UP CLOSE AND AMPLIFIED - DIRT 5™ CAREER MODE REVEALED
Despite my shortcomings DIRT has always been a title at the forefront of off road simulator racers and one I gravitate towards with every iteration. With DIRT 5 the team over at Codemasters takes another leap with the story and Career mode.
Check out the below for all the info and be sure to watch the video to see what some of the biggest names in voice acting are doing with DIRT 5.
Snoogs
Codemasters
goes under the hood of DIRT 5™ with a brand-new trailer
focusing on its epic Career mode. With five chapters, over 130 events across
nine race types and Throwdown challenges, DIRT 5’s high-octane
off-road extravaganza will set pulses racing. DIRT 5 releases
from 9 October on the current generation of Xbox and PlayStation consoles and
Windows PC (via Steam). More information regarding the Xbox Series X and
PlayStation® 5 versions will follow. The Trailer, narrated by the DIRT
5 talent, can be viewed below.
DIRT 5’s
Career mode focuses on the highly successful ‘DIRT Series’: a global racing
event across various disciplines, featuring the world’s greatest off-road
racers. The player starts their fledgling career going up against an established
field. The line-up includes superstar and fan favourite, Alex ‘AJ’ Janiček and
Bruno Durand, a veteran who quickly becomes the game’s antagonist. The rivalry
between AJ and Bruno creates the opportunity for a new up-and-coming driver to
make their mark and build their legacy in the sport.
DIRT 5 features
a star-studded cast with the biggest names from gaming and motorsport culture.
The iconic Troy Baker (AJ) and Nolan North (Bruno) voice the main characters.
The career is tied together with the help of James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes
from racing enthusiasts and YouTube sensations, Donut Media. The entire story
comes to life via the ‘DIRT Podcast by Donut Media’ featuring special guests
including current W Series World Champion, Jamie Chadwick and YouTube star,
SLAPTrain.
Career mode is divided into five
chapters, offering multiple paths allowing players to choose the events they
wish to play. The higher the finish, the more Stamps the player earns, which
are needed to unlock the Main Event. The highly competitive final challenge is
all that’s standing in the player’s way to proceed to the next chapter. Also
dotted throughout are one-off Throwdown challenges. Once unlocked, players face
the ultimate one-on-one challenge against a fierce competitor from the world
circuit.
The world tour takes players across
the globe from the US to China and beyond. With real-world global brands
waiting to sign fresh talent, there are plenty of in-game rewards on offer
based on performance and reputation rank. DIRT
5’s Career also allows for couch-play support for up to four players.
This option is available for all multi-car challenges with additional drivers
replacing Al-controlled vehicles. With the highest finishing position counting
towards the player’s career, it’s a great way to boost Stamps and help players
progress.
“DIRT 5’s
Career underpins the entire experience and delivers a deeply immersive
playground with player choice very much at the heart of it,”
said Robert Karp, DIRT 5 Development
Director at Codemasters. “The addition of Troy, Nolan and Donut Media has
created a living, breathing world and one where the player wants to belong and
compete. Whether they can rise to the Main Event and Throwdown challenges
remains to be seen.”
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