Another game is being pulled from digital shelves — and this time, it’s the final chapter of a once-celebrated racing series. Project Cars 3 will officially be delisted from all digital storefronts on August 24, 2025. This marks the end of a franchise that once competed with the likes of Gran Turismo and Forza for the sim-racing crown.
Final Lap for Project Cars 3
Released in 2020, Project Cars 3 shifted gears from its more simulation-heavy predecessors to offer a more arcade-style experience. With over 200 cars and 130 tracks featuring day/night cycles, dynamic weather, and seasonal changes, it aimed to appeal to both newcomers and racing veterans. Despite winning Best Simulation Game at Gamescom 2020, the game was met with mixed reactions due to a lackluster Career Mode and persistent technical issues.
EA’s decision to delist Project Cars 3 follows the earlier removal of Project Cars and Project Cars 2 in late 2022, citing expired track and vehicle licenses. While no official reason has been confirmed this time, licensing limitations are likely to be the cause once again.
Can You Still Play It?
Yes — players who have already purchased the game will still be able to redownload and play it after the delisting date. Online multiplayer support will remain active until February 24, 2026, and any purchased DLC will continue to function as expected. However, after August 24, new digital purchases will no longer be possible.
A Canceled Future
In November 2022, EA officially ended all development and investment in the Project Cars series, canceling the planned Project Cars 4. The fourth installment was meant to return to the franchise’s sim-racing roots, but the project was shelved in favor of EA’s other racing properties. Former Slightly Mad Studios CEO Ian Bell publicly criticized EA at the time, stating that the company prioritized profits over developers and the communities built around their games.
Developers Need to Rethink Delisting Practices
The ease and frequency with which digital games are being delisted is becoming a serious issue — and it needs to stop. Players aren’t just buying licenses; they’re investing in experiences, history, and communities. Yet more and more, developers and publishers are casually removing titles from storefronts with little warning or justification. If car and track licenses are the issue, then that problem needs to be solved — not dumped on the paying customers.
It’s time for game companies to start thinking long-term and show basic respect for their own products. Delisting a title just a few years after launch — especially when it was sold as a full-priced experience — sends a clear message: your money doesn’t guarantee access. Consumers deserve better, and developers need to find smarter solutions rather than erasing titles from existence.
Racing Genre Moves On
While Project Cars takes a final bow, 2025 has been a surprising year for racing fans. Forza Horizon 5, a former Xbox exclusive, has become the best-selling PS5 game of the year, with over three million units sold since its launch on Sony’s platform in April. Other upcoming titles like Endurance Motorsport Series and Project Motor Racing are also expected to hit the track before the year ends.
As one racing legacy ends, others race forward — but for those who want to own Project Cars 3, time is running out.
