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Build a racing career by entering events, upgrading and customizing cars, and advancing through classes in an accessible racer.
Released 27 Aug 2020
Upgrade Race Cars
Unlock Racing Classes
Race Changing Seasons
Journey from weekend warrior to racing legend & experience the thrill & emotion of authentic racing. Own, upgrade and personalise hundreds of cars, customise your driver, tailor every setting & play the way you want in YOUR Ultimate Driver Journey.
Developed by Slightly Mad Studios · Published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Project CARS 3 puts you in the role of a driver building a racing career, starting with lower-tier events and progressing through a range of car classes. Its career combines races, championships, hot laps, and other challenges.
Earn credits and experience as you race, then buy cars and fit performance upgrades. Medals and career progress open further events, while car ratings can change as upgrades move vehicles into different performance classes.
Choose driving assists and difficulty settings, personalize drivers and car liveries, and race on tracks in changing weather and seasons. The game also includes daily challenges and multiplayer modes.
Positive reviews often enjoy the accessible, more arcade-leaning handling, especially with a controller, and describe the career’s classes and challenges as a satisfying reason to keep racing. Car selection, visual presentation, and weather effects also earn praise. Some reviewers instead criticize the shift away from the series’ more simulation-focused approach.
[Update on PROJECT CARS 3. All product sales will end on: August 24th, 2025 23:59 UTC. Please note that times may vary by region. If you bought the game digitally it will remain in your library and can be redownloaded in the future. Any DLCs purchased before August 24th, 2025 23:59 UTC will still be available to use after this date. The game’s online modes will also remain active until February 24th, 2026.]
OWN YOUR JOURNEY
• 200+ elite-brand race & road cars
• 120+ global tracks
• Wide set of race conversion kits
• Race to earn Credits & XP
• Buy & own 100s of cars
• Upgrade cars with realistic performance parts
• Customize your car liveries with racing- & community-inspired elements
• Personalize your drivers
FEEL EACH MOMENT
• Fully scalable assists for all skill levels
• Convincing & fun handling
• 24-hour cycle, dynamic all-seasons, all-weather racing
• Unrivalled Controller Experience
• Visceral sense of speed
• Intense crash effects & car-contact
• Enhanced AI
EARN EVERY WIN
• New & deeply engaging career mode
• Battle your way up from weekend warrior to racing legend
• New & compelling Multiplayer and Community Modes
• Fun & exciting Daily Challenges
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 61 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |
