While "Project.CARS.3.Deluxe.Edition-CODEX.part08.rar" looks like a specific file name from a pirated software release, it refers to , a racing title developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco in August 2020. The Evolution and Controversy of Project CARS 3

The game represents a significant, yet controversial, pivot for the franchise. While the first two installments established Project CARS as a hardcore racing simulation (sim-racer), the third entry leaned heavily toward an .

As of , the online servers for Project CARS 3 have been shut down. The game was previously delisted from digital storefronts in August 2025, likely due to expiring car and track licenses. Additionally, Electronic Arts (which acquired Slightly Mad Studios) canceled development for the proposed Project CARS 4 in November 2022.

: This version includes the base game along with several DLC packs, such as the Legends Pack , Style Pack , and Japanese Power Pack , adding hundreds of cars and customization items.