DIRT 5

Platform(s): Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Racing
Publisher: Deep Silver
Developer: Codemasters
Release Date: Nov. 6, 2020

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'DIRT 5' (ALL) Gets Cross-platform Matchmaking Tomorrow

by Rainier on May 10, 2021 @ 3:13 p.m. PDT

DIRT 5 is a new heart-pounding off-road driving experience set against a sensory backdrop of vibrant visuals, an eclectic soundtrack, and dynamic weather conditions.

Fully optimized for all platforms, DIRT 5’s global journey takes in some of the most thrilling, exotic, and picturesque settings such as New York City and Rio de Janeiro alongside challenging events in remote areas of Greece and China. Players will experience the thrill of in-your-face extreme racing in a variety of vehicle classes from buggies, unlimited trucks, and rock bouncers to traditional and modern rally cars.

The expansive narrative-driven Career mode is bigger in every way with event types and challenges across some of the toughest terrain. Before hitting the track, get creative using the livery editor, with more customization options than any previous DIRT game. DIRT 5 features a non-linear progression path, so players can choose more of the events they want.

DIRT 5 heralds the return of split-screen for up to four players. The full list of game modes will be announced shortly, including a new game mode focused on creativity and designed for social couch play with friends or global online battles against the best racers in the DIRT universe.

Scheduled to release on May 11, 2021 for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam and Windows Store. Update will be added to Stadia at a later date. 

CONTENT & FEATURES

  • Official Red Bull liveries – eight liveries for multiple cars
  • Cross-platform matchmaking – available in Online Public lobbies for races and party events
  • Red Bull arch added to Playgrounds Create mode
  • Wet and stormy weather conditions added for all Playgrounds locations
  • Ghost lap time options added to Time Trial and Gate Crasher events
  • Stats stickers – new Driver Card stickers available for reaching progression milestones

TECHNICAL CHANGES

  • Chinese and Korean Localisation added
  • Further fixes for crashes on Xbox One/Xbox One S, particularly on Ice Breaker events
  • Fixed crash occurrences when scrolling through rewards for specific sponsors
  • Fixed instances of crashes when attempting to select ‘Wireless Controller’ from the Input Settings
  • Fixed crash occurrence when backing out of Photo Mode shortly after changing weather conditions
  • Further checks and balances for currency payouts across multiple game modes
  • PC: Fixed instances of driver animations not appearing in cockpit cam
  • PC: Fixed instances of raytraced shadows appearing incorrectly
  • PC: Further fixes for instances of crashes, particularly when using a Nvidia 3090 graphics card
  • PC: Fanatec Clubsport v2.5 no longer defaults to a pedal preset and saves user-selected data
  • PC: User-selected wheel rim presets are now stored in save data, meaning players no longer have to reselect a preset every time they boot the game
  • The ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ controls on a d-pad are no longer locked to changing camera view, and can be bound to different actions by the player
  • Xbox One: Fixed crash occurrence when signing out of a player profile whilst in Playgrounds
  • PS5: Fixed crash occurrence in Playgrounds when a player deletes their only published Playground
  • PS5: Fixed softlock occurrences when selecting ‘Show More’ in Playgrounds Discover mode
  • Various visual and technical tweaks and updates across the board to improve game performance and quality of life 
 

DIRT 5 also boasts a roster of voice talent led by the iconic Nolan North and Troy Baker. Together, and in their unique style, the dynamic duo guide and mentor players through the Career mode and feature in the DIRT in-game podcast series, including the voice talents of other celebrities from the worlds of racing and gaming.

DIRT 5 is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Google Stadia and PC (Steam).


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