While we really enjoyed DIRT 5 back when PlayStation 5 launched last November, there was one box it didn't really tick. The DualSense's unique features, haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, weren't utilised to their full potential. As has been proven by the likes of WRC 9, the extra tactile feedback can make a huge difference in racing titles, so it was always a bit of a shame to see the tech go to waste in Codemasters' offroad racer — especially as it's such a fun experience.
Enter the freshly announced content update for DIRT 5. Just announced on PlayStation Blog, Codies has a whole load of new stuff lined up, and it includes "full haptics and adaptive trigger support for the DualSense controller". The developer has been working on enhancements in this area, and it sounds as though it'll be worth the wait. "Notice the changes in traction across different surfaces, feel the brake trigger pushing against you as you slow down, sense the clunk of a gear change, and find the limit of adhesion as you steer and accelerate through corners," writes Codemasters' Chris Groves. The game's 3D audio will also see some improvements with this update.
Elsewhere, though, both PS5 and PS4 players can look forward to new content for Playgrounds mode, including weekly challenges and creator rewards, new Trophies to collect, and two new race tracks. All this, and the aforementioned PS5-specific enhancements, will be available for free with a game update.
Additionally, premium DLC called the Super Size Content Pack, will arrive at the same time. This will be available to those with the Amplified/Year One Edition of DIRT 5, or can be bought separately. It includes 27 new career events and four new vehicles — plus a couple of new sponsors, liveries, and customisation options as well.
Everything is hitting the game on 20th July, in just under a week's time. Are you excited for these incoming changes and updates? Rev your engines in the comments section below.
[source blog.playstation.com]
Comments (22)
Great news 🙂
I’m looking forward to this.
Might be time to revisit Dirt 5. I put it on the shelf due to bugs, but I like the game and spent a lot of money on it, so glad to see they're updating it.
Oh that’s nice!
They announced new tracks a couple of weeks ago. An overhaul of audio and dual sense is a surprise!
Looking forward to buy the dlc pack.
Its a joke, no new maps, just new events and improved support for a feature i dont even use because its annoying.
Ok so NOW I will be able to play it!
WRC 9 is still the better game all around but this update will make Dirt 5 slightly better
Heck yeah! I bought this at launch and only played for a bit. I’ll be excited to jump back in.
Nice, got Platin in this and also finished bot DLCs to 100%. A reason to move it again into the systems space
@Jester1701one I think there are new tracks, right? A couple of Brazilian ones? It's on the PS Blog.
@AFCC I’ve played neither but have come close to getting one of the two but can’t decide which. Dirt 5 seems more popular but WRC9 seems more critically acclaimed and the DualSense use is supposedly excellent in WRC9. Which of the two is more approachable for a newbie? I heard WRC is more difficult and heavier simulation so if you don’t know what you’re doing that it’s not fun. Thoughts?
strange how sony charge for these types of updates
@Th3solution WRC is difficult BUT there are a lot of sliders you can adjust to make it easier. I am a racing noob myself and usually hate simulation but if you like WRC and how that works (different stages throughout different countries etc) then that game is better. Dirt 5 is more arcadey and more easy to play but for some reason it isn't as fun for me. It looks and plays fine, but the Dualsense on WRC9 is really really good. If you buy it @ me again and I'll check the option I turned on to make turns easier and harder to drift
@trev666 it’s a free update
Loved this game and so much fun!
@AFCC Thanks, bud. I’ll see. The sale price is really good right now. But also know WRC 10 is around the corner too, so I’m wondering if that game will be worth the wait
Been playing this on PC recently and it’s a ton of fun. Great racer with nice vivid visuals. Whenever I get a PS5 I’d consider picking this up physically on the bargain bin.
One of my favorite games of recent years. I’ve been playing on Xbox but want to try it now on PS5. So much fun.
@Reeneman i was being sarcastic as this is free for dirt 5 but with Sony games death stranding and ghost of tushima sony they charge you for dual sense support 3d audio and content
@trev666 ahh okay now I know.
I think you can’t compare it. The habe was already a native Ps5 title with 3D audio and dual sense haptics. In this new update they just gonna improve it.
@get2sammyb I played it last month on PS5 and it seemed fine.
I'd say my only complaint with the experience was Donut Media. They're great on YouTube. Not here.
So… The review of F1 2021 did not properly mention the Dualsence integration. Is it like the DIRT 5 was before or is it better? Or is the DIRT's gonna be better after this update. TBH I only played one game supporting the Dualsense yet – the PS5 version of Wreckfest. And I don't like the integration there. Still better than nothing, but other games do it much better. As a Playstation only medium I think you should cover the PS5 features a bit more if it's possible. I had to run thru something like 10 other revies for F1 2021 to finally read more complex breakdown of the Dualsense integration. Thanks
I'm really looking forward to this! It's been a while since the last update but more cars and tracks is very welcome. It's a good, easy game to keep coming back to and now with the improvements to the haptics and 3d audio. Should be good!
@Th3solution it will probably be better. The only issue to me was the pop in and they might fix that in the next one maybe
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