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NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PATCH 1.03 - XBOX Further improvements to online matchmaking and connectivity Further performance improvements to splitscreen functionality Fixed an issue with Gymkhana events not launching after tutorial Fixed an issue causing crashes when switching between video quality settings Fix for screen tear instances Resolved issue causing a loss of audio when using some audio outputs General minor graphical, gameplay and quality of life improvements across the board, including GPU and CPU performance improvements NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - 'PATCH 1.04' - PC Multiple general performance improvements across the board, reducing instances of crashes, gameplay stuttering and FPS drops, further optimising general gameplay Fix for crash caused by signing out during a Gymkhana event Visual improvements to rain effects on windshield when using interior camera views Display fix for rewards screen in post-race menu Photo mode: minor fixes and optimisations Multiplayer: improvements in kicking players in lobby who do not ready up for an event V-Sync added Added option to disable dynamic resolution

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 - PC Minor patch added for general stability fixes and improvements

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - PC Minor patch added for general stability fixes and improvements

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 - Xbox, PlayStation Multiple general performance improvements across the board, reducing instances of crashes, gameplay stuttering and FPS drops, further optimising general gameplay Xbox: Resolved issue causing some players to lose controller vibration/rumble PS4: Resolved issues caused by save data created before previous patch, such as progress disappearing upon game restart and crashes when using livery editor PS5: Further refinements to the use of DualSense adaptive triggers PS4/PS5: V-Sync added Fix for crash caused by signing out during a Gymkhana event Visual improvements to rain effects on windshield when using interior camera views Display fix for rewards screen in post-race menu Photo mode: minor fixes and optimisations Multiplayer: improvements in kicking players in lobby who do not ready up for an event Multiplayer: general improvements to online matchmaking and lobby searches The Trophy/Achievement ‘Spare Some Change for Gas?’ will now require players to race for 1,000 miles, instead of 10,000

UPDATE 2.00 - PC, PlayStation, Xbox Patch Notes for DIRT 5 Update 2.00 are below, which is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. 'SNOW LIMITS' FREE CONTENT PACK - New Playgrounds items, new liveries, new Ice Breaker circuit, new customisation items and the option for Snowy conditions in Playgrounds all added, for free to all players WHEEL SUPPORT – Extensive selection of wheels supported for DIRT 5 across each platform, including Thrustmaster, Logitech and some Fanatec devices VISUAL Further general visual and performance improvements across the board, including visual updates to the ‘Prioritise Frame Rate’/120hz mode on Xbox Series X Further FPS improvements when using Image Quality mode on Xbox One and PS4 Fixed issues causing flickering lights during night-time events PC: Further fixes for reports of crashes and startup issues Fixed issue causing game freezes in the Career – Sponsors tab when selecting an Amplified Edition sponsor CAREER Fixes for crashes occurring at the beginning of some Career events for some players Added option to listen back to previous podcast episodes from a playlist Fixed visual bug in Career mode that shows the player earning more than the maximum amount of Stamps after completing Throwdowns ONLINE Technical changes made to the matchmaking process; search times for lobbies have been increased to improve the likelihood of live lobbies being found Friends lobby size increased to eight players Fixes for crashes occurring when exiting active multiplayer eventsSPLIT-SCREEN Fixed multiple bugs causing crashes and performances issues in split-screen play Audio fixes for low volume in split-screen modePLAYGROUNDS Leaderboard display adjusted to show faster target times Resolves occurrences of objects being available for the wrong event typeGENERAL Amplified Edition entitlements fully unlocked for Amplified Edition pre-order players PS5: Fixed issue with Trophies not unlocking. Any Trophies earned during this issue should unlock for players after completing one event Further improvements made to AI behaviour, particularly in races with large grids Fixed instance of cars triggering a track reset incorrectly on Arizona – Merrick Butte location Fixed issues causing crashes in the post-race menus Sprint cars: changes made to handling model following community feedback Display fixes for PS4/PS5 Trophy images and text General stability and quality of life improvements across each platform to improve your experience

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EA_Kent
Community Manager
3 years ago
UPDATE 6.03

Released on January 11, 2021 on Xbox, PlayStation & PC.

TECHNICAL FIXES

Added support for the Thrustmaster T248 racing wheel

Made several minor performance & technical updates across the game
EA_Kent
Community Manager
3 years ago
UPDATE 6.03 (Stadia)

Released on February 7, 2022 on Google Stadia.

CONTENT & FEATURES

Added two new Brazil tracks: Sao Conrado & Rio Seafront

Added two new Morocco tracks: Ait Ojana & Tinghir

Added Red Bull liveries to multiple cars

Added iconic liveries to multiple cars

Added Cross-Platform matchmaking options to Online Public lobbies for races and party events

Added Red Bull arch prop Playgrounds Create mode

Added Halloween props to Playgrounds Create mode

Added Wet & Stormy weather conditions to all Playgrounds locations

Added Fog & Sandstorm weather conditions to all Playgrounds locations

Added Parts Unknown Playground content items & new location (Papoose Lake)

Added Weekly Challenges & Creator Rewards to Playgrounds

Added Ghost target/opponent options to Gate Crasher and Time Trial events

Added Stat Stickers - New Driver Card Stickers available for reaching progression milestones

Added more Achievements to support new content releases

Released Super Size Content Pack*, featuring multiple cars, events, liveries and more

Released Wild Spirits Content Pack*

TECHNICAL FIXES & CHANGES

Added support for Korean language

Added support for Simplified Chinese language

Added support for Japanese language

Added in-game notifications system for news & updates

Updated public playlists for online Race & party modes

Updated UI layout of Career Mode selection screen

Added 40 extra player levels (new cap: Level 200)

Added Rewards Multiplier for using lower-ranked cars in a vehicle class

Adjusted AI performance for more exciting and challenging racing

Made various lighting changes to improve game appearance

Made several minor performance & technical updates across the game

*Available in Amplified and Year One Editions, or can be purchased separately as a stand-alone pack
EA_Kent
Community Manager
3 years ago
UPDATE 6.04

Released on April 19, 2022 on PlayStation.

TECHNICAL FIXES & CHANGES

Fixed Spatial Audio corruption, caused by detaching 1 or more controllers during split-screen gameplay

Added support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). Requires a PlayStation 5 and a HDMI 2.1 display.

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