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DIRT 5 - Further Details on Wheel Support & Next Update

Hey everyone! Time for more news on DIRT 5's first major update. Update 2.00 for DIRT 5 is the first post-launch milestone in our commitment to expanding and further improving the game based on feedback from you, the pl

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Hey everyone! Time for more news on DIRT 5's first major update.

What changed

1 fix3 additions3 changes0 removals
  • Gameplay
  • Events
  • Compatibility
addedAhead of Update 2.00’s arrival, we wanted to give a breakdown of what you can expect, as well as lay out the plans going forward for new DIRT 5 content and developments.
changedA key topic in the community since DIRT 5’s launch has been the addition of wheel support, and we’re excited to bring you exactly that in Update 2.00. Whilst DIRT 5 is a much more accessible title than other previous Codemasters games, it has been designed to be equally as fun and intuitive on a wheel as it is on a controller. Using data and feedback from previous Codemasters titles, we’ve implemented a wheel support system to work across PC and both generations of consoles, to give you another way to experience each thrilling DIRT 5 event.
changedIn terms of compatible devices, we expect the majority of modern wheel devices, that work across recent Codemasters games and other racing titles, to also be supported in DIRT 5. Much of the compatibility data has been utilised from GRID, meaning if your wheel was fully supported for that game, it’ll be supported by DIRT 5 – as well as other wheels that have released since GRID’s launch.
addedModern devices from both Thrustmaster and Logitech are set to be fully supported. As for Fanatec wheels, we expect support for a selection of its wheels, and more to be added as we make further progress over the coming weeks. Peripherals, such as shifters and handbrakes, will also work if they are connected to the wheel itself. In-game, you'll have menus and detailed options to adjust input bindings, vibration, feedback, sensitivity and much more.
fixedMore changes will come to Online multiplayer, specifically looking to make it easier for players to find lobbies and events more consistently. We’ll be adding more Online race events, too, including some multi-class races. The issues some players have with using Amplified Edition sponsors in Career will also be resolved in 2.00.
addedFollowing community feedback, we’ve also made adjustments to the handling of the Sprint car, making it a little easier to get to grips with. Over in Career, you’ll find a new option to select and replay any episode of the DIRT Podcast by Donut Media, with James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes walking through the latest story developments, featuring Alex ‘AJ’ Janicek (Troy Baker) and Bruno Durand (Nolan North).

DIRT 5 changes

addedAhead of Update 2.00’s arrival, we wanted to give a breakdown of what you can expect, as well as lay out the plans going forward for new DIRT 5 content and developments.
changedA key topic in the community since DIRT 5’s launch has been the addition of wheel support, and we’re excited to bring you exactly that in Update 2.00. Whilst DIRT 5 is a much more accessible title than other previous Codemasters games, it has been designed to be equally as fun and intuitive on a wheel as it is on a controller. Using data and feedback from previous Codemasters titles, we’ve implemented a wheel support system to work across PC and both generations of consoles, to give you another way to experience each thrilling DIRT 5 event.
changedIn terms of compatible devices, we expect the majority of modern wheel devices, that work across recent Codemasters games and other racing titles, to also be supported in DIRT 5. Much of the compatibility data has been utilised from GRID, meaning if your wheel was fully supported for that game, it’ll be supported by DIRT 5 – as well as other wheels that have released since GRID’s launch.
addedModern devices from both Thrustmaster and Logitech are set to be fully supported. As for Fanatec wheels, we expect support for a selection of its wheels, and more to be added as we make further progress over the coming weeks. Peripherals, such as shifters and handbrakes, will also work if they are connected to the wheel itself. In-game, you'll have menus and detailed options to adjust input bindings, vibration, feedback, sensitivity and much more.
fixedMore changes will come to Online multiplayer, specifically looking to make it easier for players to find lobbies and events more consistently. We’ll be adding more Online race events, too, including some multi-class races. The issues some players have with using Amplified Edition sponsors in Career will also be resolved in 2.00.

Update 2.00 for DIRT 5 is the first post-launch milestone in our commitment to expanding and further improving the game based on feedback from you, the players. Following some patches and further optimisations, 2.00 brings the game’s first significant content addition, with wheel support, as well as more important tweaks that address your requests.

Ahead of Update 2.00’s arrival, we wanted to give a breakdown of what you can expect, as well as lay out the plans going forward for new DIRT 5 content and developments.

Update 2.00 - Wheel Support and Community Requests

A key topic in the community since DIRT 5’s launch has been the addition of wheel support, and we’re excited to bring you exactly that in Update 2.00. Whilst DIRT 5 is a much more accessible title than other previous Codemasters games, it has been designed to be equally as fun and intuitive on a wheel as it is on a controller. Using data and feedback from previous Codemasters titles, we’ve implemented a wheel support system to work across PC and both generations of consoles, to give you another way to experience each thrilling DIRT 5 event.

In terms of compatible devices, we expect the majority of modern wheel devices, that work across recent Codemasters games and other racing titles, to also be supported in DIRT 5. Much of the compatibility data has been utilised from GRID, meaning if your wheel was fully supported for that game, it’ll be supported by DIRT 5 – as well as other wheels that have released since GRID’s launch.

Modern devices from both Thrustmaster and Logitech are set to be fully supported. As for Fanatec wheels, we expect support for a selection of its wheels, and more to be added as we make further progress over the coming weeks. Peripherals, such as shifters and handbrakes, will also work if they are connected to the wheel itself. In-game, you'll have menus and detailed options to adjust input bindings, vibration, feedback, sensitivity and much more.

We’ll be closely monitoring all feedback regarding wheel and peripheral support as the update rolls out, and are committed to making further tweaks, if required, based on your reports and suggestions. Whilst this info should have you covered, we're working on a full wheel list to publish soon, too.

More Changes in DIRT 5 Update 2.00

Every day since DIRT 5’s launch, we’ve been listening to your feedback, collating reports and mapping out in-game tweaks to further improve your experience – and that continues in Update 2.00.

More changes will come to Online multiplayer, specifically looking to make it easier for players to find lobbies and events more consistently. We’ll be adding more Online race events, too, including some multi-class races. The issues some players have with using Amplified Edition sponsors in Career will also be resolved in 2.00.

Following community feedback, we’ve also made adjustments to the handling of the Sprint car, making it a little easier to get to grips with. Over in Career, you’ll find a new option to select and replay any episode of the DIRT Podcast by Donut Media, with James Pumphrey and Nolan Sykes walking through the latest story developments, featuring Alex ‘AJ’ Janicek (Troy Baker) and Bruno Durand (Nolan North).

In Playgrounds, we’re continuing to offer you multiple ways to discover and race on incredible user-created arenas. Every week, you can find a refreshed list of Featured Playgrounds, hand-picked by the DIRT 5 team as the most creative and exciting to take on. Use other sections in Discover to find specific creations, or if you’ve seen a Playground shared online that you need to try out, use the Search tab to type in its name.

Along with the above, Update 2.00 will bring a host of bug fixes, optimisations, and general quality of life improvements, along with further visual improvements. Full patch notes for this update will be published before it goes live, and we'll keep you posted as we prepare to roll this out in the coming days.

Got something you want to report or tell us about? Use our dedicated feedback form to give us the info needed to investigate, and head to the official DIRT 5 Discord to chat with the team.

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