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 to change things up yet again for its next off-road racer.
Social media for Codies and the DiRT series have been busy changing to flashy new profile pics, telling fans to "prepare for something... different". Given the colourful new logos and this unsubtle wording, it's safe to say the next DiRT game will be moving away from a simulation experience.
We can glean slightly more information from a new blog post. Codemasters talks about continued support for DiRT Rally 2.0 before it begins talking about what's next. "Prepare to see something new roar to life in the world of DiRT, very soon," it reads. "Developed by a separate Codemasters studio to the DiRT Rally team, we’re incredibly excited about what’s around the corner."
It sounds like an announcement isn't too far away, and we're looking forward to seeing this new direction. While we love DiRT Rally's punishing simulation, a less serious off-roading experience would be a breath of fresh air. It's worth noting that Codies isn't abandoning the rally sim, though, as it has "big plans" for that particular strand of racers.
Are you excited to see what's next for the DiRT series? Do you want a more arcadey racer or would you prefer Codemasters sticks to DiRT Rally's realistic driving? Don't cut in the comments below.
[source forums.codemasters.com, via twitter.com]
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for me it feels like the dirty series are done on the ps4, it have reached its peek. people that like arcade racing pick dirt4 and the ones that like sim racing pick dirt rally (dirt rally2.0 was a horrible live service game). where is there to go from here?? at this point they are just milking racing game and their name for whats it worth. i only expect mediocre until we get dirt5 that hopefully will be a great arcade racer, after all that is their main game and what they are known for.
Something along the lines of Wreckfest would be cool...
Dirt biking? Would be different.
Maybe something along the lines of dirt showdown.
Ideal situation is this is essentially a next-gen Motorstorm in all but name. Here's hoping.
@Quintumply That would be wonderful.
All of the DiRT games have been excellent and Codemasters' driving titles always feel good to play. Colour me excited to see what comes of this.
@TheBuzz
I couldn't disagree more. Credit Codies for sticking with a gaming genre that is a niche one and delivering solid (if not spectacular) rally games over these 13 years. I love rally and if it hadn't been for them I'd still be playing Richard Burns Rally on the PC(2004). Granted, I don't like Racenet but I can live with it because it makes competing online fun and authentic (no cheaters- same with GT Sport). Their DLC policy... If you don't want them, don't buy them. I for one can't wait for their future games!
@gollumb82 @TheBuzz yeah, nothing mediocre about Codemasters recent output.
Some top ideas here guys😃
I am seriously addicted to Dirt rally 2.0. A game like 2.0 doesn't come out of nowhere. It comes from a studio having 22 years experience making rally games. Colin McRae Rally was released on PS1 back in 1998.
You can feel and see the passion that has gone into making it. The future of rally games is in great hands.
@tinCAT-zero bingo
Is that a reference to the Flatout games? Surely that can not be just a coincidence?
@JohnnyShoulder I think it's more a reference to a quote from Colin McRae, who once said "If in doubt, flat out".
As long as the entire game is in VR, I’m in.
They have the technology, PS5 has the power. Make it happen.
@Quintumply That's a shame, would love them to do a game like Flatout or Wreckfest.
@JohnnyShoulder At this point it could be anything, so you never know!
@Quintumply words to live by, eh?
Is the lightning bolt a clue? Something electric? Nissan Leaf Championship?
Does Codemasters own the Flat Out game name?
If so, sounds like they may be going the destruction derby route.
I could see them trying to capitalize on Wreckfest.
The opposition WRC 8 has improved a lot and the latest incarnation did not force you to be online constantly ...........so Codies needs to think about it's next move.
Competitive mud-pie eating simulator.
Look forward to seeing what they do. DIRT 2.0 is excellent and after grabbing it via Ps Plus, the dlc pass was £15 well spent. Issues with connectivity and old tracks as DLC aside, it's great fun and a great challenge too.
Hopefully they can bring back the race modes from previous versions, to co-exist once more and make a larger package overall, maybe learning from one or two missteps from the last game.
Just as long as it’s NOT Dirt Showdown 2!!
FLAT OUT???? Please. Yes. Flatout remake by Codemasters 🤤
@tinCAT-zero I'm the same, I've become addicted to it also in last couple of weeks and even bought the DLC (got the base game from PS+).
I'm not that good at it but still love it. Did you do the challenge recently against the realife Skoda Fabia R5 drivers. Big Skoda fan me, got one for my Taxi and the wife has a Yeti too, best cars I've ever owned.
@MinerWilly
I didn't do or see the Skoda challenge 😟. I love Skoda, I drive a MK3 Fabia 1.4 TDI. The best car I ever had. It'll run on a sniff of diesel 😁 and really powerful too.
I actually have Dirt rally 2.0 on both PS4 and Xbox one and all the DLC on both consoles. I've never done that before, but that's how much I love it. I'm not brilliant at it either but love doing the best I can. In the game I love driving the MK2 Escort, Fiat Mirafiori and Opel Kadett C. I always use the drivers view camera. It's incredible fun.
@tinCAT-zero https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/skoda-motorsport-echallenge-challenge-the-real-rally-drivers-in-the-dirt-tournament/ that was the challenge.
Your right about driving in car view, it's much better that way, at first i tried 3rd person but as soon as I switched to in car my times improved. Got the DLC last week and tried the Colin Macrae thing, way way too hard for me. Much more practice needed in base game for me. That Sierra was a nightmare too control!
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