What changed in DiRT Rally in 2016

148 updates · 18 main milestones · Jan 22, 2016 to Aug 17, 2016

  1. 6 events
    Post Race Engine Audio Fixedaudio

    Engine audio during post race sequence now plays out correctly.

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    Engine and Co-Driver Audio Balance Restoredaudio

    Engine and Co-Driver balance is now back to how it was in 1.20.

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    Post Race Engine Audio Fixedaudio

    Engine audio during post race sequence now plays out correctly.

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    Engine and Co-Driver Audio Balance Restoredaudio

    Audio balance for engine and co-driver is now back to how it was in version 1.20.

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    Surround Sound Functionality Restoredaudio

    Surround sound now works like it did in version 1.20.

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    Surround Sound Functionality Restoredaudio

    Surround now works like it did in 1.20.

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  2. 28 events
    Desktop image stretching issue fixed in VRgraphics

    Desktop image when playing in VR is no longer stretched.

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    Split time no longer overlaps co-driver calls in VRui ux

    Split time will no longer overlap co-driver calls in VR.

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    Message displayed for Steam Overlay access in VRui ux

    A Message will now be displayed if you access the Steam Overlay in VR letting you know to take off your headset.

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    Legibility improvements for smaller text elements in VRui ux

    Legibility improvements for smaller text elements in VR.

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    Message displayed for Steam Overlay access in VRui ux

    A Message will now be displayed if you access the Steam Overlay in VR letting you know to take off your headset.

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    Prevented environment popping during dynamic replay in VRgraphics

    Improvements to prevent the environment popping in the distance during a dynamic replay in VR.

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    Legibility improvements for smaller text elements in VRui ux

    Legibility improvements for smaller text elements in VR.

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    Remap headset position reset function in Controls for VRgameplay

    You can now remap the headset position reset function in Controls for VR.

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    Disabled pause during fade to black in VRgameplay

    You can no longer press pause during the fade to black when you restart an event in VR.

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    Fixed split time overlapping co-driver calls in VRui ux

    Split time will no longer overlap co-driver calls in VR.

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    Fixed pop up messages display issue in VRui ux

    Certain pop up messages should now display correctly in VR.

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    Repair puncture tooltip no longer overlaps speedometer in VRui ux

    Repair puncture tooltip will no longer overlap speedometer in VR.

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    Remap headset position reset function in Controls for VRgameplay

    You can now remap the headset position reset function in Controls for VR.

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    Fixed 'Recover Vehicle' tooltip issue during gameplayui ux

    Fix to prevent the 'Recover Vehicle' tooltip remaining on screen when you have accepted an invite during gameplay.

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    Fixed 'Recover Vehicle' tooltip remaining on screen during gameplayui ux

    Fix to prevent the 'Recover Vehicle' tooltip remaining on screen when you have accepted an invite during gameplay.

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    Fixed crash issue with Razer Kraken on bootaudioMilestone

    Razer Kraken will no longer cause the game to crash on boot.

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    Fixed crash issue with Razer Kraken on bootaudioMilestone

    Razer Kraken will no longer cause the game to crash on boot.

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    Wheel lock issue fixed with ultra low graphical presetgraphics

    Wheel will no longer lock to the left if you use the ultra low graphical preset.

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    Reduced object popping during track intros and replays in VRgraphics

    Improvements to significantly reduce object popping during track intros and replays in VR.

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    HUD no longer obstructs view on hills with VR Vehicle Camera Motionui ux

    Hud should no longer fall into your line of sight on hills if you have VR Vehicle Camera Motion turned on.

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    Pause function disabled during fade to black in VRgameplay

    You can no longer press pause during the fade to black when you restart an event in VR.

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    Reduced object popping during track intros and replays in VRgraphics

    Improvements to significantly reduce object popping during track intros and replays in VR.

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    Prevented environment popping during dynamic replay in VRgraphics

    Improvements to prevent the environment popping in the distance during a dynamic replay in VR.

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    Certain pop up messages display correctly in VRui ux

    Certain pop up messages should now display correctly in VR.

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    Fixed repair puncture tooltip overlapping speedometer in VRui ux

    Repair puncture tooltip will no longer overlap speedometer in VR.

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    Wheel lock issue fixed with ultra low graphical presetgraphics

    Wheel will no longer lock to the left if you use the ultra low graphical preset.

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    Fixed stretched desktop image in VRgraphics

    Desktop image when playing in VR is no longer stretched.

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    Fixed HUD visibility issue on hills with VR Vehicle Camera Motionui ux

    HUD should no longer fall into your line of sight on hills if you have VR Vehicle Camera Motion turned on.

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  3. 7 events
    Motion Blur Issue Fixed for AI Carsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where motion blur was being incorrectly applied to AI cars during replays.

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    Oculus Rift Support Addednew contentMilestone

    Version 1.2 introduces support for Oculus Rift, enhancing the VR experience.

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    Track Comfort Ratings Introducedquality of life

    Each track now has a comfort rating to help control motion sickness.

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    Oculus Rift Support Addednew contentMilestone

    Version 1.2 introduces support for Oculus Rift, enhancing the VR experience.

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    Configurable HUD Options for Motion Sicknessquality of life

    Added configurable options in the HUD settings to reduce motion sickness, active by default.

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    Configurable HUD Options for Motion Sicknessquality of life

    Added configurable options in the HUD settings to reduce motion sickness, active by default.

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    Motion Blur Fix for AI Carsbug fix

    Fixed an issue where motion blur was being applied to AI cars in replays.

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  4. 26 events
    Motion blur in bonnet camera and replaysgraphics

    Motion blur being applied to cars in bonnet camera and in replays.

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    Rain effects display fixed on AMD cardsgraphics
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    Motion blur applied correctly in bonnet camera and replaysgraphics
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    Unrealistic AI times on Hillclimb fixedbug fix

    Prevented showing unrealistic times after saving and quitting.

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    Updated handling on Hill Climb carsgameplayMilestone

    Improved handling for better performance on the iconic course.

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    Excessive knocking effect on wheels in rallycrossbug fix

    Fixed excessive knocking effect on wheels when playing rallycross.

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    Excessive knocking effect on wheels in rallycross fixedbug fix
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    Fixed missing string in Racenetbug fix

    Fixed the missing string that was displayed when Racenet was unavailable.

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    Community Delta times display issuebug fix

    Community Delta times should now display correctly.

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    League events restart functionalitygameplay

    League events can now be restarted if you terminally damage, quit or complete an event.

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    Co-driver call in Russian played correctlyaudio

    Near sector 2 now in the correct language.

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    Spotter call language fixaudio

    Spotter call during the results screen for Portuguese Brazilian is now played in the correct language.

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    Leaderboards display issuebug fix

    Leaderboards will no longer be blank and the difference column works.

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    Adjusted AI for Classic and S1600 Rallycrossai

    AI adjusted to have more variety.

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    Community Delta times display issue fixedbug fix
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    Updated Pikes Peak International Hill Climb contentnew contentMilestone

    Celebrates the 100th Anniversary with official logos and branding.

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    Rain effects on AMD cardsgraphics

    Fixes for rain effects displaying incorrectly on some AMD cards.

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    Updated handling on Hill Climb carsbalance changeMilestone

    Updated the handling on the Hill Climb cars for better performance.

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    Spotter call in Portuguese Brazilian played correctlyaudio

    Now played in the correct language during results screen.

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    Adjusted AI for Classic and S1600 Rallycrossai

    AI now has more variety in performance.

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    League events can now be restartedgameplay

    Restart option available if terminally damaged, quit, or completed an event.

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    Co-driver call language fixaudio

    Co-driver call near sector 2 in Russian is now played in the correct language.

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    Leaderboards no longer blankbug fix

    Difference column now works correctly.

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    Unrealistic AI times on Hillclimbbug fix

    Fix to prevent unrealistic AI times being shown on Hillclimb if you save and quit after finishing a time for Run 1.

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    Fixed missing string in Racenet when unavailablebug fix
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    Pikes Peak International Hill Climb updatenew contentMilestone

    Updated Pikes Peak International Hill Climb to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the event, complete with official PPIHC logos and branding.

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  5. 69 events
    Increased Puncture Resistance for Tyresbalance change

    Threshold for punctures has been increased, making tyres more resistant on landings.

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    Shortcut Exploit on German Stage Removedbug fix

    Possible shortcut on the German stage Flugzeugring has been removed.

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    Vehicle Ghosting in Pause Menubug fix

    When a player enters the pause menu, their vehicle will now instantly ghost.

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    Custom Events Engineer Team Fixbug fix

    Custom Events now use a stock Team of engineers in the service area at all times.

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    Achievement Criteria Clarificationbug fix

    The unlocking criteria for the achievement 'I am the 5%' has been made clearer.

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    Driver Animation Fix for F2 Kit Carsbug fix

    Drivers are now shifting correctly when using either of the F2 Kit Cars.

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    New Classic Mini and Super 1600 Seriesnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of the thrills of rallycross from the beginning of the game.

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    Crew Chief Perk Application Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the option to apply the first perk to the Crew Chief was not showing.

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    Added Brazilian Portuguese and Russian Languagesnew content

    Brazilian Portuguese and Russian languages have been added to the game.

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    Instant Notification for Terminal Damage in Hillclimbbug fix

    Users are now instantly informed and moved onto the next run if they terminally damage their vehicle.

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    Incorrect Car Kickup VFX Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Corrected an issue where the wrong car kickup VFX was used after completing a stage in Greece.

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    Co-driver Calls Issues Fixedbug fix

    Co-driver calls issues for Sweden have been fixed along with minor adjustments to other locations.

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    Controller Disconnection Message Fixbug fix

    Controller disconnection message now always shows on top of the current screen.

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    Custom Events Use Stock Teambug fix

    Custom Events now use a stock team of engineers in the service area at all times.

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    Driver Animation Fix for F2 Kit Carsbug fix

    Drivers are now shifting correctly when using either of the F2 Kit Cars.

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    Stock Engineer Team in Online Eventsbug fix

    A stock engineer team is now used in the Service area for Online Events to prevent advantages.

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    Crew Chief Perk Application Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Solved an issue where the option to apply the first perk to your Crew Chief was not showing.

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    21 Advanced Rally Driving Video Guidesnew content

    New video guides to help gamers maximize their rallying performance.

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    AI Driver Placement Fix in Hillclimb Eventsbug fix

    AI drivers who terminally damage in their 2nd run will now be correctly placed in the final results screen.

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    Car Damage Clipping Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Car parts will no longer clip through the Lancia Stratos cockpit when damaged.

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    Lighting Issue with Multiple Graphics Cards Resolvedbug fix

    Lighting issues should now be resolved when using a system with 3+ graphics cards.

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    Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak Availablenew contentMilestone

    Take on Pikes Peak in the iconic Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak.

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    Introduction of CREST Telemetry Toolnew contentMilestone

    New telemetry tool for analyzing performance with detailed data sets.

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    Daily Event Retry Exploit Fixedbug fix

    Users should no longer have a second try at a daily event after quitting via ALT+F4.

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    Controller Disconnection Messagebug fix

    Controller disconnection message now always shows on top of the current screen.

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    Joker Lap Icon Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where a player takes 2 joker laps in a row and their 2nd Joker lap icon disappears.

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    New Classic Mini and Super 1600 Seriesnew contentMilestone

    Introduction of the thrills of rallycross from the beginning of the game.

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    Daily Event Retry Exploit Fixedbug fix

    Users should no longer have a second try at a daily event after quitting out via ALT+F4.

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    Leaderboard Display for Non-standard Characters Fixedbug fix

    Players using a non-standard character as the first letter of their driver name will now be shown correctly in leaderboards.

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    Reset Lines Adjustment in Monte Carlo Stagebug fix

    Some reset lines around tight hairpins on the Monte Carlo stage have been replaced.

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    Joker Lap Icon Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed an issue where the second Joker lap icon disappears due to AI entering the Joker lap.

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    Performance Increase After Damage Issue Fixedbug fix

    Some cars should no longer gain an increase in performance after damaging their exhaust.

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    Colin McRae's Iconic Liveries Addednew content

    Three of Colin McRae’s most iconic liveries added to the game.

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    Crowd Member Dress Code Fixbug fix

    Crowd members in Sweden are now correctly dressed at all times.

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    Vintage Full Gravel Surface at Pikes Peaknew contentMilestone

    Experience the vintage full gravel surface at Pikes Peak for the first time.

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    21 Advanced Rally Driving Video Guidesnew content

    Video guides to help gamers maximize their rallying performance.

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    Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak Availablenew contentMilestone

    Take on Pikes Peak in the iconic Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak.

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    Vehicle Ghosting in Pause Menubug fix

    Vehicles will now instantly ghost when a player enters the pause menu.

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    Introduction of CREST Telemetry Toolnew contentMilestone

    New telemetry tool available for analyzing performance and comparing ghost runs.

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    Leaderboard Display Fix for Non-standard Charactersbug fix

    Players using a non-standard character as the first letter of their driver name will now be shown correctly in an events leaderboard.

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    AI Placement in Hillclimb Eventsbug fix

    AI drivers will now place correctly if they terminally damage in their second run.

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    Replay Collision Issue Fixedbug fix

    Car reset points are now the same in replay as in game, removing collision issues in slow motion.

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    Incorrect VFX After Stage Completion Fixedbug fix

    Corrected an issue where the wrong car kickup VFX was incorrectly being used after completing a stage in Greece.

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    Seven Extra Cars Addednew contentMilestone

    Addition of seven fan-favorite cars including Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak and others.

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    Controller Rumble Issue Fixedbug fix

    Issue where the controller continuously rumbles during pre-race sequence no longer occurs.

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    Lighting Issue with Multiple Graphics Cards Resolvedbug fix

    Lighting issues should now be resolved when using a system with 3+ graphics cards.

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    Replay Collision Issue Fixbug fix

    Car reset points are now the same when viewing a replay as they are in game, removing collision issues.

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    Performance Increase After Damage Fixbug fix

    Some cars should no longer gain an increase in performance after damaging their car exhaust.

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    AI Placement in Hillclimb Final Results Fixedbug fix

    AI drivers who terminally damage in their 2nd run will now be correctly placed in the final results screen.

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    New Languages Addednew content

    Brazilian Portuguese and Russian languages added to the game.

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    Seven Extra Cars Addednew contentMilestone

    Addition of seven new cars including fan favorites like Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak and Renault 5 Turbo.

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    Increased Puncture Resistance for Tyresbalance change

    The threshold for punctures has been increased, making tyres more resistant to punctures on landings.

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    Transmission Type Recognition Fixbug fix

    After using a racing wheel with H pattern transmission, the title will now recognize the change to controller use.

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    Controller Rumble Issue Fixedbug fix

    Issue where the player's controller continuously rumbles during the pre-race sequence for a rallycross event no longer occurs.

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    Crowd Member Dress Code Issue Fixedbug fix

    Crowd members in Sweden are now correctly dressed at all times.

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    Vintage Full Gravel Surface at Pikes Peaknew contentMilestone

    Experience the vintage full gravel surface at Pikes Peak for the first time.

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    Colin McRae's Iconic Liveries Addednew content

    Three of Colin McRae’s most iconic liveries join his Focus livery.

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    Fixed Terminal Damage Notification in Hillclimbbug fix

    Users are now instantly informed and moved onto the next run if they terminally damage their vehicle on the start line.

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    Clean Race Bonus Adjustmentbug fix

    Players no longer receive a Clean Race / Appearance bonus if they retire early.

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    Gear Control Assignment Fixbug fix

    Gear up/Gear down can now be assigned controls with automatic transmission set.

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    Co-driver Calls Issues Fixedbug fix

    Co-driver calls issues for Sweden have been fixed and minor adjustments to other locations.

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    Achievement Criteria Clarificationbug fix

    Unlocking criteria for the achievement 'I am the 5%' has been made clearer.

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    Car Damage Clipping Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Car parts will no longer clip through the Lancia Stratos cockpit when damaged.

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    AI Placement Fix in Hillclimb Eventsbug fix

    AI drivers will now place correctly if they terminally damage in their second run.

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    Transmission Type Recognition Fixbug fix

    Game now recognizes the change in transmission type when switching from racing wheel to controller.

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    Gear Control Assignment Fixbug fix

    Gear up/Gear down can now be assigned controls when the user has set their transmission type to automatic.

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    Reset Lines Adjustment in Monte Carlo Stagebug fix

    Some reset lines around the tight hairpins on the Monte Carlo stage have been replaced.

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    Retirement Bonus Fixbug fix

    Players no longer receive a Clean Race / Appearance bonus if they retire from the event early.

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    Shortcut Exploit on German Stage Removedbug fix

    Possible shortcut on the German stage Flugzeugring has been removed.

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  6. 2 events
    Added Portuguese Brazilian and Russian Languageslocalization

    The patch lays the groundwork for adding two new languages to the game.

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    Added Portuguese Brazilian and Russian Languageslocalization

    The patch lays the groundwork for adding two new languages to the game.

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  7. 8 events
    Introduction of Stock Engineers for Leaguesgameplay

    Leagues will now use a set of stock engineers. The option to use Career Engineers will be available on the website later today.

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    Introduction of Stock Engineers for Leaguesgameplay

    Leagues will now use a set of stock engineers. The option to use Career Engineers will be available on the website later.

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    Improved Performance on Low Weather Settingsperformance

    Performance when Weather is set to Low should improve.

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    Audio Tweaks and Fixes for Swedenaudio

    Various tweaks and fixes for the audio in Sweden.

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    Audio Tweaks and Fixes for Swedenaudio

    Various tweaks and fixes for the audio in Sweden.

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    Improved Performance on Low Weather Settingsperformance

    Performance when Weather is set to Low should improve.

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    Increased Memory Allocation for Rallycross Tracksperformance

    Rallycross tracks have been allocated more memory to prevent loading issues.

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    Increased Memory Allocation for Rallycross Tracksperformance

    Rallycross tracks have been allocated more memory to prevent cases where they forget to load.

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  8. 2 events
    SimXperience AccuForce Pro Steering Wheel Supportnew content

    DiRT Rally now officially supports the SimXperience AccuForce Pro steering wheel with a customizable preset.

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    SimXperience AccuForce Pro Steering Wheel Supportnew content

    DiRT Rally now officially supports the SimXperience AccuForce Pro steering wheel with a customizable preset.

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