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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Colin McRae DiRT cover.jpg | |cover = Colin McRae DiRT cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 15, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 15, 2007}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dirt|84}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|colin-mcrae-dirt|81}} | ||
|steam appid = 11440 | |steam appid = 11440 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 1803 | ||
+ | |lutris = colin-mcrae-dirt | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 28597 | ||
|wikipedia = Colin McRae: Dirt | |wikipedia = Colin McRae: Dirt | ||
|winehq = 5263 | |winehq = 5263 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Off-roading }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Colin McRae Rally }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', also simply known as '''''DiRT''''' in North America, is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed and published by [[Company:Codemasters|Codemasters]]. It is part of the ''[[Series:Colin McRae Rally|Colin McRae Rally]]'' series and use the [[Engine:Neon|Neon]] engine. |
− | {{--}} | + | |
+ | |release history = The game was released on June 15, 2007. It was later released on Steam on February 13, 2009. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = Multiplayer servers for the game were shut down, before the game itself was delisted from Steam in November 2012 due to licensing-related reason.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mars icecream|date=2016-11-25|comment=Email received from Codemasters customer service.}}</ref> | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/11440/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{removed DRM|StarForce|4.7}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://i.imgur.com/4kwBrtj.png|title=i.imgur.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> Removed in [[#Patches|Patch 1.22]]. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 11440 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Demo/free trial=== | |
− | {{ii}} Demo is [ | + | {{ii}} Demo is [https://www.moddb.com/games/colin-mcrae-dirt/downloads/colin-mcrae-dirt-demo available] |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Codemasters\DiRT\hardware_settings_config.xml}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|game}}\system\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Codemasters\DiRT\savegame\}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|game}}\savegame\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Location can be changed in {{ | + | {{ii}} Location can be changed in {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Codemasters\DIRT\}} |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Dirt graphics settings1.jpg|Graphical settings.}} | {{Image|Dirt graphics settings1.jpg|Graphical settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Dirt graphics settings2.jpg|Graphical settings continued.}} | {{Image|Dirt graphics settings2.jpg|Graphical settings continued.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/dirt |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Possible to force in driver settings |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]] | |antialiasing notes = Up to 4x [[MSAA]] | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} The game support D-Box haptic/motion platforms through a proprietary protocol.<ref>{{refurl|url=https://catalogue.d-box.com/en/video-games/195402/|title= DiRT - D-Box Catalogue|date=November 5, 2023}}</ref> |
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Presets in settings, if remapped to custom, requires keyboard input for menus. |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = Preset in settings. |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = unknown |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] for sim-racing device support. | ||
+ | |other button prompts = false | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
− | | | + | |steam hook input = unknown |
− | | | + | |steam hook input notes = |
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===[[Controller|Controller Support]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported devices are based on what was found in the <code>devicesetup.xml</code> file. | ||
+ | {{Standard table|Compatible steering wheels|Notes|content= | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Driving Force|Logitech Driving Force Pro]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech MOMO|Logitech MOMO Racing]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech Driving Force GT|Logitech Driving Force GT]]''' | }} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G25|Logitech G25]]''' | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = 7.1 supported<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = 7.1 supported<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514015037/http://www.soundblaster.com/products/gaming/article.asp?articleID=70294&categoryID=13|title=Sound Blaster Gaming: Turbo-charged audio in DiRT - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 5<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070708062900/http://soundblaster.com/eax/gaming/gameindex.asp?gameID=70240|title=EAX Featured Game: DiRT - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Hungarian retail release only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Polish retail release only, [https://www.spolszczenia.pl/gry/colin_mcrae_dirt/120/pobierz/ UI translation] available | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/04/colin-mcraes-dirt-3d-fix.html Helix Mod: Colin McRae's DiRT]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = false | |iz3d = false | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see important tweaks to get the game running with vorpx [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/dirt-1/ here]. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|novint falcon = | |novint falcon = | ||
|novint falcon notes = | |novint falcon notes = | ||
− | |trackir = | + | |trackir = true |
− | |trackir notes = | + | |trackir notes = Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z. |
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes after the race finishes loading=== | ===Game crashes after the race finishes loading=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/5378/colin-mcrae-dirt-1-how-to-fix-the-game-if-it-crashes-when-starting-a-race|title=Colin McRae DiRT 1 - how to fix the game if it crashes when starting a race — Codemasters Forums|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117043913/http://forums.codemasters.com/discussion/5378/colin-mcrae-dirt-1-how-to-fix-the-game-if-it-crashes-when-starting-a-race|title=Colin McRae DiRT 1 - how to fix the game if it crashes when starting a race — Codemasters Forums (retrieved)|date=2023-05-08}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\system\}} | # Go to {{code|{{P|game}}\system\}} | ||
# Open {{file|hardware_settings_restrictions.xml}} in text editor | # Open {{file|hardware_settings_restrictions.xml}} in text editor | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Fix Lag in Races in CPU 4 Cores + 8 threads | + | ===Fix Lag in Races in CPU 4 Cores + 8 threads (like i7 4790k)=== |
− | #Go in windows task manager right-click on DiRT.exe process | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set affinity|ref={{cn|date=June 2019}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Go in windows task manager, right-click on DiRT.exe process |
− | + | # Define affinity for 7 CPUs threads (unmark one). | |
− | + | {{ii}} Method may work on other CPUs'' | |
+ | Making changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until you exit the game): | ||
+ | # Edit your preferred shortcut for launching the game (desktop and/or start menu) | ||
+ | # In the target field, set the following (just put the default contents in double quotes and prepend cmd.exe /C ...): | ||
+ | * For a 4/8 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 7f "{{P|game}}\DiRT.exe"}} | ||
+ | * For a 6/12 (core/thread) CPU {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 557 "{{P|game}}\DiRT.exe"}} | ||
+ | * For a 8/16 (core/thread) CPU and higher {{code|cmd.exe /C start "" /affinity 1555 "{{P|game}}\DiRT.exe"}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Verify correct affinity by launching the game and checking affinity in task manager (see beginning) | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 3.0 | |shader model versions = 3.0 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1950 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1950 | ||
− | |recSM = | + | |recSM = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 19:07, 6 December 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Codemasters | |
Engines | |
Neon | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 15, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing, Simulation |
Vehicles | Automobile, Off-roading |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Colin McRae Rally |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Colin McRae Rally | 1998 |
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 | 2000 |
Colin McRae Rally 3 | 2003 |
Colin McRae Rally 04 | 2004 |
Colin McRae Rally 2005 | 2004 |
Colin McRae: DiRT | 2007 |
Colin McRae: DiRT 2 | 2009 |
DiRT 3 | 2011 |
DiRT Showdown | 2012 |
Colin McRae Rally (2014) | 2014 |
DiRT Rally | 2015 |
DiRT 4 | 2017 |
DiRT Rally 2.0 | 2019 |
DIRT 5 | 2020 |
Colin McRae: DiRT, also simply known as DiRT in North America, is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed and published by Codemasters. It is part of the Colin McRae Rally series and use the Neon engine.
The game was released on June 15, 2007. It was later released on Steam on February 13, 2009.
Multiplayer servers for the game were shut down, before the game itself was delisted from Steam in November 2012 due to licensing-related reason.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 4.7 DRM.[2] Removed in Patch 1.22. | |||
Steam (unavailable) |
Demo/free trial
- Demo is available
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.22 requires the installation of patch 1.21 first.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Codemasters\DiRT\hardware_settings_config.xml |
Steam | <path-to-game>\system\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11440/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Codemasters\DiRT\savegame\ |
Steam | <path-to-game>\savegame\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/11440/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Location can be changed in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Codemasters\DIRT\
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Possible to force in driver settings | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 4x MSAA | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Use FOV Changer[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Windowed
Change config file setting[citation needed] |
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|
Input
- The game support D-Box haptic/motion platforms through a proprietary protocol.[3]
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Presets in settings, if remapped to custom, requires keyboard input for menus. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers | Preset in settings. | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers | See Controller support for sim-racing device support. | |
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller Support
- Supported devices are based on what was found in the
devicesetup.xml
file.
Compatible steering wheels | Notes |
---|---|
Logitech Driving Force Pro | |
Logitech MOMO Racing | |
Logitech Driving Force GT | |
Logitech G25 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | 7.1 supported[4] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 5[5] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Hungarian retail release only. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Polish retail release only, UI translation available | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | The official multiplayer service was shut down. |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Colin McRae's DiRT. | |||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see important tweaks to get the game running with vorpx here. |
Devices | |||
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TrackIR | Supports: Yaw, Pitch, Roll, X, Y, Z. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes after the race finishes loading
Edit file[6] |
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Fix Lag in Races in CPU 4 Cores + 8 threads (like i7 4790k)
Set affinity[citation needed] |
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Making changes permanent (setting affinity in task manager only lasts until you exit the game):
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | DemonWare |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz AMD Athlon X2 3800+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon X1300 Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon X1950 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (11440) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Mars icecream on 2016-11-25
- Email received from Codemasters customer service.
- ↑ i.imgur.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DiRT - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023
- ↑ Sound Blaster Gaming: Turbo-charged audio in DiRT - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ EAX Featured Game: DiRT - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Colin McRae DiRT 1 - how to fix the game if it crashes when starting a race — Codemasters Forums (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-08