The Showdown Update, also known as the 2019 Summer Update is the 33rd update for Asphalt 8: Airborne.
Announcement
WHAT'S NEW
Gear up for the future with the next generation of racing challenges and technology!
SHOWDOWN MODE
We are proud to introduce a new action-packed, all-out brawl of a game mode! Strategically harness the might of high-tech tools to come out on top. Showdown Mode is available in the TLE section now, and may make more appearances soon!
ASPHALT TOURNAMENT SUMMER 2019
This July, take part in Asphalt Tournament Summer 2019, our first competitive season inspired by eSports competitions! Are you ready for the ultimate skill-driven rivalry?!
3 ABSOLUTE BEASTS
Koenigsegg is back with the CCXR Trevita! The Ford GT finally joins our ranks, together with the Aston Martin Vantage. But wait till you see what we've got up our sleeves for July...
A CENTURY OF BENTLEY
Happy 100th birthday, Bentley! Celebrate a century of excellence in Asphalt 8 by joining our anniversary Special Event. Unlock the Bentley Continental GT3 and play anniversary events this July!
INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS
In our constant quest to improve your experience, you can now manage all of your free upgrades and boosters in a new upgrade section.
Read the full list of changes at https://gmlft.com/UPNotes
New Vehicles
Class D
- Infiniti Project Black-S
Class B
TBA
The new vehicles will need the following engine cards:
- V6 Engine
- 2017 Ford GT (x??)
- V8 Engine
- Aston Martin Vantage 2018 (x48)
- Hybrid Engine
- Infiniti Project Black-S (x??)
- Koenigsegg Regera (x??)
- Forced-Induction V8 Engine
- Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita (x??)
Game Changes
Gameplay Changes
- New Game Mode: Showdown
- The base nitro stat of all Class D and C cars have been reduced to 6 mph (10 km/h) in line with the base nitro stat of the more recent cars added to the game (e.g. Rezvani Beast X, McLaren 600LT); their nitro stat at MAX+PRO remains unchanged.
- All Class A cars have their starting ranks increased by 50; their MAX+PRO ranks remain unchanged.
- The following vehicles are no longer Blueprint-buildable and are instead purchasable from the garage or obtainable through special events. Players who own some BPs of these vehicles get a discount off the garage cost that varies depending on the number of BP owned:
- The inventory now has an "Upgrades" tab displaying the number of boosters and free upgrades accumulated.
- Double Credits and Extra Tanks can be applied from this tab.
- Vehicle specific upgrades can be fused for
if the vehicle is at MAX.
- The following vehicles specific upgrades can be fused:
- 500
- 750
- 1,000
- 1,250
- 1,500
- The game does not give the option to fuse a certain number of upgrades, if the upgrades are fused, all will be used.
- The following vehicles specific upgrades can be fused:
Cosmetic Changes
- New app icon of a Ford GT (2017).
- The speed modification for the following cars has been removed:
- The Ford 2006 GT has been renamed to Ford GT 2006.
- New loading screen of two DS Survolts in a Showdown race.
Events
- Aston Martin Vantage 2018 R&D June 20, 2019
Bugs / Glitches
- Buffed Ford GT 2006: If the player has the Ford GT 2006 at MAX+PRO, the top speed and nitro are improved. This is most likely the performance stats of the Ford GT 2017 being erroneously applied on Ford GT 2006.
- This was fixed shortly after.
- Incorrect Upgrade Ready Screen: If the player has a Championship car that has 10 Pro Kit levels and a free Class Upgrade, the Upgrades tab of the inventory will show said Championship car as being ready to be upgraded.
- The following glitches still persist from the preceding updates:
- Pro kit inventory doubled
Trailer
Trivia
- This update has the following firsts:
- The first since the Fuel Events Update and San Diego Harbor Update to add a Ford and Koenigsegg vehicle respectively since 2014.
- The first since the Championship Update to add an Aston Martin and a Bentley vehicle.
- The first since the Fifth Anniversary Update to add a Class D car.