DiRT Rally 2.0

[Dr. Pain]

Wales rally is great fun. That fence post is back from 1 and I've hit it every time I've done sweet lamb. Can't wait for VR now.

[Duke]

[Duke]

Codemasters released a new update for their DiRT Rally 2.0 title which adds the long-awaited VR support via the Oculus Store and Steam as the game now supports OpenVR for the Steam version.
Furthermore, the update to Version 1.7 also adds a bunch of free content in the form of a selection of DirtFish Liveries and a Test Drive Location. To access the location select [Garage] from the My Team main menu, and then [Vehicle Options] and [Test Drive]. DirtFish is also expected to be added to Freeplay in a future update. There are currently no plans to add it to Multiplayer.

Patch Notes: Version 1.7
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 a 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.

Localization:
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 currently being worked on and are expected to be resolved in the next update (1..

[Cursed]

Will Oculus Store purchasers be able to play with Steam store purchasers?

[DarrenM]

I found this post which says no multiplayer crossplay. I don't know if that includes leagues.

https://forums.codemasters.com/topic/41 ... ent-452768

Really bazaar that they didn't include the native oculus support in the Steam version.

[Dr. Pain]

This is great fun in VR. So far I've improved by about 2 seconds everywhere I go in VR

I had no issues with graphics or stuttering. Just plugged in the Rift and it all worked fine.

[Cursed]

Doc, did you get it through Steam?

I've been thinking of getting a handbrake for the sim setup lately too.

[Duke]

Codemasters confirmed that DiRT Rally 2.0 Seasons Three and Four DLC’s will launch respectively on the 27th August, and November 19, bringing some exciting new content to the popular Rally Simulator.

"It’s been six months since we launched DiRT Rally 2.0 and the response from our community has been really positive, said Ross Gowing, DiRT Rally 2.0 Game Director at Codemasters. We spend a lot of time listening to our players and we’re delighted to bring them remastered classics alongside new vehicles and locations to give them a completely new experience.

Seasons Three and Four are a perfect blend of classic and new with the likes of Greece and Finland which were established on the original DiRT Rally, through to new RX circuits in Abu Dhabi and South Africa. There is so much variety that will appeal to old and new players alike. We’re also delighted to update the FIA World Rallycross Championship with new 2019 vehicles as well as bodywork and livery updates.”

[Duke]

At the beginning of August, Codemasters released update V1.7 for their DiRT Rally 2.0 title which added the long-awaited VR support via the Oculus Store and Steam (OpenVR). While this was great news, allot of the DiRT fans were not overwhelmed by the quality and stability of the VR implementation.

Luckily, the development team is keeping track of all the tips/complaints by the community, and is already fixing and improving VR support issues. The first batch of VR related improvements will be part of the DiRT Rally 2.0 Update V 1.8 which will become available on September 3.

Codemasters Quote:
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 the 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.

[Duke]

Codemasters has released the Week-1 content for the DiRT Rally 2.0 Season 3 DLC expansions.
This release adds two famous rally cars from the early 2000s. The Ford Focus RS Rally 2001 and the Subaru Impreza 2001.
Both of these cars are available as part of the Season 3 content. If you have a bundle containing Season 3 (like the Seasons 3 & 4 deluxe Content, the Year Pass or the Super Deluxe version of the game) these cars will become available automatically. The Ford Focus RS Rally 2001 & Subaru Impreza 2001 can also be purchased individually.

[Cursed]

I decided to purchase after I saw enough posts that made me feel that Rift performance would be good enough on the Steam version. Too bad I discovered it after the Steam sale finished. Good ol' cdkeys to the rescue.

Picking up a handbrake controller from ebay too.

Good to see they're considering putting the Oculus SDK into the Steam version.

[Dr. Pain]

Sorry for the late response Cursed but I did get it through steam. It worked first try in VR and I didn't have to change a thing. I found a 2 second improvement in VR across the board.

[Cursed]

No problems, Doc. I saw your response. I just like to see a good number of positives, mainly because PC hardware is so diverse and people's experiences vary widely.

I've also discovered OpenComposite which lets me do away with using SteamVR for some games. It helped with No Man's Sky VR performance.

[r8response]

Free copy of the original here: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/dirt-rally

[Cursed]

Picked up one of these on ebay for Father's Day:


Just have to work out how to mount it to the Strap-On Cockpit (TM), and I'll be good to go.

[Duke]

I've seen them on ebay & wondered how good they are, let us know won't ya mate...

by the way is it analogue?

[Cursed]

Yep, analogue. Seems to be using a Hall Effect sensor and magnet rather than a pot.

The spring in it is a lot stiffer than I expected. Hopefully it won't be as noticeable when it's screwed down.

[Duke]

Yep, analogue. Seems to be using a Hall Effect sensor and magnet rather than a pot.

Bonus!!!

[Duke]

Codemasters has deployed Update Version 1.9 for the DiRT Rally 2.0 title, introducing the Oculus VR mode, which now provides a much better VR experience for Steam version users. Besides the VR updates, Codemasters have also been working hard to resolve some existing issues and add some more interesting features. Check out the full changelog below for more details.

V1.9 Changelog:
Content:
Added files for Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi in preparation of DLC release on October 8th.
Added files for Peugeot 206 Rally in preparation of DLC release on October 22nd.
Added files for Volkswagen Golf Kitcar in preparation of DLC release on October 22nd.

Features:
New feature: Broadcast Mode (Beta). Players can now spectate others in Multiplayer Lobbies.
New camera angle: “Dashboard”

VR:
Added “Launch DiRT Rally 2.0 in Oculus VR Mode” command to Steam version.
Adjusted default Chaperone setup by forcing Seated Mode.
Improved readability of various UI elements.
Made various improvements to reduce stutter during head movement.

Audio:
Resolved multiple triggers relating to audio cutting out mid-Stage.
Resolved issue where turbo blow-off sounds were not playing when players released the throttle.

Hardware:
Added “Handbrake Deadzone” and “Handbrake Saturation” options to Advanced Input Settings.

My Team:
Added ability to “restart” My Team career by resetting player inventories.
Resolved issue where selling an upgraded car would not show the correct amount of Credits refunded.
AI Challenges: Resolved issue where AI drivers would score double points after player recovers from Terminal Damage.

Freeplay:
Custom: Added ability to autofill an Event with all available routes for a chosen location.
Historic: Resolved issue where retiring from an event would mark the current Championship as “Completed”.

AI:
Modified AI behavior when taking the final corner at Estering, Germany.

Miscellaneous:
General stability improvements and minor bug fixes throughout the title.

[Dr. Pain]

Rally Greece just frightened the life out of me in VR driving a 306 Maxi. Holy shit it was intense getting up to speed on some of down hill sections only to find a tight right hair pin with one hell of a drop off the edge. Hand brake around and the front wheels trying to drag it out of the slide.

[Duke]

Codemasters has deployed the Yas Marina Rallycross track for DiRT Rally 2.0 as part of the Season 3 content.

The Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit is new on the calendar for the 2019’FIA World Rallycross Championship season. This highly technical and challenging Rallycross track sits within the first sector of the Yas Marina Circuit’s Grand Prix layout. The combination of viewing grandstands, wrapped around tight bends and an ultra-fast Joker section provides drivers with thrilling overtaking opportunities, which sets the scene in a gladiatorial, stadium-like atmosphere.

Stage Conditions (General):
Daytime / Clear / Dry Surface
Daytime / Cloudy / Wet Surface
Sunset / Cloudy / Wet Surface
Sunrise/ Clear / Dry Surface
Dusk / Cloudy / Dry Surface
Dusk / Cloudy / Wet Surface

Stage Conditions (Time Trial):
Daytime / Clear / Dry Surface
Daytime / Cloudy / Wet Surface

[Duke]

Codemasters has deployed the V1.10 update for DiRT Rally 2.0 on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One featuring more tweaks to the game and a few additions.
This update is in preparation for the 3 Locations (1 Rally, 2 Rallycross) that are releasing over the next month but there are a few other handy things in there too, like new Achievements, further VR optimizations, car, location updates, audio updates and more.
Codemasters also announced that they will release a small V1.10.1 patch in the coming days. Version 1.11 is in development and is expected to be released around December 10.

Changelog V1.10:
Content
New Location: Jämsä, Finland – Available November 5 (Season 3)
New Location: Killarney International Raceway, South Africa – Available November 19 (Season 4)
New Location: Lydden Hill, UK – Available December 3 (Season 4)
New Liveries: Season 3, Stage 3 – Available November 5 (Season 3)
New Liveries: Season 4, Stage 1 – Available December 3 (Season 4)

VR
Optimized overall SteamVR performance, to match that of Oculus SDK.
Reassigned Oculus SDK preset graphics settings, to use VR config file (the same file used by SteamVR in previous versions).

Microsoft Store PC version
Added ability to change the game language.

Achievements
New Achievement: Finnesse – Roll your car and continue in Finland.
New Achievement: Flying Finn – Get airborne 100 times in Finland.
New Achievement: Greece Lightning – Win an Event in Greece by over a minute with Hardcore Damage enabled.
New Achievement: Have a Break – Buy a Kitcar.
Past & Present: Resolved issue where Achievement would not unlock when a player retires from the final Event.

Locations
Ribadelles, Spain: Adjusted sunset time on the loading screen.
Ribadelles, Spain: Corrected specific pace note in Italian language.
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi: Adjusted various Track Reset lines
(note: Leaderboards will be reset for this Location during update rollout).
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi: Resolved issue where black boxes were appearing behind cars at Dusk.
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi: Made numerous minor improvements and bug fixes.
Estering, Germany: Added spotter callout reminder for the final lap, if the player has not yet taken their Joker.
Powys, Wales: Resolved issue where dust-based visual effects were not appearing when the player rejoined the track.

Cars
BMW M2 Competition: Added ability to repair Turbo components in My Team.
Peugeot 206 Rally: Added exhaust flame visual effects.

Audio
Volkswagen Golf Kitcar: Updated exhaust audio.
Added ability to disable post-Stage comments at Finish Line.
Resolved issue where audio was missing from internal camera views in Time Trial.
Resolved issue where podium crowd audio was too quiet after winning Rallycross Finals.

Broadcast Mode
Added ability to use Trackside cameras.
Added ability to select a specific player to spectate and follow through multiple Stages/Races.
Made numerous minor improvements and bug fixes.

Clubs
Added UI indicator to show if a Championship has enabled the Hardcore Damage setting.
Added UI indicator to show if a Championship has enabled Force Cockpit Camera setting.
Added UI indicator to show if a Championship has enabled Allow Assists setting.

Hardware
Ensured that Handbrake Deadzone and Handbrake Saturation settings work correctly across all game modes.
Added input reporting slider for when players are configuring handbrake settings.

My Team
Corrected UI display of Staff members in My Team after a player resets their RaceNet data.

Miscellaneous
Made several minor bug-fixes throughout the title.
Made several minor stability improvements throughout title.

Changelog V1.10.1 (Release Date Unknown)
Broadcast Mode:
Resolved issue where vehicles were flickering when using Trackside cameras.
Resolved issues where Trackside cameras were not accurately following cars in Rallycross Events.
Resolved issue where the game would crash when switching cameras.
Made a number of minor updates and big fixes to feature.

Hardware:
Resolved issues where the game would periodically stutter when USB input devices are connected, in some specific scenarios.

Miscellaneous:
Resolved issue where some trackside banners appeared as blank images.

[Duke]

Codemasters are getting ready to deploy the last DLC track for DiRT Rally 2.0 as part of the Season 3 content. The long-awaited return of the Finland Rally will become available on November 5.
The latest DiRT Rally 2.0 preview video shows us 2 Stages from the upcoming Finland Rally which is famous for its high speed, big jumps, and tree-lined thrills.

[Duke]

I have missed these car releases over the last few weeks.

[Duke]

The real-world FIA World Rallycross Championship is heading to South Africa this coming weekend to race on the Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town.
This exciting RX track will also be part of the ‘Season 4′ DLC package for DiRT Rally 2.0 and is expected to become available in two weeks’ time.
For now, check out these gorgeous in-game preview screenshots.