| Project CARS | |
|---|---|
 Logo ofProject CARS series, used in the first and second instalments | |
| Genre(s) | Racing simulation |
| Developer(s) | Slightly Mad Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | |
| First release | Project CARS 6 May 2015 |
| Latest release | Project CARS GO 23 March 2021 |
Project CARS is asim racingvideo game series developed bySlightly Mad Studios and published byBandai Namco Entertainment. The franchise was introduced in 2015 and receiveda sequel in 2017, followed byProject CARS 3 in 2020. Following the acquisition ofCodemasters byElectronic Arts, development on theProject CARS series ended in November 2022.
| Game | Year | Metacritic |
|---|---|---|
| Project CARS | 2015 | |
| Project CARS 2 | 2017 | |
| Project CARS 3 | 2020 |
The first video game of the series was initially released on 6 May 2015. It was available onMicrosoft Windows,PlayStation 4, andXbox One.[10] A complete edition, titledProject CARS Game of the Year Edition, was launched on 6 May 2016.[11] The game was generally well received upon release, and had sold 2 million copies as of October 2016.[12]
Project CARS 2 was announced as the sequel after the success ofProject CARS. It features 140 track layouts at 60 different spots and 189 cars ranging fromgo-karts toSupercars, includingPorsche,McLaren,Ferrari,Nissan,Aston Martin,Lamborghini, etc.[13] It was available worldwide on 22 September 2017 forMicrosoft Windows,PlayStation 4, andXbox One platforms.[14][15] The game received positive reviews, and won the Best Simulation Game award ofGamescom 2017.[16][17]
Project CARS 3 was announced in December 2018.[18] In November 2019,Slightly Mad Studios, thedeveloper of the franchise, was acquired byCodemasters, British video game developer and publisher known forFormula One series,Colin McRae Rally andDirt,TOCA andGrid series, which means Codemasters now holds the rights to theProject CARS titles.[19] Unlike previous games, it features arcade style gameplay and was created as a spiritual successor toNeed for Speed: Shift. The game was released on 28 August 2020.[20][21]
In May 2018, Slightly Mad Studios announced the spin-off titleProject CARS GO for mobile devices, which is being co-developed byGamevil. Like the main series, it would feature licensed cars and vehicle customisation.[22] It was not until February 2021 when Gamevil confirms they would launch the game forAndroid andiOS devices on 23 March 2021.[23] Prior to launch, the game had an open beta period for Android users in Finland, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands from 26 January until 11 March.[24]
The series was set for a fourth title sometime in 2024 but this was eventually cancelled by its ownerElectronic Arts in November 2022.[25]
The Project Cars engine was used inAutomobilista 2.
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