![]() ![]() There are some fun, unexpected cars included, too, like the VW ID. You'll be able to tell when you hit icy or wet patches and whether you're driving a heavy four-wheel-drive trophy truck or a slippery classic rear-drive rally car. The different environments and cars all feel distinct and interesting, too. The physics are a bit more arcade-y than I expected, feeling closer to something like Sega Rally than Dirt Rally, but that means it's easy to pick up and play and not nearly as punishing as more serious simulation games. It's extremely pretty with detailed cars, environments, long draw distances and excellent lighting and particle effects. And the early copy I was playing on my plain PlayStation 4 (not a slim, not a Pro) was generally living up to expectations. ![]() News Editor Joel Stocksdale: I had high hopes for "Dirt 5." The series has been consistently good, even up to last year's "Dirt Rally 2.0." And I was excited to play one of the numbered Dirt games with a wider array of vehicles and racing types. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions will be available as launch titles for both systems, and a free upgrade to the next-generation consoles will be available for buyers of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. It will go on sale for both consoles as well as PC on November 6. We tried the game out on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. These will probably be fixed in updates to come, but will be enormously frustrating for early adopters. We found a lot to enjoy in the game, but as you'll see below, we can't yet recommend picking it up due to a laundry list of bugs and glitches. It also takes a significantly more arcade-y tack than its predecessors. ![]() In an effort to do so, the game features an enormous selection of vehicles ranging from rally cars to high-powered rock crawlers, and picturesque locations coated in wild dynamic weather. It's one of the best-known and respected off-road racing game franchises, having been around since 2007 and spawning a more serious, rally-focused spinoff in " Dirt Rally." As such, it has quite a reputation to uphold. " Dirt 5" is the latest installment in the Dirt video game series. ![]()
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