DIRT 5 gets a new release date and full PC system requirements

Codemaster has confirmed that DIRT 5’s release has been delayed for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players, shifting the game’s planned October 9th release date to October 16th.  

Gamers who purchase the title’s Amplified Edition will receive access to the game on October 13th, three days earlier than players of the base game. Alongside this announcement, DIRT 5 has also received PC system requirements on Steam, allowing PC gamers to prepare their systems for DIRT 5’s launch. 

With the release of Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, Codemasters plans to release enhanced versions of DIRT 5, offering these versions as free upgrades to existing owners of the title when they upgrade their console to its next-generation counterpart. 

DIRT 5 will build on the DNA of the franchise, offering players over 70 tracks across seven global locations and conditions which range from the Frozen East River of New York to the mountainous pathways around Christ The Redeemer in Brazil. The terrain will be extreme, and driving conditions will be forever changing, which is ideal for a DIRT game. 

One addition to DIRT 5 is its integrated support for split-screen multiplay for couch-co-op, allowing up to four players to play DIRT 5 on a single system. Online, up to 12 players will be able to play together within several game modes. PC users will also be able to use a built-in photo mode to snap some incredible images of their racing exploits.  

PC System Requirements

Below are DIRT 5’s full PC system requirements. We can confirm that the game is a DirectX 12 title, that it supports Dolby Atmos and requires strong graphics hardware to play. 

For many PC games, AMD’s RX 480 and Nvidia’s GTX 970 are recommended graphics cards. With the onset of next-generation systems, these graphics cards are now starting to be seen as minimum requirements for new PC releases. With DIRT 5, Codemasters recommends Nvidia’s GTX 1070 Ti and AMD’s RX Vega 64, highlighting the high hardware demands of next-generation titles. 

MINIMUM:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-Bit Windows 10 (18362)
Processor: Intel Core i3 2130 / AMD FX 4300
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD RX 480 (DirectX12 Graphics Card)
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 60 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes: PC audio solution containing Dolby Atmos® required for Dolby Atmos playback.

RECOMMENDED:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-Bit Windows 10 (18362)
Processor: Intel Core i5 9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti / AMD Vega 64 (DirectX12 Graphics Card)
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 60 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Additional Notes: PC audio solution containing Dolby Atmos® required for Dolby Atmos playback.

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