Project CARS 2 released with something for everyone

After the mixed opinions about the first Project CARS iteration, the expectations about what the promised second title would deliver, specially as it was opening the content to off-road racing and thus expanding the numbers of titles to compete with. The September 22^nd came and Project CARS 2 was finally released, with a broad range of options that would leave the player wondering where to start.

Most of the cars and tracks from the first game return and came along with new ones, reaching the sum of more than 180 cars and 60 tracks with 130 layouts, ranging from nimble road cars in point-to-point roads, touring cars, GTs and prototypes in grassroots or glamorous race tracks, and the newcomers for this game, being them the rallycross supercars in their natural terrain with tarmac, mud, dirt and even some snow.

The first Project CARS featured a system to capture the real weather to the selected track, but system dubber Livetrack in its 3.0 version took it to a higher level with minor adjusts to be made by the player. You can select time, date, season and weather or simply let the Livetrack work for you so you can pick some surprises like thunderstorms, thick fog and blizzard with the ambient where you are simply covered in white, no matter if it's the Lankebanen in Hell or the Fuji Speedway.

Wanna recreate an IndyCar or Asian Le Mans Series race? You can do it. Fancy some one-make cups? They are there for you. Go to the 24 Hours of Le Mans or Daytona? Yes, it's possible. Or maybe you just want to see the grip limits of the LMP1 cars in some snowy circuit? Of course you can. Or see how the Civic Coupé GRC fares at the Nordschleife at night? It's fine to try. Or if you want more than the custom races and tests, you can live the dream in the Career Mode, now counting with something every driver wants: factory drives, representing the different manufacturers in the game, but still having to climb the way from the karts and junior formulae.

The graphics department improved from the first game, with more natural colors and lighting in the ambient, and although there are still some bugs to be fixed, it's incredibly beautiful once you hit the right spot.

The controls were improved significantly in Project CARS 2, especially in regard to the gamepad players, and physics and driving feel being way more natural, and although the precision still can't be compared with Assetto Corsa, RaceRoom and rFactor 2, it will bring a smile once you try it and adjust to your style as many configurations were simplified with an explanation of what affects where.

Also, Project CARS 2 was made with connection as one of its main pillars, with various eSport features present to both players and sim racing broadcasters, and to ensure you will be playing with people on your level, a ranking system is active which simplifies matchmaking.

Project CARS 2 is available for PC/Steam, XBox One and PlayStation 4, with a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition coming with a Season Pass and a Season Pass Bonus.

PHOTOS: Project CARS 2 in-game screenshots