''Project CARS'' is a

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video game series developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by

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. The franchise was introduced in 2015 and received a sequel in 2017, followed by ''

Project CARS 3 ''Project CARS 3'' is a racing video game developed by Codemasters subsidiary Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was first released on 28 August 2020 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The gam ...

'' in 2020.

Games

''Project CARS'' (2015)

The first video game of the series was initially released on 6 May 2015. It was available on

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, and

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. A complete edition, titled ''Project CARS Game of the Year Edition'', was launched on 6 May 2016. The game was generally well received upon release, and had sold 2 million copies as of October 2016.

''Project CARS 2'' (2017)

''Project CARS 2'' was announced as the sequel after the success of '' Project CARS''. It features 140 track layouts at 60 different spots and 189 cars ranging from

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s to

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s, including

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, etc. It was available worldwide on 22 September 2017 for

, and

platforms. The game received positive reviews, and won the Best Simulation Game award of Gamescom 2017.

''Project CARS 3'' (2020)

''Project CARS 3'' was announced in December 2018. In November 2019, Slightly Mad Studios, the

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of the franchise, was acquired by

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, British video game developer and publisher known for ''

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'' series, ''Colin McRae Rally'' and ''Dirt'', ''

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'' and ''

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'' series, which means Codemasters now holds the rights to the ''Project CARS'' titles. Unlike previous games, it features arcade style gameplay and was created as a spiritual successor to '' Need for Speed: Shift''. The game was released on 28 August 2020.

''Project CARS GO'' (2021)

In May 2018, Slightly Mad Studios announced the spin-off title ''Project CARS GO'' for mobile devices, which is being co-developed by Gamevil. Like the main series, it would feature licensed cars and vehicle customisation. It was not until February 2021 when Gamevil confirms they would launch the game for Android and iOS devices on 23 March 2021. Prior to launch, the game had an open beta period for Android users in Finland, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands from 26 January until 11 March.

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* * {{Electronic Arts Electronic Arts franchises Racing video games Video game franchises introduced in 2015