Split-screen on PC

Project CARS

Up to 16 players on one PC, with controllers.

16Verified handler

Handler “Project CARS” by Zensuu, version 1

P4+12 more players

What works

With Nucleus Co-op, up to 16 players can play Project CARS together on one PC, each in their own part of the screen, with controllers. The free community handler “Project CARS” by Zensuu does the setup and was checked by hub moderators: version 1, updated 1 May 2024. Project CARS is a racing, simulation and sports game from 2015.

Players16
ControllersSupported
Keyboard and mouseNot supported
Several keyboards and miceNot supported
Hub moderatorsVerified

How to play Project CARS split screen on PC

Get Nucleus Co-op
Download Nucleus Co-op, free for Windows 10 and 11, and unzip it into its own folder, for example C:\NucleusCo-op. There is no installer.
Keep it out of Program Files, your user folder and OneDrive.
Download Nucleus Co-op
Install the Project CARS handler
In Nucleus Co-op, search the Hub for Project CARS and install its handler, or download the handler file from this page and drop it on the Nucleus window. Then show Nucleus where Project CARS is installed.
Download the handler file (.nc)
Take a seat
Each player presses a button on their own controller to join and takes a spot on the screen. Pick a layout that fits your players.
Launch and connect
Press Launch: Nucleus opens one copy of Project CARS per player and lays the windows out on your screen. Then link them in game, usually one player hosts a LAN or online session and the others join it. The handler notes say how.

What you need

A Windows 10 or 11 PC
Nucleus Co-op runs on Windows only. System requirements
Project CARS for Windows
Installed on that PC. Nucleus starts every player's window from that one install.
Nucleus Co-op, free
With .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later and the Visual C++ 2015–2022 runtimes (x86 and x64). Download
Something to play with
One controller per player: Xbox, PlayStation or generic pads. Controllers
A PC that can run 16 copies
Each player runs their own copy of Project CARS, so the PC carries several times the usual load. Lower the graphics settings if it struggles. Performance tips
A multiplayer mode
Nucleus links the windows through the game's own LAN or online mode; the handler takes care of it.

Handler notes

◦ Supports xinput gamepads.

◦ Read the handler notes in the UI carefully.

◦ Authors and Contributors of this handler: Zensuu and PoundlandBacon. A special thanks to the Nucleus Co-op and Split Screen Dreams communities.

About Project CARS

Project CARS is the most authentic, beautiful, intense, and technically-advanced racing game on the planet. Create a driver, pick from a variety of motorsports, and shift into high gear to chase a number of Historic Goals and enter the Hall Of Fame. Then test your skills online either in competitive fully-loaded race weekends, leaderboard-based time challenges, or continually-updated community events. Featuring world-class graphics and handling, a ground-breaking dynamic time of day & weather system, and deep tuning & pit stop functionality, Project CARS leaves the competition behind in the dust.

Summary from IGDB