SEGA released Project Motor Racing's latest trailer in conjunction with the GamescomIt highlights the focus on track realism, cross-era vehicle variety, and mod support on PC and consoles.
The simulation racing game is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Windows, targeting sim racing fans who want authentic handling as well as an active community ecosystem.
Core Features and True2Track Technology
Project Motor Racing promises >70 vehicles from >10 racing classes, spanning more than 50 years of motorsport history. This diversity provides a variety of vehicle characteristics, from classic to modern machines, demanding adaptation of driving strategies. Replicas of 18 real-world locations take center stage, enriched by dynamic weather and environmental changes that affect grip and visibility.
True2Track technology is put forward as the backbone of track realism, helping to bring the track surface to life, including the surface's response to temperature, humidity, and race intensity that changes over time.
Career Mode, Online Modes, and Mod Support
The singleplayer Career Mode offers structured progression, perfect for players who want to build a career from the ground up, managing targets and honing driving skills from entry-level classes to advanced competition. Online Modes open up access to global competition, allowing racers to meet opponents from different regions.
Mod support for PCs and consoles is in the spotlight, as it extends the life of content, making it easier to add quality-curated circuits, livery, or community packs that can keep the experience comfortable. The existence of mods on consoles adds value for players who want customization without leaving their favorite platform.
Team Credibility: GIANTS Software and Straight4 Studios
GIANTS Software is widely known for its Farming Simulator series, bringing experience in building long-lasting simulation ecosystems and solid communities. The collaboration with Straight4 Studios adds weight as the team is filled with veteran talent that contributed to the history of sim racing for more than two decades.
The approach to AI-based physics and cutting-edge graphics are alluded to as the foundation of quality handling, force feedback, and clean visuals. This combination puts Project Motor Racing in an interesting position among sim titles that emphasize a balance between authenticity and accessibility.
Key Questions and Community Expectations
The community is usually waiting for details on vehicle and circuit licenses, performance specifications per platform, and competitive features such as matchmaking, ranking, and fair play systems. Information on steering wheel device compatibility and tuning force feedback are also considered important by sim enthusiasts.
The post-release content roadmap, including feature updates and additional content packs, helps players plan for a long-term time investment. The Gamescom trailer released gives an early glimpse into the direction of the driving experience, while further clarification regarding the circuit list, release schedule, as well as details of the Online Modes will determine the competitiveness when compared to popular titles in the sim racing space.
