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 feels more like traditional rumble, with no nuance to the vibrations giving it a very flat feel. As it turns out, the game's developers think there are improvements to be made. Speaking on the GameOnDaily live stream, technical director David Springate comments on how DIRT 5 uses the PS5's controller.
"I’ve seen a lot of people say they really like the PS5 haptics," Springate notes, but admits the team isn't happy with how it currently feels. Apparently, the studio is "going to be revisiting our haptics" to redo the feedback.
This is certainly good news. As it is now, there's no real change in how the haptics feel despite a wide range of off-road surfaces. When compared to something like WRC 9, which offers a far more textured approach, it just doesn't stack up. Hopefully the team can improve its haptic feedback soon. Even though it's a fairly minor feature in the grand scheme of things, it really does make a difference when done well.
Are you pleased to hear DIRT 5's haptics will be getting an overhaul? Rev your engines in the comments section below.
[source youtube.com, via thesixthaxis.com]
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Many trophies are broken and not optainable too. Maybe they should look into that too.
Nice, I'm glad ps5 haptics is well received not only with ps5 gamers, but with developers too
Good news so much more they could do.
Oooh I was asking for this yesterday! Hopefully they do it rather soon...don't want to play with worse haptics for long...
I am not happy McDonalds put a slither of processed God knows what in my Fillet O Fish.
Anyone know if CyberPunk2077 is getting a preload?
That headline reads as if they simply don't like the haptic feedback, rather than their implementation of it.
WRC 9's haptics and adaptive triggers are supposed to be top notch, from what I've heard. I think they've (codemasters) just tried it out and thought "yup, we need to try this again".
"Even though it's a fairly minor feature in the grand scheme of things..."
No its not. Its a game changing feature that totally enhances the immersion and can simulate the kind of tactile feedback from driving you'd get from your posterior as you drive. I can't believe you think its a minor feature 🙄
I feel like what they initially did is sort of what happened with Switch's "HD Rumble." Other than a few outliers, most devs seem to have just used that as a flat rumble too. I feel like it's an easy feature to ignore when you're trying to get the game out the door to market but a prime candidate for a later update. Glad Dirt's going to get the upgrade and I hope more devs implement it initially or add haptic upgrades in the future.
I'm glad that devs are taking the haptic feedback serious. Even the basic walking rumble on Bugsnax is really cool.
I just hope more devs take it seriously as the Switch lauded this feature and many devs ignored it.
Yes I have Dirt 5 on PS5, the haptic could be better, especially after playing Astrobot which is incredible in every way.
Yes, they must try harder.
It's a great game. Glad to hear they want to make it even better!
@Paranoimia Exactly how I understood the title.
Gave it a lot of thought and ended up buying WRC 9, seemed like a way better game.
What a broken game, PS4 version on the Pro ran fine. PS5 version is a mess, found one track in chapter 5 where half way round each lap the game bins you off and puts you to the back each lap making it impossible to win, so that trophy is unobtainable now also
Along with about 5 others
Replays please . Replays with haptic feedback.
@Paranoimia yeah. Title poorly writed, or maybe, they want to create discussion about the title.
Just waiting for Call if duty CW to download looking forward to having a go with the adaptive triggers on the dual sense with the game and the 120hz mode.
Looking forward to improvements in haptic feedback. Hopefully sooner rather than later. My main annoyance is regular frame drops, especially when racing side by side through puddles but also others.
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