DIRT 5 July Content Update Adds New Vehicles, Tracks, Events and Much More
Codemasters have detailed their next major content update for DIRT 5, adding a ton of free and paid content for players in what Codemasters are calling their biggest update ever - and it launches next week.
We’ve got the full breakdown of what players can expect when DIRT 5’s Update 5.00 drops next week, including new cars, tracks, career events, playground modes, trophies/achievements, PlayStation 5-specific enhancements and much, much more.
So lets get into it:
Two New Free Circuits
DIRT 5 is getting two brand new circuits for the first time since launch which takes players to the sandy beaches and muddy outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - which will be free for all players.
São Conrado and Rio Seafront are two new additions to the lineup of Brazil tracks already in the game, set in the shadow of the Pedra da Gavea peak with the backdrop of lush rainforest on one and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. These circuits are for fast-paced Land Rush events with plenty of opportunities to overtake and get airborne.
São Conrado and Rio Seafront, and their reverse variants, are available in Arcade mode with all customizable weather conditions. Both are used for multiple events in the new Career chapter and can be selected in Online private lobbies.
Four New Cars (Super Size DLC)
As part of the brand-new paid DLC, the Super Size Content Pack add four huge off-road machines ready to take on any and all terrain. The cover star of the new Super Size pack - the Bentley Continental GT Ice Race Car - a 626bhp monster capable of tearing up all surfaces in DIRT 5, with it most at home on icy surfaces in New York, Norway, and Nepal.
Super Size also adds DIRT 5’s second Rock Bouncer class vehicle - the Armada Rock Racer. Featuring huge ridged tyres and minimal chassis, this beast is more than capable of taking on the toughest of Path Finder event terrains.
The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Baja Concept comes to the Cross Raid class, with extreme power and endurance to dominate any off-road challenge. Finally, the truly unique all-terrain Rezvani Tank hits the Pre-Runner class, featuring 500bhp, insane ridged tyres and full bulletproof armour.
Career Expansion & New Sponsors
Much like the Energy and Uproar content packs, the Super Size content pack further expands the DIRT 5 Career Mode offering another set of 27 bespoke events for players to take on and 5 new trophies/achievements to unlock in this new chapter.
Each of the four new vehicles added in the Super Size pack are utilized in this new career chapter along with the new São Conrado circuit and events using the new Playground Items added with this update. Time Trial events have also been created for the fresh Career chapter.
Two more sponsors – Toblerone and Power Maxed – are available to sign for and earn exclusive rewards for, including liveries, by completing their objectives. The Super Size Content Pack also features new customization items including stickers, lanyards and more patterns for custom liveries.
Parts Unknown Playgrounds Update
Playgrounds Mode is getting some more love with this latest update adding a plethora of classic science fiction-inspired concepts and art deco for keen creators to build their Playground arenas with.
This new content update will introduce over 20 new objects that can be used in Create mode for all event types (Gate Crasher, Playgrounds, Smash Attack). New ramps and pieces have been added that encourage wall-riding, as well as new props and decorations with a space-age theme.
An all-new ‘Area 51’ location has also been added as the perfect location for all the new sci-fi creations, offering a new sci-fi inspired backdrop to whatever you create, with multiple weather conditions and times of day available.
New Additions and Features
As detailed over on the PlayStation blog, the PlayStation 5 version of DIRT 5 will be getting new DualSense and 3D audio enhancements with this 5.00 update. Codemasters will be implementing full haptic feedback and adaptive trigger support for the DualSense wireless controller, as well refining the 3D audio capabilities.
Update 5.00 will also introduce, as per community demand, more iconic real-world liveries for five cars - the BMW M2 Competition, Citroen C3 R5, Fiat Abarth 124 Rally, Porsche 911 RGT, and Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia - available free for all players.
New weekly events have been added to Playgrounds as a way to compete and earn rewards based on community feedback. Every 7 days, new challenges will be added to the Featured area of the Discover menu. Prolific Playgrounds creators will also be rewarded for maps that are played and liked the most by the community.
[Source: Codemasters]
