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Codemasters Group Holdings PLC
06 November 2020
 

 

Codemasters Group Holdings Plc

 

Release of DIRT 5

 

Codemasters Group Holdings Plc (AIM:CDM), the award-winning British video game developer and publisher specialising in high-quality racing games, is pleased to confirm the release of DIRT 5 today for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and PC.

The game will also be released on the next generation of consoles, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5, which are launching on 10 November 2020 and from 12 November 2020 respectively. A Google Stadia version is also expected to launch in early 2021.

DIRT 5 provides fans with a new off-road experience set in amplified real-world locations, such as New York City and Rio de Janeiro, alongside the more challenging and remote areas of Greece and China.  The game also includes the ground-breaking, brand new feature, Playgrounds mode. Playgrounds combines creativity and community as it gives players the ability to create, share, and discover player-made racing arenas.

Players will experience extreme racing in a variety of vehicle classes from buggies, unlimited trucks, rock bouncers to traditional and modern rally cars. It includes an expansive, narrative-driven Career mode featuring the talented iconic voice actors Nolan North and Troy Baker. The game also welcomes back the return of split-screen for up to four players.

The launch trailer can be viewed here - https://youtu.be/K96Pe0jvpfk

 

Frank Sagnier, CEO of Codemasters, commented:

"In keeping with our reputation for producing the highest quality, AAA rated racing games, DIRT 5 has received widespread critical acclaim, culminating with the game receiving the gamescom 2020 Best Racing Game Award on 30 August. We are extremely proud of the game and are thrilled that it is finally available to players around the world."

 

 

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Frank Sagnier, CEO                                                                                         

Rashid Varachia, CFO                                                                     

 

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Josh Royston                                                                                                                     codemasters@almapr.co.uk

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Notes to Editors

 

ABOUT CODEMASTERS:

 

Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specialises in high quality racing games including DiRT, GRID and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of videogames. In November 2019, Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios, creators and developers of award-winning IP including the Project CARS franchise and Fast & Furious Crossroads.

 

Codemasters' LEI number is: 213800NOITSDQVNP5W91

 

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