Project CARS 3 is the latest racing game to be delisted from major digital platforms. Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox store pages confirmed this week that the game will no longer be available for purchase after August 24, 2025, 23:59 UTC. If you’ve already bought the game, you can still download it and access its content — but if not, the clock’s ticking.
Project CARS 3 Digital purchases
Gamers who’ve previously bought Project CARS 3 digitally will still be able to download and play the game after the deadline. Any DLC bought before the cutoff date will also continue to work. Online multiplayer will remain live until February 24, 2026, after which the game will become offline-only.
Why Project CARS 3 is being delisted
This isn’t the first time a Project CARS title has disappeared from online stores. In 2022, both Project CARS 1 and 2 were delisted for similar reasons. The main issue? Licensing agreements. Games like this depend on time-limited licenses with car manufacturers and race tracks. Once those deals expire, publishers are legally required to pull the games from sale.
There’s also the ongoing cost of online infrastructure. Keeping servers running for multiplayer, leaderboards, and user-generated content gets expensive, especially when only a small number of players are still active.
Project CARS 3: The end of a confusing chapter for the series
While Project CARS 3 didn’t land well with hardcore fans, it still holds a place in the series’ history. Released in 2020 during a turbulent time for developer Slightly Mad Studios — which was acquired by Codemasters, and later by EA — the game took a sharp turn from its roots. It moved away from simulation realism and leaned more toward arcade-style racing.
The game’s career mode and handling system were seen as a departure from what made the first two entries unique, drawing comparisons to Codemasters’ own GRID franchise. For longtime fans, that shift was a letdown.
Final lap: Get it before it’s gone
Whether you’re buying it out of nostalgia or just want to complete your racing collection, Project CARS 3 is still on sale for around £49.99. If you want it, now’s the time to act. After August 24, it’ll join a long list of games that have vanished from digital shelves — a growing reminder of how temporary digital ownership can be.
FAQs: Project CARS 3 Delisting
Q1. When will Project CARS 3 be removed from digital stores?
A: Project CARS 3 will be delisted from Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox stores on August 24, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
Q2. Will I still be able to play the game after it’s removed from stores?
A: Yes, if you purchased the game digitally before the deadline, it will remain in your library. You can redownload and play it anytime.
Q3. What happens to the DLCs I’ve purchased?
A: All downloadable content (DLC) bought before August 24, 2025 will remain usable after the game is delisted.
Q4. Will online multiplayer still be available?
A: Yes, but only until February 24, 2026. After that, the game will be playable offline only.
Q5. Why is Project CARS 3 being removed?
A: The main reason is the expiration of licensing agreements with car manufacturers and track owners. Once these expire, the game cannot be sold legally. Server maintenance costs also play a role.
Q6. Is this the first Project CARS game to be delisted?
A: No. Project CARS 1 and 2 were also delisted in 2022 for the same licensing-related reasons.
Q7. How much does Project CARS 3 cost right now?
A: As of now, the game is available for around £49.99, but prices may vary by platform and region.
Q8. Can I still access community features like user-created liveries and tuning setups?
A: Yes, until the online services shut down in February 2026. After that, only offline content will be accessible.
