Re: DiRT 5 - Patch Notes

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 events
  
  SPLIT-SCREEN 
• Fixed multiple bugs causing crashes and performances issues in split-screen play
• Audio fixes for low volume in split-screen mode
  
  PLAYGROUNDS 
• Leaderboard display adjusted to show faster target times
• Resolves occurrences of objects being available for the wrong event type
  
  GENERAL
• 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

HOTFIX 2.00.1

Released on PC on December 18, 2020. This hotfix, including just the Career mode inaccessibility fix, is also live now on Xbox and PlayStation platforms.

• Fixes issue causing players who've completed every Career event to be unable to access the mode
• Further performance improvements for Nvidia GPUs

UPDATE 3.00

Released on all platforms on February 22, 2021. 

CONTENT AND FEATURES 

• Energy Content Pack (separate pack, included in Amplified Edition and Year One Upgrade versions) 
• Junkyard Playgrounds Update – over 20 new themed Playgrounds items to use in Create mode 
• New official liveries: Ford RS200, Ford Escort ES Cosworth, Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 2    
• New Playground location: Italy  
• Level cap increase to 120   

VISUAL 

• PS5: Fixes and improvements to address reports of frame rate drops and stutters in all visual modes 
• Further visual improvements in cockpit/interior camera views 
• Multiple display and UI fixes for split-screen events 
• Fixed instances of shadows appearing overly dark in specific conditions and locations  
• Fixed multiple instances of lighting and object pop-in during night conditions 
• PC: Mouse will now disappear from screen when game is running 
• PC: Fixes and improvements for players using AMD Ryzen CPUs 
• Fixes for the under-ice lighting in selected Ice Breaker events  
• Fixes for instances of seams and flickers on Greece and China events when using the ‘Prioritise Frame Rate’ visual setting 

GAMEPLAY  

• Changes made to post-race flow to increase speed and remove waiting time 
• Fixed instances of ‘invisible’ walls or objects allowing players to ‘wall ride’ in certain areas of locations 
• Fixed instances of unclear ‘out of bounds’ sections forcing cars to reset in Brazil and Arizona 
• Further AI behaviour improvements in multiple events and modes 
• Xbox: Fixes for minor instances of rumble disappearing on Xbox One 
• Xbox: Fix for instances of crashes during Ice Breaker events 
• Xbox: Fixed instances of crashes on start screen for some Series X|S players with previous save data from Xbox One version 
• Xbox One: Fix for graphical corruption when accessing photo mode on Xbox One with ‘Prioritise Framerate’ setting 

CAREER  

• Updates to Career race objectives, including removal of ‘Dynamo’ objectives 

ONLINE  

• Multiplayer playlist update – new race events available in online play including multi-class races 
• Ghosting and speed reduction system implemented when players hit walls at a designated excessive speed 
• Fixed inconsistencies between HUD timer and post-race leaderboard timings 

PLAYGROUNDS 

•  Improvements made to camera movement in Smash Attack events 
• Upon improving your time/score and then restarting an event, the correct and updated time/score will now always show in the HUD 

GENERAL/OTHER 

• PS5: Multiple fixes for Trophies not triggering as designed 
• Fixes for crash occurrences during boot on PS5 
• Addition of optional RaceNet signup/login and livery reward for sign-in  
• PS: Fixes instances of additional content being unable to select when playing offline 
• Fixes for multiple minor instances of soft locks on all platforms, occurring after races or when exiting an event  
• Resolved instances of players on PC and PS4 having to re-complete the EULA and tutorial race whenever they boot the game  
• Various fixes for issues occurring when using keyboard on PC  
• Logitech G920/G923: Clutch pedal can now be mapped to any input 
• Logitech G923/G27/G29: Players can now use the shift paddles in menus to navigate tabs  
• Pressing the PS or ‘Share’ buttons on a PS4/PS5 controller will now automatically pause the game during events 
• Improvements made to throttle, brake and steering saturation implementation on all supported wheels and platforms  
• Further support and input functionality for Thrustmaster T80, T300 and T500 
• Various visual and technical tweaks and updates across the board to improve game performance and quality of life 

PATCH 3.01 (PS5, PS4)

Released on February 24, 2021. This patch addresses minor topics occurring exclusively on PlayStation, including incorrect store links, localisation errors, GPU hangs and an audio bug. 

PATCH 3.02 (PS5)

Released on March 1, 2021. This hotfix aims to address reports of crashes on PlayStation 5 in Career mode, with the error code CE-108255-1.

PATCH 3.03 (PC)

Released on March 9, 2021. This patch only addresses a minor technical matter and no changes in game performance should be expected. Players are advised to ensure they have updated to their latest drivers and are using the latest version of Windows to ensure optimum game performance. 

PATCH 4.01

Released for Steam and PlayStation on March 30, 2021, and for Xbox and Windows Store on April 7, 2021. 

TECHNICAL UPDATES

• PS5: Further fixes and optimisations that aim to improve frame rate performance and consistency  
• Fixed instances of camera acting erratically during events, after exiting photo mode or looking behind the car  
• Xbox One: Further fixes for instances of crashes  
• Fix for instances of freezes/soft locks at the end of Career events on PS5 and Steam  

UPDATE 4.00

Released on March 30, 2021 for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam and Windows Store. 

CONTENT AND FEATURES  

• Uproar Content Pack (separate pack, included in Amplified Edition and Year One Upgrade versions  
• After Dark Playgrounds Update – 20+ new items available to use in Create mode, including new loop-de-loop  
• Night-time conditions for Arizona and Italy Playgrounds  
• New official liveries: BMW M1 Procar, SUBARU WRX STI RX Supercar, SUBARU Impreza S4 Rally, and MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION VI.   
• Private lobbies: Online play includes private lobbies option for up to eight players via invite, with custom race event options   
• Verified Creators: Icon added to Playgrounds creations designed by selected top creators   
• New menu added to view profile statistics, including total mileage driven  
• Steam and Windows Store: Shadows cast by cars from the sun are now ray traced shadows  

TECHNICAL UPDATES  

• Fixed instances of game crashes occurring when attempting to sign into a profile already assigned to another controller/input  
• Scrolling statistics when waiting for an Online multiplayer now show the user’s total distance driven in miles, not metres  
• Xbox: Fixed instances of crashes during the ‘Lion’s Head’ Rally Raid Career event   
• Fix for some instances of game freeze/soft lock at the end of event   
• Fixed mute options for other players in Online public events   
• PC: Fixed instances of multiple Fanatec wheels generating throttle and brake inputs when idle  
• Button mappings on multiple Fanatec wheels have been resolved and refined, including the CSW Elite series and Universal Hub  
• PC: Resolved issue where operating photo mode with a keyboard would cause the camera to move  
• PlayStation: Fix for reports of frame rate drops when using Thrustmaster T-150 wheel   
• Playgrounds: Resolved occurrences of leaderboards not loading, triggering a network error  
• Split-screen: Mini-map will now display correctly in split-screen events   
• Xbox: Fix for shifter pattern on Logitech G920  
• Xbox: Fix for instances of graphical corruptions when entering photo mode during an event  
• PC: Fixed occurrences of driver animations not triggering as designed on a number of PC configs and graphics cards  

HOTFIX (PS5/4, PC, XBOX)

Released on April 6, 2021. This hotfix resolves the error of some or all of the iconic liveries added in 4.00 not being free to all players. All DIRT 5 players will be able to use the new iconic liveries once this hotfix is installed.

UPDATE 4.03/RED BULL REVOLUTION UPDATE 

Scheduled to release on May 11, 2021 for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam and Windows Store. 

CONTENT & FEATURES

• Official Red Bull liveries – eight liveries for multiple cars
• Cross-platform matchmaking – available in Online Public lobbies for races and party events
• Red Bull arch added to Playgrounds Create mode
• Wet and stormy weather conditions added for all Playgrounds locations
• Ghost lap time options added to Time Trial and Gate Crasher events
• Stats stickers – new Driver Card stickers available for reaching progression milestones

TECHNICAL CHANGES

• Chinese and Korean Localisation added
• Further fixes for crashes on Xbox One/Xbox One S, particularly on Ice Breaker events
• Fixed crash occurrences when scrolling through rewards for specific sponsors
• Fixed instances of crashes when attempting to select ‘Wireless Controller’ from the Input Settings
• Fixed crash occurrence when backing out of Photo Mode shortly after changing weather conditions
• Further checks and balances for currency payouts across multiple game modes
• PC: Fixed instances of driver animations not appearing in cockpit cam
• PC: Fixed instances of raytraced shadows appearing incorrectly
• PC: Further fixes for instances of crashes, particularly when using a Nvidia 3090 graphics card
• PC: Fanatec Clubsport v2.5 no longer defaults to a pedal preset and saves user-selected data
• PC: User-selected wheel rim presets are now stored in save data, meaning players no longer have to reselect a preset every time they boot the game
• The ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ controls on a d-pad are no longer locked to changing camera view, and can be bound to different actions by the player
• Xbox One: Fixed crash occurrence when signing out of a player profile whilst in Playgrounds
• PS5: Fixed crash occurrence in Playgrounds when a player deletes their only published Playground
• PS5: Fixed softlock occurrences when selecting ‘Show More’ in Playgrounds Discover mode
• Various visual and technical tweaks and updates across the board to improve game performance and quality of life 

PATCH 4.04 

Released on June 1, 2021 for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam and Windows Store. 

• PS4/5 – Wheel support added for multiple racing wheels and peripherals on PlayStation 4/5:
  • Fanatec CSL Elite Racing Wheel - Officially licensed for PS4™
  • Fanatec Podium Racing Wheel F1 - Officially licensed for PS4™
  • Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2 (Add-on)
  • Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula (Add-on)
  • Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Porsche 918 RSR (Add-on)
  • Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Universal Hub (Add-on)
  • Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 (Add-on)
  • Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 PS4 (Add-on)
  • Fanatec CSR Elite Pedals (Add-on)
  • Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals (Add-on)
  • Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V1 (Add-on)
  • Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V2 (Add-on)
  • Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 (Add-on)
  • Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3i (Add-on)
  • Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake (Add-on)
  • Fanatec ClubSport Shifter (Add-on)

• PS4/5 – Further fixes for instances of two Trophies/Achievements not unlocking as designed: “I’ll Show Them! I’ll Show Them All! and “Spare Some Change for Gas?"
• General technical fixes and optimisations to improve game performance across all modes

PATCH 4.05

Released on June 15, 2021 for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam and Windows Store. This patch addressed minor technical matters and added an in-game notifications system for news and updates.

PATCH 5.00

Released on July 20 for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam and Windows Store. 

CONTENT AND FEATURES

• Super Size Content Pack: Four new cars with multiple liveries (Bentley Continental GT Ice Race Car, Rezvani Tank, Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Baja Concept, Armada Rock Racer), 27 Career events, two Career Sponsors (Toblerone, Power Maxed), additional customisation items*
• Parts Unknown Playgrounds Update: New set of space-themed items in Create mode and new location: Papoose Lake
• Two Brazil tracks added – Sao Conrado and Rio Seafront – with additional reverse variants
• Iconic liveries added for five cars: Citroen C3 R5, BMW M2 Competition, Porsche Cayenne Transsyberia, Fiat Abarth 124 Rally, Ford F-150 Raptor Prerunner by Deberti Design
• Playgrounds: Weekly Challenges and Creator Rewards added
• PS5: Further haptics and adaptive trigger support added

TECHNICAL CHANGES

• Online: Public playlists for both Race and Party modes updated with new events
• PS4/5: Implemented ability to carry all account save progress between PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
• PS5: Added user control of rumble intensity through DualSense controller
• 40 additional player Levels added, bringing the maximum possible player Level to 200, with an unlockable item when reaching Level 200
• 12 community-taken Photo Mode shots added into the game as loading screens
• Photo Mode: Fix for instances of points of interest being blurry when far away, such as the Milky Way in Arizona 
• When using a wheel, Input Settings now disable the ‘Trigger Feedback’ slider
• Further fixes for instances of ‘Spare Some Change for Gas?’ Achievement/Trophy not unlocking at the correct time.
• Fix implemented for the Ghosts setup and display when the player sets the fastest global time
• Removed options for user input whilst loading into a private lobby, which can cause players to move to an empty lobby
• General performance and technical updates across the board to improve game performance and quality of life

*Super Size Content Pack is included in DIRT 5 Amplified Edition and Year One Edition, and the pack can be purchased separately from online stores.

PATCH 5.01 

Released on July 20 for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam and Windows Store. This minor patch addresses small technical areas across the board to improve overall user experience.

UPDATE 6.00

Released on Xbox, PlayStation and PC on September 1, 2021.

• Wild Spirits Content Pack: Two new cars (Ford Bronco Wildtrak 2021, ProDrive Hunter), 25 new Career events, two new Player Sponsors, more liveries and additional customisation items. This pack is included in DIRT 5 Amplified/Year One Edition or purchasable separately
• Two new Morocco Stampede circuits, Ait Ojana and Tinghir, with reverse variants 
• Five additional iconic liveries
• Overhauled opponent driver AI to increase challenge and excitement all modes and scenarios  
• New Rewards Multiplier tied to chosen vehicle rankings. Players will receive greater rewards for succeeding in events with lower-ranked cars within a vehicle class. 
• Resolved instances of irregular object snapping in Playgrounds at Papoose Lake  
• Resolved instances of missing ambient audio for multiple Playground arenas on objects  
• Fixed environment bug allowing players on Greece events to fall out of the world  
• Fixed instance of incorrect label for second place in Playgrounds Weekly Challenges  
• Resolved issue causing players to be reset to track incorrectly on Brazil’s Rio Seafront, Turn 8  
• Resolved rare instances of crashes during online play 

UPDATE 6.02

Released on September 30, 2021 on Xbox, PlayStation and PC. 

NEW CONTENT

• ‘Tricks N Treats’ Halloween Playgrounds pack: Free Playgrounds item set of Halloween-themed objects for use in Gate Crasher, Smash Attack, and Gymkhana. Available from October 1, 2021.

TECHNICAL FIXES & CHANGES

• New tweaks to general light, shade, and reflections will be noticeable across every location and scenario, particularly in night-time events, leading to more realistic and natural lighting
• Steam: Fixed issue causing online cross-platform matchmaking to not work on Steam
• Xbox One: Fixed issue causing audio distortion in rare occurrences
• PS5: Resolved issue of audio cutting out when the game is started with a racing wheel connected
• Xbox: Resolved instances of crashes when users sign out of their profile
• Fixed instances of crashes when viewing a player card and playing offline
• Career objectives will now be shown in the post-race rewards menus appropriately
• PC: When using Fanatec pedals connected directly to the PC, the pedals will now be detected and usable
• Fixed issue causing a player’s Playgrounds Weekly Challenge position to not show if they do not have rewards available

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

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

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.