DiRT 5

DiRT 5

November 6, 2020

RacingSimulationSports PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

DIRT 5 is the boldest off-road racing experience created by Codemasters. Blaze a trail on routes across the world, covering gravel, ice, snow and sand, with a roster of cars ranging from rally icons to trucks, to GT heroes. With a star-studded Career, four-player split-screen, innovative online modes, livery editor …

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Critic Reviews (39)

Adam Ismail Tom&s;s Guide Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Dirt 5 is the perfect racing game to launch the new generation of consoles: a thrilling arcade off-road racer that doesn&s;t skimp on visual flair."

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Adam Johnson PCGamesN Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"A series of playsets to Forza Horizon&s;s big open toybox. A fun and flashy arcade racer that&s;s easy to pick up and play, but much, much harder to put down again."

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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Nov 2020
88.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

30.0

"A great game to use for the first time your brand new Xbox Series X."

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Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Nov 2020
80.0 /100

"Dirt 5 it&s;s a fun and entertaining arcade racer that had born between two generations and, while we&s;re waiting to see the PS5 &a; Xbox Series X version, that&s;s something that you can feel. It&s;s fun, made for everyone and …"

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"With beautiful visuals, excellent controls, and a ton of content, Dirt 5 has a lot to offer players, especially with how lenient and easy-going the game&s;s structure is."

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Brian Shea Game Informer Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"With a fun choose-your-path career mode and community-driven custom courses, Dirt 5 provides a thrilling and approachable off-road experience"

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Callum Williams Game Rant Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"Dirt 5 offers an exceptional arcade racing experience with solid controls, stunning visuals, and a jaw-dropping variety of tracks."

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Chad Sapieha Post Arcade (National Post) Nov 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"It may not be as deep or sophisticated as many other modern racers, but Dirt 5 is nonetheless an entertaining outlet for engine revving on Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5."

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Chris Carter Destructoid Nov 2020
80.0 /100

"If you&s;re the type of person who plays racing games for hundreds of hours, Dirt 5 might let you down and I completely understand why. But for everyone else, it&s;s a very accessible and personality-filled game that should keep you …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Nov 2020
95.0 /100

"The improvements to the handling, performance, visuals, and sound make DIRT 5 on PS5 the ultimate version of the game. If you&s;re still on the fence about getting it, you&s;re missing out."

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Chris Wray Wccftech Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

91.0

Story

35.0

"DIRT 5 offers a new path for the DIRT series and treads it brilliantly. The core numbered titles have always been slightly more arcade, but this takes it to a whole other level and is fantastic because of this move. …"

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Cody Peterson TechRaptor Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"Dirt 5 is an excellent racing game that manages to combine impressive visuals with exhilarating racing."

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Cory Wells Hardcore Gamer Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"DIRT 5 on PlayStation 5 is the best way to experience Codemasters&s; new title."

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Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine Nov 2020
91.0 /100

"The fifth entry in the DIRT series is another brick in the wall of a franchise that delivers solid, accessible and brilliant arcade gameplay with gorgeous tech. Can&s;t wait to see this on PS5 and Xbox Series X."

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85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Dirt 5 doesn&s;t come screaming around the corner as a definitive next-gen spectacle, but it&s;s still pure racing junk food with a confident swagger that I&s;m happy to gorge on any day of the week. It&s;s a V8 hooligan with …"

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Dean James Multiplayer First Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Even with an enhanced version on the horizon that includes 120 fps with the arrival of next generation consoles, Dirt 5 delivers a fantastic off-road racing experience full of content that will keep you busy not only on the track, …"

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"Dirt 5 is a departure from earlier entries in the series, as it goes full arcade racer. That’s to its credit though, as the actual racing is satisfying and exciting. This means that the vehicles and their customization options feel …"

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James Ide Daily Mirror Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

35.0

"Overall Dirt 5 is a real blast play. With the gameplay not being too strict, it gives you that feeling of being an arcade racing king without having to leave the comfort of your own home. There are some area&s;s …"

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

35.0

"Though the various visual modes require some work, Dirt 5 is nonetheless a breath of fresh air for the long-running rally racing franchise that widens the audience duly and marks a commendable debut for the franchise on PlayStation 5."

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89.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"DIRT 5 takes off-road racing to another level. The game is 100% recommended, and comes with Smart Delivery to enjoy it on Xbox Series too."

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Ken McKown ZTGD Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"DiRT 5 feels like a game that is built to showcase new hardware. Still, if players stick with the frame rate mode it works just fine on the last generation as well. I cannot wait to dig in once I …"

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Luke Reilly IGN Nov 2020
80.0 /100

"Dirt 5 isn&s;t particularly deep, but it&s;s fast, frantic, extremely handsome, and buoyed by a superb stunt track editor."

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Manuel Fritsch GamePro Nov 2020
83.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

25.0

"Fast-paced and carefree off-road arcade racer with a varied track design, dynamic weather changes and a large scope."

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Martin Robinson Eurogamer Nov 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"A new studio in charge sees Dirt retain some of its old swagger in a fun, frequently beautiful but occasionally hollow arcade racer."

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Mehrdad Khayyat DualShockers Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Fasten your seat belt for a festival of drifts in mud, ice, water, and every other rough surface that you can imagine in Dirt 5."

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Nick Gillett Metro GameCentral Nov 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Loud, brash, brightly coloured tracks with a rousing selection of cars and racing styles in a game that&s;s much more about fun than serious simulation."

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Paulmichael Contreras PlayStation LifeStyle Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

32.0

"DIRT 5 is the fun one in the DiRT family now – this is the racing game you boot up when you want to have a great time without really thinking about much else. It&s;s funny, coming from the seriousness …"

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Phil Iwaniuk PC Gamer Nov 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Arcade offroad racing of the like we&s;ve played four times previously."

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Nov 2020
89.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"If you’ve been itching to get back in the driver’s seat, DIRT 5 is what the doctor ordered. Despite a lackluster career mode that fails in both connecting to the player and building tension, DIRT 5 succeeds where it matters …"

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Richard Wakeling GameSpot Nov 2020
70.0 /100

"Dirt 5 adopts the arcade sensibilities of the series&s; past, but its frenetic action is dampened somewhat by an uninspired handling model."

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Nov 2020
92.0 /100

"One of Codemasters&s; best racing games, DIRT 5 is an unbridled shot of adrenaline-fuelled fun that&s;s impossible not to love. Superlative stuff."

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"A showcase of exciting arcade offroading."

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Ryan Jones TrustedReviews Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

45.0

"Dirt 5 isn&s;t the next-gen technical showcase you were probably hoping for, but its excellent off-road tracks are an absolute delight to race on while superb modes such as Arcade, Playgrounds and Online/Offline multiplayer provide enough gas in the tank …"

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"If you&s;ve just got yourself a PS5, don&s;t sleep on DIRT 5. It brings bombastic, arcadey racing to the console&s;s launch lineup, giving you something totally different to play alongside the heavy hitters. Although the haptic feedback implementation is basic …"

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Tom Hoggins Telegraph Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"Codemasters latest arcade rally game provides a wide range of racing... and a good chance to show off your next-gen console"

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Tom Hopkins PCGamesN Nov 2020
80.0 /100

"That lack of challenge and sense of progression won’t be for everyone, and might even put off Dirt veterans, but Dirt 5’s a varied and beautiful racing game that’s a blast from event number one."

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Tom Orry VG247 Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

20.0

"I’m a big fan of Dirt 5. It’s not going to garner the praise of a Gran Turismo or a Forza, but it’s exactly the kind of game I was after. It’s fun, easy to get into, full of variety, …"

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70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

31.0

"Dirt 5 revives what made the original series so successful. Fun right away without wasting time on adjustments and improvements of all kinds. He thus honors his illustrious arcade ancestors with a very nice rendering. It is thus easier to …"

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Zaher Albalbisi IGN Middle East Nov 2020
68.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Dirt 5 is currently unplayable after 1.03 update so I don’t recommend buying it now, however, when that&s;s out of the picture there’s a fun arcade experience to be had with amazing graphics but not so much for the reality …"

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