Lots of new free and paid content arrives from Codemasters with both DIRT 5 Update 6.00 and Wild Spirits DLC released today across PC, Xbox and PlayStation, and arriving soon for the Google Stadia version. The free update adds a pair of new Stampede events with the Ait Ojana and Tinghir routes in Morocco covering tough sandy terrain and big jumps. It also includes five … [Read more...]
Codemasters Games Now On EA Play and Game Pass
It's been a while since British developers Codemasters were acquired by EA for $1.2 billion, and there haven't been many noticeable changes from a public perspective. But one change is that you'll find Codemasters games now on EA play and Game Pass for the Xbox consoles (there's more limited availability for PC games with Game Pass Ultimate). Both EA Play and Xbox Game Pass … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Red Bull Revolution Update Adds Crossplay
The free DIRT 5 Red Bull Revolution update adds crossplay for matchmaking and a range of energy drink related liveries, as well as some new content and features. It's available to download now for the PC, Xbox and PlayStation, with the Google Stadia update coming soon. The cross-platform matchmaking is a big part of the DIRT 5 Red Bull Revolution update, and will be … [Read more...]
Final DiRT Rally 2.0 Update 1.18 Released
It's a little bittersweet to see the final DIRT Rally 2.0 Update 1.18 now released by Codemasters. The seventh DiRT title, and 13th if you include all Colin McRae rally titles, was published on February 26th, 2019. And since then we've seen the release of DIRT 5, suggestions that Codemasters will potentially split the series into arcade and sim titles, and the acquisition of … [Read more...]
Humble Burn Rubber Bundle – KartKraft And Lots More
If you're a PC sim racer looking to pick up games for less, it's worth checking out the latest Humble Burn Rubber Bundle. The download store allows you to choose how much you pay, with more games unlocked for higher amounts, and there are some great titles available for the next few days. Prices are based on how many bundles are sold, as you're able to pay what you want. … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Update v2.0 And A Snow Limits Content Pack
Codemasters have released a number of improvements for their latest off-road racing title, along with some free bonus content with the arrival of DIRT 5 Update v2.0 and a Snow Limits content pack. The Snow Limits content pack is automatically available in the game. It includes a new festive livery for both the Ford Mustang GT4 and the Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia. Plus … [Read more...]
New DIRT 5 Update Will Add More Wheel Support
Codemasters have teased news about the upcoming major release of DIRT 5 version 2.0. And along with a whole range of changes, the new DIRT 5 update will add more wheel support, which is great news for anyone with a sim racing set-up. The new wheel support system will work across the PC and both generation of console versions of the game, and takes a lot of compatibility data … [Read more...]
Black Friday 2020 Sim Racing Deals
Sim racing can be an expensive hobby if you're not able to shop around and wait for bargains. But if you look at the right time, there are big savings to be had, which is what we aim to encourage by collecting together all of the Black Friday 2020 Sim Racing Deals. Obviously there are big savings to be had on games and software, including new titles and DLC. But you can also … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Is Confirmed For Release On PS5 Launch Day
With the arrival of Gran Turismo 7 still subject to speculation, there's some consolation if you've ordered a PlayStation 5 on release day. Codemasters have revealed DIRT 5 is confirmed for release on PS5 launch day. The latest in the DIRT franchise, and a change of direction for the titles, will be out on November 6th for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S … [Read more...]
Latest DIRT 5 Video Shows Ultra Cross World RX in Italy
The latest DIRT 5 video shows Ultra Cross World RX in Italy as the game gets closer to launching on November 6th, 2020 for the PC, Xbox One and PS4. If you're not familiar with the FIA World Rallycross Championship, it features cars which look like production models. But under the bodywork they will have 600bhp, two litre turbos with sequential six-speed gearboxes and four … [Read more...]
DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Season 2 Announced
Codemasters are going to be busy. Along with the release of DIRT 5 in October, we've now seen DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Season 2 announced with a test in an FIA eRX2 championship car for the rallycross winner, and a $20,000 prize pool across rallying and rallycross. The competition will begin with online qualification from August 25th, 2020 across PC, Xbox One and PS4 … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Official In-Game Soundtrack Revealed
If you're the sort of racer who leaves in-game music playing, you'll know how some songs can affect your driving, or become forever linked with a racing game. With the DIRT 5 official in-game soundtrack revealed and feauting everyone from The Chemical Brothers and Stormzy to Pearl Jam and Chaka Khan, you should find something you'll enjoy. Apparently the 40 songs and … [Read more...]
PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2020 Racing Game Discounts
Want to save some money on some PlayStation racing games? It's a good time to do it, with a host of PlayStation Store Summer Sale 2020 racing game discounts, which runs until Wednesday, August 19th at 11.59pm (PST and BST). So you might not want to hang around too much, especially as some games will apparently leave the sale earlier. You'll need to check the product page on … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss The Codemasters Humble Bundle Offer
We're always big fans of Humble Bundle as a way to save money on various sim racing games and DLC. And you won't want to miss the current Codemasters Humble Bundle offer if you don't already own the included games. Originally launched in 2010, Humble Bundle sells games and other digital products, and allows you to pay what you want. And then a portion of every purchase goes … [Read more...]
DIRT 5 Story and Career Mode Details
For those interested in the single, and local multiplayer, side of the new Codemasters off-road racing game, more DIRT 5 story and career mode details have been shared. DIRT 5 is coming to the Xbox Series X and Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PS4, and the PC in October 2020, with a Google Stadia version in early 2021. And it's a departure from the more serious approach of the … [Read more...]