“Project Cars 2” Announced; Crowdfunding Campaign Debuts on World of Mass Development to Raise £7M

Just a few weeks after Project CARS released, Slightly Mad Studios announced on Monday the plans for its sequel Project CARS 2, and its new crowdfunding campaign on World of Mass Development.

According to Stuff, while revealing more details about the upcoming game Slightly mad Studios shared that its pushing hard into development and its new funding initiative will aim to eventually bring the total of 7 mill to fund the sequel.

The media outlet also noted that Project CARS 2 will continue to maintain the simulation core of the original game but will expand the amount of content (both on the road and off. Features of the new game include:

• Largest Track Roster Ever: This will have 50 unique locations and 200+ courses that include “loose surface racing” on dirt, gravel, mud and snow.
• Widest Variety of Motorsports: 8 different disciplines now include Rallycross, Hillclims, and Touge
• CO-OP Career: Play as the teammate driver, spotter, driver swap or co-pilot.
• Seamlessly Connected: Socialize and compete through Online Track Days, have players from around the world take the place of Al-controlled drivers in solo plays.
• Pro ESport Racing: Skill and behavioral-based match making, create-your-own racing seasons, and live broadcast.

Project CARS 2 is due to release on the various platforms such as PC, Playstation4, Xbox One, and Steam OS. Backers will also receive various perks for pledging to the campaign:

• Bronze (£50): Digital Standard Edition version of Project CARS 2 (PC); Bronze Member playar avatar identification in-game; Exclusive Project CARS 2 Bronze Member wallpaper.
• Silver (£75): Digital Limited Edition version of Project CARS 2 (your platform of choice); Silver Member playar avatar identification in-game; Credits listing in the “Supported by…” section; Exclusive Project CARS 2 Silver Member wallpaper Digital version of the. Project CARS 2 soundtrack; Project CARS 2 poster.
• Gold (£100): Premium Digital Edition version of Project CARS 2 (your platform of choice); An AI opponent named after you; Gold Member playar avatar identification in-game; Credits listing in the “Special Thanks” section; Exclusive Project CARS 2 Gold Member wallpaper; Digital version of the Project CARS 2 soundtrack; Project CARS 2 “WMD Crew” shirt; Project CARS 2 poster.
• Platinum (£1,000): Group dinner with the Slightly Mad Studios team and stay overnight at a London hotel; Signed Premium Edition version of Project CARS 2 (your platform of choice); A race team in the game named after you; An AI opponent named after you; An advertising board with your graphics (must be PEGI 3) on it; A vehicle livery with your graphics on it; Platinum Member playar avatar identification in-game; Credits listing in the; “WMD VIP” section; Exclusive Project CARS 2 Platinum Member wallpaper; Digital version of the Project CARS 2 soundtrack; Project CARS 2 “WMD VIP” shirt; Project CARS 2 Sticker Sheet; Project CARS 2 Car Vinyls; Project CARS 2 signed poster.
• Diamond (£10,000): Micelin-starred dinner with the Head Of Studio plus all costs covered at a luxury hotel in London and a luxury weekend itinerary including use of a Ferrari 458 Spider; A special wall plaque celebrating the launch of the game; Signed Premium Edition version of Project CARS 2 (your platform of choice); An in-game calendar event sponsored by you; An in-game race suit designed for you; A race team in the game named after you; An AI opponent named after you; An advertising board with your graphics (must be PEGI 3) on it; A vehicle livery with your graphics on it; Diamond Member playar avatar identification in-game; Credits listing in the “WMD Elite” section; Exclusive Project CARS 2 Diamond Member wallpaper; Physical version of the Project CARS 2 soundtrack; Project CARS 2 “WMD Elite” jacket; Project CARS 2 “WMD Elite” shirt; Project CARS 2 Sticker Sheet; Project CARS 2 Car Vinyls; Project CARS 2 signed poster.

While the project has already raised over £375,000, Project CARS 2 has already received some criticism due to Project CARS having some flaws.

There has yet to be any news of when Project CARS 2 will be released.