Hello everyone, time for another DiRT Roadbook!

http://blog.codemasters.com/dirt/08/the-dirt-roadbook-august-23-2019/

• Mini Cooper SX1: Coming in Season 4!
  
• VR Status Update
  
• Stage Degradation: What do the settings mean?
  
• Sennheiser PRO TALK with Chris Jojo
  
• SUBARU Impreza (2001) and Ford Focus Rally 2001: Coming August 27
  
• Season 3 Content Availability

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As you all know, VR support for DiRT Rally 2.0 was added in Version 1.7, however we’re fully aware that some are enjoying it less than others due to technical performance. You’ve given us feedback, and we’ve been having many discussions internally about how to ensure you all have the best VR experience possible with our game.



First up, we posted a VR settings guide. If you haven’t seen it yet it’s here:

• Forum Thread: VR Performance FAQ

Next, we looked at what changes could be made in time for our next update. Version 1.8 is expected to release around September 3. Here’s a snippet of the Patch Notes (which we’re currently assembling) detailing what’s changing for VR:

• Added option allowing players to choose whether to launch the game in 2D Mode or VR Mode.
  
• Added support for separate graphics presets between 2D Mode and VR Mode.
  
• Added support for “-novr” launch command.
  
• Added ability to bind “Reset View” to a preferred buttons/keys.
  
• Resolved issue where game would crash if no VR headset was plugged in.
  
• Improved readability of UI text in VR Mode.

In addition to this, we are currently investigating what is required in terms of time and resources to implement Oculus SDK support into the Steam version of the game.

Adding Oculus SDK support to the Steam version is not a simple matter of flicking a switch, nor is it a case of copy/pasting code from the Oculus version. It’s also not something that can happen immediately or in a very short space of time. We’ll share more in the future once things progress.



As always, we’re grateful for the feedback you provide to us on all aspects of the game, whether it’s on our forums, Steam or social media. It’s through this two-way conversation that we’ll continue to improve the game and give you the best experience possible.

Hello everyone, early Roadbook this week but there's still plenty to talk about!

http://blog.codemasters.com/dirt/08/the-dirt-roadbook-august-14-2019/

• Estering, Germany: Available now in DiRT Rally 2.0
  
• This weekend: Euro RX of Germany
  
• Seasons 3 & 4 of DiRT Rally 2.0 are on the way!
  
• VR Feedback & Performance Guide
  
• DiRT Sale on Steam

To save you a click, here's a quick word on VR:

As mentioned in last week’s Roadbook the team’s continuing to monitor feedback and investigate ways to improve PC performance for all players.

Once we’re closer to making improvements (whether it be a hotfix or a timeline for a future update) we’ll share more info. We’re also looking at some quality of life improvements for our next few updates; again we’ll share more info once they’re closer to completion.

Hello everyone.

Thank you for your continued feedback and bug reports on DiRT Rally 2.0.

We're aware of players having performance issues in VR, and of other players having FPS and stuttering issues in non-VR. After some internal testing we have put together some FAQs which should help you increase your game's performance.

• https://forums.codemasters.com/topic/41690-dirt-rally-20-fps-stuttering-guide-steam-non-vr/

• https://forums.codemasters.com/topic/41687-dirt-rally-20-vr-faq-performance-guide/

• https://forums.codemasters.com/topic/41492-dirt-rally-20-version-17-bug-reporting-thread/

• https://forums.codemasters.com/topic/41491-dirt-rally-20-vr-bug-reporting-thread/

Also, incase you missed it we announced Seasons 3 and 4 yesterday, full details here:

• http://blog.codemasters.com/dirt/08/seasons-3-4-of-dirt-rally-2-0-are-on-the-way/

As always thank you for your continued feedback and input, it helps a lot in identifying and highlighting any issues that arise. We'll continue to monitor feedback.

You wanted more cars and locations to play with, and here they come!

Seasons 3 and 4 of DiRT Rally 2.0 are fast approaching!


📰 Announcement: http://www.codemasters.com/dirt-rally-2-0-seasons-3-4-launching-from-august-2019/

📰 Blog post: http://blog.codemasters.com/dirt/08/seasons-3-4-of-dirt-rally-2-0-are-on-the-way/


How about some screenshots and World RX photos to whet your appetite? 😉



















Here’s an overview of what you’ll find in Seasons 3 & 4 of DiRT Rally 2.0. All content is available individually or as part of the Seasons 3 & 4 Deluxe Content Pack.

If you’re a Standard Edition player you can receive all 4 Seasons of content with the DiRT Rally 2.0 Year Pass.

If you’ve yet to pick up DiRT Rally 2.0 the Super Deluxe Edition will get you everything from Seasons 1-4, along with the base game!

The original Deluxe Edition of DiRT Rally 2.0 contains Seasons 1 & 2 only, as does the original Deluxe Content pack.

A lot has happened but one thing doesn't change, and that's a new DiRT Roadbook!

🔴 http://blog.codemasters.com/community/08/the-dirt-roadbook-august-9-2019/

• VR Recap
  
• DirtFish Content
  
• Version 1.7
  
• New Achievements
  
• Estering available on August 13
  
• Twitter's ups and downs

Welcome to Version 1.7 and the moment many of you have been waiting for, VR has arrived to DiRT Rally 2.0!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW0mGB7aDpY

Today’s update makes the virtual a reality with the release of DiRT Rally 2.0 on Oculus, and the addition of OpenVR support to the Steam version. Ever since VR was teased many months ago it’s been at the top of the community’s wishlist and now it’s here. This is the perfect time to revisit the game or jump in for the very first time.







Also available in Version 1.7 today is a whole bunch of free content!

DirtFish has been added to DiRT Rally 2.0 as a Test Drive location, and with it come a bunch of new liveries. To access the location select [Garage] from the My Team main menu, and then [Vehicle Options] and [Test Drive].

DirtFish is expected to be added to Freeplay in a future update. There are currently no plans to add it to Multiplayer.







VR:

• Added support for OpenVR (Steam version only)

Content:

• New Location: DirtFish (Test Drive only)
  
• New Livery: DirtFish – SUBARU WRX STI NR4
  
• New Livery: DirtFish – Opel Adam R2
  
• New Livery: DirtFish – Ford Fiesta OMSE SuperCar Lites
  
• New Livery: DirtFish – BMW E30 M3 Evo Rally
  
• New Livery: Per-Inge Walfridsson – Lancia Stratos

Leaderboards:

• Resolved issue where negative times were being displayed on Leaderboards.

My Team:

• Tyre compound choice will no longer reset to Medium after every Stage.

Clubs:

• Added support for more scheduling options when setting up Club Championships.

Cars:

• Added Turbocharger audio to Lancia Delta S4 (Rally).
  
• Resolved texture error on Ford Escort RS Cosworth.
  
• Resolved texture error with bonnet underside on Citroën C3 R5.
  
• Resolved issue with Porsche 911 RGT Rally Spec’s brake lights not working.
  
• Improved appearance of ŠKODA Fabia Rally (Up to 2000cc) tail lights and spoiler.

Locations:

• Bikernieki, Latvia – Corrected grid slot ordering for Rallycross Heats
  
• Bikernieki, Latvia – Resolved issue where starting lights would not activate.
  
• Bikernieki, Latvia – Resolved collision issue with specific rumble strip.
  
• Łęczna County, Poland – Improved lighting effects on grass.
  
• Łęczna County, Poland – Corrected time of sunset from 04:16 to 18:55.

UI/UX:

• Resolved issue where Engine Upgrades 5 and 6 for Peugeot 205 T16 Rallycross were inverted.
  
• Resolved issue where ghost targets were not tracking correctly on Stage progress bars.

Achievements/Trophies:

• Made fixes to certain issues preventing “Adaptable” from unlocking.

Localisation:

• Portuguese – Correction to text translation of “Hard Tyres”.
  
• German – Correction to text message for when users load a Tuning Setup.
  
• Spanish – Corrected co-driver callouts for certain turns on Polish stages.

Miscellaneous:

• Added official support for Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2 (AO) on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
  
• General stability improvements and minor bug fixes throughout the game.

And finally, some updates on hot topics within the DiRT community:

• There are no plans to add PlayStation VR support to DiRT Rally 2.0.
  
• Issues where audio cuts out mid-Stage are currently being worked on and should be resolved in a future update.
  
• Issues where Tuning Setups revert to default when taking part in Club Events are are currently being worked on and are expected to be resolved in the next update (1.8).

Hello everyone!

August’s “big month” for DiRT Rally 2.0 has begun, let’s catch up on everything in The DiRT Roadbook!


📰 http://blog.codemasters.com/community/08/the-dirt-roadbook-august-2-2019/

• Lancia Delta S4 Rallycross & MG Metro 6R4 Rallycross – Available Now
  
• FIA World Rallycross Championship heads to Canada
  
• Eifel Rallye Festival 2019
  
• Wales Rally: Now available in Clubs
  
• Community Events now available Online
  
• Version 1.7 – Available August 8

And also, just to get ahead of the expected response:

• We're not talking about VR yet, but it won't be long now, promise 😉

Take to your favourite Rallycross circuit as 2 new cars make their way to DiRT Rally 2.0 today.





The Lancia Delta S4 was one of the most ferocious cars to compete in Group B rally. When Group B was disbanded in 1986, many of the Delta S4s that had been in competition were quickly repurposed for Rallycross. Drivers like Matti Alamäki, heavily modified the car, optimising it for the sprint format that is synonymous with Rallycross.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1005020/DiRT_Rally_20__Lancia_Delta_S4_RX/?snr=1_16_16_&curator_clanid=33668795





Based on the MG Metro 6R4 mid-engined Group B rally car, the Rallycross version sported a number of upgrades and modifications. This car was a regular at Rallycross events around the world, and was especially popular amongst European Rallycross drivers in the late 1980s.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1005030/DiRT_Rally_20__MG_Metro_6R4_Rallycross/?curator_clanid=33668795



Both of these cars are releasing from today, July 30. Please note that depending on your platform and region the release time will vary, so don’t worry if you cannot find them right away. Some storefronts update in the mornings, some in the afternoons and some in the evenings. No matter where you play the game however, you should be motoring by the end of the day.

Both of these cars are available as part of Season 2’s content. If you’ve got the Deluxe Edition of the game these cars will be waiting for you once they go live, and if you’re a Standard Edition player you can upgrade to the Deluxe Content Pack below to get all content from Seasons 1 and 2:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1036470/DiRT_Rally_20__Deluxe_Upgrade_Store_Package/?curator_clanid=33668795

Hello again everyone and welcome back to The DiRT Roadbook!

Hit the link below for a roundup of the latest news.

http://blog.codemasters.com/community/07/the-dirt-roadbook-july-26-2019/

• Upcoming Group B Rallycross DLC
  
• Wales Rally Stage Runs
  
• Jon Armstrong onboard at Down Rally 2019
  
• Cooler Master custom PC build

Hello again everyone, it's time for another DiRT Roadbook!


http://blog.codemasters.com/community/07/the-dirt-roadbook-july-19-2019/

• Wales Rally Available Now
  
• Wales Rally Stage Runs
  
• Jon Armstrong at Down Rally 2019
  
• 6R4.net Track Day