Project CARS 3

[Duke]

Not sure I should even post this but in the interest of being unbiased... (NFS clone anyone???)

Via a Tweet and a Video Trailer, developer Slightly Mad Studios who are now a subsidiary of Codemasters, and publisher Bandai Namco officially announced the third installment of the Project CARS franchise.
While building on the success of the previous games in the series, the announcement trailer seems to indicate that Project CARS 3 might stray from the given pad to better accommodate “pick up and play” gamers.
SMS states that the game will feature more than 200 elite-brand road and race cars which are all upgradable and customizable. You will be able to race your personalized cars both offline and online on about 140 circuits from all over the world. The tracks will feature day to night transitions and dynamic weather effects.
It is also hinted that Pcars 3 will feature a brand new career mode and a new Rivals mode in which you will encounter 10 upgradeable car classes. Furthermore, we can expect new tracks, improved multiplayer features, completely revised gamepad handling for console players, skill-based matchmaking, and better accessibility for new players.
Project CARS 3 is advertised to become available this summer for the PC (via Steam), Playstation 4, and Xbox One. At the current time, there is not yet mention of an Xbox Series X or PS5 release.

[Duke]

The announcement trailer already revealed that Project CARS 3 might not be the racing simulator most sim racers are expecting.
But that does not nesseseraly mean its a bad thing. It seems that the upcoming Project CARS 3 title is geared more towards a fun experience, and an extensive career mode.
The GameRiot YouTube channel posted an interesting video revealing some more details about the Career Mode, Multiplayer, and Customization while showing us some hands-on Gameplay footage.
The Cerealkillerz channel published a gameplay video showing us some in-game action in the Corvette C8.R at Interlagos.

[Duke]

Do I even keep posting news on this?

These past few days, Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco have teased their social media followers with some more info, and in-game screenshots of the upcoming Project CARS 3 title. Here is a quick compilation of the latest info.

"Race hard to earn credits in-game and spend them wisely on the cars of your dreams. Race and road cars, supercars and hypercars, street-racing kings and highly-tuned sleepers, they’re all yours to own in Project CARS 3. But you’ll need to race and be consistent to earn big and spend big. Just remember—only your skill in-game and on-track will determine how much credit you have to spend. No microtransactions.

The world’s most elite-brands and cars return to Project CARS 3 along with new brands and an even larger and more exciting mix of classic, new, and never-before seen race and road machinery. Combine them with the beauty and challenge of global, fully-licensed and inch-perfect tracks and over a dozen new street and road circuits to evoke the true essence of motor racing at speed in Project CARS 3.

What you asked for is here with new and fun MP modes along with an enhanced skill-based matchmaking set that will match you seamlessly against players of similar skill levels. New modes include Quick Race and Scheduled Races to challenge you daily like never before. Set-up by SMS, just register for your chosen race, qualify, get matched against the ideal opponents, and enjoy pure racing action

Heighten the intensity of every moment through deeply immersive VR on PC in Project CARS 3.

All 4-seasons, all-weather racing is back with LiveTrack and now more gorgeous than ever in Project CARS 3. Snow at the ’Ring in winter? Rain in the spring on the streets of Shanghai? Summer storm at Interlagos? It’s all here in Project CARS 3, with every condition realistically affecting grip and handling, just the way you like it.

Feel the visceral sense of what racing at speed is all about. Motion blur, HUD/camera shake, and more will bring you as close to the adrenaline of real racing as you’ve ever been. It’s there if you want it or, if you want a more raw experience, just turn them off. This is your journey.

ABS, Stability, and Traction Control are now much more effective and far better aligned with how they operate out in the real-world to give suitable assists for every level of driver. Their settings allow everyone—from veteran sim-racers to rookies—the ability to fine-tune handling to their individual needs to create the exact type of authentic feel they’re after.

Intuitive, progressive, authentic, with heroic over-the-limit handling. Gamepad has now hit the sweet spot and rebuilt from the ground up for an unrivalled experience. Wheel-feel features even more detailed Force Feedback. All the authentic handling you expect from Project CARS with accessibility for drivers of every skill level added in—this is Project CARS 3."

[Duke]

Today, via their social media channels, Developer Slightly Mad Studios and publisher Bandai Namco have officially confirmed that Project CARS 3 will become available for the PC (via Steam), Playstation 4, and Xbox One on August 28th, 2020. At the time of writing, a possible Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 release has not been mentioned.

[wabbit]

Hopefully to reduce the future rumours

All games received for testing and certification by Sony for the PS4 after July 13 have to be forwards compatible, as per developer documentation obtained by Eurogamer. According to the documents, developers must state that their game has been tested for compatibility with PS5 hardware.

[Duke]

[Duke]

Slightly Mad Studios published a brand new gameplay preview video of their upcoming Project CARS 3 racing title, showcasing the 2019 Porsche 935 Tribute car doing a lap on the Porsche Leipzig circuit.

[Duke]

[Duke]

Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai-Namco published a new promotion trailer for their upcoming Project CARS 3 title. The new video shows us a selection of the cars and tracks content that will be available in the launch version. Besides the release of the new trailer, Slightly Mad Studios also updated the official Project CARS 3 website and published a preliminary car and track list.

PCARS3 Car List

PCARS3 Track List

[Santaria]

So I went looking at this today as I've been itching to get into something that other people will be playing online. No pitstops, fuel or tyre wear? What. The. Actual. Fuck???

[Duke]

With only ten days to go until Project CARS 3 hits the shelves, Slightly Mad Studios have revealed the full list of vehicles available in the game.
All in all, Project CARS 3 will include a grand total of 211 cars, the majority of which fall into the race car category. In terms of manufacturers present,
Project CARS 3 ticks all the marquee boxes as well, featuring all the major manufacturers including the prestigious trifecta of Porsche, Ferrari & Lamborghini.

Racing Cars
Brand Model Year
Acura NSX GT3 2017
Alpine A110 GT4 2018
Alpine A442B 1978
Aston Martin DB11 Racing 2017
Aston Martin DBR1/300 1959
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 2013
Aston Martin Vantage GTE 2019
Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro 2018
Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO 1989
Audi R18 2016
Audi R8 (LMP900) 2002
Audi R8 LMS 2015
Audi TTS Coupé Racing 2019
Audi V8 quattro DTM 1991
Bentley Continental GT3 2016
Bentley Speed 8 2003
BMW 2002 Racing 1973
BMW 320 TC (E90) 2012
BMW 320 Turbo Group 5 1978
BMW M1 Procar 1981
BMW M3 Sport Evo Group A 1991
BMW M6 GT3 2016
BMW V12 LMR 1999
BMW Z4 GT3 2012
Cadillac ATS-V.R GT3 2015
Caterham Seven 620 R Racing 2015
Caterham SP/300.R 2012
Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 ’69 Trans Am 1969
Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 GT4.R 2018
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R 2016
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R 2020
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Racing 2019
Dodge Viper ACR Racing 2017
Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta 1961
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 1957
Ferrari 330 P4 1967
Ferrari 333 SP 1996
Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione 1971
Ferrari 488 Challenge 2017
Ferrari 488 GT3 2016
Ferrari 512 BB LM 1978
Ferrari 512 M 1970
Ferrari 512 S 1970
Ferrari F355 Challenge 2001
Ferrari F40 LM 1990
Ferrari F50 GT 1996
Ferrari FXX K 2015
Ford Escort RS1600 Racing 1972
Ford Falcon FG V8 Supercar 2013
Ford Fiesta OMSE Supercar Lites 2016
Ford Fusion Stockcar 2016
Ford GT LM GTE 2016
Ford MkIV 1967
Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback Racing 1966
Ford Mustang Cobra Trans Am 1997
Ford Mustang GT Racing 2015
Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 Group A 1988
Ford Zakspeed Capri Gr.5 1980
Ginetta G40 GT5 2012
Ginetta G55 GT4 2012
Ginetta G55 GT3 2012
Ginetta LMP3 2016
Honda Civic Type R Racing 2016
Jaguar E-Type V12 Group44 1974
Jaguar F-Type SVR Racing 2018
Jaguar XJ220 S Racing 1994
Jaguar XJR-9 1988
KTM X-Bow GT4 2016
Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Racing 2018
Lamborghini Diablo GTR 1999
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 2016
Ligier JS P2 2016
Ligier JS P3 2016
Lotus Exige Cup 430 Racing 2018
Lotus (CTL) Type 40 Ford 1965
McLaren 570S GT4 2018
McLaren 720S GT3 2018
McLaren F1 GTR Long Tail 1997
McLaren P1™ GTR 2015
Mercedes-AMG A 45 Touring 2016
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé Racing 2016
Mercedes-AMG GT3 2015
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution 2 DTM 1991
Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG 1971
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W194) 1952
Mercedes-Benz CLK-LM 1998
Mercedes-Benz Sauber C9 Mercedes-Benz 1989
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI T.M.E. Racing 1999
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ-360 Racing 2006
Nissan 280ZX IMSA GTX 1981
Nissan 300ZX Turbo IMSA 1994
Nissan Fairlady 240ZG GTS-II 1973
Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo 1988
Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 (R35) 2016
Nissan R390 GT1 1998
Nissan R89C 1989
Nissan Skyline Super Silhouette 1982
Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR32) Group A 1990
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) Racing 1999
Opel Astra TCR 2016
Pagani Huayra BC 2016
Pagani Zonda Revolución 2013
Panoz Esperante GTR-1 1998
Porsche 908/03 Spyder 1971
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 1973
Porsche 935 (991) 2019
Porsche 911 GT1-98 1998
Porsche 911 GT3 R 2016
Porsche 911 RSR 2017
Porsche 917/10 1972
Porsche 917K 1970
Porsche 917 LH 1971
Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Racing 2015
Porsche 919 Hybrid 2016
Porsche 924 Carrera GTP 1980
Porsche 935/80 1979
Porsche 935/77 1977
Porsche 935/78 1978
Porsche 935/78-81 1981
Porsche 936 Spyder 1977
Porsche 961 1986
Porsche 962C 1987
Porsche 962C Langheck 1988
Porsche Carrera GT Racing 2004
Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR 2016
Radical SR3 RS 2011
Renault 5 Maxi Turbo 1984
Renault Mégane R.S. TCR 2018
Renault Mégane Trophy V6 2011
Renault Sport R.S. 01 2015
SMS Formula B 2019
SMS Stadium Super Truck 2018
Toyota GT-86 Racing 2015
Toyota GT-One 1998
Toyota GR Supra Racing 2020
Toyota TS050 Hybrid 2016
Road Cars
Acura NSX ’20 2020
Alpine A110S 2019
Aston Martin DB11 2017
Aston Martin Vantage GT12 2015
Aston Martin Vantage AMR 2019
Audi R8 V10 Plus 5.2 FSI quattro 2015
Audi TTS Coupé 2019
BAC Mono 2017
BMW 2002 Turbo 1973
Bugatti Chiron Sport 2019
Caterham Seven 620 R 2015
Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 2017
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2016
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2020
Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye 2019
Dodge Viper ACR 2017
Ferrari 288 GTO 1984
Ferrari 458 Speciale A 2015
Ferrari Enzo 2003
Ferrari F12tdf 2016
Ferrari F40 1987
Ferrari LaFerrari 2015
Ford Escort RS1600 1972
Ford GT 2016
Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback 1966
Ford Mustang GT 2015
Honda 2&4 Concept 2015
Honda Civic Type R 2016
Jaguar F-Type SVR Coupé 2018
Jaguar XJ220 S 1994
Koenigsegg Jesko 2020
KTM X-Bow R 2015
Lamborghini Aventador 2016
Lamborghini Huracán 2016
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento 2010
Lamborghini Veneno 2013
Lotus Evija 2020
Lotus Exige Cup 430 2018
McLaren 570S Coupé 2016
McLaren 720S Coupé 2017
McLaren F1 1992
McLaren P1™ 2014
Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC 2016
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé S 2016
Mercedes-AMG GT R 2020
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI T.M.E. 1999
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX FQ-360 2006
Nissan GT-R Nismo (R35) 2017
Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) 1999
Pagani Huayra 2012
Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster 2010
Porsche 911 Carrera S (992) 2019
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2016
Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach 2015
Porsche 959 S 1987
Porsche Carrera GT 2004
Radical RXC Turbo 2020
Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy 2018
Rimac C Two 2018
Toyota GT-86 2013
Toyota GR Supra 2020
Open Wheel
Agajanian Watson Roadster 1963
Dallara IR-18 Indycar 2019
Lotus (CTL) Type 25 Climax 1963
Lotus (CTL) Type 38 Ford 1965
Lotus (CTL) Type 49 Cosworth 1967
Lotus (CTL) Type 49C Cosworth 1970
Lotus (CTL) Type 51 1967
Lotus (CTL) Type 56 1968
Lotus (CTL) Type 72D Cosworth 1972
Lotus (CTL) Type 78 Cosworth 1977
Lotus (CTL) Type 98T Renault Turbo 1986
SMS Formula Rookie N/A
SMS Formula X 2018
Spark SRT_05e Formula E 2019

And if you missed it here is the total track list for release day.

Tracks
Real
Autodromo Internacional do Algarve
Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello – 2 Layouts
Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari (Imola)
Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace (Interlagos)
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza – 5 Layouts
Brands Hatch – 2 Layouts
Brno Circuit
Cadwell Park – 3 Layouts
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – 3 Layouts
Circuit de Monaco
Circuit Zolder
Circuito de Jerez
Circuito di Fiorano
Daytona International Speedway – 2 Layouts
Donington Park – 2 Layouts
Dubai Autodrome – 4 Layouts
Fuji International Speedway
Hockenheimring – 4 Layouts
Indianapolis Motor Speedway – 2 Layouts
Knockhill Racing Circuit – 5 Layouts
Long Beach
Lydden Hill Race Circuit
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben – 3 Layouts
Mount Panorama (Bathurst)
Nurburgring – 9 Layouts
Oulton Park – 3 Layouts
Porsche Leipzig – 3 Layouts
Road America
Rouen-Les-Essarts – 2 Layouts
Ruapuna Raceway – 5 Layouts
Silverstone Circuit – 5 Layouts
Snetterton Circuit – 3 Layouts
Sonoma Raceway – 3 Layouts
Sportsland Sugo
Texas Motor Speedway – 3 Layouts
Watkins Glen International
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Willow Springs International Raceway – 2 Layouts
Zhuhai International Circuit

Fictional
Azure Coast – 5 Layouts
Bannochbrae
California Highway – 5 Layouts
Havana – 3 Layouts
Mojave – 5 Layouts
Monument Canyon – 3 Layouts
Sakitto – 4 Layouts
Shanghai Street – 2 Layouts
Tuscany – 2 Layouts
Wildcrest

[Duke]

With only a week to go before release, Slightly Mad Studios posted a small teaser video showcasing the new livery editor for the upcoming Project CARS 3 racing game.

The video shows us how the PCars 3 player can use a basic, but userfriendly editor to choose a base color and paint finish for the selected car. Once a preferred base color is selected, it’s possible to apply a pre-defined pattern to the body of the car, and in its turn select three colors to paint the patterns.

Furthermore, the livery editor comes with a wide selection of real and fictional motorsport and community-related decals that can be applied at designated areas of the car body. To finish your personalized livery, the editor lets you select a race number (several different styles available) and a driver’s name.

Last but not least, the wheel rims can be customized by selecting a style, and (most probably) a custom color and finish.

[Duke]

Next week, on Friday, August 28, developer Slightly Mad Studios and publisher Bandai-Namco will release the new Project CARS 3 racing title.
The rather extensive content list is now officially complete. To give us a visual idea of the vast number of vehicles and tracks included, the MotoGamesTV YouTube channel has now created a convenient video, showcasing all the cars and locations that will be available in the release version of Project CARS 3.

While Project CARS 3 will inherit a lot of features from its predecessors, the newborn racing title will also stray from the given pad to better accommodate “pick up and play” gamers. Whether this is a good or a bad thing has yet to be seen, but as far as visuals go, we can already be certain that it’s going to be a beauty.
The game will feature more than 200 elite-brand road and race cars which are all upgradable and customizable. You will be able to race your personalized cars both offline and online on about 140 circuits from all over the world. The tracks will feature day to night transitions and dynamic weather effects.
Pcars 3 will feature a brand new career mode and a new Rivals mode in which you will encounter 10 upgradeable car classes. Furthermore, we can expect new tracks, improved multiplayer features, completely revised gamepad handling for console players, skill-based matchmaking, and better accessibility for new players.
Also new to the franchise is a deeply engaging metagame that challenges players to race hard and earn in-game Credits with which to buy and own hundreds of cars from the world’s most elite brands and race them all on dynamic and spectacular circuits around the globe featuring stunning all-weather, all-seasons conditions.
Race-won Credits and XP will also entice players to buy authentic performance upgrades and customization options for their stable of exclusive cars, including wheels, tyres, body kits, rims, as well as personalization options to create their own racing hero personas.

[Cutter]

I love Pcar 2 as either a single player or multi player.
But, its not sounding good, reviews are universally thumbs down, its reddit thread has gone into meltdown with mods putting fires out.
No real tyre wear / temp effects, no pit stops, inhouse coins / experience points to upgrade cars.
Seems a Forza / Need for Speed path is being travelled. Watered down is being said a lot
As one review said "any race game that touts "Best controller support" might give a miss if your from a SIM background"
Issues with bland sounds and reflections seem common.
SMS seem to feel a custom car decal /spray booth overcomes other shortcomings.

If it was a worthy successor I'd have preordered, but I guess I'll wait for a sale at this stage.

[durbster]

Since I got back into sim-racing this year I've mostly been playing PC2. It's the easiest multiplayer to set up, the weather effects are cool (although we have labelled random as raindom, since it seems to be pretty much every time) and most of the cars are good fun to drive.

Everything about this one just sounds like a cynical cash-in on the franchise.

[Cutter]

Reviews are getting worse if anything.

https://the-race.com/esports/project-ca ... ost-areas/

https://www.kotaku.com.au/2020/08/proje ... sim-racer/

Oh by the way all dirt / rally circuits gone - tarmac only

There’s a rather large elephant in the room when it comes to discussing Project CARS 3.
So big, that you just have to get it out of the way early. If you weren’t aware already – and a lot of comments and forum posts suggests many have cottoned on already
Project CARS 3 isn’t trying to be a simulator any more.

[Cutter]

Not good.

https://youtu.be/lvjDpRyXUqM

[norbs]

Since I got back into sim-racing this year I've mostly been playing PC2. It's the easiest multiplayer to set up, the weather effects are cool (although we have labelled random as raindom, since it seems to be pretty much every time) and most of the cars are good fun to drive.

Everything about this one just sounds like a cynical cash-in on the franchise.

AMS2 is 25% off for a week Durbs. Might be worth a look. There is a bunch of us playing it Fridays and Sundays. based on the PC2 engine, with a couple of tweaks.

[Cutter]

Personally I think I'll get back into AMS2 and give Assetto Corsa Competizione a look at for offline stuff.

[durbster]

Since I got back into sim-racing this year I've mostly been playing PC2. It's the easiest multiplayer to set up, the weather effects are cool (although we have labelled random as raindom, since it seems to be pretty much every time) and most of the cars are good fun to drive.

Everything about this one just sounds like a cynical cash-in on the franchise.

AMS2 is 25% off for a week Durbs. Might be worth a look. There is a bunch of us playing it Fridays and Sundays. based on the PC2 engine, with a couple of tweaks.

Thanks, I might grab it.

[GT VIRUS]

I had a go at it tonight. PC3 does make for a nice handling controller game. Graphics are similar to PC2, but there are no AA settings, just super sampling. I was able to run easily with all settings on ultra at 100 fps, tanking hard to under 50 when it rained. The particle effects look horrible however.

I had fun with the career so far, with the events giving different goals each event to progress. However, any skill based ones are just random as to if the game will give them too you, and the AI is just too easy overall. The 'track mastery' is far far too forgiving to be interesting, and the car performance ratings aren't very accurate at this stage. Being a SMS game, bugs are everywhere as well.

The worst part is that you've seen most of the content before, with the few new circuits are noticeably lower quality than the older PC2 ones. And the music is terrible, a big sin for an arcadey game.

[Cutter]

I'll just leave this here, resisted the urge to purchase so far, seems likely to stay that way.

[Duke]

Slightly Mad Studios deployed the first update for the Steam PC and PlayStation 4 version of Project CARS 3. The Xbox update will follow soon.
Besides a healthy list of improvements and fixes, Update V1.4 also addresses the Logitech G29 wheel issue affecting PS4 players and ads Thrustmaster T-GT support.

Changelog:
Audio
Fixed double audio when quitting during the 3-2-1 pre-race countdown

Rendering
Toned down red crash vignette
Fixed clouds popping-in during races
Fixed shiny vinyl when using gloss base
Fixed random shadow flickering in-game

GUI
Fixed Player Label corruption upon restarting a race
Improvements to Replay Mode UI
Fixed inability to select anyone below P12 in Spectator Mode
The tuning button in Pre-Race Menu now shows the name of the currently-selected tuning setup
Tuning button disabled in Rivals
Fixed screens not showing “Blizzard” weather type
Weather info made consistent throughout all screens in-game
Enabled Photo Mode in replay
Default colors to be used by patterns (black, white, grey) assigned
Added on-screen hint for how to take a photo in Photo Mode
Improved player label visuals for online/offline experience.
The background now scales with text.
Fixed fonts on Player labels on restarting a race
Lap counter on point-to-point tracks hidden
Subtitles stuck in races fixed

Career
Increased Difficulty for Road E
Increased Road D Hot Lap 3 target time
Increased Road D PaceSetter 2 target time
Increased Difficulty for GT C & GT B
Adjusted Race Length for GT C Race 5
Adjusted Race Length for GT B Race 5
The adjusted difficulty for Challenges Championships to match other changes
Adjusted number of corners to master in GT A Majors Long Beach from 10 to 9
Fixed invalid lap-time during rolling starts at Havana Capitolio
Fixed issue where the car lost all its customization and appeared red in the 2nd round of the championships in Career

Online
Always use player’s choice for gearing when in Quick Play and Scheduled Events assigned
The Player now returns to the lobby when quitting out of Spectator Mode
Rivals event participation rewards increased

Crash Fixes
Fixed a crash when tuning the Jaguar XJ220 and the McLaren F1
Fixed crash when user selected replay from a customization screen on re-entering from a replay
Fixed crash when last “My Style” was removed
Fixed customization rims size crashing if moving between vehicles with different number of available sizes
Fixed crash when entering “Deal of the Day” via the career

Vehicles
Formula E:
GUI logo, vehicle name, and country flag updated
DS Techeetah team livery updated
Championship livery added, set as new default livery

Peripherals
Logitech wheels issues on PS4 fixed
Support added for Thrustmaster T-GT

PC Only
Profanity filter for system messages removed
Improved performance on high “supersampling”
Triple screen settings UI improvements
Fixed triple screen configuration issues on frontend

[Cutter]

This says volumes.

[norbs]

And yet, it isnt far behind AMS2