Project CARS

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I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

Developer: Slightly Mad Studios
Release Date: March 17, 2015
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U

I made a thread way back in October of 2011 for this game, and over 50 of you also signed up to be apart of the alpha/beta testing. Project CARS is finally very close to being finished with a set in stone release date now of March 14, 2015. This sim went from only a handful of cars and tracks, with the tracks not even being anything more then just road with literally no landscape around it, to being a very beautiful looking racing sim. The driving model has also become amazing and is very realistic. You'll get a few iRacing or rFactor dorks that think it's literally Mario Kart, but they stick to their one game only and so they don't really care or matter.

Important details: 32 car grids, day/night and weather cycles, huge single player with different racing leagues. There will be DLC cars, I don't know about tracks though. The PlayStation 4 version is 1080p and 60FPS while being a special effect setting or two lower (shadows and reflections don't look as good and you'll only notice it if you are looking for it and doing side by side comparisons) then PC ultra settings. Slightly Mad Studio's has achieved some real amazing technical magic here in order to make that work

I am a senior member on the PC beta test, so I can try to answer any questions about the game. I get access to weekly builds and will have the PS4 version once it launches.

Cars (Pretty sure some of this is going to change between now and release)
2013 Alpine A450 LMP2
2011 Ariel Atom 300 Supercharged
2011 Ariel Atom 500 V8 2011
2011 Ariel Atom Mugen
2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT4
2013 Aston Martin Vantage V12 GT3
2013 Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S
2013 Audi R8 LMS Ultra GT3
2013 Audi R8 V10 Plus
2011 Audi R18 TDI LMP1
2012 BAC Mono
2012 BMW 1M Coupe
1978 BMW 320 Turbo Group 5
1981 BMW M1 Procar
1991 BMW M3 E30 Group A
2012 BMW M3 E92 GT2
2012 BMW M3 E92 GT4
2012 BMW Z4 GT3
1990 Caper Monterey Stock Car (fictional 1990 Stock Car)
2012 Caterham Classic
2012 Caterham SP 300/R
2011 Caterham Superlight R500
1981 Ford Capri Zakspeed Group 5
1972 Ford Escort RS1600
2009 Ford Focus RS
1967 Ford MK. IV
2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302R1
1997 Ford Mustang Cobra SCCA Trans-Am
1988 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A
2011 Formula A (fictional 2011 Formula 1)
2011 Formula B (fictional GP2-type Formula Car)
2013 Formula C (fictional Formula 3/Atlantic type car)
2012 Formula Gulf FG1000
2011 Formula Rookie (fictional 2011 Formula Ford type car)
2013 Ginetta G40 Junior
2013 Ginetta G55 GT3
2013 Ginetta G55 GT4
2011 Gumpert Apollo S
1969 Lotus 49 Cosworth V8
1972 Lotus 72D Cosworth
1977 Lotus 78 Cosworth
1985 Lotus 98T Renault Turbo
2013 Marek RP 339H (fictional community designed LMP1)
2013 Marek RP 219D (fictional community designed LMP2)
1994 McLaren F1
2013 McLaren 12C
2013 McLaren 12C GT3
2014 McLaren P1
2012 Mercedes-AMG C-Klasse Coup� DTM
1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM
1971 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.8 AMG "Rote Sau"
2013 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
2012 Mitsubishi Evo X FQ-400
2013 Oreca 03 LMP2
2012 Pagani Huayra
2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
2012 Pagani Zonda R
2011 Palmer Jaguar JP LM
2011 Radical SR-3 RS
2011 Radical SR-8 RX
2013 Renault Clio IV RS Cup
2014 Renault Megane RS
2013 RUF CTR3 Clubsport
2013 RUF CTR3 SMS-R (Fictional Racing Version)
2013 RUF RGT-8
2014 RUF RGT-8 GT3(Fictional Racing Version)
2013 RWD Motorsports P30 LMP1 (fictional community designed LMP1)
2014 RWD Motorsports P20 LMP2 (fictional community designed LMP2)
1989 Sauber C9 Mercedes Group C
2011 SMS Shifter Kart 125cc
2011 SMS Shifter Kart 250cc Super Kart

Tracks:
European Circuits

- Azure Circuit - Monaco
- Besos - Circuit de Catalunya
- Brands Hatch
- Cadwell Park
- Donington Park
- Hockenheimring
- Imola
- Le Mans Circuit 24h
- Le Mans Bugatti Circuit
- Monza
- Moravia - Brno
- N�rburgring Nordschleife
- Nurburgring GP
- Oschersleben
- Oulton Park
- Silverstone
- Snetterton
- Spa Francorchamps
- Zolder

North American Circuits

- California Raceway - Willow Springs
- California Raceway - Willow Springs Horse Thief Mile
- Lakeville Raceway - Sonoma Raceway
- Laguna Seca
- Watkins Glen
- Road America

Asian Circuits

- Dubai Autodrome
- Jin Ding - Zhuhai
- Sakitto - fictional track inspired by Suzuka

Oceania Circuits

- Bathurst - Mount Panorama

Kart Tracks

- Belgian Forest Karting Circuit (Spa-Francorchamps Kart Circuit)
- Chesterfield
- Glencairn
- Summerton
- Dubai Kartdrome

Country Roads

- California Highway
- Azure Coast

# ¿ Feb 6, 2015 17:13

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# ¿ May 15, 2024 00:37

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

Nerdrock posted:

Wow. I just looked in my gmail for my receipt for buying in to the beta, and tomorrow it will have been 3 years ago. February 7, 2102. This sim has gone through such an evolution it's shocking. It'll only be a matter of time before I break down and buy it on both PS4 and PC.

What's your membership status? I don't think you'll have to pay money for one of the platforms. At the very least you get a nice discount.

# ¿ Feb 6, 2015 17:29

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cat doter posted:

Does the PS4 still do that stupid bullshit thing where no third party controllers work on it yet? I've got an old logitech wheel and if it doesn't work on the PS4 version that's gonna be pretty loving stupid. Might as well get the PC version if that's the case.

Yeah get the PC version. I don't understand the 3rd party controller situation on PS4. :/ One of the things Sony took a huge step backwards on.

# ¿ Feb 6, 2015 19:14

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

holocaust bloopers posted:

Cannot loving wait for this. Is the limited edition available for pre order in the US yet?

I couldn't find it anywhere.

Would like that version of the game.

# ¿ Feb 6, 2015 23:19

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

simble posted:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/

Is this what you want?

The physical copy comes with this though

# ¿ Feb 7, 2015 00:18

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

This Youtube channel has been doing gameplay videos of the PS4 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=user?TeamVVV?videos

They got special access to that version of the game. I asked Ian Bell if I could have the PS4 beta but he ignored me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l-vpULIXuQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac1nph_eLX4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdGOzm-cuus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaMkw8S7vDE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOPxwmXl7yY

Their videos are a little obnoxious, it looks like they have to have certain content in it when showing off the PS4 version. There are hundreds of videos of the PC version out there too.

Also, this video is the intro to the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgkyJtUw4F8

# ¿ Feb 7, 2015 16:05

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

I really don't see a delay happening. Being able to first hand look at all of the features and actually be able to play the game right now, it is rock solid and ready to go.

# ¿ Feb 12, 2015 14:52

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

pvax posted:

Please tell me this feels nothing like Shift 1 or 2 and I'm sold. I've kept this off my radar solely based on how little trust I had in SMS since the recent games kinda felt like poo poo to actually play after I got so hyped up over the selection of tracks etc. I tend to be a controller player and the weird input lag/smoothing thing they had was just too drat annoying.

I promise you this is nothing like Shift. This is the game that SMS really wanted to make, and now that they are on their own they were able to do that.

# ¿ Feb 13, 2015 20:10

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

This was in the PC Sim Racing thread http://gfycat.com/RareOffensiveCavy

# ¿ Feb 14, 2015 06:00

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Linux Nazi posted:

Is there going to be any kind of single-player career path like the GT games? Or is it more of a Sim sandbox thing like AC?

There are a whole bunch of different racing series, and you pick the one you want to race in. Right now in the beta build you can pick any racing series you want right from the start, but I think there is going to be a progression system in there by release. I am not entirely sure, i've barely touched the single player other then time trials.

# ¿ Feb 14, 2015 06:11

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

Whoops, delayed again, new release date is April 2nd. This game is literally the Gran Turismo of next-gen racing games.

I don't understand the delay though. As someone who gets to play it right now, there is nothing wrong with PCARS.

I said come in! fucked around with this message at 19:48 on Feb 18, 2015

# ¿ Feb 18, 2015 19:46

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

3 more weeks to go. Nothing new to talk about and probably won't be until launch. :/ Other then the announcement of the game going gold.

# ¿ Mar 10, 2015 21:18

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holocaust bloopers posted:

I thought this was the "went gold!" post.

I wish.

So excited for this game to be finished. Been testing it since 2011, so just ready for it to be done and for everyone to get a chance to play it. PCARS is such a good sim and the sim racing community is going to love it.

# ¿ Mar 10, 2015 21:39

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

Okay so new information came out this morning. There's been a change of plans for people who helped kickstart PCARS. Choice of platform is no longer an option, everyone gets either a Steam discount or the PC version for free. Sucks for me because my PC can't play PCARS very well. I wanted the PS4 version. I guess i'm gonna own two copies. :homebrew:

# ¿ Mar 11, 2015 16:47

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

Nerdrock posted:

Well, you might be able to get them to paypal you back your initial investment, that you can just spend on the PS4 version.

Nah, I forgot that I get money when copies of this game sell. So my PS4 copy will be free anyways.

CaseFace McGee posted:

And now it's been delayed until May.

God has abandoned us. On the plus side the Nurburgring got added to Assetto Corsa today.

# ¿ Mar 11, 2015 20:20

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

Mr SoupTeeth posted:

Did the 1.1 update actually fix anything or did just just dump more cars and tracks into it?

I am not sure. I am actually going to play AC right now to see. Just waiting for my PC to get done installing Windows updates.

# ¿ Mar 11, 2015 20:32

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

Mr SoupTeeth posted:

Righteous, much obliged. I can't take a peek until I'm off work. As petty as it sounds, the seeming inability to get smooth gameplay with high end hardware has probably turned me off to the game more than the lack of content.

My computer is a piece of poo poo, I only have a GTX 460. So if I turn off any aliasing effects, and turn off post-processing effects I can get 60fps at 1080p. AC still looks nice too. I just raced on the ring and it was pretty sweet.

# ¿ Mar 11, 2015 21:14

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

I just noticed that PCARS does not have a firm release date anymore. Sometime in May 2015 is all that we got now. The original release date in the OP was March 17. :cripes:

# ¿ Mar 28, 2015 00:47

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

I last played back in February, and that build was rock solid. It can't be licensing issues at this point can it? Maybe I should load the game up again and see where its at, but I really do think its ready to go.

# ¿ Mar 28, 2015 02:39

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

holocaust bloopers posted:

Logitech G27 on sale for $166 bucks plus free shipping. Helluva deal.

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=45959&vpn=941-000045&manufacture=Logitech&promoid=1202

Ooh gosh I really want this. Thanks for the link.

# ¿ Mar 29, 2015 05:16

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

holocaust bloopers posted:

14 minutes of new footage from the ps4 version.
https://youtu.be/lSbuVotiApQ

Looks way better then it does on my PC.

# ¿ Apr 14, 2015 18:52

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

Actually more curious about the Wii U version and why there is even going to be a Wii U version.

# ¿ Apr 14, 2015 20:59

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FAILURE posted:

I've just always expected it to get cancelled.

I hope SMS will at least do real cool stuff with the controller.

# ¿ Apr 14, 2015 23:15

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

In before another delay.

# ¿ Apr 16, 2015 05:47

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LiquidRain posted:

Hey come in! Haven't seen you since GTCC Forza 4 days a couple years ago.

I'm going to be getting in on pCARS to try and relive said GTCC days, and need to get me a wheel for my PC. What's a fair-priced wheel/pedal set? My frame of reference is the cheap/crap Microsoft wheel they made for 360. I'm not looking to go super-pro $500 wheel $200 pedal like a Fanatec or anything, but between the Logitech and Thrustmaster options maybe which one works the best with pCARS?

I want to buy an Xbox One for Forza 6, but I don't know yet. I really miss the Forza series. :/ I get PCARS for PC with all of the DLC for free, but my PC isn't that good so I'm gonna buy this for PS4.

# ¿ Apr 18, 2015 15:33

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

LiquidRain posted:

I miss GTCC more than Forza so far, but I don't think I'll be going Xbone at all, if ever. I've played with the Oculus Rift. I need it. I need it. And that means a PC.

I want to get the Morpheus myself. I hope we find out more about both devices at E3 this year.

# ¿ Apr 19, 2015 16:24

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

There was no snow track in Project CARS. There was talk in early 2012 of DLC for off track rally racing, but I have no idea if that's still going to happen.

# ¿ Apr 20, 2015 17:07

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ethanol posted:

Heads up, this game is $37.49 in greenmangaming's vip section

poo poo, that is a great price. Everyone do this.

holocaust bloopers posted:

poo poo. I. Might grab a copy pc and ps4 then.

Who's getting it in what system?

PC and PS4.

# ¿ Apr 21, 2015 19:22

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

Combat Pretzel posted:

SMS' boss was posting about opening a funding round for PCARS2. I hope that'll indeed involve the full FEM model for the tires, and offroad racing. Both were pushed to PCARS2.

I'm not gonna help fun PCARS2 I think. It was awesome being in on the development of PCARS from the beginning, but I don't feel like its something I want to do again. You don't get as much input as you're promised or at least is implied. It still felt like I basically pre-ordered a game years in advance. At least i'll get money back.

# ¿ Apr 23, 2015 19:15

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

To be fair, it's very common for a sequel to begin work the moment a game goes gold. It's just never openly talked about.

# ¿ Apr 23, 2015 19:27

I said come in!: Jun 22, 2004

I think it's because i'm stupid, but I can't find Project CARS for pre-order on American PSN. Can anyone else find it?

# ¿ Apr 27, 2015 18:34

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holocaust bloopers posted:

Just wait till Tuesday when the store updates again.

Where the hell is the final car roster? Game is a week out.

125cc Shifter Kart
250cc Superkart
Alpine A450
Ariel Atom 300 Supercharged
Ariel Atom 500 V8
Ariel Atom Mugen
Aston Martin Rapide S Hydrogen Hybrid
Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3
Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4
Audi R18 TDI
Audi R8 LMS Ultra
Audi R8 V10 Plus
BAC Mono
BMW 1-Series M Coupe
BMW 320 Turbo Group 5
BMW M1 Procar
BMW M3 E30 Group A
BMW M3 GT
BMW M3 GT4
BMW Z4 GT3
Caper Monterey Stockcar
Caterham SP/300R
Caterham Seven Classic
Caterham Superlight R500
Ford Escort MK1RS1600
Ford Focus RS
Ford MkIV
Ford Mustang Boss 302R1
Ford Mustang Cobra TransAm
Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A
Ford Zakspeed Capri Group 5
Formula A
Formula B
Formula C
Formula Gulf 1000
Formula Rookie
Gumpert Apollo S
Ginetta G40 Junior
Ginetta G55 GT3
Ginetta G55 GT4
Lotus 49 Cosworth
Lotus 78 Cosworth
Lotus 98T Renault Turbo
Marek RP 219D LMP2
Marek RP 339H LMP1
McLaren 12C
McLaren 12C GT3
McLaren F1
McLaren P1
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution2 DTM
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.8 AMG
Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG
Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Coupe DTM
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400
Oreca 03 Nissan
Pagani Huayra
Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
Pagani Zonda R
Palmer Jaguar JP-LM
RWD P20 LMP2
RWD P30 LMP1
Radical SR3-RS
Radical SR8-RX
Renault Clio Cup
Renault Megane R.S. 265
RUF CTR3
RUF CTR3 SMS-R
RUF RGT-8
RUF RGT-8 GT3
Sauber C9 Mercedes-Benz

# ¿ Apr 29, 2015 19:13

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cheesetriangles posted:

I wonder if I am going to lose access too my beta version before launch.

If you still have access right now then you were upgraded to the retail version and you're good.

# ¿ Apr 30, 2015 15:50

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cheesetriangles posted:

Great I just installed it.

Does anyone expect to make any money? If I see 10 bucks I'll be shocked.

Nah, i'm suppose to make as much as $125 though, but I don't think i'll see any of it.

# ¿ Apr 30, 2015 16:18

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Anime_Otaku posted:

I'm on Xbone so I've not played in any beta tests, for those that have how forgiving is the game, if it's like Forza I'll go for it but if there's really strict gating like some of the Gran Tourismo licences I'll most likely give it a miss.

You'll enjoy Project CARS! The physics model is realistic, but even with a gamepad the game is comfortable and easy to play. The career mode is a series of calender events where you can pick which type of racing you want to do. You don't have to start with Go-Karts for example, if you want to jump into Le-Mans prototype race cars or F1 cars you can absolutely do that right from the start.

# ¿ Apr 30, 2015 17:12

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Project CARS is how I want racing sims to be now. I don't think I can tolerate Gran Turismo or Forza anymore. Their systems are archaic to me. That probably still won't stop me from buying Gran Turismo 7 though. :/

# ¿ Apr 30, 2015 17:19

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ethanol posted:

What, because they don't have full race weekend simulation? Having played project cars now, it's really good but it doesn't give me dozens of cars to buy including my real life car. Presumably making the simulation so realistic didn't leave much time or money for car recreation and licensing

Forza and GT aren't a draw for me anymore. I found that I just stuck to a handful of cars and grinding money to buy everything just wasn't a good use of my time. I don't have the patience or time anymore for that sort of game. PCARs has a great car list that fulfills everyone's favorite type of racing.

# ¿ Apr 30, 2015 17:30