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Version 1.12
January 21, 2020
Content:
New Car: Mini Cooper SX1 - Available January 28 (Season 4)
New Car: Renault Clio R.S. RX - Available January 28 (Season 4)
New Car: Ford Fiesta Rallycross (STARD) - Available January 28 (Season 4)
New Liveries: Season 4, Stage 3 - Available January 28 (Season 4)
New Liveries: DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Grand Finals (2019 Peugeot 208 RX)
New Liveries: DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Grand Finals (Volkswagen Polo GTI R5)
VR:
Resolved issue where game would softlock when attempting to use S1600 Class cars in a Multiplayer Lobby.
My Team:
Rallycross Career: Added support for 2019 RX Supercars (Masters Tier)
World Rallycross Championship:
Added support for 2019 RX Supercars.
Added support for 2019 World Rallycross Championship locations.
Locations:
Jämsä, Finland: Added Rain as a selectable weather condition.
Cars:
Adjusted behaviour of windscreen wipers to reduce usage in dry conditions.
Adjusted visual effects of windscreens when driving through water splashes.
Adjusted visual appearance of FOV adjustments to prevent clipping of car interiors.
Liveries:
Resolved issue where mis-matching country flags were showing on some liveries.
Changed driver number colour of Season 3, Stage 3 Liveries, to make it more easily identifiable.
Miscellaneous:
Adjusted AI behavior to prevent unwanted object collisions during introduction sequences.
Resolved issue where Time Trial ghosts would mistakenly appear when changing unrelated settings.
Removed World Series tab from main menu.
Made several minor bug-fixes throughout title.
Made several minor stability improvements throughout title.
Version 1.13 is in development, release date to be confirmed.
2019 World RX Supercars (Part 2) – Available now in DiRT Rally 2.0
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The second batch of cars from the 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship season are speeding their way to you today in DiRT Rally 2.0 Season 4.
2019 Seat Ibiza RX
Timo Scheider drove the All-Inkl Seat Ibiza in 2019, featuring an all-new carbon fibre body and overhauled internals. Scheider impressed in ARX in the previous iteration of the Seat Ibiza RX, and is always one to watch out for.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: Spain
Model Year: 2019
All-Wheel Drive
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
2019 Renault Megane R.S. RX
The GC Kompetition Renault Megane R.S. RX was built by Prodrive in 2018 and features a number of additional upgrades for the 2019 season. The car features an extremely strong aerodynamic package and has proven itself to be a very stable platform. Chicherit is joined by the experienced Anton Marklund, who will look to continue optimisation of the Renault Megane R.S. RX.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: France
Model Year: 2019
All-Wheel Drive
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 5 Speed – Manual Sequential
2019 Ford Fiesta Rallycross (MK8)
The Ford Fiesta Rallycross (MK8) made a brief one-off appearance in 2019, with Sebastian Eriksson taking his maiden win in Sweden. Based on the 2018 car, a number of changes have been made to the internal layout, including moving the radiators to the rear of the car for better weight distribution.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: United States
Model Year: 2019
All-Wheel Drive
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Availability Information:
All of today’s content is part of DiRT Rally 2.0 Season 4. The following game versions/bundles contain Season 4 (cars are also available to buy as standalone DLC items):
DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Grand Finals – Watch live on January 12
It all comes down to this. Join us as the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series reaches its grand conclusion on January 12, live from Autosport International.
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The world’s fastest rally and rallycross drivers will compete for the title of World Champion on Sunday January 12, live from Autosport International, presented by Codemasters and Motorsport Network.
You can watch the broadcasts via the embeds above, or subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch them at any time. The Grand Finals will also be shown live on the DiRT Facebook page. Below you’ll find the schedule and direct links, where you can set reminders to be notified of when we go live.
Sunday, January 12
14.30 GMT / Rally
11.00 GMT / Rallycross
The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Grand Finals will also be shown on the Autosport, Codemasters, FIA World Rallycross Championship, Motorsport.com, Playseat and Thrustmaster Facebook pages.
Over 36,000 players competed in online qualifiers throughout September, October and November 2019 with the top players making it to the Quarter and Semi-Finals, which were shown live in December. From those playoffs 12 spots were decided for the Grand Finals, 6 for Rally and 6 for Rallycross.
Notable entrants include Dave Marshall and Lukas Mateja, who are aiming to win both World Series titles this weekend. Also competing is DiRT 4 World Champion Joona Pankkonen, who took part in the FIA World Rallycross Championship’s Supercar Lites test in 2019.
Attendees of Autosport International can watch the action in person and play DiRT Rally 2.0 at our dedicated activation area. Autosport International takes place at the Birmingham NEC in the United Kingdom, from January 9 to 12.
The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series will be the main focus of the esports stage on Sunday, January 12 and the activation area will be open for all 4 days. Both are located in hall 1 of the Birmingham NEC and tickets are available on Autosport International’s website.
2019 World RX Supercars – Available now in DiRT Rally 2.0
The first batch of cars from the 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship season are speeding their way to you today in DiRT Rally 2.0 Season 4.
Peugeot 208 WRX
The Peugeot 208 WRX was built in early 2018 and took its first victory at Mettet in Belgium. Team Hansen MJP returned in 2019 and were immediately competitive, with Kevin Hansen taking victory in Abu Dhabi and Timmy ending the season as World Champion. The car was extremely fast and stable in the corners, with the Hansen brothers making the most of this with their noticeably smooth driving styles.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: France
Model Year: 2019
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Audi S1 EKS RX quattro
The Audi S1 EKS RX quattro returned to the grid in 2019, with ex-EKS drivers Andreas Bakkerud and Krizstian Szabo. The two EKS drivers were joined by Liam Doran, who made his full-time return to the series after a brief period away from the sport. Based on the 2018 car, the Audi S1 EKS RX quattro started the season as the clear favourite in the eyes of many.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: Germany
Model Year: 2019
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Ford Fiesta RXS Evo 5
New to the grid in 2019, the Ford Fiesta RXS Evo 5 features a bespoke carbon fibre body and a unique internal layout. Experienced FIA World Rallycross Championship ace Janis Baumanis ran a full-time program with the new car, with Jani Paasonen completing the line-up with a part-time role.
Car Class: 2019 RX Supercars
Country: United States
Model Year: 2019
Max Power: 600 bhp
Max Weight: 1225 kg
Engine: 1998 cc, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged
Transmission: 6 Speed – Manual Sequential
Season 4 Stage 2 Liveries
Also available today are the second set of liveries for Season 4 players. This cracked gray and green design will be available on the following cars if you own DiRT Rally 2.0 Season 4:
Ford Fiesta OMSE SuperCar Lites
BMW M2 Competition
MG Metro 6R4
Ford Escort Mk II
Porsche 911 RGT Rally Spec
Availability Information:
All of today’s content is part of DiRT Rally 2.0 Season 4. The following game versions/bundles contain Season 4 (cars are also available to buy as standalone DLC items):
If you have Season 4 already the content should be available to use on release day. You may have to head to your platform’s store or your “Ready to Install” list to install these cars, or restart your console/PC.
Season 4 players will not need to purchase these cars separately from platform stores; if they appear to require purchase, please wait a short while and try again as it can occasionally take time for content entitlements to roll out globally.
DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series Broadcasts – Watch on December 14/15
After three months of Qualifiers it’s time to race. Join us for the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series broadcasts, brought to you by Codemasters and Motorsport Network.
Watch on YouTube
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The world’s fastest rally and rallycross drivers will compete for a spot in the Grand Finals this weekend as the DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series playoffs begin.
Rallycross action begins on Saturday while it’s the turn of the rally drivers on Sunday.
You can watch the broadcasts via the embeds above, or subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch them at any time. Below you’ll find the schedule.
Saturday, December 14
16.00 GMT / Rallycross Quarter-Finals
20.00 GMT / Rallycross Semi-Finals
Sunday, December 15
16.00 GMT / Rally Quarter-Finals
18.30 GMT / Rally Semi-Finals
Watch on Facebook
The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series will also be broadcasted on Facebook across a number of channels. In addition to the DiRT page (follow here) the event is set to be shown on the following pages:
The DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series is brought to you by Codemasters and Motorsport Network, with Playseat and Thrustmaster as technical partners. Learn more about each at the links below.
New Car: Audi S1 EKS RX quattro - Available December 17 (Season 4)
New Car: Peugeot 208 WRX - Available December 17 (Season 4)
New Car: Ford Fiesta RXS Evo 5 - Available December 17 (Season 4)
New Car: Renault Megane R.S. RX - Available January 14 (Season 4)
New Car: Seat Ibiza RX - Available January 14 (Season 4)
New Car: Ford Fiesta Rallycross (MK8) - Available January 14 (Season 4)
New Liveries: Season 4, Stage 2 - Available December 17 (Season 4)
Achievements:
New Achievement: Rainmeister - Take victory in Hell, Norway, in the rain.
New Achievement: Launch Event - Complete a lap in under 39 seconds at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, in a 2019 RX Supercar.
New Achievement: The Cartel -Win an event at 8 unique Rallycross locations using Bakkerud's or Doran's Audi S1 EKS RX quattro.
New Achievement: Sunday Driver - Win a World Rallycross Championship Final with AI set to 100, in cockpit view, with assists disabled. - Further clarification needed.
Multiplayer:
Microsoft Store PC version: Added ability to host and join Multiplayer Lobbies.
Resolved issue where cars that cross finish line would drive erratically if game is paused.
2019 World RX Supercars:
New Car Class: 2019 Supercars
Added ability to use 2019 Supercars in Custom
Added ability to use 2019 Supercars in Time Trial
Added ability to use 2019 Supercars in My Team Community Events (Daily Challenges etc.)
Added ability to use 2019 Supercars in My Team Career (All Tiers except Masters, which will come in a future update)
Note: FIA World Rallycross Championship will continue to use 2018 Supercars. 2019 Supercars integration will come in a future update.
VR:
Added comfort rating for Monte Carlo.
Added comfort rating for Värmland, Sweden.
Added comfort rating for Baumholder, Germany.
Added comfort rating for Bikernieki, Latvia.
Added comfort rating for Powys, Wales.
Added comfort rating for Estering, Germany.
Added comfort rating for DirtFish.
Added comfort rating for Argolis, Greece.
Added comfort rating for Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi.
Added comfort rating for Jämsä, Finland.
Added comfort rating for Killarney International Raceway, South Africa.
Added comfort rating for Lydden Hill, UK.
Locations:
Monte Carlo: Resolved issue where some parts of the environment had oversized collision detection.
Monte Carlo: Made numerous minor improvements and bug fixes.
Killarney International Raceway, South Africa: Made numerous minor improvements and bug fixes.
Cars:
BMW M1 Procar: Added exhaust flames.
Renault 5 Turbo: Corrected gear shifting type.
Audi Sport quattro S1 E2: Corrected gear shifting type.
Porsche 911 SC RS: Increased windscreen wiper range to cover full view on driver's side.
Ford Fiesta OMSE Supercar Lites: Resolved issue where rear bodywork panel was not accumulating dirt.
Resolved issue on numerous cars where rear wing was missing from cockpit view when looking back.
Resolved issue on numerous cars where driver numbers were hard to see when certain liveries were applied.
Time Trial:
Resolved issue where personal best sector times were not being displayed when ghosts were disabled.
Added option to clear all selected ghosts.
Custom:
Added pre-race countdown timer setting for hosts to configure in Multiplayer Lobbies.
Broadcast Mode:
Added End of Race countdown timer.
Audio:
German language: Resolved some instances of co-driver audio occasionally switching to male voice on Stage finish.
Miscellaneous:
Made several minor bug-fixes throughout title.
Made several minor stability improvements throughout title.
Version 1.12 is in development and is expected to release around January 21, 2020.
Lydden Hill, UK – Available Now in DiRT Rally 2.0
Lydden Hill (situated in Kent, England), is the birthplace of Rallycross hosting the first ever event in 1967, with Vic Elford taking the honours in a Porsche 911. Lydden Hill now traditionally hosts 2 rounds of the British Rallycross Championship along with the UK round of GRC Rallycross Europe.
The FIA World Rallycross Championship visited the location in 2014, with Andreas Bakkerud as the victor. The series returned for 3 more years before moving to Silverstone in 2018.
Stage Conditions (General):
Daytime / Clear / Dry Surface
Daytime / Cloudy / Wet Surface
Daytime / Heavy Rain / Wet Surface
Sunset / Cloudy / Dry Surface
Sunset / Cloudy / Wet Surface
Sunset / Heavy Rain / Wet Surface
Stage Conditions (Time Trial):
Daytime / Clear / Dry Surface
Daytime / Cloudy / Wet Surface
Availability Information
Lydden Hill is part of DiRT Rally 2.0 Season 4. The following game versions/bundles contain Season 4 (it is also available to buy as standalone DLC):
Festive Challenges & Liveries – Coming to DiRT Rally 2.0 this December
DiRT Rally 2.0 World Series – Qualifiers Complete
Lydden Hill, UK – Available December 3 in DiRT Rally 2.0
Season 4 Stage 1 Liveries – Available December 3 in DiRT Rally 2.0
Festive Challenges & Liveries – Coming to DiRT Rally 2.0 this December
’tis the season to be sliding, as Festive Challenges & Liveries come to DiRT Rally 2.0!
Festive Challenges kick off on December 1
All throughout December DiRT Rally 2.0 players will have an extra set of Events available in My Team, with all sorts of rewards on offer.
These Festive Challenges are available to all players, and take you on a holiday-themed tour of the game’s various cars and locations. One day you may be at Germany in your favourite R5, the next you’re lapping Abu Dhabi in a World RX Supercar, and who knows what comes after that…
If you haven’t picked up any of our premium post-launch content yet the Festive Challenges have you covered, as you can drive on various locations without owning the related DLC!
Here’s the schedule of Festive Challenges. As for what cars and Locations you’ll be driving, that’s a surprise!
Festive Challenge 1: December 1 – December 3
Festive Challenge 2: December 3 – December 6
Festive Challenge 3: December 6 – December 9
Festive Challenge 4: December 9 – December 12
Festive Challenge 5: December 12 – December 14
Festive Challenge 6: December 14 – December 16
Festive Challenge 7: December 16 – December 19
Festive Challenge 8: December 19 – December 21
Festive Challenge 9: December 21 – December 23
Festive Challenge 10: December 23 – December 24
Festive Challenge 11: December 24 – December 25
Festive Challenge 12: December 25 – December 26
Festive Challenge 13: December 26 – December 31
Festive Challenge 14: December 31 – January 1
As for the prizes on offer, these vary with every Challenge, but as an overview you can look forward to:
25% CR Boosts
50% CR Boosts
90% CR Boosts
100% CR Boosts
Festive Livery – Mitsubishi Space Star R5
Festive Livery – Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500
Festive Liveries – Get them during the Holidays!
In addition to the CR Boosts and the pride in climbing the Leaderboards (which we all know is the real prize here 😉), two one-off liveries have been created for the Festive Challenges.
On December 25 your reward will be the “Merry Cosworth” livery for the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500; this will be given to every player who completes the Festive Challenge for that day.
On December 31 your reward will be the “Wandering Star” livery for the Mitsubishi Space Star R5; this one is awarded to the Top 10% of players, however you will have up to 5 attempts to get there!
Also coming in December are the following as part of our regular activities:
December 3 – Lydden Hill, UK (Season 4)
December 3 – Season 4 Stage 1 Liveries
December 10 (approx.) – Version 1.11 Update
December 17 – Audi S1 EKS RX quattro (Season 4)
December 17 – Peugeot 208 WRX (Season 4)
December 17 – Ford Fiesta RXS Evo 5 (Season 4)
December 17 – Season 4 Stage 2 Liveries
And finally, The Game Awards will be announcing winners on December 12.
DiRT Rally 2.0 is nominated for Best Sports/Racing Game; you can vote here.
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