2024-04-09 08:33:01
The world’s most famous sailing competition, the America’s Cup, has announced the launch of a racing simulation video game called AC Sailing. The game was developed by the New Zealand Chiefs Studio and uses the same simulation technology used by the official team to prepare for the game. It will be released for free on the Epic Games Store and Steam today (April 9) at 19:00 CEST.
With this experience, America’s Cup hopes to convey the feeling of professional sailors when training tactics to prepare for each race and provide extensive weather and geographical customization options. It will revolutionize the future of esports sailing, creating an opportunity for fans around the world, regardless of status or age, to compete in the sport’s oldest competition.
Yes, we are talking about esports because while announcing the game, the organization also announced the creation of the world’s first esports tournament for AC Sailing, which is America’s Cup E Series the first flight will be later tonight at 19:00 CEST Twitch held on the channel.
The game will feature real-life locations such as Barcelona, home of the 37th America’s Cup, and the true colors of the race’s iconic AC40 yachts.
America’s Cup CEO Grant Dalton said: “It was a challenge to create a video game in a simulator that our sailors and designers could use in the real world of the America’s Cup. Players will be able to Experience the America’s Cup like never before as close to the real thing as possible.
“The America’s Cup has always been at the forefront of pushing the limits of sailing. We’re excited to bring this legacy of innovation into the virtual world, elevating sailing’s role in the esports ecosystem as we expand our footprint to become the largest ever Inclusive sailing competition.
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