Tag: Codemasters
Review F1 23 (PS5) - A FIFA Level Experience for F1 Fans
Lights out and away we go
The world of Formula 1 is bigger than ever, with its popularity steadily increasing thanks to the likes of the Drive to Survive series. So it feels fitting that F1 23 is speeding onto PS5 with the biggest offering the series has seen to date. These yearly EA Sports releases can often feel too iterative to warrant full...
Rumour Make the Rally Car of Your Dreams in Codemasters' Upcoming WRC Game
In-depth vehicle creation reportedly included
We're still due one more officially licensed rally game from KT Racing, namely WRC Generations, arriving mid-October. The last couple of rally sims from the studio have been really rather good despite a few rough edges, and we're excited to see how this new one shakes out. However, the WRC licence moves...
Review DIRT 5 (PS5) - Raucous Arcade Racer Looks and Plays Best on Next-Gen
Mucking around
Republished on Wednesday 29th December, 2021: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of January 2022's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. We've already delivered our main verdict on DIRT 5 with the PlayStation 4 release, which you can read about through the link. However, Codemasters has...
Review DIRT 5 (PS4) - Rambunctious Off-Road Racer Returns with Plenty of Personality
Va va vroom
Republished on Wednesday 29th December, 2021: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of January 2022's PS Plus lineup. The original text follows. The DIRT franchise has gone through a lot of change over the years. The second and third entries deviated from the pure rally experience, going big on...
News Codemasters' 'Biggest and Most Ambitious Game in Over a Decade' in Development at DIRT 5 Dev
Ex-Evolution team recruiting for something big
When Evolution Studios was shut down after the turbulent release of DriveClub, Codemasters stepped in and scooped up most of the staff. Obviously not everyone wound up at what's now called Codemasters Cheshire, but it's safe to say that a lot of the talent from Evolution did. So far, Onrush and DIRT 5...
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...
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...
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...
News Codemasters Welcomed into the 'EA Family' as Acquisition Is Completed
Welcome to the family, son
Racing game studio Codemasters is now officially a part of EA as the publisher confirms its approximately $1.2 billion purchase of the developer is complete. Electronic Arts shared the news as part of a press release as well as on Twitter, where it welcomed the developer into the "EA family". This now means that the DIRT,...
News EA Primed to Purchase Codemasters as Take-Two Withdraws Offer
Need for even more speed
Just before the end of 2020, a bidding war began for Codemasters, the big, racing-focused publisher and developer. Take-Two Interactive put in an offer to acquire the company, but a few weeks later, Electronic Arts made a significantly larger bid. Now, it looks like the latter has strong-armed the former out of the deal...
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...
News EA Speeds Past Take-Two's Bid for Codemasters with Huge Counter Offer
The race is over?
In a surprising twist, Electronic Arts is now set to acquire Codemasters. Last month, news came out that Take-Two Interactive had proposed an offer to purchase the hugely successful racing game specialists. If it all went through, the 2K Sports publisher would buy out Codies for roughly $973 million in cash and shares. However,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
News Looks Like Codemasters Will Be Acquired by Take-Two
Deal to go through early next year
We knew that talks were taking place between Codemasters and Take-Two, but now it looks like the acquisition will be going through. According to a VGC report, the DIRT 5 developer has reached an agreement with the 2K Games parent, and will be acquired early next year in a deal valued at around £750 million ($98
News Codemasters in Talks with Take-Two Over Takeover
F1 2K21?
Codemasters, the legendary British publisher behind the recently released DIRT 5, has confirmed that it’s in talks with Take-Two over a possible takeover. Video Games Chronicle reports that an internal statement revealed conversations were taking place between the firm and 2K Games’ parent company. The figure currently being thrown...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Interview DIRT 5 Devs on Building One of PS5's First Racers
Podium finish
There are a few racing games confirmed for PlayStation 5, but one of the most promising so far is DIRT 5 from Codemasters. It'll be one of PS5's earliest racers, and from what we've seen so far, it's looking like an incredibly robust package. In addition to a lengthy single player career with a full-blown story, split-screen...
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...
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...
News DIRT 5 PS4 Release Date Pumps the Brakes with Small Delay
A week later than expected
DIRT 5 is coming to both PS5 and PS4, but we know a little more about the latter. When it comes to release dates, Codemasters is understandably unable to reveal the timeframe for the next-gen version. However, it's been known for a while that the current-gen edition of the off-road racer will cross the finish line in...
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...
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...
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...
Review F1 2020 - More Complete Than the Real Thing
Simulating
2020 has been hurtling down the grid in turbulent air. You know something’s gone awry when Codemasters release the latest in its annual Formula 1 series in line with the beginning of the real F1 season. Usually the developer’s fashionably late; this year, thanks to a worldwide pandemic delaying the start of the season, it’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
News Codemasters Signs On to Make Official WRC Rally Games on PS5
Will run alongside DIRT series
We've all thought it at some point -- why isn't Codemasters making officially licensed WRC rally games? If the DIRT series proves anything, it's that the team knows off-road racing better than any other. It's been making unofficial and brilliant rally games since 1998, after all. What better studio is there to take on...
News F1 2020 Gameplay Trailer Takes the Chequered Flag
Speedy Vettel
Codemasters is still planning on putting out F1 2020 later this year despite the real-life season it replicates not actually getting underway just yet. We have the coronavirus pandemic to thank for that, but at least you can still help Sebastian Vettel lift the championship trophy in a game before he leaves Ferrari. Better yet, we now...
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...
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...
News Codemasters Gearing Up to Announce a 'Different' DiRT Racing Game Soon
This ain't DiRT Rally
Credit where it's due: Codemasters has been keeping its DiRT franchise going for about 13 years. In that time, the series has changed dramatically, reaching the extremes of arcade and simulation in the process. DiRT Rally 2.0 is an excellent rally sim (and currently available with PS Plus), but it seems the publisher is looking...
News F1 2020 Could Be the First Licensed PS4 Game for a Season Which Never Takes Place
Be the 11th team
The coronavirus pandemic has had a gigantic effect on the Formula One season which was supposed to start last month with the Australian Grand Prix. That, of course, never happened and neither did the races planned for Bahrain and Vietnam. The Dutch, Spanish, and Monaco Grand Prix have all been scrapped too. This means that when F1...
News PS Plus Game DiRT Rally 2.0 to Display Coronavirus Safety Advice
Stay home. Save lives.
DiRT Rally 2.0 will have more eyes on it than ever before as the title becomes available for free on PlayStation Plus this month, and developer Codemasters plans to take advantage of that with an important message in-game. Due to the current state of the world, the game will urge users to stay at home via advertising boards...
Review DiRT Rally 2.0 - The Lean Mean Rally Sim Makes a Triumphant Return
The long and winding road
Republished on Tuesday 24th March 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the leak of April's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Codemasters' DiRT franchise, which has roots in its historic Colin McRae series, has gone through a few changes. It's swerved between flashy,...
News Codemasters Acquires Project CARS Developer Slightly Mad Studios
Fast & Furious game incoming
Racing aficionado Codemasters has today announced that it has acquired the developer behind the Project CARS franchise -- Slightly Mad Studios. The British publisher now owns the rights to what is one of the PlayStation 4's most hardcore racers and "an unannounced Hollywood blockbuster title". This description fits the...
News GRID's 40-Car Mode Apparently Not Possible on PS4, But Launching on Google Stadia
Or so they say
Remember GRID? The racer released on PlayStation 4 last month to somewhat decent reviews, but it has seemingly already been all but forgotten about. It's due to launch on Google Stadia before the year is out, but the streaming service will be getting its hands on an exclusive mode once it ships. Speaking with WCCFTech, development...
Review GRID - Codemasters Is Driving Safe with a Solid PS4 Reboot
It's not quite a Jaguar
The GRID series has an interesting history. The inaugural title, Race Driver: GRID, was a cracking debut that served as a sort of successor to the TOCA franchise. It laid down some incredibly solid groundwork that sequels didn't quite build upon properly. Codemasters has seen fit to revisit the series with the appropriately...
News Action Packed GRID Trailer Outlines Features in Upcoming PS4 Racer
Get your heart racing
The release of GRID is now less than a month away on PlayStation 4, and it's looking like a solid new entry in the series. This new trailer gives a brief overview of all the buzzwords being thrown around for the fast approaching racer, touching on new systems and gameplay modes. For example, it tells of the AI, and how each...
News GRID PS4 Trailer Shows New Track and Cars While Detailing Game Modes
Spoiler alert
The brief glimpses we've had of the new GRID on PlayStation 4 have been pretty promising. The racing series is making a return, and it seems like it's going to be another robust entry. The latest trailer, embedded above, shows off a new track - namely Sydney Motorsport Park - as well as the Honda CRX MightyMouse. Over the footage, two...
