Dirt 5 Will Release on PS5 At Launch With Free Upgrade From PS4; 4K & 120 FPS Options Supported

Codemasters has been pretty cagey on the release date of the PS5 version of its upcoming racing game Dirt 5, until now.

According to an announcement made on Twitter, the game will launch on PS5 on day one, November 12.

Options for 4K resolution and 120 frames-per-second will be available alongside faster load times. The haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the DualSense controller will also be supported.

On top of that, an upgrade from the PS4 version will be made available for free.

Dirt 5 will also release on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Stadia, with the old platforms getting it on November 6 and the Xbox Series ones on November 10 as a launch title.

If you’re unfamiliar with the game, you can check out an official description below. You can also check out a previous trailer, another set in China, and one featuring the Xbox Series X version.

If you’re unfamiliar with the game, here’s how Codemaster itself describes it.

“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 and more new features, DIRT 5 is the next generation of extreme racing.

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Let Loose
Whilst respecting the heritage and retaining the DNA of the franchise, DIRT 5 writes a new chapter in the legacy of DIRT – bolder and braver than ever before. New features, new innovations and a fresh approach make DIRT 5 a hub of off-road racing, style and culture, where you can constantly create highlight-reel moments.

Blaze a Trail Across the Globe
Take a trip around the world to and race on over 70+ unique routes across 10 different global locations in stunning, dynamic environments. From racing on the frozen East River in New York, to under the Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, to shining by the Northern Lights at Norway, take on opponents, the terrain and extreme, everchanging conditions.

Push The Limits with Incredible Cars
Get behind the wheel of an eclectic and exciting roster of cars. Conquer the toughest of terrain with boulder-beating machines, take iconic rally cars to new locations, or feel the power of 900bhp sprint cars. Rallycross, GT, trophy trucks, buggies muscle cars complete the ultimate off-road garage.

Own the Spotlight in a Star-Studded Career
World-renowned voice talents Troy Baker and Nolan North head up the cast of DIRT 5’s story-driven Career mode. Under the tutelage of an icon, all eyes are on you to become the new star of an amplified world of off-road racing. Earn sponsorships and unique rewards, conquer all locations, and take on a fierce rival in our biggest ever Career.

Compete or Co-Operate in Off-Road Action
Local split-screen up to four players on offline modes, including Career, makes DIRT 5 the perfect couch multiplayer racing game as you battle for position with your friends. Online, throw down in curated race playlists for up to 12 players and compete in innovative objective-based modes.

Create and Capture with New Features
Capture your biggest jumps and best moves with a detailed Photo Mode, and show your creative flair with DIRT’s deepest-ever livery editor for all cars. Plus, more brand new features that allow all players to create and play in DIRT like never before.”