This only damaged the game and the series’ reputation, as it veered so far off the path set by its two predecessors that most of the fanbase don’t feel like it should be a part of the same series. At some point during development, the name was changed to pCARS 3 as a marketing tactic. Unfortunately, the series started to lose its momentum with the latest entry, Project CARS 3, which was originally supposed to be a more arcade-focused spin-off with a clear title to demarcate it as such. This resulted in the studio getting closer to its original vision, and fans were pleased with the progress. Project CARS 2 honed the strengths of the first entry and tightened up the handling, so to speak. It was originally a crowdfunded title, with the “CARS” in its name actually meaning: “Community-Assisted-Racing-Simulator.” With the original Project CARS, Slightly Mad Studios sought out to build a new sim racer that prided itself on visual fidelity and complex, realistic mechanics. Unfortunately, it also happens to be the weakest of entries according to both critics and series fans alike.Īn update from the Slightly Mad Team on #ProjectCARS and #ProjectCARS2.

For instance, despite the fact that four Forza titles have fully released on PC, only two are currently available to purchase - Horizon 4 & 5, the former of which will likely be delisted in another year.Īs it relates to the Project CARS franchise, only the third release will remain on storefronts for now. We’ve seen this happen time and again with other titles and franchises where the digital edition of the games are removed after about three or so years. And before that, Project CARS 2 will be removed on September 21. As a result, the original Project CARS will be removed from all storefronts on October 3. It’s all due to expiring licenses, specifically licenses for vehicles and tracks. The reason for the delisting is not out of the ordinary. The official announcement comes from EA, Codemasters, and Slightly Mad, who posted the announcement on the official Project CARS Twitter. In just a matter of weeks, both the first and second entries in Slightly Mad Studio’s Project CARS lineup will be delisted permanently.

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