March 27th, 2020 by PJ Tierney
Online racers have the opportunity to face off against FIA World Rallycross Championship drivers as qualifying goes live on DiRT Rally 2.0 on Saturday 28th March
March 20th, 2020 by PJ Tierney
Colin McRae ‘FLAT OUT’ Content Also Available Free for Deluxe Edition Players (from March 24)*
March 11th, 2020 by PJ Tierney
The Ultimate DiRT Rally 2.0 Experience Launches 27th March 2020
January 8th, 2020 by PJ Tierney
It all comes down to this. Join us as the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series reaches its grand conclusion on January 12, live from Autosport International.
December 11th, 2019 by PJ Tierney
After three months of Qualifiers it’s time to race. Join us for the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series broadcasts, brought to you by Codemasters and Motorsport Network.
November 4th, 2019 by PJ Tierney
September 26th, 2019 by PJ Tierney
DiRT Rally 2.0 continues to expand with the PC version now available on the Microsoft Store, and both the console and Microsoft Store PC versions available on Xbox Game Pass.
September 2nd, 2019 by Isher Dhillon
Have you got what it takes to become a DiRT Rally legend, and win from a prize pool of $10,000? Version 1.8 will put that to the test with the introduction of its official esports series.
Codemasters® today confirmed that the DiRT Rally 2.0™ World Series will commence on 10th September. In partnership with Motorsport Network, the competitive gaming Championship is open to all players on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam). Players will compete in a series of online challenges, culminating in a live final at the Autosport International Show at the Birmingham NEC on the weekend of 11th January 2020.
The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series heats will be played across three months, consisting of three weeks of qualifiers each with a pre-determined location, stage and car class. All weekly winners across the three formats will qualify for the quarter finals with an additional place going to the players who have the fastest cumulative time each month. The quarter and semi finals will take place over the weekend of 7-8th December and will be broadcast live across DiRT Rally 2.0 and Motorsport Network channels. Players can choose between wheel or pad for the qualifiers. The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Final will be played on wheel only.
The dates for the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series qualifiers are as follows:
Rally:
– 10th September: Poland – Kopina – H2 FWD
– 17th September: Argentina – Las Juntas – Group B 4WD
– 24th September: New Zealand – Te Awanga Forward – R5
– 8th October: Spain – Comienzo en Bellriu – Rally GT
– 15th October: USA – North Fork Pass – Group A
– 22nd October: Australia – Mount Kaye Pass – Group B 4WD
– 5th November: Poland – Czarny Las – H3 RWD
– 12nd November: New Zealand – Waimarama Point Reserve – R2
– 19th November: Spain – Decenso por carretera – R5
Rallycross:
– 10th September: Hell, Norway – RX1600
– 17th September: Trois-Rivières, Canada – RX2
– 24th September: Lohéac Bretagne, France – RX Supercars
– 8th October: Montalegre, Portugal – RX Supercars
– 15th October: Silverstone, England – RX2
– 22nd October: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain – RX1600
– 5th November: Mettet, Belgium – RX2
– 12nd November: Höljes, Sweden – RX1600
– 19th November: Hell, Norway – RX Supercars
“After six months of planning, we are finally ready to launch the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series and we can’t wait to get started,” said Ross Gowing, DiRT Rally 2.0 Game Director at Codemasters. “Our players are passionate and love the thrill of competing. We look forward to crowning our inaugural World Champions in January and wish all our players the very best of luck.”
“We are delighted to be working with Codemasters to deliver the official DiRT Rally 2.0 esports programme,” said Stephen Hood, President of Motorsport Network. “The quality of their game, combined with our capabilities within the growing esports space, will serve to provide the community with a first-class series in which to showcase their talent.”
Motorsport Network serves its fans through an integrated digital ecosystem that speaks 17 languages and reaches over 30 million people every month. This includes a portfolio that spans everything from racing websites such as Autosport.com and Motorsport.com to ticketing and events and an OTT racing television network, Motorsport Network.
To participate, players must start the game on their chosen platform and navigate to the World Series tab in the main menu. Drivers then select Qualifiers and select Qualifier Rally or Qualifier Rallycross. For more information go to the DiRT Rally 2.0 Website, Facebook and Twitter.
August 12th, 2019 by Isher Dhillon
Codemasters® today confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0™ Seasons Three and Four will launch from 27th August. Season Three returns to its rally roots with fan-favourite locations Finland and Greece complemented with brand new vehicles including the Peugeot 206 Rally and Volkswagen Golf Kitcar. Players also receive the latest of the 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship season updates with Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit. As with previous Seasons, players will receive a mix of locations, cars and liveries.
DiRT Rally 2.0’s Season Three content will be released as per the following schedule:
– Week 1: SUBARU Impreza (2001), Ford Focus RS Rally 2001
– Week 3: Argolis Greece, Special Livery Pack
– Week 5: Peugeot 306 Maxi, Seat Ibiza Kit Car
– Week 7: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, Special Livery Pack
– Week 9: Peugeot 206 Rally, Volkswagen Golf Kitcar
– Week 11: Jämsä Finland, Special Livery Pack
Season Three combines a mix of Rally and Rallycross (RX) content with the much-loved SUBARU Impreza (2001) and Ford Focus RS Rally 2001 and Rally locations Greece and Finland, all returning from the original DiRT Rally. Week Seven sees the latest of the new RX locations with Yas Marina Circuit, a mix of asphalt and loose surface sections located in the stadium sector of the Abu Dhabi venue. Yas Marina Circuit’s Rallycross layout was introduced as the opening round of the 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship and is making its videogame debut in DiRT Rally 2.0. Players will also receive F2 Kit Car favourites with the introduction of the Peugeot 306 Maxi and Seat Ibiza Kit Car.
Season Four of DiRT Rally 2.0 launches November 19th as per the following schedule:
– Week 1: Killarney International Raceway, South Africa
– Week 3: Lydden Hill, UK, Special Livery Pack
– Week 5: Renault Clio R.S. RX, Renault Megane R.S. RX, Ford Fiesta Rallycross (MK8), Special Livery Pack
– Week 9: Peugeot 208 WRX, Ford Fiesta Rallycross (STARD)
– Week 11: Ford Fiesta RXS Evo 5, Audi S1 EKS RX quattro, Seat Ibiza RX, Special Livery Pack
Season Four begins with a new RX location, South Africa, followed by Lydden Hill which fans will know well from DiRT Rally and DiRT 4. Season Four also celebrates the 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship season, with 2019 season versions of several cars making their way to DiRT Rally 2.0.
“It’s been six months since we launched DiRT Rally 2.0 and the response from our community has been really positive,” said Ross Gowing, DiRT Rally 2.0 Game Director at Codemasters. “We spend a lot of time listening to our players and we’re delighted to bring them remastered classics alongside new vehicles and locations to give them a completely new experience.
Seasons Three and Four are a perfect blend of classic and new with the likes of Greece and Finland which were established on the original DiRT Rally, through to new RX circuits in Abu Dhabi and South Africa. There is so much variety that will appeal to old and new players alike. We’re also delighted to update the FIA World Rallycross Championship with new 2019 vehicles as well as bodywork and livery updates.”
Players will have the opportunity to purchase Seasons Three and Four and each piece of content separately on their digital store of choice.
DiRT Rally 2.0 is available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam). Keep up with all the DiRT Rally 2.0 news and follow updates from the studio on Website, Facebook and Twitter.
August 8th, 2019 by Isher Dhillon
Codemasters® is delighted to confirm that the long-awaited DiRT Rally 2.0™ VR upgrade is out now on PC. DiRT Rally 2.0, complete with VR, is available on the Oculus Store* and via Steam as a free update. Players who purchase the Oculus edition will receive five exclusive car liveries and be able to compete in special daily, weekly and monthly challenges. Codemasters has released a gameplay trailer to coincide with the announcement which can be viewed via the DiRT Game YouTube channel.
Players can put themselves directly into the driver’s seat and fully experience every inch of each stage. From the mixed surfaces of Poland to the heated tarmac in Spain, players will now be able to fully appreciate the track degradation as it cuts-up as cars pass through the stage.
“Since launch our community has been very vocal about wanting a VR version of DiRT Rally 2.0, so we’re delighted to bring this to the PC version,” said Ross Gowing, DiRT Rally 2.0 Game Director at Codemasters. “It turns out that for many of our players VR is the only way to experience a rally game, and this will enable them to enjoy playing like never before.
Keep up with all the DiRT Rally 2.0 news and follow updates from the studio on Facebook and Twitter.
* All DiRT Rally 2.0 post release content will be made available for Oculus at a later date.