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Project CARS 3

A Racing game by Slightly Mad Studios, released in 2020

74/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Project cars 3 is the third installment in the best-seller racing franchise that brings all the intense thrills, emotions and fun from the vibrant world of motor racing to vivid life as players undertake a whole new exciting career journey that sees them Rise from Weekend Warrior to racing Legend. Also new to the franchise is a deeply engaging metagame that challenges players to race hard and earn in-game credits with which to Buy and own hundreds of cars from the world's most Elite brands and race them all on dynamic and spectacular circuits around the globe Featuring stunning all-weather, all-seasons conditions. Race-won credits and XP will also entice players to Buy authentic performance upgrades and customization options for their stable of exclusive cars, including wheels, tires, body Kits, rims, as well as personalization Options to create their own racing hero personas. With a completely redesigned and unrivaled Controller experience, an even more accurate and fun handling model, adjustable skill settings for every level of driver and every element of weather-affected races, Project cars 3 is the biggest, most exciting and authentic Evolution to the definitive racing franchise.

Single player

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Project CARS 3 Download Size

The official download size for Project CARS 3 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 3 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
10Players Online

There are currently 10 people playing Project CARS 3, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 12
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Project CARS 3 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\ProjectCARS3\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/ProjectCARS3/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/ProjectCARS3/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 3 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 3, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 20 user configs ↗

Can I Run Project CARS 3?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Project CARS 3 smoothly, your PC needs at least 16 GB RAM RAM and a Nvidia RTX 2070 or AMD RX5700 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 50 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindow 10 (+ speficic versions of 7)
  • ⚡
    CPU3.5 GHz Intel Core i5 3450 or 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUGTX680 or equivalent
  • 💾
    Storage50 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel i7 8700k or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
  • 🧠
    RAM16 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNvidia RTX 2070 or AMD RX5700
  • 💾
    Storage50 GB available space
Download Size
50 GBLarge

Is Project CARS 3 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

74
Rated 74 out of 100
Mixed Reviews5 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 5 critic reviews, opinion on Project CARS 3 is divided. While it offers some unique racing mechanics, the score of 74 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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