PlayStation 4 features a little more refinement here, but the gap is quite subtle at regular viewing distances. As a result, image quality isn't quite as consistent as the first Project Cars, with some roughness creeping into the presentation in demanding scenes where resolution drops, but in less stressful races with 16 cars and clear conditions, the game appears crisp across both consoles.
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Instead of the fixed 1080p/900p resolutions found on the original PS4 and Xbox One versions, pixel counts now adjust according to rendering load.īased on initial measurements, we're looking at between 1080p to 864p on PlayStation 4, while on Xbox One resolution tops out at 972p (a little increase over the 900p in the first Project Cars), and falls to 864p when the engine is under intense load. It's certainly an ambitious task given the limits of the PS4 and Xbox One hardware, so how has the developer managed this? Pixel-counting suggests that dynamic resolution scaling is in effect across all consoles. Some of these features are reserved for 30fps racing games like Forza Horizon and DriveClub, but Slightly Mad Studios implements these aspects into Project Cars 2 while still targeting 60fps across all platforms. Other elements such as changes in ambient and track temperature along with atmospheric shifts all impact on car performance too, with tyres, braking, and aerodynamics all factored into the calculations. Existing wet weather conditions are also enhanced via the use of fluid dynamics - a feature that sees pools of water build up on the track when it's raining heavily, later receding as the weather changes and the track begins to dry out.
It's an aspect of the game further expanded upon in this sequel.Ī new snow season covers the trackside in icy details, while wintery conditions ranging from light snowfall to a full-on blizzard round off the extra dynamic weather effects. Handling is altered with the transition from dry to wet surfaces, changing how much grip and control is present, while splashes of water partially obscure the upcoming track. The question is, in light of the sometimes shaky frame-rate found in its predecessor, how well does the sequel match up - and what are the advantages of running on PlayStation 4 Pro?Īt its core, Project Cars is designed around creating a dynamic racing environment, where shifting weather conditions regularly change how each race plays out. It's a huge couple of months for racing sim fans, and we're off to a good start with Slightly Mad's sequel, packed with a raft of new technological features. The entire car list can also be found on the official Project CARS website where each car is displayed with a thumbnail picture.Project Cars 2 reviews have dropped, the Forza Motorsport 7 demo arrives today and Gran Turismo Sport is en route. I added a calculated power to weight ratio per car as well and included a column so you can easily see in which motorsports presets each car can race.Īll cars are modeled after real cars except those colored in blue, these are fictional cars or fictionally spec'ed cars. I made a spreadsheet with Google Sheets that has all the available cars in the game and their stats which can be found here.
These 14 manufacturers are Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Ford, Ginetta, Honda, Lamborghini, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche. There are 14 car manufacturers for whom you can earn affinity from using their cars, if you earn enough affinity you can do special events for these manufacturers in career mode.
The Fun Pack is the first of four post-launch DLC packs included in the Season Pass. The Season Pass is included in the boxed Collector's and Ultra editions, or in the digital Deluxe edition of the game.įor more info on the game editions or DLC car packs check out the official Project CARS 2 page. The Japanese Cars Pack is available in the boxed Limited, Collector's and Ultra editions, or in the digital Standard and Deluxe editions of the game. The Motorsports Pack is only available for Season Pass holders and cannot be purchased separately. 189 cars in the base game (September 22nd 2017)Ĥ cars in the Motorsport Pack (September 22nd 2017)Ĥ cars in the Japanese Cars Pack (September 22nd 2017)Ĩ cars in the Fun Pack (December 18th 2017)Ģ05 cars in total in the game as of December 18th 2017.