Sequel to award-winning racer takes off-roading to a new level – see the new ‘Rallycross Stadium’ videoThe DiRTiest drive of the year is now shipping as Colin McRae: DiRT 2 rallies onto store shelves across North America today, powerslides into PAL territories on Thursday 10th September and accelerates onto UK streets on Friday 11th September for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 (PS3) computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system.
With over 1.5 million downloads of the playable demo, many have taken a test drive of the game’s Trailblazer and Landrush events; now there’s one further reveal with a video showcasing an incredible Rallycross event at the Los Angeles-inspired Estadio Del Ray stadium. Mixing gameplay and replay footage, catch the 8-car dirt track action at www.dirt2game.com.
Delivering a defining and exhilarating off-road racing experience, Colin McRae: DiRT 2 is powered by the third generation of Codemasters’ EGO Engine tech and packed with thrilling new race types, big event atmosphere, stunning locations, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines. Full online functionality with head-to-head competitive online play brings gamers together as part of an extreme sports community.
“With the help of pro athletes like Ken Block, rally racing has evolved and graduated to the mainstream,” said Gavin Raeburn, Senior Executive Producer, Codemasters Studios. “We feel we’ve been able to authentically capture both the intense racing and counter-culture of the sport with Colin McRae: DiRT 2.”
A new breed of off-road racing heroes, including Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, Ken Block and Tanner Faust, help players climb the ladder from rookies to off-road racing superstars. Further immersing players into the life of an off-road star, Colin McRae: DiRT 2’s garage is home to a premiere collection of officially licensed rally cars and off-road vehicles, including the Mitsubishi EVO X, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, the Colin McRae R4 and many others.
DiRT 2 takes players on a World Tour where gamers compete in more than 100 breathtaking events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges set in an array of real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in a variety of contemporary off-road racing styles that include Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush and Rally.