Project Cars 3 Is Getting Delisted Soon, But There’s Still Time

The last Project CARS game by Slightly Mad Studios, Project CARS 3, will no longer be available on digital stores soon.

After 23:59 UTC on August 24, 2025, the game won’t be sold anymore on Steam or PlayStation Store. If you’re thinking about adding it to your library, this is your last window.

After it’s gone, it’s gone for good. That said, if you already own it digitally, you’ll still be able to redownload and play it whenever you like, even after the deadline.

What’s the Reason Behind the Delisting?

The delisting is deliberate and follows a larger pattern in racing games.

Like its two predecessors, Project CARS 3 is being removed due to expiring licenses for real-world car brands and racing tracks.

These deals usually last just a few years, and when they expire, publishers have to remove the game to prevent legal issues.

This happened with Project CARS 1 and 2 in 2022, and now the final entry is following the same path.

How Much Time Is Left for Online Play?

Beyond just the delisting, online services for the game are also on a countdown.

While players will still be able to race online for a few more months, the servers will officially shut down on February 24, 2026.

Once that happens, the game shifts to offline only. Players can still enjoy single-player races, time trials, and local modes, but online multiplayer will stop working. 

What Made Project CARS 3 So Divisive?

Since its 2020 release, Project CARS 3 has faced ups and downs and shifted away from the series’ original style.

The third game switched from the serious simulation racing of the first two to a simpler, arcade-like style called "simcade."

This change split opinions. Some liked the easier handling and faster gameplay, but longtime fans disliked the major shifts in career progression, in-game economy, and physics, feeling the game lost what made it special.

How Did the Game End Up as a Mainline Title?

Fan talks and ex-insiders say the game started as a spinoff but was changed into a main sequel during development, leading to higher expectations that it couldn’t fulfill.

The damage was already done by the time EA bought Codemasters and Slightly Mad Studios. EA canceled the series in late 2022 and shelved Project CARS 4, which was planned to return to its sim-heavy roots.

Making things even more frustrating for fans is the pricing situation. Despite being almost five years old and receiving mixed reviews, Project CARS 3 has barely ever gone on sale.

Many players trying to buy it before delisting say it’s still close to full price, with some noting it hasn’t gone under $50 since 2022. While other racing games get delisted with discounts or freebies, this one does not, which leaves players who want to finish their collection feeling let down.

Is There Anything Worthwhile About the Game?

Even so, Project CARS 3 has fans because it features many cars and tracks, seasonal changes, day-night cycles, plus VR and racing wheel compatibility.

Some players enjoyed the system of gaining stars by doing various race challenges and liked how the arcade style made it friendlier than other simulators.

Even so, the few positives couldn’t prevent the game from being remembered for poor development, unclear direction, and now, an official delisting. So if you’re planning to grab Project CARS 3, now’s the time.

Once August 24 passes, the game will no longer be sold digitally. The servers will go offline in February 2026. After that, the game won’t be gone completely.

It will remain playable offline for current owners. But as far as racing history goes, this marks the end of the road for the Project CARS series.

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