Project CARS 2 racing onto PS4, Xbox One, PC in late 2017

It looks like the videogame racing field just got a little bit more competitive this year.

Announced during Bandai Namco’s New Year’s Showcase event, Project CARS 2 is officially in development by Slightly Mad Studios for the PS4, Xbox One and PC. The first release was a heck of a lot of fun, and great looking to boot, so we have high hopes for this late 2017 sequel.

Have a look at the first trailer and some screens, and read on for more game details.

Project CARS 2 – Announcement Trailer | PS4, X1, Steam:

Project CARS 2 screens:

Check out the announcement below.

Leading interactive entertainment company BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., and Slightly Mad Studios, today announced their publishing partnership to bring Project CARS 2 to the Americas for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM in late 2017. Project CARS 2 features an expanded roster of over 170 cars and 60+ tracks, brand-new fan-requested Online Championships game mode, and additional racing disciplines ? including ice, dirt, snow, and mud racing ? over its critically acclaimed, ground-breaking predecessor (Project CARS). All of this racing action can be presented at up to 12K* resolution graphics (PC) with VR support, making Project CARS 2 the most immersive and technically advanced racing simulation experience.

Created by gamers and fine-tuned by professional racing drivers, Project CARS 2 delivers an unparalleled racing experience to players of all skill levels. To achieve this goal, Project CARS 2 utilizes leading-edge visuals, precise car physics, and realistic A.I. designed to mimic a competitive driver?s heart and mind that is sure to challenge players. The use of Slightly Mad Studios? proprietary LIVETRACK 3.0 technology enables the development team to create 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 features with the highest performance driving machines in the world, Project CARS 2 will enable players to live-out their dreams of being a racecar driver.

?Project CARS 2?s authentic presentation of motorsports racing isn?t just cutting edge, it surpasses the cutting edge,? says Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. ?No other driving game or racing title can approach Project CARS 2?s level of visual fidelity, real-world physics, and intelligent driver A.I. These features combined with dynamic weather and track effects, refined controls, and an authentic love of competitive eSports guarantees players will be able to live-out their racing aspirations on multiple gaming platforms.?

?We?re thrilled to pull off the covers on our publishing partnership with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment and finally share more details on our latest build with Project CARS 2.? said Stephen Viljoen, Game Director for Project CARS 2. ?Our collective goal at Slightly Mad Studios is to create a simulation racing experience that rivals that of real-life. Realism and authenticity are central to our development mantra for Project CARS 2, hence we?re making sure we employ the best professional drivers, game developers, artists, and sound engineers to realize our vision for a game that takes players on the ultimate driver journey.?

Project CARS 2 is currently rated ?RP? for Rating Pending by the ESRB. Project CARS 2 will be available in the Americas for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM in late 2017. To find out more about Project CARS 2 please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/project-cars-2. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.?s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

*12K resolution is achieved through linking three 4K PC monitors together to present a panoramic driver?s view.