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Project CARS 2

A Racing game by Slightly Mad Studios, released in 2017

84/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Project CARS 2 is the next evolution in the award-winning racing series, featuring the most iconic cars under the most thrilling of conditions to deliver the “Ultimate Driver Journey” experience. Created by gamers, tested by world-class racing drivers, and the definitive choice of e-Sports pros – Project CARS 2 brings together the essence of motorsports racing in the most beautiful, authentically crafted, and technically advanced racing game on the planet.

Single playerMultiplayer

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Project CARS 2 Download Size

The official download size for Project CARS 2 is 50 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $3.00 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

50GB

Est. SSD Cost

$3.00USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

1h 8m

Is Project CARS 2 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
207Players Online

There are currently 207 people playing Project CARS 2, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 248.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Project CARS 2 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\ProjectCARS2\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/ProjectCARS2/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/ProjectCARS2/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Project CARS 2 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Project CARS 2, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 156 user configs ↗

Can I Run Project CARS 2?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Project CARS 2 smoothly, your PC needs at least 16 GB RAM RAM and a NVidia GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX480 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 50 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10 (+ specific versions of 7)
  • ⚡
    CPU3.5 GHz Intel Core i5 3450, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUGTX680 or equivalent
  • 💾
    Storage50 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel i7 6700k
  • 🧠
    RAM16 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVidia GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX480
  • 💾
    Storage50 GB available space
Download Size
50 GBLarge

Is Project CARS 2 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

84
Rated 84 out of 100
Generally Favorable8 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 8 critic reviews, Project CARS 2 has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 84, it stands out as a strong entry in the racing category, though it may have minor flaws.

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