Project Motor Racing General Discussion

[Rumenapp]

True2Track: How the Surface Fights Back in Project Motor Racing

True2Track is a tile-based surface evolution system that simulates how a track changes over time due to rain and tyre activity. It models fluid behaviour (water puddles, drainage, evaporation) and rubber dynamics (rubber deposition that increases grip, and rubber marbles that reduce grip).

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Sounds incredibly detailed.

Better than the wet track conditions in iRacing?

No idea but it looks promising!

 

[Beezer215]

I predict someone is going to post the GT4 class right now.

 

[c172fccc]

I predict someone is going to post the GT4 class right now.

 

[whannel]

DLC GTE Decade pack stand alone could be as much as £19.99

For seven cars?

GAME website previously mentioned it was worth £4.99 although that's since been removed, who knows with GIANTS price hiking..

 

[Fezzik]

For anyone with a PS Portal, the PS store page says the game will be one that can be streamed even without the PS5. I imagine it would be a bit of a handful, the Portal sticks aren’t quite the same as those on a regular Dualsense.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

I predict someone is going to post the GT4 class right now.

I don't know what you mean...

 

[MagpieRacer]

GT4 class reveal pretty much confirms no McLaren.

 

[Fezzik]

Probably no McLaren either then if there’s no Artura

 

[MagpieRacer]

Proper look at the BMW M Hybrid.

 

[AttackDickie]

That will be interesting on the consoles, especially the Series S.

I've been worried from day 1 that only the PS5 Pro will be able to keep a decent framerate. FM never drops a frame on console even with rain on every track, but there must be a reason why they clearly made some sacrifices for it. (It does have some RT though.) And I think GT doesn't feat rain on every track. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[MagpieRacer]

I've been worried from day 1 that only the PS5 Pro will be able to keep a decent framerate. FM never drops a frame on console even with rain on every track, but there must be a reason why they clearly made some sacrifices for it. (It does have some RT though.) And I think GT doesn't feat rain on every track. Hope I'm wrong.

The glimmer of hope for it being absolutely fine on consoles is the T2T stuff is off the GPU apparently not the CPU which is where consoles typically struggle. And there should be enough power there to do it well.

For seven cars?

GAME website previously mentioned it was worth £4.99 although that's since been removed, who knows with GIANTS price hiking..

Yeah there's no way it'll be £20. I think you're right, I've seen the value mentioned at around £5-7.

 

[Fezzik]

I've been worried from day 1 that only the PS5 Pro will be able to keep a decent framerate. FM never drops a frame on console even with rain on every track, but there must be a reason why they clearly made some sacrifices for it. (It does have some RT though.) And I think GT doesn't feat rain on every track. Hope I'm wrong.

The glimmer of hope for it being absolutely fine on consoles is the T2T stuff is off the GPU apparently not the CPU which is where consoles typically struggle. And there should be enough power there to do it well.

I think it’ll be fine on the base PS5 and the Series X.

The Series S does have a significantly weaker GPU than the other consoles though, so will be interesting to see how these GPU-powered weather/track effects work on it.

 

[05XR8]

Maybe McLaren get added later. It does suck McLaren aren't in. Not to mention no Lotus. Especially since both brands are in PC2. Thought they'd have a good relationship with both brands. However, the surprise of having the Z and Camaro, I'll take them both.

Oh and the 964 is going to be awesome.

So excite.

 

[RolexGTP]

I don't know what you mean...

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Well damn thats a spicy roster of cars 😎

 

[Fezzik]

Maybe McLaren get added later. It does suck McLaren aren't in. Not to mention no Lotus. Especially since both brands are in PC2. Thought they'd have a good relationship with both brands. However, the surprise of having the Z and Camaro, I'll take them both.

Oh and the 964 is going to be awesome.

So excite.

Lotus is in - maybe just one car though.

 

[Ryan81]

So that leaves another....4 left?

 

[Fezzik]

So that leaves another....4 left?

I think so but don’t quote me on that.

Oh no, the next car brings us to the dreaded number. Hide from the kids.

 

[AttackDickie]

I think it’ll be fine on the base PS5 and the Series X.

The Series S does have a significantly weaker GPU than the other consoles though, so will be interesting to see how these GPU-powered weather/track effects work on it.

Well, I remember only the Xbox One X could handle Project Cars 2's weather effects. So hopefully the new consoles cope better.
And from a gaming point of view, personally, I hope they don't go overboard with rain during the career.

 

[05XR8]

Lotus is in - maybe just one car though.

Oh shoot! How the Heckel and Jeckel did I miss that?! Just had a look. The Lotus Elise GT1?! Loved that car in Hot Pursuit and GT2.

There’s a chance then.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

Lotus is in - maybe just one car though.

I've never seen any hint or mention of Lotus but that great.

If we had my favourite GT race car ever, the Maserati MC12 GT1, added then the car list would be pretty much a dream offering for me at launch with only LMP1 missing.

 

[MagpieRacer]

I've never seen any hint or mention of Lotus but that great.

If we had my favourite GT race car ever, the Maserati MC12 GT1, added then the car list would be pretty much a dream offering for me at launch with only LMP1 missing.

 

[Rumenapp]

Gt4 roster seems awesome 🥳

 

[Fezzik]

I've never seen any hint or mention of Lotus but that great.

If we had my favourite GT race car ever, the Maserati MC12 GT1, added then the car list would be pretty much a dream offering for me at launch with only LMP1 missing.

I’d say the MC12 and Viper for GT are very good bets. Not sure of the other 2 if no Ferrari or McLaren. Maybe we do get the Lexus GT3.

 

[05XR8]

I just posted news about McLaren GT3 returning to the Bathurst 12H next year after 10 years since their last win. They’ve got to put at least a 720S GT3 in the game. The 720S was the hero car for PC2.

 

[MagpieRacer]

I’d say the MC12 and Viper for GT are very good bets. Not sure of the other 2 if no Ferrari or McLaren. Maybe we do get the Lexus GT3.

A developer on Discord the other day said the Lexus won't be there.

F1 GTR could be a possibility still via BMW. Maybe the Nissan Fairlady NGT?

 

[Rumenapp]

I just posted news about McLaren GT3 returning to the Bathurst 12H next year after 10 years since their last win. They’ve got to put at least a 720S GT3 in the game. The 720S was the hero car for PC2.

Yeah

No McLaren, Lexus and especially Ferrari feels bad.

I love the RCF in both wec and imsa.

 

[DapperDan07]

I’ve not given up hope for mclaren yet. Still think they have one last surprise up their sleeves

 

[DG_Silva]

Does anyone know if PMR features Stephen Baystead's AI commentary? None of the gameplay videos I've seen have it but I'm wondering if they're keeping it back until release.

 

[sirjim73]

I think it’ll be fine on the base PS5 and the Series X.

The Series S does have a significantly weaker GPU than the other consoles though, so will be interesting to see how these GPU-powered weather/track effects work on it.

Yeah, I think that's made my decision for not pre-ordering for me, until I've seen reviews and footage on the Series S.

Having said that The Crew Motorfest had rendering upgrades on the Series S in this latest season patch (not on other consoles) and in my opinion now looks incredible for what it is running on, best looking game I've played on the Series S (just my opinion). So, it CAN be done.

 

[whannel]

Does anyone know if PMR features Stephen Baystead's AI commentary? None of the gameplay videos I've seen have it but I'm wondering if they're keeping it back until release.

Think this shared by Ian Bell at the end of October might, could be recorded or it's really good? I noticed it but never spotted anyone commenting on it:



I was more interested to hear how the engine synth usage panned out.