Project Motor Racing Free on PS5 Until November 1

 

Project Motor Racing is free to play on PlayStation 5 until November 1, 2026. PS5 owners can download and play the full base game at no cost, and no PlayStation Plus subscription is required.

The trial opened at 00:00 UTC on October 26 and closes at 23:59 UTC on November 1, which is 6:59 p.m. ET on the same day. The game normally costs $49.99 in the US and £44.99 in the UK, so the trial is a full week to test the complete base game before deciding whether to buy it.

Image: Straight4 Studios / GIANTS Software

Key Takeaways

• Project Motor Racing is free on PS5 from October 26 to November 1, 2026, with the trial closing at 23:59 UTC on November 1.
• No PlayStation Plus subscription is needed, including for online modes during the trial.
• The trial includes the full base game: more than 70 cars across 14 classes and 18 tracks, with paid DLC excluded.
• Progress, settings, and records carry over if you buy the full game after the trial.
• The trial is PS5 only. It is not available on PC or Xbox.

Project Motor Racing free trial dates and deadline

The Project Motor Racing free trial runs from 00:00 UTC on October 26 to 23:59 UTC on November 1, 2026. That is a full week of free access, but the cutoff is firm, so players who want to try it should download it before the evening of November 1 in the US.

The offer comes from developer Straight4 Studios and publisher GIANTS Software, and it is listed on the official Project Motor Racing site. It applies to PlayStation 5 only. Reports on the trial confirm it is not running on PC or Xbox, and there is no word of a similar trial planned for those platforms.

For players in the UK, the deadline is 11:59 p.m. on November 1. For players in the US, the same cutoff lands at 6:59 p.m. ET and 3:59 p.m. PT on November 1. Downloading the trial before that point is what matters, since the trial window itself is fixed and does not extend per player.

Do you need PlayStation Plus to play the free trial?

No, you do not need PlayStation Plus to play the Project Motor Racing free trial, and that cover lasts for the whole free week. The official FAQ states plainly that a PlayStation Plus subscription is not required, and that all online modes are open during the trial period.

That point matters because online play on PS5 normally requires PlayStation Plus. The trial lifts that requirement for its duration, which means ranked races, custom lobbies, and other online modes are open to every PS5 owner who downloads the trial, member or not.

Once the trial ends, the normal PlayStation Plus rules for online play apply again.

What is included in the free trial?

The trial includes the full base game, with paid DLC left out. That means more than 70 cars across 14 classes and 18 tracks, plus every base game mode, all available from the start with nothing to unlock first. Everything in the base game is open at once.

Career Mode takes players on a run through professional motorsport where results matter, but so does money. Players pick a sponsor model and objectives that fit how they want to race, then try to stay in the green while working through the season. Race Weekend is the custom option: set the rules for practice, qualifying, and the race, and run a one-make cup, a single-class event, or a multi-class field.

Image: Straight4 Studios / GIANTS Software

Online play covers Ranked Racing, Factory Driver Challenges, the Endurance Hall, and Custom Lobbies. The ModHub adds community-made mods, including new cars, tracks, events, and liveries. The car list spans modern GT3 and GT4 machinery, LMDh prototypes, and historic Group C cars, so the trial covers a wide slice of circuit racing rather than a single class.

Six DLC packs are already available, with another on the way, adding 52 cars across 15 classes and five tracks for players who want more after the base game. None of that DLC is part of the free trial, and it is sold separately. The trial is a test of the base game, not a bundle, so players should not expect DLC cars or tracks to appear in the trial download.

How to download Project Motor Racing free on PS5

To join the trial, search for Project Motor Racing on the PlayStation Store and select the free trial download. New players who do not already own the game can start this way, and the full base game content is available once the download finishes.

There is no code to enter and no subscription to hold. The official FAQ describes the process in simple terms: search the store, select download, and play.

It is worth downloading early in the window rather than leaving it to the last day. The trial closes at a fixed time on November 1, and a large game download left to the final hours risks running past the cutoff. Starting the download with days to spare also leaves time to try Career Mode, a Race Weekend, and at least one online session before deciding on a purchase.

What is Project Motor Racing?

Project Motor Racing is a sim racer from Straight4 Studios, published by GIANTS Software, that launched on November 25, 2025. It is built around licensed cars and tracks, with handling and race rules aimed at players who want a closer read on real circuit racing than an arcade racer offers.

Coverage at launch pointed to problems with handling, AI, and technical performance, and Straight4 has updated the game through 2026. Those updates include changes to physics and to GT3 and GT4 cars, plus work on multiplayer. The free trial is therefore a chance to judge the current version of the game, not the version that shipped at launch.

Image: Straight4 Studios / GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is best known for the Farming Simulator series, which makes Project Motor Racing a different kind of simulation for the publisher. The game still follows the same idea: a detailed system, real machinery, and a long list of options for players who want to set their own rules. For sim racing fans, the trial answers the main question at no cost, which is whether the driving model and the mode list hold up over a full week of play.

How do you keep your progress if you buy the game?

Progress, settings, and records from the trial carry over to the full game if you buy it after the trial ends. The official FAQ confirms that players can continue their journey in the full version without starting over or replaying the early stages.

That carry-over covers the parts of the game that take time to build. Career progress, race records, and settings all move across, so a week spent in the trial is not wasted if a purchase follows. Players who buy the game after November 1 pick up where the trial left them, rather than replaying the early career stages.

For players still unsure, the sensible plan is to use the trial for the modes that matter most to them. A career run shows the long game, a Race Weekend shows the custom rules, and one ranked session shows the online competition. By November 1, that mix gives a fair read on whether the $49.99 / £44.99 full game is worth it.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Project Motor Racing free trial end?

The trial ends at 23:59 UTC on November 1, 2026, which is 6:59 p.m. ET on the same day. It started at 00:00 UTC on October 26, 2026.

Is the Project Motor Racing trial the full game?

Yes, for the base game. The trial includes all base game content and modes, with paid DLC excluded. More than 70 cars, 14 classes, and 18 tracks are included.

Do I need PlayStation Plus for the Project Motor Racing trial?

No. PlayStation Plus is not required for the trial, including for online modes, for the duration of the free week.

Is the Project Motor Racing free trial on PC or Xbox?

No. The trial is available on PlayStation 5 only. It is not running on PC or Xbox.

What happens to my progress after the trial ends?

Free access ends when the trial window closes. If you buy the full game, your progress, settings, and records carry over, so you continue from where the trial left off.

Sources: Project Motor Racing official site, Push Square, Operation Sports, Daily Downforce.

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Image credits: Straight4 Studios / GIANTS Software. Hero image via the official Project Motor Racing site; gameplay screenshots via AMD and GamesMarket press coverage of the game.