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Watch: Aris' Plan For Project Motor Racing
Aris Vasilakos is back in sim racing as Chief Creative Officer for Project Motor Racing with Straight4 Studios. We had a chat with him to learn about his plan for PMR . It was the surprise return story in May: After about two years away, Aris Vasilakos returned to sim racing . Not with his former employer Kunos... Watch: Aris' Plan For Project Motor Racing
Video: Revosim's Console Push & Record-breaking FH6 Launch - Sim Racers Monthly May 2026
The sim racing news train did not slow down in May 2026 - to help you stay up-to-date, here's the latest edition of Sim Racers Monthly! May was a big month for racing games and sim racing: Spearheaded by the release of Forza Horizon 6 , the month had plenty of exciting stories to offer: A familiar face joined the Project Motor Racing dev team, the 2026 expansion for F1 25 was officially unvei
SimRacing Expo Charlotte Review
The Traxion team run through the major highlights from the first-ever SimRacing Expo Charlotte, from Trak Racer's innovative motorcycle simulator, to new Project Motor Racing and iRacing Arcade updates, plus a slew of motion rigs, shifters and wheels. What was your highlight from our coverage? Let us know in the comments below! SimRacing Expo Charlotte confirmed for 2027: SimRacing Expo visits Fra
What to expect from sim racing and driving games in June
From a gargantuan Gran Turismo 7 update to F1 25's new Season expansion, here's what driving game and sim racing fans can look forward to in June. The post What to expect from sim racing and driving games in June appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing Wheel Settings: Per-Brand Baseline
The 2026 Project Motor Racing wheel and FFB starting baseline per brand - Gain, LFB and FX values inherited from the Madness Engine for every major base. You're reading Project Motor Racing Wheel Settings: Per-Brand Baseline , a sim racing article that appeared first on SIMRACINGCOCKPIT.GG .
WATCH: Project Motor Racing’s next physics update and VR tested
Project Motor Racing has yet another physics update in the works, this time under the stewardship of Aris, and we’ve driven it, plus the next DLC and virtual reality, ahead of their imminent release. The post WATCH: Project Motor Racing’s next physics update and VR tested appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing – Update V2.0.0.5 Deployed
The post Project Motor Racing – Update V2.0.0.5 Deployed appeared first on Bsimracing . Despite receiving a lot of hate from an increasingly toxic part of the sim racing community (Yeah, I said it), Straight4 Studios is grinding on to update and improve its Project Motor Racing title. The post Project Motor Racing – Update V2.0.0.5 Deployed appeared first on Bsimracing .
Project Motor Racing’s VR is, dare we say it, promising
It was meant to be ready for launch, until it wasn’t. Six months later, we’ve tested a work-in-progress build at the SimRacing Expo Charlotte. The post Project Motor Racing’s VR is, dare we say it, promising appeared first on Traxion.GG .
The Future of Project Motor Racing with ‘Aris’
We hear from sim racing physics guru Aristotelis Vasilakos on his role with Project Motor Racing: “There is a big plan”. The post The Future of Project Motor Racing with ‘Aris’ appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing Announces GT Icons DLC To Release June 23
Historical endurance cars are on their way to Project Motor Racing, as the GT Icons DLC has been announced to release on June 23. Images: Straight4 Studios The clock turns back to the 1960s and 70s in the next Project Motor Racing DLC: Titled GT Icons, nine cars, three classes, and one new track are bound to be added to Straight4 Studios' sim on June 23. A preview version of the DLC will be p
Project Motor Racing’s new GT Icons Pack DLC will include nine historic race cars and a U.S. track
Project Motor Racing will debut its upcoming GT Icons Pack DLC at SimRacing Expo Charlotte, with nine new cars and one new track set to join the game. The post Project Motor Racing’s new GT Icons Pack DLC will include nine historic race cars and a U.S. track appeared first on Traxion.GG .
New Project Motor Racing update tweaks LMDh powertrain and brakes
Project Motor Racing's latest update unveils revised LMDh class dynamics and suspension improvements. The post New Project Motor Racing update tweaks LMDh powertrain and brakes appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing Signs Aris Vasilakos Officially
The sim racing industry has just received one of those moves capable of completely changing the conversation around a video game. Aristotelis Vasilakos, known worldwide for his work on Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione, officially joins Straight4 Studios as the new Chief Creative Officer of Project Motor Racing. The news arrives at a particularly […] The post Project Motor Racing
Project Motor Racing: Aris Vasilakos Joins Developer Straight4 Studios
Project Motor Racing developers Straight4 Studios have announced the addition of a well-known face: Aris Vasilakos joins the team. Following its troubled start, Project Motor Racing has seen plenty of updates, including substantial ones, as Straight4 Studios keep chipping away at the game's list of things to improve. The most recent milestone update launched in March and took the sim another
Former Assetto Corsa vehicle dynamics chief joins Project Motor Racing
Long-time ‘physics maestro’ Aristotelis Vasilakos is once again working in sim racing, joining Straight4 Studios as Chief Creative Officer. ‘Aris’ previously worked at Kunos Simulazioni for over eight years, rising to Head of Vehicle and Handling R&D and working on the likes of NetKar Pro to Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione. He left the... Continue reading "Former Assetto Corsa veh
Project Motor Racing to debut new content at SimRacing Expo Charlotte
New Project Motor Racing content will make its public debut at SimRacing Expo Charlotte later this month. The post Project Motor Racing to debut new content at SimRacing Expo Charlotte appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing's DLC Mystery and Yet More GT3s
It's bank holiday weekend in the UK, but even that is no excuse for this weeks dishevelled nonsense. In a predictable turn of events, Project Motor Racing's Japanese DLC pack returns to stores under a new name. But was this whole saga necessary? To hear the thoughts of Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten and John Munro on this, as well as a busy month of May and RaceRoom's upcoming content and consol
Project Motor Racing Updated To v2.0.0.3 - Full Changelog
A new update for Project Motor Racing has been released. Find the full changelog of version 2.0.0.3 here. Straight4 Studios have released another update for Project Motor Racing : While version 2.0.0.3 is only a small jump in version numbers, the list of change is longer than you might expect based on this. Multiple car classes as well as individual cars have received another... Project Motor Raci
From GT500 to JP1: Project Motor Racing’s Disappearing DLC Returns
After vanishing from storefronts last month amid what developer Straight4 Studios described as a "sensitive concern", Project Motor Racing's Japan-themed DLC has quietly crept back into view. Only now is it wearing a different name badge and a slightly altered identity. Originally known as the Japanese GT500 DLC, the content pack is now being listed as the Japanese Prototypes DLC ac
Project Motor Racing’s Japanese DLC reappears with a new name
Gone is the ‘GT500’ moniker, but the nine cars and one track appear to be back, with some subtle changes. The post Project Motor Racing’s Japanese DLC reappears with a new name appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing’s Japanese GT500 DLC delisted due to “sensitive concern”
Straight4 Studios has released a statement addressing the Japanese GT500 DLC’s sudden delisting. The post Project Motor Racing’s Japanese GT500 DLC delisted due to “sensitive concern” appeared first on Traxion.GG .
UPDATED 24/04/2026: Project Motor Racing Japanese GT500 DLC Delisted Across All Platforms
UPDATE: 24/04/2026 - 12:00pm Straight4 Studios has issued a statement that avoids any explanation. It addresses the concerns of the playerbase and the wider sim racing community, but does not directly explain why the DLC has been delisted. In fact, it does not really say much at all, apart from shifting the blame entirely from themselves and their publisher, Giants Software. OverTake has pursued t
Project Motor Racing: What Happened to the Japanese GT500 Pack?
The DLC launched on March 31, 2026, at a particularly delicate moment for the game. Following a troubled debut months earlier, update 2.0 had managed to partially stabilize the experience, improving key aspects such as the physics, the interface, and overall behavior. In that context, the “Japanese GT500 Pack” was more than just extra content: […] The post Project Motor Racing: W
Project Motor Racing Japanese GT500 DLC Delisted Across All Platforms
Project Motor Racing's crowning DLC jewel has been delisted from stores across the world for an as yet unconfirmed reason. The DLC pack has been removed from the Xbox store entirely, but is still visible and just not purchasable on the PlayStation and Steam stores. Initially released on 31st March this year, the players who did manage to purchase the pack whilst it was live gave some pretty p
Project Motor Racing’s Japanese GT500 DLC removed from sale
The content pack, which includes a mix of contemporary and classic race cars and a track, is currently not available. The post Project Motor Racing’s Japanese GT500 DLC removed from sale appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Mixed Forza Horizon 6 Feedback and Confused iRacing Event
It’s a busy week on the latest Traxion Control Podcast, as we discuss a possibly underwhelming iRacing special event, your Forza Horizon 6 feedback, Assetto Corsa EVO’s v0.6 update, Project Motor Racing being ‘free’ on Xbox, a new modding tool and if Assetto Corsa Rally is good value for money compared to American meat… Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunten, and let us know your tho
Is Project Motor Racing Worth Playing FOR FREE?
Is Project Motor Racing Worth Playing FOR FREE?
Project Motor Racing Free To Play This Weekend On Xbox
Project Motor Racing is part of the Xbox Free Play Days, making the game available for free on Xbox Series consoles for a limited time. Xbox-based sim racers can try Project Motor Racing for free this weekend: The title by Straight4 Studios is part of the Xbox Free Play Days and will be available for free until April 12 on Xbox Series X|S. The one sim racing deal you need Get OverTake Premium for
Project Motor Racing is free on Xbox
Live right now, Xbox console owners can drive Project Motor Racing for free until 12th April. The post Project Motor Racing is free on Xbox appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing v2.0.0.2 Focuses On AI Performance And General Car Balances
In Straight4 Studio's latest effort with Project Motor Racing , AI performance and a long list of individual car changes have hit the sim. Check out the full patch notes down below. Project Motor Racing has rolled out Update 2.0.0.2, delivering another substantial refinement-focused update based on drivability, AI behaviour, and overall stability. Live now, the patch continues Straight4 Studi
Project Motor Racing adds Japanese GT500 pack DLC
Project Motor Racing, the highly controversial racing sim recently added a new DLC: The Japanese GT 500 pack. Super GT The Japanese Super GT championship is a sports car series that's been around since its 1993 inception. The cars are custom built with carbon fibre chassis that have more in common with Le Mans prototypes than the road cars they are made to look like. 2017 - 2019 Lexus GT 500
Big PMR & LMU Updates, Verstappen At The Nürburgring: Sim Racers Monthly March 2026
Another month is in the books, so it's time for the March 2026 edition of Sim Racers Monthly to get you up to speed on the most important news! Project Motor Racing releases its big 2.0 update, LMU completes its ELMS content and drop a surprise car as an easter egg, iRacing Arcade releases for PC – quite a lot happened in sim racing in March 2026. And as always, Sim Racers Monthly is here to
Project Motor Racing’s New DLC Is a Love Letter to GT500 Fans
Straight4 Studios is trying to redeem its chaotic and low rated release with more content and several changes. Let’s see what they have to show this time. Japan’s top-tier GT series has a rare kind of magic: homegrown, distinctly regional, not even vaguely concerned with outside trends, and yet somehow evolved into one of the […] The post Project Motor Racing’s New DLC Is a Love Letter to GT
You Might LOVE Project Motor Racing's Super GT DLC, But Be Careful...
You Might LOVE Project Motor Racing's Super GT DLC, But Be Careful...
Nine Cars, Two Eras: Project Motor Racing's Japanese GT500 DLC Pack Released
The Japanese GT500 DLC for Project Motor Racing has arrived: Five modern and four classic cars are now available in the game. Images: Straight4 Studios Not quite a week after the release of Project Motor Racing 's big 2.0 update, the first regular DLC for the title hits virtual shelves: The Japanese GT500 Pack is here, adding a total of nine cars and a Japanese track to the game. The pack cos
Project Motor Racing’s Super GT-themed DLC released
New Super GT-themed DLC has been released for Project Motor Racing, adding iconic historic and modern Japanese sportscars like the A80 Toyota Supra and Honda Civic GT500 to the game. The post Project Motor Racing’s Super GT-themed DLC released appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Better Or Still A Huge Mess? - Project Motor Racing 2.0 Update
Better Or Still A Huge Mess? - Project Motor Racing 2.0 Update
Project Motor Racing Update 2.0
Project Motor Racing Update 2.0
Project Motor Racing Goes Free To Play Until March 30th
The newly updated Project Motor Racing is set to go free-to-play this coming weekend, giving hesitant players the opportunity to try out v2.0 of the sim. The free weekend is expected to include the full core experience, allowing players to sample a range of cars and circuits while getting a feel for the game's physics and driving feel with all of the base content available in v2.0 of Project
Project Motor Racing free-to-play on PC
The promotion means that those with a PC and Steam can play Project Motor Racing for no charge from now until the 30th March. The post Project Motor Racing free-to-play on PC appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Change Gaming Project Motor Racing 2.0 update?
Change Gaming Project Motor Racing 2.0 update?
Project Motor Racing 2.0: New Physics, Competitive Multiplayer, Career Overhaul
The 2.0.0.0 update for Project Motor Racing marks a strategic turning point for the simulator. Far beyond a simple iteration, this patch introduces structural changes to the user experience, driving model, and player progression, aligning the product with the most demanding standards in modern sim racing. A Redesigned Interface to Improve Decision-Making One of the […] The post Project Motor
Project Motor Racing “Update 2.0” Released, Japanese GT500 DLC Coming Next Week
It’s been a busy few months for Straight4 Studios. After a rough start for Project Motor Racing , the team has stayed true to its roadmap, delivering a steady stream of improvements to the game. Today marks the arrival of its most significant milestone yet with the release of Update 2.0 and a new Japanese GT500 DLC pack coming at the end of the month. Positioned as a foundational step forward, 2.0
Project Motor Racing's Impressive Redemption (v2.0 Impressions)
Project Motor Racing's Impressive Redemption (v2.0 Impressions)
Project Motor Racing’s 2.0 update: Long road to redemption
We take a look at Project Motor Racing's 2.0 update and examine whether it has addressed the game's fundamental issues. The post Project Motor Racing’s 2.0 update: Long road to redemption appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing - UPDATE 2.0 - FIRST LOOK
Project Motor Racing - UPDATE 2.0 - FIRST LOOK
Sim Racing Show LIVE - Project Motor Racing 2.0 - Discussing The Big News Of The Week
Sim Racing Show LIVE - Project Motor Racing 2.0 - Discussing The Big News Of The Week
Project Motor Racing’s Update 2.0 live: Promises career, handling and graphics changes
Full Project Motor Racing Update 2.0 patch notes. The post Project Motor Racing’s Update 2.0 live: Promises career, handling and graphics changes appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing Update 2.0 Released: Full Changelog
Project Motor Racing v2.0 is here, and the update comes with a very long list of changes. Check out the full patch notes here. Version 2.0 of Project Motor Racing is supposed to be start of the road to redemption for the title following its disappointing launch last November. Straight4 Studios have promised improvements across basically every area of the game, getting PMR into position "to ga
Project Motor Racing Update 2.0 Released: No Revolution, But A Step Forward
Project Motor Racing 2.0 has arrived, with the update aiming to "reset the foundation". Did it achieve this? We tried the new version - here's what we found. It was not a great start for Project Motor Racing when it launched in November 2025, to put it mildly. The game was riddled with issues, but to Straight4 Studio's credit, they have since churned out seven quite substantial
Project Motor Racing Update 2.0 Is HERE - But Does It FIX The Game? (Sim Racing Show EP 98)
Project Motor Racing Update 2.0 Is HERE - But Does It FIX The Game? (Sim Racing Show EP 98)
AI-Powered Sim Racing Rig and Your Project Motor Racing Feedback – Traxion Control Podcast
On this week's Traxion Control Podcast, Tom Bunten, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord discuss the innovative AI-powered Moza sim rig, plus what's next for Assetto Corsa Rally. The post AI-Powered Sim Racing Rig and Your Project Motor Racing Feedback – Traxion Control Podcast appeared first on Traxion.GG .
AI-Powered Sim Racing Rig and Your Project Motor Racing Feedback
Moza Racing is using AI to make you a better driver and control a motion rig. It's wild... Elsewhere on this week's Traxion Control Podcast, Screamer is released to rave reviews, Assetto Corsa Rally outlines its next updates (well, partially) and we discuss our Project Motor Racing Update 2.0 expectations, plus answer a listener's PMR email. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and if y
Project Motor Racing’s “long-term” recovery plan
The creation team behind Project Motor Racing has moved to clarify its commitment to the sim racing platform. Here's what to expect next. The post Project Motor Racing’s “long-term” recovery plan appeared first on Traxion.GG .
WATCH: What happened to Project Motor Racing?
That didn't go as planned... so, what happened and what's next for Project Motor Racing? Find out in our podcast interview. The post WATCH: What happened to Project Motor Racing? appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Watch: Boland On The Development Echo Chamber & "Panic" Ahead Of PMR Release
After our written interview with him, Straight4 Studios CDO Kevin Boland sat down for an in-depth follow-up interview with us. Watch here! Work on Project Motor Racing continues: The Straight4 Studios development team are chipping away at the mountain of issues the game shipped with upon its release in November, and a big March update is supposed to get it much closer to what it should have been.
Interview With Straight4 Studios' Kevin Boland: "We Seriously Misjudged Where PMR Was At Launch"
The road to redemption is long for Project Motor Racing. We sat down for an interview with Chief Development Officer Kevin Boland to talk about what went wrong, and how the studio is planning to fix things moving forward. November was an interesting month for sim racers in 2025: Two full new releases in Rennsport and Project Motor Racing , plus the Early Access of Assetto Corsa Rally - in a genre
Project Motor Racing – GT500 SUPER GT DLC Previews
The post Project Motor Racing – GT500 SUPER GT DLC Previews appeared first on Bsimracing . Straight4 Studios has shared new in-game screenshots of the Japanese GT500 Pack DLC scheduled to become available for Project Motor Racing by the end of March. The post Project Motor Racing – GT500 SUPER GT DLC Previews appeared first on Bsimracing .
Project Motor Racing aiming to release ‘2.0’ redemption patch this month
Project Motor Racing is set to release a '2.0' patch at the end of this month, seeking to address most of the sim's issues. The post Project Motor Racing aiming to release ‘2.0’ redemption patch this month appeared first on Traxion.GG .
Project Motor Racing: Super GT DLC & Update "Resetting The Foundation" To Arrive In Late March
The latest Project Motor Racing newsletter announced the arrival of the game's first DLC, as well as a big update. After its disappointing launch, the Project Motor Racing hill is still steep for developer Straight4 Studios to climb. With a substantial number of updates since then, the team has begun scaling that hill already, and a big update announced for the end of March could see them mak