan connection, from Airtel 4G home routers to Faiba fibre.
Technical Specifications
Simulation Engine and Driving Physics
- Built on Unreal Engine 4 by Kunos Simulazioni, giving circuits detailed lighting and convincing surface textures in every session.
- Tyre model tracks pressure, temperature and wear, so pushing too hard on lap one costs you grip later.
- Aerodynamic load changes with speed and ride height, rewarding smooth inputs through fast corners such as Eau Rouge at Spa.
- Suspension and electronics simulation includes adjustable traction control and ABS, the same tools GT3 drivers use on race day.
- Mechanical damage affects drivability, so first-lap contact can compromise the rest of your race rather than simply cost time.
Graphics Output and Performance on PS5
- Native PS5 version outputs up to 4K resolution, giving sharp liveries and readable braking markers on large TVs.
- Frame rate reaches up to 60 frames per second, keeping steering response tight during close wheel-to-wheel racing.
- Photorealistic weather runs from dry sunshine to heavy rain, changing grip and visibility within a single race.
- Night racing with headlights and trackside lighting carries endurance events through dusk and full darkness.
- Motion-captured driver animations add detail to cockpit views and replays when you review your best overtakes.
Cars, Circuits and Included Content
- Official GT World Challenge licence brings real championship teams, drivers, cars and circuits into one PS5 game.
- GT3 grid includes Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-AMG cars, each with its own handling character.
- Day One Edition includes the 2020 GT World Challenge Pack, adding three cars and more than 60 liveries.
- Circuit list includes Spa-Francorchamps, Monza, Silverstone and Brands Hatch, all laser-scanned for accurate kerbs and surface bumps.
- Endurance racing up to 24 hours at Spa demands careful fuel, tyre and pit stop planning across day and night.
Controllers, Wheels and Input Support
- DualSense controller supported with adjustable steering, throttle and brake sensitivity for smoother control on a gamepad.
- Compatible PS5 steering wheels, such as Logitech G923 and Thrustmaster T248, deliver force feedback straight through the rim.
- Driving assists, including stability control and steering aid, can be reduced step by step as your skill improves.
- Custom button mapping places pit limiter, headlights and wipers wherever your thumbs reach comfortably mid-race.
- Ideal racing line display shows braking zones and turn-in points, helping beginners learn each circuit quickly.
Game Modes and Online Connectivity
- Career mode builds your driver from a rookie seat into a full championship campaign with rising expectations.
- Championship mode recreates official GT World Challenge seasons with real calendars, entry lists and points scoring.
- Hotlap, Hotstint and Superpole modes test single-lap and stint pace, ideal for short evening sessions after work.
- Online multiplayer includes private lobbies, letting you organise races with friends, though PlayStation Plus is required.
- Driver rating system scores safety and racecraft, matching you online with players who drive with similar discipline.
- Offline single-player modes need no internet once installed, so a dropped connection never stops your practice.
Disc Format, Region and Installation
- PS5 physical Blu-ray disc requires a console with a built-in or attached Disc Drive to install and play.
- Region-free PS5 software runs on Kenyan, UK, US or Dubai-sourced consoles without any regional restriction.
- Game installs to the PS5 internal SSD, so loading into races stays quick after the first setup.
- Rated Everyone by the ESRB, so teenagers learning circuit racing can play alongside adults in the same household.
- Disc ownership means you can lend, resell or trade the game, which no digital PlayStation Store purchase allows.
Package Contents
The Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition arrives factory-sealed, exactly as Kunos Simulazioni and 505 Games packed it for retail shelves. Inside the shrink wrap you get:
- PS5 game case with the original Day One Edition cover art
- Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 Blu-ray game disc
- Access to the 2020 GT World Challenge Pack DLC bundled with this edition
- Any inserts or instructions the publisher places in the case
The PS5 console, DualSense controller and steering wheel are sold separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects in the disc. If a sealed copy fails to read on a working PS5, bring it to our Nairobi CBD service desk with your receipt. We test it and replace the faulty disc. Scratches or damage after purchase are not covered.
Buying the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition in Nairobi
Mascom International stocks the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition as a sealed PS5 disc at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to check the case and ask our team about wheels or controllers before you buy.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the game the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You check the seal on the Assetto Corsa Competizione Day One Edition and pay only when it arrives.
Your copy comes with the 6-month disc warranty stated above.
PlayStation players across Kenya rely on Mascom International for sealed stock, honest compatibility advice and current Nairobi pricing on every PS5 game and accessory we carry.
