DiRT Rally 2.0 Codemasters Confirms DiRT Rally 2.0

[Paul Jeffrey]

Earlier today British development studio Codemasters confirmed DiRT Rally 2.0 will be heading to stores in February 2019.

Designed as a sequel to the highly regarded DiRT Rally of 2015, DiRT 2.0 will be the thirteenth entry into the franchise formally known as the Colin McRae Rally series of games. With the new release, Codemasters have promised this new title will be bigger, better and more authentic than the previous DR game, something that is sure to please fans left feeling cold at the more arcade orientated DiRT 4.

Little is known of the new title at this early stage, although judging from the reveal trailer it does look like plenty of work has been undertaken by the developers already, suggesting that much of the heavy lifting is already complete as we head into the final stages of fine tuning prior to release.

What we do know makes for interesting reading however. Seemingly keen to make more of the attractive World Rallycross licence present in the original DiRT Rally, Codemasters have confirmed the initial release of 2.0 will feature no less than eight official circuits of the 2018 WorldRX season “at launch”, suggesting that more locations could be added to the game as DLC at a later date.

With WRX well covered, Codemasters have also confirmed six traditional rally locations and a wide selection of iconic rally cars from the history of the sport.

According to the announcement statement from Codemasters, players who make use of the pre order options will have an array of different benefits and perks from which to choose from, as detailed below:

All pre-orders editions of DiRT Rally 2.0 will include access to the amazing Porsche 911 RGT Rally Spec as a bonus vehicle to use on the stages. In addition there will also be a DiRT Rally 2.0 Deluxe Edition which also includes the first two seasons of post-launch additional content, each with three locations (split between rally and rallycross) and five early vehicles unlocks (Ford Escort MkII, Lancia Stratos, Subaru Impreza 1995, AUDI Sport quattro S1 E2 and Ford Fiesta OMSE SuperCar Lite). The Deluxe Edition will also allow players to get their hands on the game four days early, launching on 22nd February 2019 and also includes upgraded starter cars for My Team, in-game bonuses and high reward events. More details about the seasons will be revealed soon.​

DiRT Rally 2.0 will release February 22nd 2019.

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[bogani]

I agree, and all signs point to this being more DiRT 4 and not DiRT Rally though with no early access/no continual development with input from the community, and stripped features to boot with VR.

If the ROI figures point to DiRT Rally 2 and not DiRT 5 as the next profitable move, it's interesting how the lesson they're seemingly taken from DiRT 4 is that people really respond well to Rally in the title. We don't really have much more info to go on beyond that and the stripped feature list, the whole project reeks of a typical cash grab.

So just because there is no VR plans(yet) it suddenly points to be more like D4 than Dirt Rally?

I've tested the damn thing for months and I can assure you they are aiming for the DR crowd.
But sure, if it's not about the driving and only about VR support, then I guess it is more like D4..

 

[Rodent]

So just because there is no VR plans(yet) it suddenly points to be more like D4 than Dirt Rally?

I've tested the damn thing for months and I can assure you they are aiming for the DR crowd.
But sure, if it's not about the driving and only about VR support, then I guess it is more like D4..

DiRT Rally changed quite a bit during it's early access, and it was better for it. DiRT 4 did not see the same community input and was quickly discarded. DiRT Rally 2 is being released without an EA with continual development with community input, that's why I say it points more to DiRT 4.

The no VR thing is just a missing feature, granted a major one for me, but that's not what makes me think this is more of DiRT 4.

 

[Koen Verlinde]

So, 55 euros instead of the 24,99 I paid for Dirt Rally?

No way this game can be twice as good as the first one based on a single CGI trailer.

Yeah, not holding my breath for this one, sounds a bit too much "Dirt 4 didn't work, Dirt Rally 1 did, so let's call Dirt 5, Dirt Rally 2.0". I mean who even calls stuff 2.0 anymore these days? Windows 3.1 was clearly better than 3.0 but how many people can even relate to that?

 

[Pywackett-Barchetta]

I mean who even calls stuff 2.0 anymore these days? Windows 3.1 was clearly better than 3.0 but how many people can even relate to that?

It's a callback to Colin McRae Rally 2.0. C'mon, man. That was THE game.

 

[Case_]

Edit: Sorry, that was just mean. Thinking about it, all I was really saying is "my complaints are more important than yours". Which they obviously are, but still.

It's just that sometimes it seems like there's nothing but talk about how VR is absolutely essential and nobody should ever be allowed drive a sim without VR ever, and it can get to you.

 

[gamer19]

I've tested the damn thing for months and I can assure you they are aiming for the DR crowd...

Ok. So, you're some kind of ...beta tester ? Can you give us some deeper insight into game physics please ?

It's a callback to Colin McRae Rally 2.0. C'mon, man. That was THE game.

Yes, it WAS.
I dare you to play CMR 2 NOW.

Edit: Sorry, that was just mean...

Sigh. Second time in two days.
Having some problems with anger management Martin ?
Listen... I know a man...

 

[Case_]

Having some problems with anger management Martin ?

Anger? Far from it. More with uncontrolled cynicism/sarcasm and general disillusion in regards humanity, especially the part using the internet, coupled with a bit of an obsession to shove my own opinions down everyone's throat all the time before fully thinking through whether it is a good idea or not. Which, let's be honest, it rarely is, because the internet is already full of self-important jerks as it is. I usually stand behind the general idea of the comment I edit out when I do it, it's just that the world can certainly live without having that comment in it and probably be better for it anyway.

 

[gamer19]

Have a break. Have a Kit Kat. Here, have a

beer too.

Anger? Far from it. More with uncontrolled cynicism/sarcasm and general disillusion in regards humanity, especially the part using the internet, coupled with a bit of an obsession to shove my own opinions down everyone's throat all the time before fully thinking through whether it is a good idea or not. Which, let's be honest, it rarely is, because the internet is already full of self-important jerks as it is. I usually stand behind the general idea of the comment I edit out when I do it, it's just that the world can certainly live without having that comment in it and probably be better for it anyway.

But this time...
I'll quote you just in time, so you can't keep reconsider your feelings you know...
Sorry.

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

I agree, and all signs point to this being more DiRT 4 and not DiRT Rally though with no early access/no continual development with input from the community, and stripped features to boot with VR.

If the ROI figures point to DiRT Rally 2 and not DiRT 5 as the next profitable move, it's interesting how the lesson they're seemingly taken from DiRT 4 is that people really respond well to Rally in the title. We don't really have much more info to go on beyond that and the stripped feature list, the whole project reeks of a typical cash grab.

Stripped feature list? What's been stripped aside from the not very well received stage generator?
Also, it points more towards what DR became, than D4. Early Access made DR, but no Early Access doesn't equal bad game...

So, 55 euros instead of the 24,99 I paid for Dirt Rally?

No way this game can be twice as good as the first one based on a single CGI trailer.

Yeah, not holding my breath for this one, sounds a bit too much "Dirt 4 didn't work, Dirt Rally 1 did, so let's call Dirt 5, Dirt Rally 2.0". I mean who even calls stuff 2.0 anymore these days? Windows 3.1 was clearly better than 3.0 but how many people can even relate to that?

When did you buy in to it? DR was cheap in Early Access, and on 34 EUR, it is still quite cheap for a Codemasters title. I do agree that DR2.0 is a bit expensive, but you cannot compare a fully supported Codemasters title with a semi-rouge passion project.

Yes, it WAS.
I dare you to play CMR 2 NOW.
Sigh. Second time in two days.

Not too long since I played CMR 2.0, it was still quite fun actually. I still love the Greece supers special!

 

[Thomas Lambaerts]

so hoping that my local track "Estering / Buxtehude" just south of Hamburg will be included in the rallyx material, that alone would merit the purchase, cannot beat a local yokel

Barcelona, Montalegre, Mettet, Lohéac Bretagne, Trois-Rivières, Hell, Höljes en Silverstone

Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R <= O_o never knew this car was a thing in rally but it's coming to dr 2.0

 

[Thomas Lambaerts]

Huh, I guess I just assumed that the DLC locations would be split equal between the RX and rally. But your right, the did say that it would be split between rally and RX, but the didn't day 50/50

As the WRX calendar is 12 tracks, and having the WRX license. It's pretty easy to assume they are going 12 tracks. Probably better championship support and spectator mode for their e-sports championship.

 

[Ole Marius Myrvold]

Barcelona, Montalegre, Mettet, Lohéac Bretagne, Trois-Rivières, Hell, Höljes en Silverstone

Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R <= O_o never knew this car was a thing in rally but it's coming to dr 2.0

It's not a thing in rally...

As the WRX calendar is 12 tracks, and having the WRX license. It's pretty easy to assume they are going 12 tracks. Probably better championship support and spectator mode for their e-sports championship.

Like I said earlier today, Oliver Solberg let it slip that all the tracks are coming.
And i hope for a much better way to run it online! RDRX!

 

[ShredatorFIN]

About DiRT4 and VR, Codemaster said ...
"it's a business decision not a development decision."

This. And since it didn't come... one can do the math. Typing "No VR, no buy" everywhere doesn't change the math. VR users are a loud minority, money from them doesn't cover the costs.

Doesn't matter if VR is the future, publishers care what is today

 

[b)b]

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[BazzaLB]

The VR people will never cease to amaze me, with a level of entitlement that goes through the roof, feelling personally insulted because a developer choose to not implement VR. "BUUUT I bought a VR Headset so I deserve every game to support it riiiight ??? I'm so special and awesome, how can company X ignore me, the gamer that will make them rich !!!". At this point, grumpy "no vr no buy" people deserve to be locked in RBR for the rest of their life. And while at it, the other never happy category of simracers locked in a GT3 @ Spa. I do not think people realize how much chance we have to have so much choices for such a niche game category (simracing). A new game is announced and what people do ? Complain.

Really!? How many times do you see people up in arms about triple monitor support. Particular wheel support. Insert your favourite hardware for VR into your statement and you'll see VR is no different to all the other "sim racing" equipment except for the fact you probably don't own it. So when is the best time to complain then? After release? Never at all? Keep completely quiet?

I think the worst part is we know darn well they won't add VR if it doesn't get released with it and the usual "We will consider based on community feedback" is just a blatant marketing lie which we are all sick to death of.

 

[b)b]

Really!? How many times do you see people up in arms about triple monitor support. Particular wheel support. Insert your favourite hardware for VR into your statement and you'll see VR is no different to all the other "sim racing" equipment except for the fact you probably don't own it. So when is the best time to complain then? After release? Never at all? Keep completely quiet?

I think the worst part is we know darn well they won't add VR if it doesn't get released with it and the usual "We will consider based on community feedback" is just a blatant marketing lie which we are all sick to death of.

The thing is that (some) VR people seems particularly nasty (see on reddit people insulting Codemasters, talking about pirating the game, etc...with that crowd upvoting themselves massively) and never failing to mention the "no vr no buy" meme everywhere they can, ad nauseum. You rarely see people spamming "no triple monitor support = no buy" and going super bananas nasty don't you ?

 

[BazzaLB]

The thing is that (some) VR people seems particularly nasty (see on reddit people insulting Codemasters, talking about pirating the game, etc...with that crowd upvoting themselves massively) and never failing to mention the "no vr no buy" meme everywhere they can, ad nauseum. You rarely see people spamming "no triple monitor support = no buy" and going super bananas nasty don't you ?

I think you find examples of "bananas nasty" (I like this term btw ) in all camps tbh much the same as you find well balanced arguments in all camps. Its just human nature really. I'll even confess to being balanced one day and somewhat "bananas nasty" the next

And... whether we like it or not, there's a lot of truth to "the squeaky wheel gets the grease".

 

[Ole Andreasen]

Edit.

I just look forward to Dirt Rally 2. I thought everyone did, but after the announcement, to my utter surprise, the rants and raves blew down the house again. After all those "DR is the king, give us DR2" posts to every other rally game, I was totally surprised about the negativity, now DR2 has been confirmed. Guess I never learn the nature of gamers on this fine site.

 

[clemencaman]

If you renounce VR as a simulator producer, then you go past the future. As simple as that! There were a lot of VR rigs at the last Sim EXPO. I wonder why...? When I write a new simulator software, and renounce VR, I have definitely missed the connection to the future simulator scene! I drive in one of the biggest German-speaking Assetto Corsa online leagues, there drive 45% with VR, trend rises due to the falling VR prices ..

 

[Ole Andreasen]

If you renounce VR as a simulator producer, then you go past the future. As simple as that! There were a lot of VR rigs at the last Sim EXPO. I wonder why...? When I write a new simulator software, and renounce VR, I have definitely missed the connection to the future simulator scene! I drive in one of the biggest German-speaking Assetto Corsa online leagues, there drive 45% with VR, trend rises due to the falling VR prices ..

Problem with your statement is that the AC online league drivers are not representative of the general race game users.
There is not 45% of race game users that uses VR - that´s for sure. So while you are most certainly correct with your numbers, they say little about the general state of what race game users do use to look at their game at.
I personally do not see VR as the holy grail. I have tried it, and yes it´s immersive - but I HATE having to wear that big lump on my head. Biggest ugliest glasses imaginative. And the fact that I cannot look at my kids when they come in and talk to me.
If VR is to take over the entire monitor scene, then they need to come up with something a LOT more fancy for me, and others like me. I am not alone with my view on it. I know that from talking to people.
As always - just my 2 cents.