Project Cars, the extraordinarily pretty looking, multi-format racing simulation title, may finally arrive next month after a series of delays. Importantly, it will include work in progress Oculus Rift support on arrival.

Project Cars, a racing simulation title with impressively realistic visuals, has been promising virtual reality support for some time now. Unfortunately, after a series of delays, it felt as if it’d never see the light of day.

Happily the Project Cars website has now announced the title will release ‘starting’ May 7th.

After months of intense work on what will certainly be the ultimate racing experience, we’re extremely happy to confirm that Project CARS has now gone gold and will be releasing starting May 7th.”, said Ian Bell, Head of Studio at Slightly Mad Studios. “We know the wait of the game has been long but we’re confident the quality and realism level we have achieved will provide our fans with the game they have all been expecting and we look forward to seeing you on the track.

The Oculus Rift support is work in progress, but is in an advanced state of development. However, before you rush out and part with your hard-earned cash, check this thread detailing current outstanding issues with VR support to decide if it’s for you or not.

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Based in the UK, Paul has been immersed in interactive entertainment for the best part of 27 years and has followed advances in gaming with a passionate fervour. His obsession with graphical fidelity over the years has had him branded a ‘graphics whore’ (which he views as the highest compliment) more than once and he holds a particular candle for the dream of the ultimate immersive gaming experience. Having followed and been disappointed by the original VR explosion of the 90s, he then founded RiftVR.com to follow the new and exciting prospect of the rebirth of VR in products like the Oculus Rift. Paul joined forces with Ben to help build the new Road to VR in preparation for what he sees as VR’s coming of age over the next few years.