Description
Dirt 5 PS5
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One
Developers: Codemasters, Codemasters Cheshire
Initial release date: 6 November 2020
Nominations: The Game Award for Best Sports/Racing Game
Genres: Racing Video Game, Action game, Sports Video Game, Simulation Game
Publishers: Codemasters, Electronic Arts
Series: Colin McRae Rally and Dirt, DiRT
- PS Plus required for online play
- In-game purchases optional
- Supports up to 12 online players with PS Plus
- Online play optional
- 1 – 4 players
- PS5 Version
- Vibration function required
Dirt 5 – PlayStation 5
Overview
Dirt 5 is a bold and vibrant off-road racing experience that delivers thrilling arcade-style action across breathtaking global routes. With an accessible yet stylish approach to rally-inspired racing, it’s packed with variety, customization, and enhanced next-gen immersion.
Key Features
Spectacular Global Tracks
- Race over 70 routes in 10 dynamic locations—ranging from New York’s frozen East River to Norway’s aurora-lit landscapes.
Diverse Vehicle List
- Drive everything from 900 hp sprint cars and rock bouncers to modern rallycross machines, buggies, rally icons, muscle cars, and trucks.
Flexible Game Modes
- Dive into a cinematic Career Mode featuring guidance from Troy Baker (AJ) and rivalry with Nolan North’s character.
- Create, share, and race in custom arenas with Playgrounds mode, offering inventive stunts, loops, and time trials.
- Enjoy both local split-screen for up to four players and online multiplayer for up to 12 players.
Dynamic Environments
- Features a dynamic weather and seasons system that influences terrain and race conditions—for example, enabling ice events only in winter.
Next‑Gen Immersion on PS5
- Full DualSense integration: adaptive triggers and haptic feedback convey traction shifts, gear changes, and surface differences through tactile sensation.
- Powerful 3D Tempest Audio delivers immersive soundscapes—from engines roaring to environmental depth.
- Offers a smooth 120 FPS mode (HDMI 2.1 display required) for ultra-responsive gameplay, as well as a 4K 60 FPS “quality” alternative.
At a Glance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Global Tracks | 70+ routes across 10 diverse locations |
| Vehicle Variety | Sprint cars, buggies, trucks, rally machines, muscle cars |
| Career Mode | Star-driven mode with narration by Troy Baker and opposition by Nolan North |
| Playgrounds Mode | Sandbox track editor with stunt-focused gameplay |
| Multiplayer | Local split-screen (up to 4) and online play (up to 12 players) |
| Weather System | Dynamic weather and seasonal changes affecting race conditions |
| Next‑Gen Features | DualSense haptics & adaptive triggers, 3D audio, 120 FPS + 4K modes |
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