Subscribers to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass services now have access to F1 2020, GRID and DIRT 5.
Three major racing titles are now available on two popular subscription services, EA Play and Xbox Game Pass: F1 2020, GRID and DIRT 5.
F1 2020 isn’t the latest edition of the official Formula 1 game, but it shares most of the driving experience with its successor, F1 2021. The more recent title was released last month. One advantage the 2020 game has over 2021 is the inclusion of classic Formula 1 cars. And for PC users missing the current year’s liveries, be sure to check out the massive selection of liveries and other mods in the F1 2020 resources section here at RaceDepartment.
GRID is a bright, loud and fast racing game encompassing a wide variety of road and race cars. The game leans heavily toward an accessible and fun gaming experience rather than aiming to be a hardcore racing simulator, but there is good wheel and pedal compatibility for those looking to utilize their sim rigs. The career mode has players climbing the ranks of motorsports in race series featuring well known tin-top and open wheel series. Formula 1 legend Fernando Alonso lent his name to the title as well, giving players the chance to race virtually with the two-time F1 drivers’ champion.
Lastly, DIRT 5 is perhaps the most surprising addition to the subscription service, given its age. DIRT 5 is the most recent title in Codemasters' successful DIRT franchise. It was released in November of 2020 and continues the series' more casual driving experience when compared to its DiRT Rally counterparts. Like GRID, DIRT 5 offers bright and intricately detailed environments in which to race, albeit with a focus on off-road racing.
These three titles available on EA Play and Xbox Game Pass give gamers a lot of potential racing experiences, from the immersive Formula 1 experience of F1 2020 to the wheel-to-wheel road racing action of GRID, to the wild off-road action of DIRT 5. These titles likely won’t satisfy the hardcore sim crowd, but this could be a fun way for racing game fans to spend the back half of summer.
Let us know your experiences and recommendations for these titles in the comments below.
Three major racing titles are now available on two popular subscription services, EA Play and Xbox Game Pass: F1 2020, GRID and DIRT 5.
F1 2020 isn’t the latest edition of the official Formula 1 game, but it shares most of the driving experience with its successor, F1 2021. The more recent title was released last month. One advantage the 2020 game has over 2021 is the inclusion of classic Formula 1 cars. And for PC users missing the current year’s liveries, be sure to check out the massive selection of liveries and other mods in the F1 2020 resources section here at RaceDepartment.
GRID is a bright, loud and fast racing game encompassing a wide variety of road and race cars. The game leans heavily toward an accessible and fun gaming experience rather than aiming to be a hardcore racing simulator, but there is good wheel and pedal compatibility for those looking to utilize their sim rigs. The career mode has players climbing the ranks of motorsports in race series featuring well known tin-top and open wheel series. Formula 1 legend Fernando Alonso lent his name to the title as well, giving players the chance to race virtually with the two-time F1 drivers’ champion.
Lastly, DIRT 5 is perhaps the most surprising addition to the subscription service, given its age. DIRT 5 is the most recent title in Codemasters' successful DIRT franchise. It was released in November of 2020 and continues the series' more casual driving experience when compared to its DiRT Rally counterparts. Like GRID, DIRT 5 offers bright and intricately detailed environments in which to race, albeit with a focus on off-road racing.
These three titles available on EA Play and Xbox Game Pass give gamers a lot of potential racing experiences, from the immersive Formula 1 experience of F1 2020 to the wheel-to-wheel road racing action of GRID, to the wild off-road action of DIRT 5. These titles likely won’t satisfy the hardcore sim crowd, but this could be a fun way for racing game fans to spend the back half of summer.
Let us know your experiences and recommendations for these titles in the comments below.
