Project CARS 3 will be delisted from digital stores in August

Project CARS 3 will be delisted from digital stores on 24^th August, according to an update posted on store listings. After that, the online multiplayer servers will shut down on 24^th February 2026.

“Update on PROJECT CARS 3. All product sales will end on: August 24th, 2025 23:59 UTC,” a statement on digital store listings reads.  

“Please note that times may vary by region. If you bought the game digitally it will remain in your library and can be redownloaded in the future. Any DLCs purchased before August 24th, 2025 23:59 UTC will still be available to use after this date. The game’s online modes will also remain active until February 24th, 2026.”

No reason was provided for the delisting, but it’s likely due to expiring licenses for cars and tracks. Those who already own the game digitally will still be able to download and play Project CARS 3 offline after 24^th February.

Once the game is delisted, the only way to purchase Project CARS 3 will be to find a new or used physical copy.

Originally released in August 2020 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Project CARS 3 was a departure for the simulation-focused series.

Realistic elements, including pit stops, fuel usage and tyre wear, were removed in favour of a more approachable driving experience, an arcade-style driver and car XP system and vibrant visuals, polarising fans.

As a result, It felt like an arcade-style spin-off in the vein of Forza Horizon and DiRT Showdown rather than a mainline sequel. This was the intention, too, with former Slightly Mad Studios CEO Ian Bell revealing to Traxion last year that the third entry was originally going to be called Project CARS Sideways.

Project CARS 4 was set to bring the series back to its simulation roots until development was cancelled by EA in 2022.

Since the previous two titles were delisted in 2022, no Project CARS games will be purchasable digitally after the divisive third entry is delisted.

While it’s the end of the road for the Project CARS series, a spiritual successor is in the works, with Project Motor Racing set to release this November.

Featuring a variety of licensed GT racing cars, a user-generated content portal and graphics powered by the GIANTS Engine used in the Farming Simulator series, the new racing simulation is being helmed by several former Slightly Mad Studios staff, including Ian Bell, at the newly formed Straight4 Studios.