This error often occurs for users of the Steam version because Steam technically considers v1.16.2 to be the "latest" stable release, whereas many modern mods and shaders demand v1.16.3 to function. Solution 1: Edit the Changelog.txt (Fastest Fix)
The error message is a known glitch that occurs within the Custom Shaders Patch (CSP) or Content Manager when the software misidentifies the game's version number . It typically happens because a minor official update from Kunos Simulazioni (the developers) confuses the version-checking logic in these third-party mods. How to Fix or Bypass the Error assetto corsa is obsolete v1163 is required link
| Symptom | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Steam says game is up to date, but CM shows old version | Verify game files + reinstall CSP patch | | Non-Steam game | Buy Assetto Corsa (often on sale for <$10) | | Version shows 1.16.3 but error persists | Server is actually outdated – find another server | Guide: Fixing “Assetto Corsa is obsolete — v1163