Leading interactive entertainment company BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. and Slightly Mad Studios, in collaboration with Pagani Automobili, today announced the release of Project CARS – Pagani Edition in the Americas. The game is available exclusively as a free digital download for PCs via STEAM starting October 28, 2016.

This free, PC-only game has been built around the market-leading Project CARS game, and is the result of a unique collaboration with legendary Italian car-maker Pagani Automobili. Designed to showcase both the very best examples of Pagani’s eponymous supercars along with the world-class technology that underpins the best-selling Project CARS game, Project CARS – Pagani Edition is an invitation to encounter the digital integration of high-octane hypercars with cutting-edge racing-game technology.

Featuring the Pagani Huayra, Huayra BC, Zonda Cinque, Zonda R, and Zonda Revolucion, Project CARS – Pagani Edition has been specifically designed to run on the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive and offers both car and motorsport aficionados the last word in state-of-the-art simulation.

“Collaborating with world-class auto-makers such as Pagani is a real thrill for any racing simulation developer.” said Stephen Viljoen, Game Director for Project CARS. “Key to our thinking in creating the Project CARS – Pagani Edition game was how to showcase both the best of what is undoubtedly one of the world’s most iconic car-makers, and the leading-edge technology that underpins our Project CARS franchise. We’re confident that this will be a wonderful experience for those who haven’t yet tried our game, especially in VR, where we are market-leaders.”

“I’ve always been thrilled by videogames, and Project CARS sums all the things that I love about cars: the passion and the experience.” said Horacio Pagani, Founder and Chief Designer, Pagani Automobili “I’m proud and honored to see the Project CARS – Pagani Edition, and I hope all our fans all over the world enjoy the possibility to drive our creations, especially the new Pagani Huayra BC.”

Project CARS – Pagani Edition offers three intricately modeled tracks—the Nürburgring and Nordschleife combo, Monza GP, and Azure Coast—along with two game modes, full VR support on both Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, as well as support for 4K screens and traditional displays.

Project CARS is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and Project CARS – Pagani Edition is available exclusively as a free digital download via for PCs via STEAM starting October 28, 2016.