🏁 AC Controller 4U - Development Roadmap

From breakthrough to perfection Current Version: v3.1.4 BETA Status: Early Access Live ⚡

🚀 THE BREAKTHROUGH IS JUST THE BEGINNING

AC Controller 4U solved the 10-year problem: making Assetto Corsa playable with gamepad. But this is only Phase 1. The vision? Professional-grade gamepad experience across the entire AC ecosystem.

📋 DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP

🎯 PHASE 2: PERFECTION (v3.2.0) Target: October 2025 🏎️ Vanilla Content Perfected

Car-specific presets for all AC vanilla content AC Competizione native support with GT3/GT4 optimizations AC EVO day-1 compatibility with new physics engine Track-specific adaptations (Monaco tight corners vs Monza straights)

🐧 Cross-Platform Excellence

Proton/SteamDeck native support Linux compatibility layer Steam Deck controls optimization Performance scaling for mobile hardware

🎛️ PHASE 3: USER EMPOWERMENT (v3.3.0) Target: November 2025 🖥️ Dynamic GUI System

Real-time adjustment sliders Micro-corrections fine-tuning (0.1-5.0 sensitivity) Auto-centering 12-level precision control Linearity curves with visual feedback Per-car profiles save/load system

📱 System Integration

System tray persistent icon Windows notifications for optimal settings Quick presets toggle (Comfort/Sport/Pro/Legend) Hotkey customization beyond F-keys

🎮 PHASE 4: IMMERSION (v3.4.0) Target: December 2025 🔊 Force Feedback Revolution

Haptic feedback through gamepad vibration Road surface vibration simulation Tire slip haptic warnings Collision/impact feedback RPM/gear shift vibration cues

⚡ Hardware Excellence

Dedicated XInput virtual driver (vJoy independent) Zero-latency input processing Multiple gamepad simultaneous support Custom deadzones per axis Stick drift automatic compensation

🔬 TECHNICAL DEEP DIVE Current Architecture: Gamepad Input → Physics AI → Telemetry Analysis → vJoy Output → AC v3.4.0 Architecture: Multi-Input → Neural Physics → Predictive AI → Custom Driver → Enhanced AC Performance Targets:

<1ms latency input-to-output 240Hz polling rate support <5MB RAM footprint <1% CPU usage during gameplay

📊 MILESTONE FEATURES ✅ COMPLETED (v3.1.4):

Real-time physics calculations 50+ car database optimization 8-level auto-centering system Micro-movement high-speed filtering AC EVO compatibility layer

🔄 IN PROGRESS:

AC Competizione integration testing SteamDeck compatibility validation GUI framework development Custom driver architecture

📅 PLANNED:

Neural network training for predictive physics VR mode compatibility research Console adaptation feasibility study Community modding API

💬 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK INTEGRATION Most Requested Features:

GUI for real-time adjustments (78% requests) Force feedback support (65% requests) More car-specific presets (52% requests) Linux/SteamDeck support (41% requests)

Beta Testing Program:

50 selected users across different hardware Weekly builds with new features Direct feedback channel via Discord Early access to experimental features

🎯 SUCCESS METRICS & GOALS Technical Goals:

Sub-millisecond response time 99.9% stability across all supported games Universal compatibility with any gamepad Professional-grade customization options

User Experience Goals:

10-second setup for new users Competitive lap times achievable by anyone Seamless integration with existing AC setups Professional esports viability with gamepad

🏆 THE ULTIMATE VISION Making gamepad the PREFERRED input method for sim racing. Not just “playable” - but competitive, precise, and enjoyable. AC Controller 4U will prove that with the right technology, physics beat hardware every time.

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Weekly progress updates Technical insights and challenges Community highlights and achievements Beta testing opportunities

Connect:

💬 Discord: Join the AC Controller community 🐦 Twitter: @ToniSalaDev for daily updates 📧 Email: toni.sala.dev@gmail.com for direct feedback

💰 EARLY ACCESS ADVANTAGE Current Early Access holders get:

✅ Free lifetime updates to all future versions ✅ Beta access to new features first ✅ Priority support and feature requests ✅ Community recognition as founding users

Price evolution:

v3.1.4 (Current): $2.99 Early Access v3.2.0 (Perfection): $4.99 Standard v3.3.0 (GUI): $7.99 Professional v3.4.0 (Complete): $9.99 Final Release

🚀 The revolution started. The evolution continues. Get AC Controller 4U now and be part of the journey from breakthrough to perfection.