Review · Simulation · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC
Project CARS 2
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC
Slightly Mad Studios · 2017
Ludograph rating
B
Good
62 /100
Project CARS 2 is a realistic racing simulator that promotes spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination, but has microtransactions.
Growth (BDS)
48
Risk (RIS)
14
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Project CARS 2 offers a realistic and challenging racing simulation experience, promoting spatial awareness, reaction time, and strategic thinking. Players can learn about different car models and racing tracks, improving their critical thinking and problem-solving skills through adaptive challenges presented by dynamic weather and track conditions.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.13 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
The game includes microtransactions, which could encourage spending. While there is a competitive aspect, direct social risks are low due to the lack of stranger chat.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $10/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.