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...]
F1 2020 Update 1.12 Is Available
We've already previewed the new Codemasters patch in detail, which includes a balance of performance change for Ferrari engines, but F1 2020 update 1.12 is available now for the PC, PS4, Xbox One and Google Stadia. Along with the previously described livery updates, BOP decreases for Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Haas, and a boost for Racing Point, F1 2020 update 1.12 does include … [Read more...]
New F1 2020 Performance Update Teased
We've known it was coming for some time, but the new F1 2020 performance update has been teased and confirmed by Codemasters for early next week. The changes will be going out with Patch 1.12, which also includes other optimisation and fixes. And the main change will be a performance decrease for the Ferrari Power unit, which impacts Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Haas, although … [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...]
Project CARS 3 Developer Blog Explores Handling Upgrades
Struggling to improve your car performance, or understand how to get the best out of tweaks and changes? The latest Project CARS 3 developer blog explores handling upgrades in the game, with Casey Ringley, Vehicle Technical Art and Handling, explaining how they work in this specific racing game. Handling part upgrades in Project CARS 3 aren’t “fudged”, they work directly … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Patch 1.09 Includes Livery Updates
Codemasters are keeping up with a changing Formula One Season and improving their racing game as F1 2020 patch 1.09 includes livery updates and other improvements as previously promised. The notable tweaks include allowing you to use multiplayer cars in split-screen and time trials and the option to hold a button to deploy ERS rather than toggling it on and off. Plus the … [Read more...]
Next F1 2020 Patch Brings New Livery Updates
Codemasters will continue to do their best to keep up with a disrupted Formula One season, as the new F1 2020 patch brings new livery updates along with other fixes and optimisation. As the official title of the Formula One championship, obviously it helps immersion in the game to have the same paint schemes you might have just watched on TV, so there will be updates to the … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Update 1.08 Released
Codemasters have fixed some more issued with F1 2020 Update 1.08 released across the PC, PS4, Xbox One and Google Stadia versions of the game. There's a mix of gameplay and other improvements, including making sure using a custom race strategy doesn't under fuel the car in wet weather, and the Multi Function Display now showing whether tyre compounds are new or used. F1 … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Safety Car Guide Video
If you don't spend much time watching motorsport, you might not appreciate the impact that a safety car can have on a race. But the F1 2020 Safety Car Guide Video might even give experienced sim racers some new ideas about how to use it as an opportunity to get a better result. The tips from Codemasters include explaining what the Safety Car is, and how the procedure works … [Read more...]
Project CARS 3 Livery Editor Revealed in Short Video
We're constantly blown away by the creations of virtual car painters. So it will be interesting to see what's possible with the Project CARS 3 livery editor revealed in a short video. With Project CARS 3 released on August 28th, 2020 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One, there's not long to wait for everyone to start working on their own designs. And while it's not the most complex … [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...]
F1 2020 Track Guide to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
The Formula One Spanish GP takes place this weekend, so as usual, Codemasters have shared an F1 2020 Track Guide to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Appropriately, the car used is the McLaren MCL35 of Carlos Sainz Jr. Although he's a keen sim racer, the Spanish F1 star probably wasn't behind the wheel though. It's always worth taking a look at track guides and other … [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...]
F1 2020 Patch 1.07 Arrives
Along with new in-game items supporting the Keep Fighting Foundation, F1 2020 Patch 1.07 arrives for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One, with the Google Stadia update following 'very soon'. The new premium items are probably the biggest news, but there are some useful fixes for areas including splitscreen racing and F2 sprint race grids. F1 2020 Patch 1.07 Change Notes: Keep … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Adds Keep Fighting Foundation In-Game Charity DLC
It's always nice when our sim racing hobby can help the wider world. So it's good to see Codemasters honouring Michael Schumacher by raising money for a non-profit inspired by him, as F1 2020 adds Keep Fighting Foundation in-game charity DLC items. The items available to buy and use in F1 2020 are a car livery, podium emote, helmet, gloves, suit and badge. And proceeds … [Read more...]