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Compete in arcade off-road races across global routes, switching cars and tackling gravel, ice, snow, sand, and changing weather.
Released 05 Nov 2020
Race Through Changing Weather
Race on Frozen Rivers
Perform Gymkhana Stunts
DIRT 5 is a fun, amplified, off-road arcade 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.
Developed by Codemasters · Published by Codemasters, Electronic Arts
You play an aspiring off-road racer building a career under the guidance of a racing icon. Take on a series of events, earn sponsorships and rewards, and face a rival as you progress.
Race across routes in varied locations and conditions, from gravel and sand to ice and snow. Events include circuit races, time trials, Gymkhana challenges, sprint races, and other off-road formats, with cars ranging from rally vehicles to trucks and buggies.
Earn money and experience by racing, then buy cars and unlock cosmetic items. Play solo, compete or cooperate in local split-screen for up to four players, or race online in modes for up to 12.
Players who enjoy DIRT 5 often praise its accessible arcade racing, visually striking tracks and weather, and the option to play through races with friends in local split-screen. Some also like the range of vehicles and event types. Reviews are divided, with recurring criticism that the handling and AI can feel inconsistent, the career repeats events, and the game departs from traditional rally racing.


| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 40 |
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| Players | 1–12 |
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| Multiplayer | DIRT 5 supports single-player and multiplayer racing. Local offline modes support split-screen for up to 4 players, including Career. Online play supports PvP race playlists for up to 12 players and objective-based modes. Private matches are mentioned in reviews, but public custom lobbies are reported as unavailable. |
| Multiplayer & mods | The provided information does not mention gameplay mods affecting multiplayer. The game includes a livery editor and Playgrounds track creation/community tracks, but no evidence is provided that external modding changes multiplayer functionality. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 8 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 72/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |