GIANTS Software and Straight4 Studios have deployed Update 2.0 for their simulation title, Project Motor Racing, representing a restructuring of the game following its debut last year. The update aims to address a range of components of the gaming experience, including a total reconstruction of the user interface to streamline navigation and the implementation of new contextual tooltips for vehicle setups. Technical adjustments have been made to the driving physics, specifically targeting tyre behaviour and braking stability to provide more consistent feedback across different controller types and steering wheels.
The competitive side of the simulation has also seen revisions, with the introduction of a License Points system intended to promote cleaner driving in ranked multiplayer matches. These online systems now include enhanced anti-cheat measures and refined session management, with ranked racing set to include all car classes starting on 1 April 2026. For solo players, the career mode has been updated to include better event presentation, real-world sponsor integrations, and the addition of podium ceremonies and trophies to track long-term motorsport progress. Performance and lighting have also been adjusted to improve overall graphical fidelity and technical stability during races.
Alongside the core game improvements, the developers announced the Japanese GT500 Pack, which is set to launch in the coming days. This DLC serves as the first official expansion for the title and features five modern SUPER GT GT500 vehicles and four historical JGTC-era cars, including the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) and the Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33). The pack will also introduce a new Japanese circuit to the game track list.
Kevin Boland, the CDO at Straight4 Studios, noted that the team has spent recent months collaborating with the sim racing community to refine the game through iterative testing:
Following the mixed reception to Project Motor Racing’s launch last November, the team at Straight4 Studios has been working closely with the wider sim racing community to improve the experience, patch by patch. Those months of feedback, testing, and iteration now culminate in Update 2.0 that represents a line in the sand for us – the moment where we solidify the base experience and begin working on the future.
Meanwhile, Boris Stefan, the CSO at GIANTS Software, discussed the publisher’s increased involvement in the project development to ensure the game reaches its intended quality standards:
While the launch had its challenges, we were stepping in more actively from the publishing side to help realize the game’s full potential. We remain confident in the project and are launching a limited-time promotion starting today, offering up to 50% off to invite more racing fans to experience Project Motor Racing on their own in its Version 2.0.
To coincide with the launch of the 2.0 version, a limited-time promotion has started today, offering the base game at a discount of up to 50%.
