Already out on PC, and coming to Xbox One early next week, Project CARS update 9.0 is now available to download on PlayStation 4.
Bringing the total size of all updates to 6.9GB, today’s patch fixes various issues and makes adjustments to some of the vehicles:
Vehicles
- Aston Martin GTE – Adjusted the AI suspension damper rates down to better handle curbs
- BMW 2002 SW – Adjusted default setup for better drivability. Adjusted optimum temperatures and heating to move the optimum running temp closer to 180F. Adjusted cockpit camera position.
- BMW 1M SW – Changed transmission to sequential, paddle shift to match the 3D model
- BMW 2002 Turbo – Speed adjustments for player and AI for better match in the Vintage racing class.
- Formula Renault 3.5 – Raised collision mesh and adjusted default setup for better curb behaviour. Adjusted various other setup items to make player drivability better. Upped tire temperature build-up to get the tires more in the optimum range to use more of the intended grip with the default tire pressures and setup.
- Ford Escort, Mercedes 300SEL – Balanced the speeds better against the new BMW Stance Works car for the same class. Slight improvements in available grip through moving them into better optimum heat/grip range. AI speeds changed to match.
- McLaren F1 GTR: Fixed an issue where parts of the car would clip through other parts when damaged.
Tracks
- Road America – New race line and corridor tweaking. The main goal was to keep the AI off the curbs so heavily, as with the massive alligator teeth here cause the stiffer car fits and lifting off the throttle.
- Silverstone Classic – Fixed an issue that caused the game to dramatically slow down and at times crash during pitting in a multiplayer race.
Tires
- Reworked some vintage tires to get a better average temperatures increase, resolve severe flat spotting, localized overheating and too-easy punctures which were being reported.
Audio
- Ford Falcon – Reworked the vehicle sounds to a closer match of the real car.
Controllers
- Fanatec – Fixed CSRE second d-pad issue.
- Thrustmaster – Fixed a crash bug when using the T500 wheel.
As for the static wheel in the V8SC, Slightly Mad Studios says it will be fixed in the upcoming patch 10.
[Source: Project CARS (1), (2), (3), (4)]
Best Racing Game 2015 (PSLS Awards)
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Best Racing Game 2015 (PSLS Awards)
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MotoGP 15
Publisher: Milestone S.r.l.
Developer: Milestone S.r.l.
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Need for Speed
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Ghost Games
"I enjoyed my time with Need for Speed. Ghost Games is onto something seriously promising with this franchise reboot. However, being unable to pause the game as well as no option to play offline may prove two obstacles that are not surmountable for some players. It’s a sign of things to come, perhaps, but as of right now these decisions may alienate a lot of players. The majority of us will be fine, and the promise of no micro-transactions is a lofty one to see a publisher as micro-trigger-happy as EA support. Every Need for Speed game from this point forward needs this level of customization and tweaking as a baseline. I eagerly await to see Ghost Games’ future plans for this franchise, if they’re allowed the opportunity to continue."
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Project CARS
Publisher: Slightly Mad Studios
Developer: Slightly Mad Studios
"Project CARS is a great example of a game that is designed to get players to be better at what they love to do, without having to integrate designs that can hurts the game’s potential for its hardcore audience. It does a good job with its visuals, a fantastic one with its audio, and a superb one with how it handles. For fans who love a sport that requires its athletes to work for every fraction of a second shaved off, this is a must have, but if you need a game that keeps giving you motivation and something to unlock, you may find yourself putting this one in park after a few laps."
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RIDE
Publisher: Milestone S.r.l.
Developer: Milestone S.r.l.
"Ride is a great racing title from veteran studio Milestone S.r.l.. It manages to have depth for veteran players, while also being accessible to new racers. If you’re sick of driving cars, and want a new challenge then Ride will offer up a fun one to master."
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And the winner is...
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Winner - Project CARS
