Project CARS 2 gameplay and launch details unveiled

Racing simulator “Project CARS 2” will be available in late 2017, publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment and developer Slightly Mad Studios announced. The game will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

The reveal was accompanied by an announcement trailer.
 

 
“Project CARS 2” is the sequel to 2015’s “Project CARS,” which was praised by critics for its realistic racing, car handling, physics, and weather effects.
 
To create an authentic motorsports feel, “Project CARS 2” was tested by a group of renowned racecar drivers, such as René Rast, who is an Audi factory driver; two-time Le Mans victor Tommy Milner; Rallycross and sim champion racer Mitchell DeJong; and Ben Collins, a stunt driver who has appeared in movies such as “Doctor Strange” and “Skyfall.”
 
“Project CARS 2” will allow players to challenge A.I. opponents, or other racers online. As part of its eSports thrust, the game will feature a new mode called Online Championships, which will let players create and join racing leagues. It will have eSports functionality from the get-go, and will come with Competitive Racing License accreditation. It will also include a system that will facilitate streaming and broadcasting.
 
As for its content, “Project CARS 2” will come with an enormous range of tracks and more than 170 licensed cars for players to choose from. There will be support for 12K as well as virtual reality. An array of motorsport classes both new and old – such as IndyCar, Rallycross, and more – will also be available.
  

 
Like its predecessor, “Project CARS 2” will also feature authentic weather effects. Changes in atmospheric conditions, the time of day, and season will evolve over the course of a weekend of racing. This will affect how your car handles on a variety of roads, including dirt, mud, gravel, and tarmac. Dynamic weather, such as snow, will also feature heavily in certain tracks, such as Sweden’s icy Mercedes Benz Winter Training Ice Track.
 
Aside from the “Project CARS” series, British video game developer Slightly Mad Studios also worked on other acclaimed racing franchises, such as “Need for Speed,” “GTR,” and “Shift.” It has been developing racing games for over a decade.
 
For more information about “Project CARS 2,” visit its official website. — TJD, GMA News