The embattled Project Motor Racing sim racing game has experienced a frosty reception, followed by three notable game updates.
There is still a lot to work on, with a reduced team, however, as Straight4 Studios sets its sights on saving the title.
Ahead of the next planned updates, a shopping list of changes and fixes has been issued.
Now, far from doubting that these are being worked on, but listing them is one thing, delivering on improvements is another. There’s also no question that it should not have been released in its original state.
This ‘roadmap’, however, does take an element of looking deep inside and being realistic with Project Motor Racing’s shortcomings, however.
Among items that have been previously pushed back, such as virtual reality and native triple screen support for PC drivers, are several new admissions. Same for an on-screen radar system and rolling starts.
Chiefly, we think, a “restructuring and expansion” of the career mode is a key element now mentioned.
Presently, there is a distinctive idea, held back by the frustrating damage/contact systems and a lack of a clear goal to aim for.
Changes to the equally limiting penalty system are also said to be in the works, noted as a “complete overhaul.”
The on-track experience is the most important component, but the bare-bones front-end user interface is also on the list for change.
“Looking ahead, our focus remains on steady, consistent progress,” reads the statement.
“We will continue to release updates that improve overall stability, performance, vehicle dynamics, visuals, and online reliability.
“At the same time, we are actively working on new features that the community has been asking for, features that deepen immersion, improve racecraft, and elevate the overall sim experience.”
The work-in-progress list “does not reflect priority,” and no targeted release windows for each feature are provided, other than “over the next few weeks and months.”
In the public relations book by Jason Vines, What Did Jesus Drive, the automotive communications expert theorises that in a crisis, companies should stop any obfuscation, admit any mistakes, apologise and then show what they would do next.
It seems like we’re in the latter stage with Project Motor Racing presently – 2026 will be crucial for the future of this title.
Project Motor Racing ‘ongoing improvements’
- Continued handling refinements across all vehicle classes
- UI and UX improvements throughout the game
- A complete overhaul of the penalty system
- Continued upgrades to online stability and functionality
- Rendering and visual enhancements
- Performance and engine optimisation
- Audio improvements
- Visual upgrades to vehicles and environments
- Input and haptics updates
- Pit lane and pit stop improvements
- AI opponents optimisation
Project Motor Racing ‘new features in development’
- Radar system
- Spotter support
- Rolling starts
- VR support for PC
- New online modes
- Native triple-screen support
- Frontend and menu overhaul
- Career Mode restructuring and expansion
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