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Project CARS

Platform

PC, PS4, XBox One

Genre

Publisher

Steering wheel compatible

Yes

Developer

Slighty Mad Studios

UK Release Date

06/05/2015

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Our Review

8 /10

Summary

Project CARS is a landmark racing game. It succeeds as a focused and uncompromising thoroughbred racing simulator that bridges the gap between PC and consoles, representing motorsport at its most raw, most intense and most visceral. This is the complete package for the hardcore racing enthusiast that will keep you racing for months, and possibly years to come. If you consider yourself a racing game fanatic with a passion for motorsport, you’d be slightly mad not to take Project CARS for a spin.

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Articles

News Forza Motorsport 6 vs Project CARS handling comparison

We pit Forza Motorsport 6 up against Project CARS and compare the very different handling models in each. Both titles are running on the Xbox One console and we have virtually the same car running on the Brands Hatch track in each. We switch the audio from one game to the next too so you […]

News Project CARS 4.0 patch powers onto PS4 and PC

Well this is a pleasent surprise: the latest major patch for Project CARS has deployed updating the game to version 4.0, adding another raft of fixes and features. As usual, the PS4 and PC platforms get a headstart on the Xbox One as the patch is still in submission with Microsoft. The PS4 4.0 patch weighs […]

News Several DLC expansions coming to Project CARS soon

Slightly Mad Studios (SMS) have announced that Project CARS will be receiving, at the very least, three further DLC expansions in the next few months alone. Additionally the development team are also working on a “Special Fan-Requested” car pack which is due out in October and finally another “huge” Track Expansion DLC to follow in […]

News Project Cars gameplay in the McLaren 12C GT3 at Monza

Monza is our track of choice in our latest Project CARS gameplay video and we try our best to tame the McLaren 12C GT3 in wet weather conditions. The gameplay is shot off-screen and we make use of the TeamVVV triple-screen setup, there's also the replay footage which is synced to the gameplay in the […]

News Project Cars: Audi R18 at Spa in heavy fog gameplay

We get to grips with the Audi R18 in Project CARS racing at the iconic Spa circuit and take another look at the improved wet weather effects in the recently released 3.0 update. If controlling a very powerful racing car in the wet wasn't enough of a challenge we've also introduced heavy fog in to […]

Reviews Project CARS Review

For nearly a decade, developer Slightly Mad Studios have had an unrelenting vision: to deliver the definitive hardcore racing simulation appealing to the masses and motorsport aficionados alike. It started with Need for Speed Shift. At this point, the long-running series was going through something of an identity crisis, so EA handed over the keys […]

News Project CARS 3.0 update released for Xbox One

Two weeks after its roll-out on PS4 and PC, Xbox One users can finally enjoy the benefits of the mammoth 3.0 update in Project CARS as the belated patch is finally available to download. In case you weren't already aware of the changes it introduces, the 3.0 update brings revamped rain effects, friends leaderboards, multiplayer […]

News Old vs New Car Pack released for Project CARS

The latest monthly car pack has been released for Project CARS on the PlayStation Store and Steam marketplace. Previously hinted at on the official Project CARS Instagram page, the Old vs New Car Pack features a trio of classic sports cars, with each being complemented by their respective modern-day counterparts. For example, the Ford Mustang […]

News Next Project CARS DLC to have ‘old vs new’ theme

Project CARS developer Slightly Mad Studios has teased the theme and contents of the title's upcoming DLC pack. Seemingly christened the 'Old vs New' pack (according to posts on the offiical Project CARS Instagram page), this new piece of DLC appears to focus on classic iconic performance cars and their contemporary equivalents. For instance, the […]

News Project CARS: Formula B at Spa gameplay

As requested by one of our fans, we take a Formula B racing car to Spa in our latest Project CARS gameplay video. Alan competes in a quick 5-lap race and enjoys exploring the limits of the Formula B racing car as he improves his lap times with every passing lap. Towards the latter stages […]

News Exploring Project CARS’ revamped rain effects in update 3.0

If you want to showcase the graphical prowess of a racing game, weather effects are a pretty effective method. DriveClub is the current benchmark: watching the dynamic water droplets drizzle down the windscreen is a spectacular sight that still blows us away. Wet weather is also one of Forza Motorsport 6's headline new features, and […]

News Project CARS 3.0 update released for PC and PS4

The much anticipated 3.0 Project CARS patch has been released for PC and PS4, bringing with it a host of new features and improvements in what is a substansial update. Meanwhile, the Xbox One patch is still awaiting approval from Microsoft. Chief additions include a multiplayer spectator mode, online friends leaderboards, new force feedback profile […]

News Project CARS 3.0 patch update to add multiplayer spectating, enhanced weather and more

While development for Project CARS 2 is underway, Slightly Mad Studios have made it clear they aren't abandoning the original Project CARS with regular updates intrdocucing new content, features and fixes. Just over a month since the last major update, details on what we can expect from the upcoming patch 3.0 update have now surfaced. […]

News Project Cars Audi R8 LMP900 at Watkins Glen gameplay

After sampling the 1989 Audi 90 IMSA GTO in a recent Project CARS video, we thought we'd try out yet another of the legendary Audis which were released last month for Slightly Mad Studios' racer. This time around we get behind the wheel of the incredible Audi R8 LMP900 which has won the American Le […]

News Project CARS: 1989 Audi 90 IMSA GTO at Ruapuna GP Circuit

Our latest Project CARS gameplay video once again takes place at the recently released Ruapuna circuit and we tackle the GP version this time around. We get behind the wheel of the 1989 Audi 90 IMSA GTO, one of three legendary Audis that was released for Project CARS alongside the four Ruapuna circuit configurations. Alan […]

News Project CARS: Ruapuna Park gameplay in a Formula C car

After a break away from Project CARS (outside of recent comparison videos) we now return to Slightly Mad Studios' racer and try out the recently released Ruapuna Park track in a Formula C racing car. Our footage is running on a PC and we tackle the GP configuration of Ruapuna Park, one of a total […]

News Project CARS 2.0 update released on Xbox One

The long-awaited Project CARS 2.0 patch update has finally been released for Xbox One, completing its roll-out across all platforms. The update is said to improve Xbox One performance in extreme conditions up to 17% and improve multiplayer stability, along with a host of other user-reported fixes. A PC-only 2.5 update has since been released […]

News Project CARS’ second free car available now

Slightly Mad Studios have released their second free car for Project CARS – the limited run Audi A1 Quattro. It may have a small frame but the A1 Quattro out performs many larger cars with its powerful turbo-charged direct injection 2-litre engine. The A1 Quattro is limited to only 333 examples. Originally Slightly Mad Studios […]

News Project CARS new content adds Ruapuna Park track & three Audi racing cars

Slightly Mad Studios have released a new content pack for Project CARS which adds a new track (for the first time) and three legendary Audi racing cars. The new pack adds the Ruapuna Park International Raceway, the popular New Zealand track comes in a total of five configurations as listed below: Ruapuna Park A […]

News Project CARS scrapped on Wii U

Bad news Nintendo fans: Project CARS has been scrapped on Wii U, dashing the dreams of players hoping to play a thoroughbred racing sim on the neglected Nintendo platform. The news comes from NintendoLife in a statement from Slightly Mad's Ian Bell, who confirmed the studio has abandoned the development of Project CARS on Wii […]

News Patch 2.5 released for PC version of Project CARS

Slightly Mad Studios have released their latest patch for the PC version of Project CARS. The new patch brings the racer up to version 2.5. Furthermore, the patch also adds new force feedback (FFB) settings for racing wheel users where the player can now select a base FFB style that suits them along with the […]

News Project Cars Vs F1 2015 PS4 Replay Comparison at Monza

Continuing with our recent trend of comparison videos, we now pit the replay footage of Project CARS up against that of the recently released F1 2015 title. You can see F1 2015 footage at the top half of the screen and Project CARS at the bottom half. Both games are running on a Playstation 4 […]

News Nicolas Hamilton Rejoins Slightly Mad Studios for Project CARS 2

Slightly Mad Studios have recently announced that the racing car driver Nicolas Hamilton will continue his role as Handling Consultant for the dev team as they now focus on developing their Project CARS 2 racing title. Hamilton will once again be assisting Slightly Mad Studios with his valuable feedback on car handling, and no doubt […]

News Project CARS vs F1 2015 Monaco comparison

We take a look at Project CARS' and F1 2015's virtual renditions of the Monaco Grand Prix track in the streets of Monte Carlo in our latest Team VVV video. The split screen comparison showcases the incredible attention to detail that is present in both games. We immediately get to see the difference in colour […]