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THE ULTIMATE
DRIVER JOURNEY...

RACE YOUR WAY INTO THE HALL OF FAME!

AVAILABLE FROM MIDNIGHT MAY 7TH

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Project CARS Goes Gold!

4/18/2015

Set your Launch Control to "On", warm up your tires, and rev your engines because Project CARS is ready for release!

Set your countdown clocks to the following...

PLAYSTATION 4 BOXED & DIGITAL
XBOX ONE BOXED & DIGITAL
PC BOXED

MAY 7TH
Europe & Australasia

MAY 8TH
United Kingdom

MAY 12TH
United States & Canada

STEAM

MAY 7TH
MIDNIGHT WORLDWIDE RELEASE

Europe
Australasia
United Kingdom
United States
Canada

Project CARS is the most authentic, beautiful, intense, and technically-advanced racing game on the planet. Crowd-funded by a passionate community that has been involved in the development process from day one to create their ultimate racing dream.

Including the largest track roster of any recent racing game, a huge variety of motorsports , a freeform and authentic career mode, world-class graphics & handling, dynamic time of day & weather, and a suite of community features and connectivity, Project CARS leaves the competition behind in the dust...

"After months of intense work on what will certainly be the ultimate racing experience, we're extremely happy to confirm that Project CARS has now gone gold and will be releasing starting May 7th.", said Ian Bell, Head of Studio at Slightly Mad Studios. "We know the wait of the game has been long but we're confident the quality and realism level we have achieved will provide our fans with the game they have all been expecting and we look forward to seeing you on the track."

Final Location List Reveal! 8 More Tracks Added!

4/18/2015

Already featuring scenic drives along the French Riviera, epic mountain passes down the US west coast, exotic vistas from Australia and Dubai, and iconic motorsports tracks from across the UK, US, and Europe, Project CARS continues to build upon the largest location roster of any recent racing game with a final set of 8 new destinations that now make our track list complete.

Check out the full list of tracks including the iconic Nurburgring from Germany, exciting Zhuhai from China, fan favourite Cadwell Park from the UK, and the infamous 20km long Nordschleife amongst many more here!

Win a copy of Project CARS with Red Bull!

4/13/2015

We’ve teamed up with Red Bull to give away ten Steam PC codes of Project CARS!

Grab your chance to play the racing game of 2015 for absolutely nothing by checking out the interview with Project CARS' Creative Director then answering the simple question over on the competition page!

Be sure to read the terms and conditions and good luck - we'll see you on the track!

READ THE INTERVIEW!

ENTER THE COMPETITION!

Win with Renault Sport!

4/9/2015

From now until May 1st, gamers can head over to the Renault Sport Facebook page for a chance to win one of sixty copies of Project CARS as well as a Renault Sport Enthusiast Day!

For Project CARS and Renault Sport it's all about passion, technology, and community. Players will be able to get behind the wheel of the Megane R.S. 265 and Clio Cup on one of the many tracks on offer in the game and enjoy the next-generation of racing simulation...

R.S. in Project CARS
Discover Clio Cup and Mégane R.S. 265 in the next-generation of racing simulation : Project CARS
Posted by Renault Sport on Thursday, 9 April 2015

William Tregurtha joins the Young Driver Initiative!

4/1/2015

The Young Driver Initiative is part of Project CARS' ongoing dedication to blurring the lines between gaming and real-life whereby up & coming race drivers can use the game as a learning tool to help with their career; whether that's practicing on a track they don't have physical access to, experimenting with tuning setups on their car, or laying down competitive times on the Driver Network Leaderboard.

The second of our young drivers taking part in the scheme is William Tregurtha who's currently competing in the high-profile 2015 Ginetta Junior Championship that acts as a support series to the British Touring Car Championship.

William was kind enough to write a few words highlighting how Project CARS has aided in preparation for the season...

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Come and play Project CARS at the Gadget Show Live!

3/31/2015

Stuff magazine's stand at the show will feature five PlayStation 4 consoles on which you'll be able to play Project CARS. One will even be set up with a racing seat for the full experience!

In addition to the Project CARS showcase they'll be offering special show rates on subscriptions to Stuff magazine and discounts on gadget insurance with Gadget Cover.

Check out more info here and be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook Events page for other upcoming public and in-game events.

Announcing Free Car #1: The Lykan Hypersport

3/29/2015

The Lykan Hypersport is one of the most exclusive and expensive cars ever to be made with additional options such as embeddable diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires being available.

It is also the first supercar to be produced in the Middle East and is the star of a breathtaking set-piece in the upcoming Furious 7 film…

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Fanatec Wheel Support Comes To Consoles!

3/23/2015

Slightly Mad Studios and Fanatec are proud to announce today that Project CARS will now support a range of Fanatec hardware on both PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

"Wheels, pedals, and gear sticks are the natural input devices for racing games; we have an innate knowledge of how they work from real life and they provide the most immersive, authentic experience for gamers.” said Andy Tudor, Creative Director. "So as we near the launch of Project CARS we’re pleased to announce additional support for the following Fanatec hardware on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One…"

PC & PLAYSTATION®4

Porsche 911 Turbo S
Porsche 911 GT2
Porsche 911 GT3 RS V2
CSR
CSR Elite

PC, PLAYSTATION®4 & XBOX ONE

ClubSport Wheel Base
ClubSport Wheel Base v2

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Pick Up An Exclusive Collectible Case at GameStop!

3/19/2015

Grab a copy of Project CARS at GameStop in the US to get your hands on this exclusive collectible metal case featuring artwork created by the Project CARS community!

In addition, if you pre-order from GameStop, you also get this exclusive poster and the Modified Car Pack free!

So head on over to GameStop to secure your copy of Project CARS and its exclusive goodies today whilst stocks last!

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In-Depth with... the Pit Box

3/13/2015

As we near launch, we've prepared a series of new videos taking you in-depth with the various features and game modes in Project CARS.

In the first episode we looked at how you start your career and the options available from your Career Dashboard. We then took a look at your Career Calendar and entered our first event - a Qualifying session at Hockenheim. Now, we'll carry on and take a look at what options are available from the Pit Box that can help you prepare for the race ahead...

Stay tuned for the next episode where we look at our community features powered by the Driver Network.

Location Reveal... Spa, Sonoma, Brno, and Willow Springs!

3/12/2015

Already featuring scenic drives along the French riviera, epic mountain passes down the US west coast, exotic vistas from Australia and Dubai, and iconic motorsports tracks from across the UK, US, and Europe, Project CARS continues to build upon the largest location roster of any recent racing game with yet another set of freshly-announced destinations…

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Play Project CARS at BAFTA's Inside Games Arcade!

3/6/2015

We're very pleased to announce that from hundreds of entries, the BAFTA curation panel has selected Project CARS to showcase as part of the Inside Games Arcade at this years EGX Rezzed event next week.

And for the first time ever, you'll be able to play Project CARS unrestricted with every car and track unlocked! So come along, have a play, and meet the developers behind the game!

The BAFTA Inside Games Arcade is open to the public every day of EGX Rezzed from 12- 14 March at Tobacco Dock, London.

Project CARS Achievement & Trophy List

2/27/2015

Get ready for launch by checking out the Xbox One Achievements, PlayStation Trophies, and Steam Achievements for Project CARS!

All the Achievements/Trophies in Project CARS were inspired by you - the community who helped dream them up and name them!

Categorized by our four pillars of Career, Solo, Online, and Community in order to ensure an even spread across the game, they were then sub-divided into a range of difficulties from easy ones you may get simply by trying something out to fiendish ones that may take particular skill or time. We've also included some secret ones to so you'll have to do some exploring to find out how to unlock these ;-)

So take a look below and start planning how you're going to get them all and guessing what the secret ones may be!

Who's going to be the first to unlock One More For The Road!!

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Unveiling the Ruf CTR3 SMS-R

2/25/2015

When you pre-order Project CARS from selected retailers you get your hands on a one-of-a-kind vehicle - the Ruf CTR3 SMS-R. Up until now this unique car has been under wraps in testing but now we're ready to unveil it and tell you a bit more about the collaboration between Slightly Mad Studios and Ruf...

Further blurring the lines between reality and gaming, the Ruf CTR3 SMS-R is a fictional race spec version created by the talented engineers at veteran developers Slightly Mad Studios of the already-impressive Ruf CTR3 super sports car. With a stripped interior, bespoke bodywork and highly-tuned engine, the Ruf CTR3 SMS-R produces over 750 horsepower and a staggering 330 km/h top speed making it a truly unique combination of technical excellence and aesthetic passion.

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In-Depth with... Career Mode

2/19/2015

As we head towards launch, we've got a series of new videos taking you in-depth with the various features and game modes in Project CARS.

In this first episode, we take a look at how your career is structured...

Stay tuned for the next episode where we take a look at Qualifying, the Pit Box, pit strategies, and some gameplay from your first session.

Project CARS Set For 24-Hour GameBlast LIVE Event

2/19/2015

This weekend Bandai Namco Games UK will be supporting Special Effect’s 24-hour GameBlast LIVE event, with brand new gameplay footage of Project CARS streamed live via Twitch.

GameBlast LIVE is challenging gamers to hold their own sponsored gaming marathons over the weekend of February 20-22, with all money raised going towards levelling the playing field for gamers with disabilities. 2014’s GameBlast event raised more than £70,000 for the charity.

As part of Bandai Namco Games’ contribution, from 10:30 to 11:30am and 13:00 to 14:00 on Saturday, February 21 creative director Andy Tudor and Bandai Namco Games UK’s Lee Kirton will showcase the very latest PS4 build of Project CARS. The public can watch live at twitch.tv/gameblastlive.

Between 15:00 and 16:00 on the same day a third session will be streamed live from Ginx tv and in association with @gamedigital at twitch.tv/ginxtv.

For more information on GameBlast LIVE visit Special Effect’s website and to donate please visit the GameBlast JustGiving page.

Onboard with Christie Doran!

2/4/2015

A part of Project CARS' ongoing dedication to blurring the lines between gaming and real-life is its Young Driver Initiative whereby up & coming race drivers can use the game as a learning tool to help with their career; whether that's practicing on a track they don't have physical access to, experimenting with tuning setups on their car, or laying down competitive times on the Driver Network Leaderboard.

One of those young drivers is Christie Doran who will be joining championship-winning team Slidesports Race Engineering this year in the VAG Trophy B Class. Read all about her career and experience with Project CARS in her own words below...

"I’m Christie Doran, the Scottish Sun’s Rookie Racer. To start with, when I was 15 I had seven months to learn how to drive, pass my race exams and do a round of the Ginetta Juniors.

In 2012, my first full season was in the Scottish Classics in a TR8 coming second in class and tenth overall. Then in 2013, I did my first single-make series, coming 11th out of 20 in the Scottish BMW Compact Cup.

Last year was supposed to be about moving up the grid and getting top 10 finishes, but I crashed badly early on. The series became more like bumper cars so we stopped and I got an invite to do two rounds of the VAG Trophy, for VW cars, and came third in class on my debut at Oulton – becoming the first female ever to win silverware in the series."

PHOTO CREDIT: ANDYBARR.COM

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"Behind The Stripes"

2/3/2015

Check out our latest short feature explaining the meaning behind the stripes in our logo, why community means so much to us, and how developing the game has come full circle with professional racing drivers now using it as practice for the real thing!

Project CARS Preview Roundup

1/31/2015

In case you missed it, the previews for Project CARS started coming out this week. Here's a brief roundup of what people are saying!

"It's knuckle-whiteningly fast, it's beautiful, and it's full of spectacular incidents. If the finished game can realise this potential, it could change how we think about racing games."

"Pulling off the technical excellence is one thing. Giving a game a feel and a character on top of that is another thing entirely. It’s something we felt DriveClub was lacking. It’s something I find personally with the later Gran Turismo’s. Something about them feels a bit nebulous in the cars and the driving itself. So where does Project Cars sit in this? I have to say, especially to a console audience, it sits at the top of the pile."

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Introducing... Road Cars!

1/30/2015

Check out the Cars page for info on the next form of racing culture represented in Project CARS - Road Cars!