Genre
RacingPublisher
CodemastersSteering wheel compatible
YesDeveloper
Codemasters, Feral Interactive, Feral Interactive (Mac/Linux)UK Release Date
07/12/2015-
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Our Review
Summary
DiRT Rally isn’t the most comprehensive rally game ever made. But what DiRT Rally lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality. With its best in class visuals, sound and physics, DiRT Rally sets the standard for rally game simulations, capturing the visceral intensity of rallying better than any game currently available. As a pure adrenaline rush, no other rally game can touch it when it’s firing on all cylinders. The demanding difficulty should limit DiRT Rally’s appeal, but the challenge makes it compellingly compulsive and rewarding. By going against the convention, DiRT Rally successfully reinvigorates the rally game genre. After a few missteps, Codemasters is back on top form with its most seminal racing game in years.
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DiRT Rally's upcoming version 0.80 update will add Finland to its list of rally locations among many other updates and changes. Along with the addition of Finland, with its tricky dips and jumps, v0.80 will see the inclusion of custom championships. Codemasters' Jamie Lowes explains: “This mode separates difficulty from event duration. If you’re short […]
NewsCodemasters have revealed some details about the forthcoming DiRT Rally patch which is currently scheduled for release some time early next week. Also voice chat can be toggled on or off, rear view mirrors in Rallycross are now correctly placed, and there's some other handy fixes and options too which can be seen in the […]
NewsCodemasters recently released the second of two Rallycross updates for their PC early access rally title DiRT Rally. The update, which included competitive multiplayer, was quickly found to have some major issues prompting an apology from Codemasters. “Finally getting our PvP update out there and getting to see you guys racing against each other has […]
NewsCodemasters have released DiRT Rally's v.0.7 update which along with many additions includes competitive online play for the recently added Rallycross content. Along with the exciting new multiplayer competitive mode DiRT Rally also gains a new Norwegian World Rallycross track which goes by the sinister name of Hell. Following the tradition with DiRT Rally updates, […]
NewsNot long after the recent announcement of their partnership with the FIA World Rallycross Championship, Codemasters have now released the first of two Rallycross content packs for their Steam Early Access racer DiRT Rally. The new update also includes two real-world Rallycross tracks: Lydden Hill, United Kingdom and Höljes, Sweden. Codemasters have announced that the […]
NewsWe once again head to Germany in DiRT Rally with our second tarmac run this week. Our last video was a short sprint rally and so we thought we'd get to grips with a slightly longer stage this time around. Once again we are using the TeamVVV triple-screen setup which really gives you a great […]
NewsDiRT Rally is looking like it won't be getting any support for modding due to the likely hood of causing legal disputes according to Codemasters community manager Lee Williams. Williams responded to fans on Reddit about the possibility of DiRT Rally supporting mods by saying “Truth is for us to implement it the way people […]
NewsAfter our extensive F1 2015 coverage over the past couple of weeks we return to some DiRT Rally action. We sample the recently released 'Tarmac Terrors' pack add-on as we head over to one of the stages in Baumholder, Germany for a quick sprint stage. Alan notices just how fast the action is, which is […]
NewsWIth not one, not two, but three rally games out this year, fans of the genre have been trying to identify each title's distinguishing features. WRC 5 has the obvious advantage of being attached to an official license, but its more simplistic handling sets it apart from its rivals. Codemasters' DiRT Rally and Milestone's Sebastien […]
NewsThis month's 'Tarmac Terrors' update for Codemasters' early access PC racer DiRT Rally has just gone live and brings with it 12 new rally stages, 5 new cars and some new events. Opel Kadett GT/E 16v Opel Manta 400 Lancia 037 Evo 2 Seat Ibiza Kitcar Peugeot 306 Maxi Error 41 – Fixed instances of […]
NewsCodemasters will be increasing the price of their PC early access rally game DiRT Rally. The change of price will come into effect when the Tarmac Terrors pack releases this coming week. Of course the price rises only apply to those who haven't yet purchased DiRT Rally on Early Access. For those already owning access […]
NewsCodemasters have released a small patch for DiRT Rally today which improves the game's force feedback for racing wheel users. The v0.4.5 update also adds support for more racing wheels too. The new patch will enable players to get a better feel for what the car is doing when using a racing wheel thanks to […]
NewsThe famous Pikes Peak Hillclimb was recently released for Codemasters' Early Access PC rally game DiRT Rally in the free v0.4 update. There's two variations of the hillclimb – the traditional mixed surface course and the modern-day tarmac version, we take on the tarmac version in our latest DiRT Rally gameplay video. The hillclimb is […]
NewsThe much-anticipated Pikes Peak Hillclimb has been added to Dirt Rally as part of a substantial free update bringing the game up to version V.0.4. The famous circuit has been recreated in DiRT Rally in two variants: the traditional mixed surface course last seen in Colin McRae DiRT and, for the first time in a […]
NewsCodemasters are currently busy working on finalising their v.0.4 update for their Steam Early Access rally game DiRT Rally. The new major update, due out very soon, will see the introduction of the famous Pikes Peak hill climb. The 'Pikes Peak Pack' will include the full paved version as it is found today and also […]
NewsHot on the heels of our first look at DiRT Rally, we go from the sun-baked mountains of Greece to the equally enchanting Welsh countryside. Alan launches himself into the stages with no prior practice so there's some inevitable mistakes here and there. The co-driver can become a source of a little frustration as we find the […]
NewsLead designer of the PC-only Dirt Rally, Paul Coleman, recently conducted an interview with Red Bull Games where he revealed that Codemasters may well be looking to bring their new rally racer to consoles once the PC version is complete. Coleman explains that he wants as many people as possible to have access to Dirt Rally: […]
NewsRecently released on Steam Early Access, Codemasters' DiRT Rally was the answer to many player's prayers. Not since the Colin McRae Rally days have we seen a rally game as pure as DiRT Rally from Codemasters – compared to recent Dirt entries, this makes a complete u-turn back back to Codemasters' white rallying roots, with […]
NewsThe latest entry in Codemasters Racing's 'DiRT' rally game franchise has been released through Steam Early Access. Dubbed 'DiRT Rally', the new motorsports title is claimed by Codemasters to be the most simulation-centric DiRT game to date, with a greater emphasis on a "pure rally experience" than previous releases. For instance, the all-new physics engine […]
NewsDiRT 4 is coming. This we know. But exactly when and in what form is a mystery for now. Speculation has been rife recently, however, as Codemasters’ Chief Game Designer Paul Coleman has been posting some tantalising tweets showcasing Ken Block’s Fiesta, which of course was the cover car of DiRT 3 and an integral […]
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