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Project Cars 2 Out Now
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 22, in the year of
our Lord 2017) - BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America
Inc., and Slightly Mad Studios, today announce the launch of
Project CARS™ 2 in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer
entertainment system, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®. Project CARS
2 delivers a large roster of 180 cars, over 140 tracks at 60+
locations, an expanded list of racing disciplines – including
ice, dirt, and snow – over its predecessor (Project CARS™), and
refined graphics, physics, and controls. The game supports up to
12K* resolution graphics (PC) with VR support, making Project
CARS 2 the most immersive and technically advanced racing
simulation experience to-date.
Developed by a team synonymous with racing games, and fine-tuned
by highly skilled professional racing drivers, Project CARS 2
delivers unparalleled authenticity in its presentation of
motorsports racing to players of all skill levels. Project CARS
2 utilizes leading-edge visuals, precise car physics, and
realistic A.I. designed to mimic a competitive driver’s heart
and mind to challenge players. The use of Slightly Mad Studios’
proprietary LIVETRACK 3.0 technology has enabled the development
team to create all 4 seasons of dynamic real-time weather &
seasonal effects, track surface conditions & time-of-day
changes, and implement advanced tire grip/wear physics into the
Project CARS 2 gameplay. By combining these technology features
with the highest performance driving machines in the world from
notable automotive brands such as McLaren, Ferrari, Porsche,
etc., Project CARS 2 delivers a comprehensive experience for
players to live-out their dreams of being a racecar driver.
“Project CARS 2 is truly a passion project for the team at
Slightly Mad Studios and this can be seen in the game’s uncanny
attention to detail and its authentic presentation of
motorsports,” says Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Project CARS 2’s high
level of visual fidelity, real-world physics, and huge roster of
cars and tracks combined with the ability for players to dive
in, race any car, on any track, at any time, enables players to
live-out their wildest dreams of becoming a race car driver.”
“To say that we’re thrilled to finally pull off the covers on
Project CARS 2 would be an understatement.” said Stephen
Viljoen, Game Director at Slightly Mad Studios for Project CARS
2. “Each team member at Slightly Mad Studios has poured their
hearts, minds, and souls into the project with the expressed
goal of delivering the most authentic motorsports experience a
player can have outside of jumping into a real race car. Realism
and authenticity were central to our development mantra
throughout Project CARS 2’s development and we’re extremely
excited to deliver on that promise and finally take players on
their ultimate driver journey.”
Project CARS 2 is currently rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB.
Project CARS 2 is available now in the Americas for the
PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC
via STEAM®.
*12K resolution is achieved through linking three 4K PC monitors
together to present a panoramic driver’s view.
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