Project Cars was a technical marvel for those seeking realism in their racing. While its handling and acceleration modelling took a while to get used to, its huge swathe of disciplines (from karting to supercars and Formula 1-style open wheel racers) more than made up for the game’s utterly unforgiving nature. So it’s genuinely exciting to learn that rallycross will be added to its roster.

Rallycross is a loud and brash motorsport, with violent contact at breakneck speeds.

Released late in 2017, Project Cars 2 is still a work-in-progress, but in-game footage screened so far brings this action-packed motorsport to life. The fast acceleration of rally cars makes them thrilling enough when they’re fighting side-by-side on dirt and asphalt tracks, before you throw 70ft jumps into the mix.

A technical partnership with Honda’s legendary OMSE rallycross team should guarantee authentic physics in the game, delivering a faithful recreation of the sport. An array of licensed tracks also includes DirtFish and Daytona in the US, Lankebanen in Norway, as well as the track where it all started – Lydden Hill in the UK. Previewed by Anne Clowes

Huge jumps deliver big air.

INFO
Developer: Slightly Mad Studios      
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release: Late 2017
Formats: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC