Traxion has taken a first look at CPM 2, a new open-world driving game on PC, and their verdict is that it isn’t ready yet.

The outlet gave the game a short hands-on to answer one question: is it worth your time right now? Their answer is “not yet.” Traxion’s headline says the game “needs more time in the oven,” which suggests the idea has promise but the current build doesn’t deliver. The summary we have doesn’t say which areas fall short. It doesn’t cover the handling, performance, content, or how stable the game is. We’re not going to guess at those, so if you’re thinking about picking it up, read Traxion’s full piece for their specific complaints.

It’s also worth noting what kind of test this was. Traxion called it a quick test, not a full review. A short session can show whether a game makes a good first impression, but it won’t tell you how it holds up after many hours, or how much it might improve with updates.

Why it matters to sim racers: Open-world driving games aren’t sims, but plenty of people who own a wheel play them between league races or when they just want to drive. The PC has a lot of these games, so a new one only earns a spot in your library if it does something better than what you already have. A “come back later” verdict from an outlet that covers this space closely is a useful signal. Put CPM 2 on your watchlist for now. If the developers keep working on it, check for updates and fresh impressions before you spend money on it.

Originally reported by Traxion.