Hi all,

A new Project CARS patch is now live on Steam. With this patch we're adding a way to configure VR super sampling in the game's settings file.

What does this do? - It provides a way to scale up the resolution of the image rendered by the game, so that when it is displayed on the VR HMD, it appears clearer, with less shimmer and aliasing artifacts

How do I do this? - Look in this folder: \Users\<current user>\Documents\Project CARS\

Depending on the HMD you're using...
Oculus Rift, edit: oculussettings.xml
HTC Vive, edit: openvrsettings.xml

Look for a line called "<prop name="ResScale" data="1" />"

Change the number after 'data=' to whatever you want to set your super sampling to. Higher numbers will increase the resolution, while lowering the number will decrease the resolution. We recommend starting with a value around 1.5 and experimenting with it from there. How much you can push this will depend on your GPU.

Hi all,

A new Project CARS patch is now live on Steam. With this patch we're adding a way to configure VR super sampling in the game's settings file.

What does this do? - It provides a way to scale up the resolution of the image rendered by the game, so that when it is displayed on the VR HMD, it appears clearer, with less shimmer and aliasing artifacts

How do I do this? - Look in this folder: \Users\<current user>\Documents\Project CARS\

Depending on the HMD you're using...
Oculus Rift, edit: oculussettings.xml
HTC Vive, edit: openvrsettings.xml

Look for a line called "<prop name="ResScale" data="1" />"

Change the number after 'data=' to whatever you want to set your super sampling to. Higher numbers will increase the resolution, while lowering the number will decrease the resolution. We recommend starting with a value around 1.5 and experimenting with it from there. How much you can push this will depend on your GPU.

Hi All,

We just pushed a small patch out to address a few issues. Details below:


Virtual Reality
* The game will now shut down correctly when the user choose to Exit via Steam Dashboard or Oculus Home
* The game will now Pause when the user accesses Oculus Home or Steam Dashboard while in the game
* Fixed an issue in Option>Virtual Reality, where when the user changed the defaults for the 'reset on boot' and 'reset on race start', some of the other settings were being reset to default.

Controllers - Fanatec
* Added Fanatec CSL Elite wheel base profile to code and GUI
* Fixed an issue where during gameplay he centering spring would turn on
* Fixed issue where the menu spring would sometimes not be enabled when exiting a race or changing controllers

General
* Corrected an exploit where user-modified tyres could be used on original cars
* Fixed TrackIR support to still work when you run the non-vr version of the game

Hi All,

We just pushed a small patch out to address a few issues. Details below:


Virtual Reality
* The game will now shut down correctly when the user choose to Exit via Steam Dashboard or Oculus Home
* The game will now Pause when the user accesses Oculus Home or Steam Dashboard while in the game
* Fixed an issue in Option>Virtual Reality, where when the user changed the defaults for the 'reset on boot' and 'reset on race start', some of the other settings were being reset to default.

Controllers - Fanatec
* Added Fanatec CSL Elite wheel base profile to code and GUI
* Fixed an issue where during gameplay he centering spring would turn on
* Fixed issue where the menu spring would sometimes not be enabled when exiting a race or changing controllers

General
* Corrected an exploit where user-modified tyres could be used on original cars
* Fixed TrackIR support to still work when you run the non-vr version of the game

Experience the inspirational story of a race car driver’s battle to beat cerebral palsy and his quest to achieve his racing dreams in Inspired to Drive - The Nicolas Hamilton Story.

Inspired to Drive - The Nicolas Hamilton Story is the true story of how a kid born with cerebral palsy went on to swap his wheelchair for the seat of a race car in the cut-throat world of motorsport.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-n68xUfsKc

Nicolas Hamilton always aspired to follow his brother, 3-time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, into motor racing. Born with a disability that severely impacted his ability to even walk, much less control a car on the limit, Nicolas had to overcome incredible odds.

He used those obstacles to inspire himself. Training for years on a simulator, he allowed nothing to stand in the way of achieving his dream. His remarkable success is why Nicolas Hamilton is #DrivenToInSpire us all.

Experience Nicolas Hamilton’s work yourself in Project CARS’ Game of the Year Edition now:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/

Experience the inspirational story of a race car driver’s battle to beat cerebral palsy and his quest to achieve his racing dreams in Inspired to Drive - The Nicolas Hamilton Story.

Inspired to Drive - The Nicolas Hamilton Story is the true story of how a kid born with cerebral palsy went on to swap his wheelchair for the seat of a race car in the cut-throat world of motorsport.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-n68xUfsKc

Nicolas Hamilton always aspired to follow his brother, 3-time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, into motor racing. Born with a disability that severely impacted his ability to even walk, much less control a car on the limit, Nicolas had to overcome incredible odds.

He used those obstacles to inspire himself. Training for years on a simulator, he allowed nothing to stand in the way of achieving his dream. His remarkable success is why Nicolas Hamilton is #DrivenToInSpire us all.

Experience Nicolas Hamilton’s work yourself in Project CARS’ Game of the Year Edition now:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/

The next Project CARS patch is now live on Steam. This one brings a host of Virtual Reality improvements, and features full HTC Vive support. We support SteamVR's room customization option when using the HTC Vive, so whenever you're in the game menus, you'll see the SteamVR room in the background. This allows you to customize the look of the 3D space surrounding the menus via the SteamVR Workshop. We're looking forward to seeing all the creative Project CARS themed custom backgrounds that our fans come up with. :)

We've also implemented the often-requested VR mouse support, Gaze control support, and the ability to seamlessly swap between them and use them along with Custom Controllers and Gamepads.

Due to the extent of the Virtual Reality updates, we strongly recommend that you delete the configuration files that store the various settings. These are found in "\Users\<username>\Documents\Project CARS" and are the files with XML extension.

Project CARS - PC Patch 11.0

Virtual Reality
* HTC Vive support
* Gaze control implemented, providing hands-free interaction with the User Interface
* Mouse pointer control in HMD view implemented
* Photo mode is now fully functional
* Depth of Field effects now work correctly
* The game will now retain controller focus when the player removes the HMD
* Improved rendering system for Crepuscular rays and Sun flares
* Improved rendering of dirt and rain drops on Helmet visor
* Improved the default seat position
* Improved the default HUD position
* Improved default camera settings to prevent the car tilting independently from the player at steep inclines
* Fixed a refresh issue on the UI when returning from a race to the main menu

Other
* Nürburgring Combined
- Fixed an issue where a pit stop operation would fail to initiate correctly, leaving the car stuck in the pits
- Fixed the starting lights not working
- Fixed an issue with the pit-in trigger potentially initiating when the player is on the main straight
* Improved system for Opponent Labels
* Added support for the Thrustmaster TMX ForceFeedback wheel
* Fixed an issue with Fanatec wheels where at times it would cause dropped frames at the start of a race
* Fixed an issue with Fanatec wheels where LEDs and pedal rumble motors failed to work after a disconnect/reconnect

The next Project CARS patch is now live on Steam. This one brings a host of Virtual Reality improvements, and features full HTC Vive support. We support SteamVR's room customization option when using the HTC Vive, so whenever you're in the game menus, you'll see the SteamVR room in the background. This allows you to customize the look of the 3D space surrounding the menus via the SteamVR Workshop. We're looking forward to seeing all the creative Project CARS themed custom backgrounds that our fans come up with. :)

We've also implemented the often-requested VR mouse support, Gaze control support, and the ability to seamlessly swap between them and use them along with Custom Controllers and Gamepads.

Due to the extent of the Virtual Reality updates, we strongly recommend that you delete the configuration files that store the various settings. These are found in "\Users\<username>\Documents\Project CARS" and are the files with XML extension.

Project CARS - PC Patch 11.0

Virtual Reality
* HTC Vive support
* Gaze control implemented, providing hands-free interaction with the User Interface
* Mouse pointer control in HMD view implemented
* Photo mode is now fully functional
* Depth of Field effects now work correctly
* The game will now retain controller focus when the player removes the HMD
* Improved rendering system for Crepuscular rays and Sun flares
* Improved rendering of dirt and rain drops on Helmet visor
* Improved the default seat position
* Improved the default HUD position
* Improved default camera settings to prevent the car tilting independently from the player at steep inclines
* Fixed a refresh issue on the UI when returning from a race to the main menu

Other
* Nürburgring Combined
- Fixed an issue where a pit stop operation would fail to initiate correctly, leaving the car stuck in the pits
- Fixed the starting lights not working
- Fixed an issue with the pit-in trigger potentially initiating when the player is on the main straight
* Improved system for Opponent Labels
* Added support for the Thrustmaster TMX ForceFeedback wheel
* Fixed an issue with Fanatec wheels where at times it would cause dropped frames at the start of a race
* Fixed an issue with Fanatec wheels where LEDs and pedal rumble motors failed to work after a disconnect/reconnect

Project CARS continues its commitment to deliver fresh new content and updates via its ON DEMAND programme today with the release of the Pagani Nordschleife Endurance Expansion, adding two brand new Pagani cars and the iconic endurance layout of the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife to Project CARS!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/334792/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGD7jWLmfxg

Pagani Zonda Revolucion

The Revolucion is Zonda’s last hooray for their famed Zonda R sports car as the Italian sports car maker ends the car’s production run with an ultra-rare, ultra-competitive version of their record-breaking creation.

Everything about the Revolucion has been pushed to the maximum as the Zonda R’s 750hp AMG V12 engine has received an additional 50hp while the car’s weight has been brought down to just 1070 kilograms.

The Zonda R has already been blurring the line between road cars and racing machinery and the Revolucion goes even further, offering drivers a fully-adjustable traction control system and a Formula-One-style DRS system.

While the car’s refined aerodynamics will help keep the Revolucion planted firmly to the track surface, a carbon-ceramic equipped Brembo braking system helps keep the beast in check.

Only five units of the 2.2 million Euro Zonda Revolucion have been built, making this one of Pagani’s rarest creations to date.

Pagani Huayra BC

In 2011, Pagani’s Huayra took the world of supercars by storm as the prestigious Italian sports car manufacturer delivered a turbo-powered car for the very first time. Four years later, all of the strictly-limited 100 units as have sold as Pagani celebrates the model’s success with the brand-new Huayra BC.

Named after Pagani’s first-ever customer, car collector Benny Caiola, the BC takes the mid-engine Huayra concept to new heights. Slimmed down to just 1218 kilograms – a whopping 132 kilogram reduction from the regular model – the Huayra’s already-mighty V12 bi-Turbo engine has been beefed up even further.

Built by Mercedes Benz’ AMG competition arm, the M158 engine now provides an incredible 800hp of power and 1100nm of torque, transmitted using an automatic seven-speed Xtrac transmission.

99.9% of all drivers out there won’t ever have to worry about having to handle this kind of power as only 20 units of the hand-crafted Huayra BC will be built, selling for 2.4 million Euros a piece. Thankfully, Project CARS will allow all automotive enthusiasts an exclusive virtual experience with this incredible road-going masterpiece.

Nürburgring Nordschleife Combined Layout

Project CARS is inviting drivers to tackle the ultimate Nürburgring challenge, giving players access to the combined Nürburgring Grand Prix and Nordschleife layout.

World-famous for hosting the annual Nürburgring 24 Hour endurance race, the combined track bridges the gap between the historic battles on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife and modern-day Grand Prix racing on the highly-modern GP layout.

The combined track features the shortened version of the Nürburgring’s state of the art Grand Prix layout, blending into the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. Racers have to master the best of both worlds as drivers have to prove themselves both on the technical bits of the modern Grand Prix track before transitioning onto the narrow, fast flowing, no-room-for-error Nordschleife layout.

The result is a spectacular 26-kilometer lap that challenges drivers with everything that has made the Nürburging a mythical place for automotive enthusiasts. From slow technical corners to long straights, elevation changes and banked corners – the combined Nürburgring layout has it all!

To round it all out, The Project CARS career also gets extended with a brand new invitational event as the Nürburgring Endurance Trophy is inviting all players to prove themselves in the Green Hell.

Project CARS continues its commitment to deliver fresh new content and updates via its ON DEMAND programme today with the release of the Pagani Nordschleife Endurance Expansion, adding two brand new Pagani cars and the iconic endurance layout of the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife to Project CARS!

http://store.steampowered.com/app/334792/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGD7jWLmfxg

Pagani Zonda Revolucion

The Revolucion is Zonda’s last hooray for their famed Zonda R sports car as the Italian sports car maker ends the car’s production run with an ultra-rare, ultra-competitive version of their record-breaking creation.

Everything about the Revolucion has been pushed to the maximum as the Zonda R’s 750hp AMG V12 engine has received an additional 50hp while the car’s weight has been brought down to just 1070 kilograms.

The Zonda R has already been blurring the line between road cars and racing machinery and the Revolucion goes even further, offering drivers a fully-adjustable traction control system and a Formula-One-style DRS system.

While the car’s refined aerodynamics will help keep the Revolucion planted firmly to the track surface, a carbon-ceramic equipped Brembo braking system helps keep the beast in check.

Only five units of the 2.2 million Euro Zonda Revolucion have been built, making this one of Pagani’s rarest creations to date.

Pagani Huayra BC

In 2011, Pagani’s Huayra took the world of supercars by storm as the prestigious Italian sports car manufacturer delivered a turbo-powered car for the very first time. Four years later, all of the strictly-limited 100 units as have sold as Pagani celebrates the model’s success with the brand-new Huayra BC.

Named after Pagani’s first-ever customer, car collector Benny Caiola, the BC takes the mid-engine Huayra concept to new heights. Slimmed down to just 1218 kilograms – a whopping 132 kilogram reduction from the regular model – the Huayra’s already-mighty V12 bi-Turbo engine has been beefed up even further.

Built by Mercedes Benz’ AMG competition arm, the M158 engine now provides an incredible 800hp of power and 1100nm of torque, transmitted using an automatic seven-speed Xtrac transmission.

99.9% of all drivers out there won’t ever have to worry about having to handle this kind of power as only 20 units of the hand-crafted Huayra BC will be built, selling for 2.4 million Euros a piece. Thankfully, Project CARS will allow all automotive enthusiasts an exclusive virtual experience with this incredible road-going masterpiece.

Nürburgring Nordschleife Combined Layout

Project CARS is inviting drivers to tackle the ultimate Nürburgring challenge, giving players access to the combined Nürburgring Grand Prix and Nordschleife layout.

World-famous for hosting the annual Nürburgring 24 Hour endurance race, the combined track bridges the gap between the historic battles on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife and modern-day Grand Prix racing on the highly-modern GP layout.

The combined track features the shortened version of the Nürburgring’s state of the art Grand Prix layout, blending into the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. Racers have to master the best of both worlds as drivers have to prove themselves both on the technical bits of the modern Grand Prix track before transitioning onto the narrow, fast flowing, no-room-for-error Nordschleife layout.

The result is a spectacular 26-kilometer lap that challenges drivers with everything that has made the Nürburging a mythical place for automotive enthusiasts. From slow technical corners to long straights, elevation changes and banked corners – the combined Nürburgring layout has it all!

To round it all out, The Project CARS career also gets extended with a brand new invitational event as the Nürburgring Endurance Trophy is inviting all players to prove themselves in the Green Hell.