Dirt 5

{{Infobox video game

| title = DIRT 5

| image = Dirt 5 cover art.jpg

| caption = Cover art of the game featuring an Aston Martin Vantage GT4

| developer = Codemasters Cheshire

| publisher = Codemasters

| director = Robert Karp

| producer = {{Unbulleted list|Stuart Boyd|Gaz Wainwright}}

| designer = Michael Moreton

| programmer = David Springate

| artist = Amrish Wadekar

| writer = {{Unbulleted list|Luca Uccellatori|Olly Johnson}}

| series = Dirt

| platforms = {{plainlist|

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| released = PS4, Windows, Xbox One{{Video game release|WW|6 November 2020}}Xbox Series X/S{{Video game release|WW|10 November 2020}}PlayStation 5{{vgrelease|NA/AU|12 November 2020|WW|19 November 2020}}Stadia{{Video game release|WW|24 March 2021}}Amazon Luna{{vgrelease|US|15 July 2021}}

| genre = Racing

| modes = Single-player, multiplayer

}}

Dirt 5 is a simcade racing video game developed and published by Codemasters. The game was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One on 6 November 2020, for Xbox Series X/S on 10 November, and for PlayStation 5 on 12 November (for North America, Oceania, Japan, and South Korea) and 19 November (for most other regions), for Stadia on 24 March 2021, and for Luna on 15 July 2021. It was the last video game released by Codemasters as a publisher before being acquired by Electronic Arts (EA) on 18 February 2021.

Gameplay

Dirt 5 is a racing game focused on off-road racing. Disciplines within the game include rallycross, ice racing, Stadium Super Trucks and off-road buggies. Players can compete in events in a wide range of locations, namely Arizona, Brazil, China, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Nepal, New York City, Norway and South Africa.{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Groves|url=http://blog.codemasters.com/dirt/05/revealing-dirt-5-first-next-gen-codemasters-game-launching-from-october-2020/|title=Revealing DIRT 5 – First Next-Gen Codemasters Game, Launching from October 2020|work=Codemasters|date=7 May 2020|accessdate=8 May 2020|archive-date=15 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515011424/http://blog.codemasters.com/dirt/05/revealing-dirt-5-first-next-gen-codemasters-game-launching-from-october-2020/|url-status=live}} The game includes a dynamic weather system and seasons, which affect the racing; for example, the player can only compete in ice racing events in New York during winter months. A four-player splitscreen system is also introduced into the game.{{cite web|first=Kris|last=Holt|url=https://www.engadget.com/dirt-5-xbox-series-x-152220034.html|title='Dirt 5' will arrive in October|work=Engadget|date=7 May 2020|accessdate=8 May 2020|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102110002/https://www.engadget.com/dirt-5-xbox-series-x-152220034.html|url-status=live}}

Dirt 5 also features a narrative-focused career mode that pits the player character against a rival driver called Bruno Durand (voiced by Nolan North) in a series of championships. The player also has a mentor called Alex “AJ” Janiček (voiced by Troy Baker) who provides them with advice throughout their career. The game was also not to feature a cinematic replay. Instead, the game would follow in a series of podcasts by Donut Media that follows the storyline.

Development and release

Dirt 5 was announced during the 2020 Xbox Games Showcase presentation.{{cite web|first1=Alessandro|last1=Barbosa|first2=Steve|last2=Watts|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dirt-5-announced-for-xbox-series-x-ps5-and-more/1100-6476973/|title=Dirt 5 Announced For Xbox Series X/S, PS5, And More|work=GameSpot|date=7 May 2020|accessdate=8 May 2020|archive-date=21 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621214339/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dirt-5-is-speeding-onto-xbox-series-x-ps5-and-curr/1100-6476973/|url-status=live}} In addition to releasing on the PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One platforms, it was available for the ninth generation of video game consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.{{cite web|first=Tom|last=Phillips|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-07-dirt-5-announced-coming-to-xbox-series-x|title=Dirt 5 announced, coming to Xbox Series X|work=Eurogamer|date=7 May 2020|accessdate=8 May 2020|archive-date=8 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200508044540/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-07-dirt-5-announced-coming-to-xbox-series-x|url-status=live}} Xbox versions of the game support Microsoft's "Smart Delivery" program, which allows the player to purchase the Xbox One copy of the game and receive the Xbox Series X/S version.{{cite web|first=Austin|last=Wood|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/every-game-announced-xbox-series-x-may-event/|title=Every Xbox Series X game at the May 7 Inside Xbox event|work=GamesRadar+|date=7 May 2020|accessdate=9 May 2020|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127140153/https://www.gamesradar.com/every-game-announced-xbox-series-x-may-event/|url-status=live}} PlayStation 4 owners can also update to the PlayStation 5 version at no additional cost.{{cite web|first=Stephen|last=Tailby|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/07/new_dirt_5_trailer_leaks_free_ps5_upgrade_option_returning_modes|title=New DIRT 5 Trailer Leaks Free PS5 Upgrade Option, Returning Modes|work=Push Square|date=8 July 2020|accessdate=11 July 2020|archive-date=12 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712034022/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/07/new_dirt_5_trailer_leaks_free_ps5_upgrade_option_returning_modes|url-status=live}} The game was developed by Codemasters Cheshire, formerly known as Codemasters Evo, developers of Onrush. It is also powered by the evolved game engine of Onrush.{{cite web|first=Thomas|last=Morgan|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-dirt-5-xbox-series-x-hands-on|title=Dirt 5 on Xbox Series X - what's the difference between 60fps and 120fps racing?|work=Eurogamer|date=12 October 2020|accessdate=3 November 2020|archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101060644/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-dirt-5-xbox-series-x-hands-on|url-status=live}} Many of its staff worked on Driveclub and MotorStorm.{{cite web|first=Stefan|last=L.|url=https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2020/05/07/dirt-5-developer-codemasters-cheshire-evo-onrush-driveclub-motorstorm/|title=Dirt 5's developer is Codemasters Cheshire, the reborn studio behind OnRush, DriveClub and MotorStorm|work=The Sixth Axis|date=7 May 2020|accessdate=8 May 2020|archive-date=13 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513081619/https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2020/05/07/dirt-5-developer-codemasters-cheshire-evo-onrush-driveclub-motorstorm/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|first=Tom|last=Phillips|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-11-dirt-5-current-gen-release-delayed-slightly|title=Dirt 5 current-gen release delayed slightly|work=Eurogamer|date=11 August 2020|accessdate=13 August 2020|archive-date=21 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821132849/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-11-dirt-5-current-gen-release-delayed-slightly|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Phillips|first=Tom|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-07-dirt-5-delayed-until-november-to-launch-around-next-gen-consoles|title=Dirt 5 delayed until November to launch around next-gen consoles|date=7 September 2020|website=Eurogamer|accessdate=7 September 2020|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102110053/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-07-dirt-5-delayed-until-november-to-launch-around-next-gen-consoles|url-status=live}}{{cite web|first=Joel|last=Stocksdale|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2020/05/07/dirt-5-announced-off-road-racing-game/|title='Dirt 5' announced, promising even more variety than before|work=Autoblog|date=7 May 2020|accessdate=8 May 2020|archive-date=9 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509112721/https://www.autoblog.com/2020/05/07/dirt-5-announced-off-road-racing-game/|url-status=live}}{{Citation |title=New on Luna+: DIRT 5 | date=15 July 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glGM9dBUlpw |language=en |access-date=2022-12-18}}

Reception

{{Video game reviews

| MC = PC: 72/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-5/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=DIRT 5 for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=1 May 2021 |archive-date=21 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621214300/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/dirt-5 |url-status=live }}
PS4: 79/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-5/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=DIRT 5 for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=6 January 2021 |archive-date=21 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621214301/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/dirt-5 |url-status=live }}
XONE: 83/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-5/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one |title=DIRT 5 for Xbox One Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=6 January 2021 |archive-date=21 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621214301/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/dirt-5 |url-status=live }}
XSXS: 81/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-5/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x |title=DIRT 5 for Xbox Series X Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=6 January 2021 |archive-date=21 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621214312/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/dirt-5 |url-status=live }}
PS5: 80/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/dirt-5/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5 |title=DIRT 5 for PlayStation 5 Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=6 January 2021 |archive-date=21 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621214301/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-5/dirt-5 |url-status=live }}

| Destruct = 8/10{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/stories/review-dirt-5-609120.phtml|title=Review: Dirt 5|website=Destructoid|accessdate=2021-03-18|archive-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414170150/https://www.destructoid.com/stories/review-dirt-5-609120.phtml|url-status=live}}

| GI = 8.5/10{{cite magazine|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/dirt-5/dirt-5-review-an-approachable-and-exciting-off-road-racer|title=Dirt 5 Review – An Approachable And Exciting Off-Road Racer|magazine=Game Informer|access-date=2021-03-18|archive-date=25 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225083618/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/dirt-5/dirt-5-review-an-approachable-and-exciting-off-road-racer|url-status=live}}

| GSpot = 7/10{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dirt-5-review/1900-6417604/|title=Dirt 5 Review – Arcade Simplicity|website=GameSpot|accessdate=2021-03-18|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512225301/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dirt-5-review/1900-6417604/|url-status=live}}

| IGN = 8/10{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/dirt-5-review|title=Dirt 5 Review|website=IGN|date=19 November 2020 |accessdate=2021-03-18|archive-date=2 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202235407/https://www.ign.com/articles/dirt-5-review|url-status=live}}

| PCGUS = 60/100{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/dirt-5-review/|title=DIRT 5 REVIEW|website=PC Gamer|date=2 November 2020|accessdate=2021-03-18|archive-date=15 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215035052/https://www.pcgamer.com/dirt-5-review/|url-status=live}}

| PSQ = {{Rating|8|10}}{{cite web |last1=Tailby |first1=Stephen |title=DIRT 5 Review (PS5) |url=https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/dirt-5 |website=Push Square |date=29 December 2021 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213135948/https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/dirt-5 |url-status=live }}

| SN = 8/10{{cite web |last1=Erskine |first1=Donovan |title=Dirt 5 review: Out of the mud |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/121733/dirt-5-review-out-of-the-mud |website=Shacknews |date=26 November 2020 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213135947/https://www.shacknews.com/article/121733/dirt-5-review-out-of-the-mud |url-status=live }}

| HCG = 4/5{{cite web |last1=Wells |first1=Cory |title=Review: DIRT 5 (PS5) |url=https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-dirt-5-ps5/392639/ |website=Hardcore Gamer |date=20 November 2020 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213135948/https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-dirt-5-ps5/392639/ |url-status=live }}

| PCGN = 8/10{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Adam |title=Dirt 5 review – muddy good fun |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/dirt-5/review |website=PCGamesN |date=2 November 2020 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=13 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213135948/https://www.pcgamesn.com/dirt-5/review |url-status=live }}

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It was nominated for the category of Best Sports/Racing game at The Game Awards 2020,{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/12/11/heres-the-game-awards-2020-winner-list-with-a-near-total-last-of-us-sweep/ |title=Here's The Game Awards 2020 Winners List With A Near-Total 'Last Of Us' Sweep |work=Forbes |last=Tassi |first=Paul |date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=20 December 2020 |archive-date=11 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211123633/https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/12/11/heres-the-game-awards-2020-winner-list-with-a-near-total-last-of-us-sweep/ |url-status=live }} as well as "Racing Game of the Year" at the 24th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards.{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2021&idGameAwardType=120 |title=2021 Awards Category Details Racing Game of the Year |publisher=Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences |website=interactive.org |access-date=1 December 2023}}

Praising the 120 Hz refresh rate, PlayStation Official Magazine – UK listed it as the 5th best game on the PS5.Official UK PlayStation Magazine, PS5 Hall of Fame. February 2021, page 98