Tag: Dirt
News EA Reportedly Writes Off Project CARS, DiRT Franchises
Fans will be slightly mad
It appears to be a sad day for racing fans, as not one but two franchises have seemingly been retired. EA, which owns racing game specialist Codemasters, has apparently cancelled both the Project CARS and DiRT series in a reassessment of its racing portfolio. That's according to new reports from both GamesIndustry.biz and...
News DIRT Social Media Nuked for EA Sports Rally Account
Road hog
DIRT could very well be on the chopping block, as EA Sports has quietly rebranded the series’ social media accounts. The Twitter handle @DIRTGame has been abandoned, and replaced with a new one: EA Sports Rally, or @EASportsRally. For those of you who haven’t been following the news, Electronic Arts acquired DIRT developer Codemasters
News Dirt 5, F1 2020, and GRID All Heading to EA Play Subscription Service
Plus in-game items for other titles
EA really wants you to get your racing boots on in the near future because Dirt 5, F1 2020, and GRID are all heading to the publisher's subscription service. Simply stating the three racers will be added "soon", they will be accompanied by in-game items for other titles. Madden NFL 22 players can look forward to...
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 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...
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 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 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 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...
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 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...
Guide DiRT Rally 2.0 - Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Driving test
Codemasters' DiRT Rally 2.0 is here, and you may have heard that it's pretty darn good. This rally simulation racer has quickly become one of our favourite PS4 racing games, thanks to its superb handling model and various gameplay tweaks giving it the edge over its predecessor. However, you also may have heard that this is one tough...
Guide DiRT Rally 2.0 - Full Car List and All Rally and Rallycross Locations
All vehicles and courses in DiRT Rally 2.0
Which rally and Rallycross cars are in DiRT Rally 2.0? What locations are represented in the game? As with any decent racing game, the latest rally sim from Codemasters is full of vehicles to choose from, with 52 in total on day one. Since then, the game has received four seasons of DLC, so that final tally...
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...
News DiRT Rally 2.0 Season One Starts on 12th March, Adds New Cars and Locations
Put your foot down
Codemasters has released new details on the first season of DLC for its excellent offroad racer, DiRT Rally 2.0. Beginning later this month, Season One promises a decent amount of new content, including cars, rally events, and more. It all gets started on 12th March, when players with access to the Deluxe Edition content will get...
News DiRT Rally 2.0 PS4 Trophies May Drive You Round the Bend
Muck in
The trophy list for DiRT Rally 2.0 has been released, and it doesn't look too bad. However, when you remember that this is a sequel to Codemasters' challenging rally sim, that Platinum may seem a little further out of reach. Generally speaking, the 51-strong trophy list isn't anything out of the ordinary. You'll need to compete in all event...
News Codemasters Shows Off Iconic Cars in New DiRT Rally 2.0 Trailer
Vroom vroom
In case you'd forgotten, there's a sequel to DiRT Rally coming in just a couple of months. Codies is currently gearing up for the 26th February launch of DiRT Rally 2.0, and it's just released a new trailer for the mucky simulation racer. The video takes us through the decades, showing off four vehicles that are emblematic of the sport...
News DiRT Rally 2.0 Halloween Trailer Takes You for a Haunting Drive in the Dark
Don't cut
It's always nice to see developers getting into the holiday spirit, and this year, Halloween is inspiring the game industry. This new trailer for DiRT Rally 2.0 might not show off any new vehicles or locations, but it's suitably spooky. It's cut like a cheesy 80s horror flick, with silly text and haunting sounds. It's just a bit of fun,...
News DiRT Rally 2.0 Announced, Races to PS4 in February
Should be rally good
Just like that, DiRT Rally 2.0 has been announced for PlayStation 4, as became obvious yesterday. This is a direct follow up to the more simulation-focused offshoot of the DiRT series. It'll feature locations like New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, Poland, Australia, and the USA, and it sounds just as hardcore as the first game. As...
News Codemasters Gears Up for DiRT Related Announcement Tomorrow
DiRT Rally 2 confirmed?
Remember yesterday when several Twitter accounts related to Codemasters' DiRT series sent out the same "2.0" tweet at the same time? Well, turns out a new game in the rally racing franchise really is on the way. We're due an announcement tomorrow, according to the below tweet. This seemingly confirms the suspicion that...
News DiRT 4 Gets Muddy on PS4 in June 2017
Where's Christina Aguilera when you need her?
Oh, this is an unexpected surprise: DiRT 4 is coming to the PlayStation 4 this coming June. The sequel – which aims to blend the hardcore simulation of last year's DiRT Rally with the more accessible aspects of the popular PlayStation 3 titles DiRT 2 and DiRT 3 – aims to push the idea of adrenaline...
News PS4 Racer DiRT Rally's Getting PlayStation VR Support
But you'll have to pay for it
This is one of those news stories with both a good and a bad side: DiRT Rally, the critically acclaimed PlayStation 4 simulation racer from Codemasters, is getting PlayStation VR support – but you'll have to pay for it. An update is due in the coming weeks which will open up virtual reality across the entire package,...
News DiRT Rally Takes a Long Easy Left to PS4 in April
Rally great news
After heavy speculation, DiRT Rally will get dirty starting 5th April on the PlayStation 4. The game – which officially launched on the PC, er, today – will presumably include all of the content released thus far, including the new Winter Wonderland update, which adds some snow-based Swedish stages to the mix. For those that...
News DiRT Rally Looks Set to Make a Mess on PS4
Maybe
Codemasters has proven a shadow of its former self on the PlayStation 4 thus far, shipping F1 2015 and not a whole lot else. Fortunately, while the decision seemed strange at the time, DiRT Rally has proven an enormous success in Early Access – and it looks like the simulation could be taking a long easy right all the way to Sony's new-gen...
News DiRT Rally May Yet Get Stuck in the PS4's Mud
"It's something we should be looking to do"
Codemasters, the firm best known for racing games such as GRID, is a bit of a British institution, so it's positively peculiar that it's still yet to release a PlayStation 4 title. The company will be hitting the new-gen starting grid with F1 2015 a little later this year, but the organisation also seems...
News DiRT 4 Stuck in the Mud as Codemasters Cuts Staff
Hoon's going to scratch our gymkhana itch now?
Codemasters' extended emphasis on the PlayStation 3 may be starting to catch up with it, as Eurogamer.net reports that layoffs have hit the legendary British outfit. According to the site, around 50 jobs are being reviewed, with approximately 30 to be made redundant as part of a 30 day consultation...
News Noby Noby Boy Was Influenced By... Erm... DiRT
Noby Noby Boy is a game few understand
Its creator isn't even entirely sure why it was made. It was also influenced by racing game DiRT. Ahem. According to developer, who actually claims to not like any games, he was inspired by "the opening camera work in a trailer for DiRT". Erm. Yeah. We'll have a review of Noby Noby Boy later on.
