News Articles
Tuesday4th Jan 2022
News PS Plus Games for January 2022 Are Available to Download Now
PS Plus games ready to roll on PS5 and PS4
New year, new PlayStation Plus games. Sony is kicking off 2022 with a pretty stellar selection of software across PS5 and PS4, and the trio of titles are rolling out right now. The new PS Plus lineup is live now in Europe, and will be arriving in other major regions very shortly. As a reminder, this month...
Friday31st Dec 2021
News PS Plus' PS5, PS4 Games for January 2022 Announced
A strong start
January 2022's PS Plus games have been officially revealed, and it's safe to say that Sony is starting the year off with a bang. As is becoming the natural order of things, this is the same lineup that was leaked one week ago. Here's what we've got: DIRT 5 (PS5, PS4) Deep Rock Galactic (PS5, PS4) Persona 5 Strikers (PS4) Ag
Tuesday20th Jul 2021
News DIRT 5's DualSense Haptic Feedback Update Is Out Now on PS5, and It's a Marked Improvement
Taken it for a spin
In case you missed it, DIRT 5 has just received a beefy update today, bringing with it some free content for Playgrounds mode, new Trophies to earn, and new courses. For those with some cash to burn, there's also a premium DLC named the Super Size Pack, which adds a whole bunch of new career events and vehicles. However, the...
Wednesday14th Jul 2021
News DIRT 5 Revamps PS5 DualSense Support and 3D Audio in Next Week's Huge Content Update
Off the road again
While we really enjoyed DIRT 5 back when PlayStation 5 launched last November, there was one box it didn't really tick. The DualSense's unique features, haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, weren't utilised to their full potential. As has been proven by the likes of WRC 9, the extra tactile feedback can make a huge difference in...
Monday10th May 2021
News DIRT 5 Introducing Cross-Play Multiplayer in Free Game Update
Everyone's mucking in
It seems Codemasters is dedicated to improving and adding to DIRT 5, the rough and ready cross-gen racer. It's a fun off-road racing title, even if it did launch with one or two issues, but the developer has been smoothing things out since release, as well as adding new content. The latest update is due tomorrow — 11th May...
Thursday18th Feb 2021
News DIRT 5 Getting Free and Premium DLC Later This Month on PS5, PS4
Big game update also incoming
DIRT 5 is Codemasters' brash, colourful arcade racer, and while it's rough around the edges, it's definitely worth checking out. As with most games these days, it launched with a long roadmap of post-release plans, and a wave of new content is right around the corner. If you have the Amplified Edition of the game or...
Thursday17th Dec 2020
News DIRT 5 Patch 2.00 Out Now on PS5, PS4, Adds Wheel Support, Fixes Trophy Issues, Lots More
Here are the patch notes
Update 17/12/20: This patch for DIRT 5 is now available for download on PS5 and PS4. Time to hop back into the driver's seat! Original Story: For as much as we enjoy DIRT 5, it didn't launch in the best state. It's no Cyberpunk 2077, but the off-road racer arrived with some visual issues, Trophies not unlocking, and some...
Thursday10th Dec 2020
News DIRT 5's Next Update Will Fix Bugged Out PS5 Trophies
What an achievement
It's fair to say DIRT 5 hasn't had the smoothest ride on PlayStation 5. While it's a super fun arcade racing game, the new-gen version has been suffering from a number of issues. Pretty regular crashes, the occasional visual hiccup, and a handful of Trophies that won't unlock. We've been waiting for news on an upcoming patch that...
Wednesday25th Nov 2020
News DIRT 5 Dev 'Not Happy' with DualSense Haptic Feedback on PS5
Aiming to overhaul controller feedback
We really like DIRT 5 on PlayStation 5. It brings some easy-going, arcadey thrills and spills to the launch lineup, taking advantage of that souped-up hardware. However, one aspect that needs a little attention is its implementation of haptic feedback on the DualSense controller. Currently, the force feedback...
Sunday22nd Nov 2020
News DIRT 5 Next-Gen Face-Off Is Favourable for PS5
Racer running well on Sony's console
Another multiformat game has posted mostly comparable results on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, although once again Sony’s system seems to have the advantage – at least, until DIRT 5 receives further updates. Right now, the PS5 has a higher average resolution and improved texture filtering in the...
Monday16th Nov 2020
News DIRT 5 Patch 1.04 Available Now PS5 and PS4, Here Are the Patch Notes
DualSense refinements, V-Sync, more
A game update for DIRT 5 is now available to download for both the PlayStation 5 and PS4 versions. The off-road racer launched in decent shape, but it wasn't without some issues. One of the biggest complaints was prominent screen-tearing, and another issue saw the title fail to recognise save data from previous...
Thursday5th Nov 2020
News DIRT 5 PS5 Gameplay Video Details Next-Gen Enhancements
Codemasters talks up DualSense, 3D audio, more
DIRT 5 releases this week on PlayStation 4, but many will be waiting for that souped-up PS5 version. Fortunately, Codemasters has finally seen fit to show off that particular iteration of this off-road racer. The above video gives us a look at PS5 gameplay footage, and the game certainly has an edge...
Tuesday20th Oct 2020
News DIRT 5 Finally Confirmed for PS5 Launch, Full DualSense Support
4K and 120 frames-per-second options
There were very few doubts that DIRT 5 would miss the PlayStation 5’s launch, but now we have official confirmation from Codemasters that the off-road racer will be joining the next-gen console’s release roster. That means that you’ll be able to play from 12th November in the United States and select other...
Thursday1st Oct 2020
News DIRT 5 Trophies Show a Smooth Road to the Platinum
Comfy ride
DIRT 5 might provide a messy drive in all its off-road events, but getting the platinum Trophy looks like a clean victory. The PlayStation 4 Trophy list has emerged online, and unless we're mistaken, it looks as though it'll be pretty simple to grab all those trinkets. That's not to say there's no challenge whatsoever. There are some...
Wednesday30th Sep 2020
News DIRT 5, Maneater Saves Won't Transfer from PS4 to PS5
But looks like you'll get new Trophies
Like many other games, DIRT 5 and Maneater will receive free PS4 to PS5 upgrades – but there is a catch, as you’ll need to start both titles over. Sony’s approach to cross-save appears to be down to developers to implement; Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will allow you to transfer your progress...
News Rally Fans Wait Patiently for DIRT 5's PS5 Release Date
12th November, maybe
Release dates are beginning to trickle in for PlayStation 5’s launch games, but DIRT 5 is currently one conspicuous absentee. Codemasters has confirmed that the rally game will release on 6th November on the PlayStation 4 and 10th November on the Xbox Series S|X, but Sony’s next-gen console currently finds itself stuck with...
Monday7th Sep 2020
News DIRT 5 Stuck in the Mud with Delay to November on PS4
Still no date on PS5 version
DIRT 5 is on the way by the end of the year, and it's been looking mighty strong so far. The off-road racer reverts back to the less serious days of DIRT 2 and 3, bringing with it a career mode and story as well as a way to build your own racing arenas. It seems to all be going well, but Codemasters has decided the game...
Thursday27th Aug 2020
News DIRT 5's Playgrounds Mode Lets You Create and Share Custom Arenas and Events
Also there's a Vampire mode
A brand new trailer for cross-gen racer DIRT 5 as debuted during Gamescom Opening Night Live. This video focuses on a mode new to the franchise -- Playgrounds. In Playgrounds mode, players can create their own events, custom arenas, races, and more using all sorts of objects and obstacles. You'll then be able to share...
Sunday16th Aug 2020
News Buy DIRT 5 on PS4 and You'll Be Able to Upgrade to PS5 for Free
Taking Control
Planning to buy DIRT 5 on the PlayStation 4 this coming 16th October? Rest easy in the knowledge that you’ll be able to upgrade your copy from PS4 to PS5 at no extra cost. That means you’ll get access to the fully optimised 120 frames-per-second build that developer Codemasters has been touting for the next-gen console. To be...
Thursday6th Aug 2020
News DIRT 5 Looks Cool in Ice Breaker Gameplay Reveal
Slide show
Codemasters has released another random DIRT 5 clip, showcasing the arcade-style handling as a car slips and slides around Norway’s glacial tundras. “Minimal grip, maximum fun: Ice Breaker challenges you to master short circuits that take place entirely on ice, with flowing turns and idyllic environments,” the press release reads...
Friday31st Jul 2020
News New DIRT 5 Video Mucks In with Stampede Time Trial Gameplay
Muddy waters
We have to say, DIRT 5 is looking pretty darn good. Taking the series back to its more arcadey roots, this cross-gen entry could be one of PlayStation 5's first great racing games. It's looking like a lot of fun in this new gameplay clip, which shows off a time trial event on a Stampede track. The video shows how you'll be able to...
Wednesday15th Jul 2020
News Codemasters Confirms DIRT 5 Free PS5 Upgrade Option, Returning Modes with New Trailer
Trade in the old model
Update (15/7/20): Codemasters has officially released the above DIRT 5 trailer after it leaked earlier this month. To recap, the latest video goes over returning game modes, such as Gymkhana, and also confirms a free upgrade to the PS5 version if you buy a PS4 copy. You can read up on it over on the PlayStation Blog...
Friday3rd Jul 2020
News DIRT 5 on PS5 Will Have an Option for 120 Frames-Per-Second
Smooth ride
As usual, racing games will play a big role in showcasing next generation hardware. With titles like Gran Turismo Sport or DriveClub, the genre is often home to some of the best looking games around, and that will continue as we head towards PlayStation 5. Case in point: DIRT 5 from Codemasters. It was stated a while back that the Xbox...
News There's a Lot of Variety in DIRT 5's Car Classes
New info and screenshots released
Codemasters has lifted the lid just a little more on DIRT 5, the upcoming, cross-gen, off-road racer. We recently learned more about its ambitious career mode, but today is all about the vehicles themselves. The publisher has revealed numerous car classes within the game, and it seems there will be plenty of...
Monday22nd Jun 2020
News DIRT 5 Gameplay Videos Show Off Raucous Off-Road Racing, Extreme Weather, More
And it's looking good
Update: It turns out there are a fair few gameplay videos of DIRT 5 floating around. It seems the footage is all of an early PC build. We've embedded a few video previews here for your viewing pleasure. Original Story: DIRT 5 is the next off-road racing game from Codemasters, and the first to make it onto next-gen...
Thursday18th Jun 2020
News Troy Baker, Nolan North, More Talk Up DIRT 5's Career Mode in New Video
Beep beep
DIRT 5 is coming to both PlayStation 4 and PS5, and it's bringing with it an extensive career mode. Codemasters has been boasting of the series' biggest career mode yet, complete with a narrative starring the likes of Troy Baker and Nolan North. Now, it's the turn of the game's stars to big up the game. Codies just released the above...
Tuesday9th Jun 2020
News DIRT 5 Career Mode Detailed, Features In-Game Podcast and Split-Screen Co-Op
Who do Nolan North and Troy Baker play?
After the straight-faced simulation of DiRT Rally 2.0, Codemasters is bringing a much more playful experience to the fore with DIRT 5. One of the main attractions in this new instalment, which will be released on both PlayStation 4 and PS5, is a fleshed out career mode. The studio has opened up about this...
Friday8th May 2020
News DIRT 5 Has a Story Mode with Uncharted Voice Actors
On-wheels adventure
Upcoming off-road racer DIRT 5 will have a story mode when it launches on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 later this year. Uncharted stars Nolan North (Nathan Drake) and Troy Baker (Sam Drake) have been signed up to be your mentors, giving you tips on sponsorship deals, racing strategies, and more. Apparently, there’ll be...
Thursday7th May 2020
News DIRT 5 Revealed, Cross-Gen Off-Road Racer Coming to PS5, PS4
Racing onto next-gen
After teasing the reveal earlier this week, Codemasters has announced DIRT 5. This new take on the off-road racing series looks to take things back to a more laid back setting -- a sim racer this ain't. You can get a feel for what this game is all about in its debut trailer, embedded above. It looks to have a wide variety of...
