DiRT Rally

DiRT Rally

Codemasters

activeReleased Dec 7, 2015steam

DiRT Rally is the most authentic and thrilling rally game ever made, road-tested over 80 million miles by the DiRT community. It perfectly captures that white knuckle feeling of racing on the edge as you hurtle along dangerous roads, knowing that one crash could irreparably harm your stage time.

Year 2

Dec 7, 2016 - Dec 7, 2017

4 changes

DiRT Rally launched its Linux version on March 2, 2017, expanding its platform availability to Steam users on Linux. This update marked a significant milestone for the game, allowing a broader player base to experience its rally racing thrills.

  • Linux Release: DiRT Rally became available on Linux on March 2, 2017, allowing players on this operating system to join the racing community.
  • Linux Release Announcement: The announcement confirmed that DiRT Rally would be accessible to Linux users starting March 2, 2017.

Year 1

Dec 7, 2015 - Dec 7, 2016

207 changes

DiRT Rally officially launched on December 7, 2015, marking its transition from Early Access to a full release. The Winter Wonderland Update introduced a new rally set in the snowy Varmland region of Sweden, along with two new cars: the Hyundai Rally and Volkswagen Polo Rally. Additionally, various updates throughout the year added new content, enhanced gameplay, and improved balance.

  • New Content:

    • Oculus Rift Support: Version 1.2 added support for Oculus Rift, enhancing the VR experience.
    • Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Update: Celebrated the 100th Anniversary with updated content and official logos on June 16, 2016.
    • Seven Extra Cars Added: Introduced fan-favorite vehicles including the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak on April 5, 2016.
    • CREST Telemetry Tool: Launched on April 5, 2016, for analyzing performance and comparing ghost runs.
  • Gameplay Enhancements:

    • Updated Handling on Hill Climb Cars: Improved handling for better performance on June 16, 2016.
    • League Events Restart Functionality: Players could now restart league events if they terminally damaged their vehicle, added on June 16, 2016.
  • Balance Changes:

    • Increased Puncture Resistance for Tyres: Enhanced durability on landings, implemented on April 5, 2016.
    • Self Aligning Torque Re-balanced: Adjusted for better handling across all cars at launch.
  • Quality of Life Improvements:

    • Track Comfort Ratings Introduced: Added to help manage motion sickness, released on July 11, 2016.
    • Configurable HUD Options for Motion Sickness: New options to reduce motion sickness were also introduced on July 11, 2016.
  • New Languages:

    • Brazilian Portuguese and Russian: Added on February 15, 2016, expanding accessibility for players.