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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Project CARS | + | |cover = Project CARS cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Slightly Mad Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Slightly Mad Studios}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|project-cars|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|project-cars|82}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Oculus | 991947850898357 | Oculus | Cannot play multiplayer with Steam players.<ref name="multiplayer">[http://forum.projectcarsgame.com/showthread.php?43740-Oculus-Rift-CV1-Discussion&p=1260029&viewfull=1#post1260029 Oculus Rift CV1 Discussion - Page 54]</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Oculus | 991947850898357 | Oculus | Cannot play multiplayer with Steam players.<ref name="multiplayer">[http://forum.projectcarsgame.com/showthread.php?43740-Oculus-Rift-CV1-Discussion&p=1260029&viewfull=1#post1260029 Oculus Rift CV1 Discussion - Page 54]</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://www.projectcarsgame.com/preorder.html | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00WNFRLCU | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00WNFRLCU | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | project-cars | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2758-1 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | project-cars | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | project-cars | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 234630 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Demo version is [[Project CARS - Pagani Edition|available]] | {{ii}} Demo version is [[Project CARS - Pagani Edition|available]] | ||
| + | {{ii}} Removed from many digital stores due to licensing issues. | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Project CARS\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Project CARS\*.xml}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zft7Ls9ZU|title=Project Cars 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref name="FAQ">[ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = <ref name="FAQ">[https://www.projectcarsgame.com/faq.html FAQ - Project CARS]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDoBX2K63yE|title=Real 4K: Project CARS - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
|fov notes = See [http://carsfov.moritzlawitschka.de/ Project CARS FOV Calculator] for help. | |fov notes = See [http://carsfov.moritzlawitschka.de/ Project CARS FOV Calculator] for help. | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], [[MSAA]], | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]], [[MSAA]], [[DS2M]], [[SSAA]]. |
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Framerate can be capped with command line option "-fpscap X" where X is desired value. | |120 fps notes = Framerate can be capped with command line option "-fpscap X" where X is desired value. | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Image|Project CARS - Input.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Project CARS - Input.png|Input settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Project CARS - Rebinding.png|Rebinding settings.}} | {{Image|Project CARS - Rebinding.png|Rebinding settings.}} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game can send telemetry data to supported software like [https://www.simhubdash.com/ SimHub] and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = XInput and DirectInput.<br/>For racing wheel support, check [ | + | |controller support notes = XInput and DirectInput.<br/>For racing wheel support, check [https://www.projectcarsgame.com/beyond-reality.html here]. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|separate volume notes = Master, music, engine, effects and radio. | |separate volume notes = Master, music, engine, effects and radio. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Received up to 7.1 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Received up to 7.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 600 series | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 600 series | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7000 series | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7000 series | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
{{ii}} Online connection required for multiplayer and Driver Network features.<ref name="FAQ"/> | {{ii}} Online connection required for multiplayer and Driver Network features.<ref name="FAQ"/> | ||
Latest revision as of 00:07, 16 January 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Slightly Mad Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Bandai Namco Entertainment | |
| Engines | |
| Madness Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 6, 2015 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| OpenCritic | 80 |
| IGDB | 82 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing, Simulation |
| Vehicles | Track racing |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Series | Project CARS |
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| Project CARS | |
|---|---|
| Project CARS | 2015 |
| Project CARS - Pagani Edition | 2016 |
| Project CARS 2 | 2017 |
| Project CARS 3 | 2020 |
Key points
- Supports a wide range of graphical options.[1]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| Oculus Store | |
Cannot play multiplayer with Steam players.[2] | |
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| Developer website (unavailable) | |
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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| Humble Store (unavailable) | |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
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- Demo version is available
- Removed from many digital stores due to licensing issues.
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Track Expansion | |
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| Audi Ruapuna Speedway Expansion | |
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| Classic Lotus Track Expansion | |
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| Japanese Car Pack | |
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| Limited Edition Upgrade | |
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| Logitech Liveries | |
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| Modified Car Pack | |
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| Old Vs New Car Pack | |
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| Racing Icons Car Pack | |
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| Renault Sport Car Pack | |
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| Special Ridge Racer Car Pack | |
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| Stanceworks Track Expansion | |
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| US Race Car Pack | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Project CARS\*.xml |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/234630/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\234630\local\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/234630/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings.
HUD settings.
Graphics settings.
Advanced graphics settings.
Hardware graphics settings.
Camera settings.
Advanced camera settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | [3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | [4][5] | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Project CARS FOV Calculator for help. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA, SMAA, MSAA, DS2M, SSAA. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate can be capped with command line option "-fpscap X" where X is desired value. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Controller settings.
Input settings.
Rebinding settings.
- The game can send telemetry data to supported software like SimHub and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | XInput and DirectInput. For racing wheel support, check here. |
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| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| Tracked motion controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master, music, engine, effects and radio. | |
| Surround sound | Received up to 7.1 output.[6] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | [4] | ||
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | Steam and Oculus Store players cannot play together.[2] | ||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native 3D | |||
| Nvidia 3D Vision | Use Project Cars (Patch 6) 3D Vision Fix. | ||
| Headsets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SteamVR | |||
| Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
| Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR. | ||
| OSVR | |||
| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | |||
| Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
| Keyboard/Mouse | |||
| TrackIR | Switch to "Helmet" camera mode while driving in order to make it work. The helmet overlay and blur effects can be disabled in camera options. | ||
| Play area | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated | |||
| Standing | |||
| Room-scale | |||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Shader Model support | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | isiMotor2, PhysX | isiMotor2 used for general physics, PhysX used for collisions. |
| Audio | FMOD | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 SP1, 8.1, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.0 GHz |
Intel Core i7 3700 3.5 GHz AMD FX-8350 4.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 ATI Radeon HD 5770 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GT 600 series AMD Radeon HD 7000 series |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
- Online connection required for multiplayer and Driver Network features.[4]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (234630) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Project CARS – Final PC Version Supports a Wide Range of Graphical Options | DSOGaming | The Dark Side Of Gaming
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oculus Rift CV1 Discussion - Page 54
- ↑ Project Cars 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 FAQ - Project CARS
- ↑ Real 4K: Project CARS - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023