The now Codemasters-owned Slightly Mad game will be published by Bandai Namco.
„It’s been quite a journey watching the Project CARS franchise go from strength to strength these last five years, and we’re delighted to finally lift the wrap on Project CARS 3. While realism and authenticity continue to be at the core of the franchise, we’ve added a host of new options to ensure that Project CARS 3 is also the most accessible game in the franchise’s history. We really couldn’t be more excited to show off our new Project CARS game to both fans of the franchise and those who are ready to experience racing at its very best,” said Slightly Mad Studios founder and CEO Ian Bell in a press release.
„Your Ultimate Driver Journey from a weekend warrior to racing legend with Project CARS 3 comes packed with over 200 elite-brand road and race-cars, and over 140 global circuits complete with 24-hour cycles and evocative all-4-season, all-weather racing. Along with all the thrills, emotions, and fun from the vibrant world of motor racing that has always been a mainstay of the Project CARS franchise, Project CARS 3 brings a host of exciting new features to up both the fun factor and accessibility.
New to the best-seller franchise is an engaging and challenging Career Mode that will see drivers own their stable of exclusive machinery for the first time. Drivers will need to race hard to upgrade their cars with authentic performance parts that realistically affect handling and power as they battle their way up to the top of the racing world. Also new to the franchise is a wide range of customization options for cars, including wheels, tires, rims, and more, as well as personalization options that will let players create their racing hero persona.
The seasoned racing game developers at Slightly Mad Studios have worked tirelessly to make Project CARS 3 the most accessible entry in the franchise’s history to cater to all drivers no matter their skill level. A completely redeveloped controller experience, fully scalable assists, a revamped model for even more convincing and fun handling, and a whole new, fun First Time User Experience will allow everyone—from franchise veterans to sim-racing pros to rookie drivers—to fully experience the authenticity of pure racing. Along with a new emphasis on the visceral sense of speed coupled with intense crash effects, authentic car-contact and enhanced AI, Project CARS 3 is all set to continue the franchise’s authentic journey into the pounding heart of motor racing fun for everyone,” the press release says. Does that sound Gran Turismo? We think it does.
On Twitter, Ian Bell added that Project Cars 3 will use „Same base physics [from the previous games] upgraded, and consolidated.” Regarding the cars’ control, he said „They handle like they’re supposed to. They don’t spin out at every turn, like read cars/race cars…” Also, he believes „It’s been improved a lot. I think it’s the best handling I’ve felt in a game since Big Mother (sic!) Truckers.” What a weird comparison… also, the game is called Big Mutha Truckers.
Project CARS 3 launches this summer on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam). What happened to their console plans (Mad Box), though? We saved the best for last: the director will be ex-Evolution Studios’ (WRC on PS2, MotorStorm on PS3, DriveClub on PS4) Paul Rustchynsky!
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