Project CARS 3 Update 3 adds the Bahrain Circuit

Last updated on December 16th, 2020 at 07:11 pm

Slightly Mad Studios have released a fairly sizeable list of fixes and improvements across all versions of their latest racing game. But probably the biggest news is that Project CARS 3 Update 3 adds the Bahrain circuit free for all players.

And it’s a pretty interesting sim racing venue. The Bahrain International Circuit was the first to be awarded the FIA Institute Centre of Excellence, and opened in 2004. Designed by Hermann Tilke, the full track is 5.412km (3.363 miles), with 15 turns, and took Pedro de la Rosa 1:31.447 to complete, giving him the single fastest lap of his F1 career.

Project CARS 3 Update 3 adds the Bahrain Circuit with all four current layouts, the full GP configuration, plus the 1.584 mile Inner, 2.2 mile outer Outer, and 2.2 mile Paddock versions. In 2020, the Bahrain Grand Prix used the GP layout, while the Sakhir GP opts for the Outer Circuit version.

Project CARS 3 Update 3 Change Log:

Online

• Issue with online players moving at different times during rolling starts fixed with automatic race delay countdown
• New lobby browse flow
• New post-race flow in MP
• Fixed host assist settings for all MP participants
• Fixed an issue that caused MP options to become inactive after reconnecting ethernet cable

GUI

• Fix for Photo Mode vignette effect
• Fix for pressing the “Hide HUD” button during the post-race spectating sequence
• Fix for when you hit “0 attempts left” in Rivals Mode and the Race button wasn’t greyed-out
• Fixed button to toggle between loaner and owned cars being labelled as “0” in vehicle select
• Fix for decals being replaced while applying decals in certain slots and scrolling through decal placement options
• Fix for highlighting the GT Open tab causing the Road E class picture to appear
• Disabled the “Resume” button when Photo button pressed
• Changed sort order of proximity arrows
• Added number of attempts left in Rivals to pre-race menu and pause menu
• Fixed the track loading screen background flashing at the beginning of the “Welcome to” screen
• Improved framerate during video playback
• Fixed a crash exiting replays
• Updated to the latest Nissan logo
• Missing skip tutorial label in Brazilian Portuguese and Neutral Spanish added

Career

• Fix for cars not unlocking when user levelled up without leaving post-race screen, interrupting Career progression (this fix retroactively corrects any profiles which were affected by this issue).

Physics

• TrueForce initial implementation.
• Implementation uses haptic thread to provide high-frequency procedural waves for the rumble effects
• Modulated TruForce slip rumble based on surface wetness
• Fine tuned slide threshold for TrueForce
• Fixed TrueForce curb rumble at speed
• Fixed rolling start discrepancy when TC is enabled

Characters

• Fixed female character 1

Environments

• Willow Springs Horse Thief Mile: Removed “rallycross” tag that was making cars pick the dirt tyre option in all-weather conditions
• Mojave: Fixed various holes in the terrain
• Fuji: Sponsor updates for the track
• Azure Coast Full: Fixed the AI turning abruptly after the finish line in the post-race screen
• Knockhill National: Fixed the AI contacting the edge of the barrier when attempting to squeeze past slow or stopped cars
• Sakitto National: Slowed AI lap times 2-3 seconds at Legendary
• Zolder: Fixed a flickering glass window issue
• Monument Canyon B: Fixed the 32nd grid spot being slightly in front of the 31st
• Yas Marina: Fixed various LOD popping on track
• Zhuhai: Fixed some tree rendering on the track
• Hockenheimring GP Classic: Fixed some trees popping
• Added Bahrain to the track list

Vehicles

• Fixed crash when user applied a racing conversion kit to the last car in their garage
• 2015 Ford Mustang GT Racing: Made interior dark grey instead of white
• Honda Civic Racing: Made interior dark grey instead of white
• Mercedes A45 TCR: Made interior dark grey instead of white
• Caterham 620R + Racing: Tyre update to stop colour popping when selecting factory livery
• BMW M6 GT3: Tyre fix to stop logo popping at distance
• Removed exceptions for McLaren P1 GTR, now all custom rims can be chosen
• Honda 2&4: Fixed missing animation for accelerating and braking
• Audi R8 LMP900: Edited front suspension to avoid clipping with bonnet

Keep up with the latest Project CARS 3 news, DLC and other coverage, here. Along with checking out the Project CARS 3 car list and Project CARS 3 track list.

You can buy Project CARS 3 for the PC via Steam, the Xbox One via the Microsoft Store, and the PS4 via the PlayStation Store. Physical copies of Project CARS 3 can be found at Game or Amazon.