Codemasters has announced the release of DiRT Rally on Steam Early Access.
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The next step in the racing franchise is available now in early access form on Steam, meaning fans can buy the title while it's still in development. Currently, the game comes with 17 classic and current cars as well as 36 stages spread across three real-world environments.
As is the case with most early access games, the developers will continue to add free updates with new content and features for those who buy in early. Doing so will get you the full game when it launches at no extra cost, and DiRT Rally is in fact slightly discounted in early access compared to the post-launch price ($31.49 down from $34.99).
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The free updates will include more cars, tracks, and game modes. The first trailer can be viewed below, and it's looking very impressive visually. The series focuses on realistic racing that doesn't venture into driving sim territory, settling into a blend of off-road fun. There is a brand new physics engine to better reflect driving different vehicles on a variety of surfaces and conditions. Here's a rundown of the current features at launch:
- 17 Cars: Including BMW M3 Evo; Audi Quattro S1; Lancia Delta HF Integrale and Subaru Impreza
- Diverse Locales: 36 challenging stages set across Hafren, Wales; Monte Carlo, Monaco and Argolis, Greece
- Team Management: Hire up to four engineering staff to work on your car between stages
- Rally Async: Daily, weekly and month-long challenges against fellow players from around the world without the need to be online at the same time
- Rally Seasons: Compete in a succession of events with the aim of gaining promotion to the next rung on the driving ladder
- Custom Rally Events: Take any car on any track and configure and compete in single or multi-stage events against the AI's times
- Upgrades: Unlock the full potential of your car with meaningful improvements to its handling and performance
- Tuning: Tweak your car set-up based on car, track and weather conditions to best suit your racing style
- Physics-Based Assists: DiRT Rally allows players to experience cars in their purest form. It also offers a selection of real world assists similar to those seen in race and road vehicles as traction control and ABS
- Damage & Repairs: Wear and tear is faithfully recreated with a comprehensive and realistic damage model. Damage can be repaired by hiring Engineers to work in the team's Service Area between stages but with a finite amount of time available