While a wheel is still recommended for the best immersion and precision, reviewers from IGN and Console Creatures note it is much more playable on a controller than the original.
A "Race Engineer" feature allows you to describe car behavior (e.g., "it's sliding too much") to receive automatic tuning suggestions. Project CARS 2 Review - IGN Project Cars 2
The core of Project CARS 2 is its overhauled tire and physics model. While a wheel is still recommended for the
The "twitchiness" of the first game is largely gone, offering a more predictable and manageable experience whether using a steering wheel or a gamepad. Project Cars 2