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|cover = Dakar Desert Rally cover.jpg | |cover = Dakar Desert Rally cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Saber Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Saber Interactive}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2024-02- | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="bymastan">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2024-02-18}}</ref>|build=4.27.2.0}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 4, 2022}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 4, 2022}} | ||
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Simulation }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Racing, Simulation }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle, Truck, Off-roading }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Middle East }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dakar Rally }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Dakar Rally }} | ||
|steam appid = 1839940 | |steam appid = 1839940 | ||
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|introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:simulation}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:Saber Interactive Porto|Saber Interactive Porto]] and published by [[Company:Saber Interactive|Saber Interactive]]. It is a licensed [[Series:Dakar Rally|Dakar Rally]] game and features vehicles from the 2020 to 2022 Dakar Rally seasons. | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a {{Glossary:singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:multiplayer}} {{Glossary:simulation}} {{Glossary:racing}} game developed by [[Company:Saber Interactive Porto|Saber Interactive Porto]] and published by [[Company:Saber Interactive|Saber Interactive]]. It is a licensed [[Series:Dakar Rally|Dakar Rally]] game and features vehicles from the 2020 to 2022 Dakar Rally seasons. | ||
− | |release history = | + | |release history = The game was released on October 4, 2022. |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
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|free-to-grind = | |free-to-grind = | ||
|loot box = | |loot box = | ||
− | |none = | + | |none = None |
|player trading = | |player trading = | ||
|time-limited = | |time-limited = | ||
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| SnowRunner Trucks Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| SnowRunner Trucks Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref name="bymastan"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Dakar2Game\Content\Movies\}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|bnk_Dakar_Logos_Intro.bk2}} and {{file|bnk_Dakar_Logos_Intro_4K.bk2}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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{{Image|Dakar Desert Rally controls.png|Control settings}} | {{Image|Dakar Desert Rally controls.png|Control settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = always on |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Heavy negative acceleration. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = '''Camera sensitivity''' in the Gameplay settings. |
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= '''Camera sensitivity''' in the Gameplay settings. |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
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|digital movement supported = unknown | |digital movement supported = unknown | ||
|digital movement supported notes= | |digital movement supported notes= | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = 7.1 Surround when '''Speaker Configuration''' is set to '''Home Cinema'''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2024-02-18|comment=Tested in 7.1 using [[Special K]].}}</ref> | |surround sound notes = 7.1 Surround when '''Speaker Configuration''' is set to '''Home Cinema'''.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2024-02-18|comment=Tested in 7.1 using [[Special K]].}}</ref> | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
− | |physics = | + | |physics = SpeedTree |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = FMOD |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = |
Latest revision as of 16:41, 18 February 2024
Developers | |
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Saber Interactive Porto | |
Publishers | |
Saber Interactive | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 4, 2022 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 62 |
OpenCritic | 66 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Racing, Simulation |
Vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle, Truck, Off-roading |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Middle East |
Series | Dakar Rally |
Dakar Rally | |
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Paris-Dakar Rally | 2001 |
Dakar 18 | 2018 |
Dakar Desert Rally | 2022 |
Dakar Desert Rally is a singleplayer and multiplayer simulation racing game developed by Saber Interactive Porto and published by Saber Interactive. It is a licensed Dakar Rally game and features vehicles from the 2020 to 2022 Dakar Rally seasons.
The game was released on October 4, 2022.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Epic Games Store | ||||
Steam |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | None |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Audi RS Q e-tron Hybrid Car | Pre-order bonus. | |
Classics Vehicle Pack #1 | ||
Legends Pack | ||
Saudi Arabia Map Extension | Free. | |
Season Pass | ||
SnowRunner Trucks Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Dakar2Game\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\ %LOCALAPPDATA%\Dakar2Game\Saved\SteeringWheelConfigs\*.json |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1839940/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Dakar2Game\Saved\SaveGames\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1839940/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Hor+[2] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Separate settings for Cockpit, Dashboard, Front, and Hood cameras set individually for each class of vehicles in the Gameplay settings. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Scales with Textures setting from 0 to 8.[3] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | DLSS 2.3 DLSS Frame Generation is supported since November 15, 2022.[Note 3][4] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the engine page to force native HDR output, or the glossary page for other alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Heavy negative acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Camera sensitivity in the Gameplay settings. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Camera sensitivity in the Gameplay settings. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See Controller support for sim-racing device support. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Controller support
- The developer has provided a list of supported steering wheels, pedals and accessories. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually calibrate the wheels and map each action.
- Devices listed with Italics denotes unofficial support.
Compatible steering wheels | Notes |
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Fanatec ClubSport V1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec ClubSport V2 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec ClubSport V2.5 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec CSL Elite V1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec CSL Elite V1.1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec CSL Elite+ | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec Podium DD1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec Podium DD2 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec Podium DD1 F1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec CSL DD | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec ClubSport DD | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
Logitech G25 | |
Logitech G27 | |
Logitech G29 | |
Logitech G920 | |
Logitech G923 | |
Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel | |
Simucube 2 Pro | |
Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Spider Racing Wheel | |
Thrustmaster T80 | |
Thrustmaster TX | With TX Leather Edition Wheel only. |
Thrustmaster T300 | With PS Wheel only. |
Thrustmaster T150 | |
Thrustmaster TMX | |
Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer | With Thrustmaster Competition Wheel Add-On Sparco P310 Mod (Xbox) only. |
Thrustmaster T-GT/T-GT II | With T-GT Wheel only. |
Thrustmaster T248 |
Compatible pedals | Notes |
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Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V1 | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec CSL Elite LC Pedals V1 | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec CSL Pedals | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base. Included with Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro |
Fanatec CSL Pedals LC | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2 | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Logitech G Pro Racing Pedals | Connect to a Logitech wheel base. (G29, G920 and G923 requires G Racing Adapter.) |
Thrustmaster T2PM Pedals | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base. Included with Thrustmaster T128. |
Thrustmaster T3PA Pedals | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base. Included with several versions of Thrustmaster racing wheel bundles (Notably T300RS Gran Turismo Edition and T-GT). |
Thrustmaster T3PA Pro Pedals | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base. |
Thrustmaster T3PM Pedals | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base. Included with Thrustmaster T248. |
Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base. |
Compatible add-ons | Notes |
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Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base. |
Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V1.5 | Either to a compatible Fanatec pedals or to most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. |
Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 for PlayStation 4 | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. |
Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel P1 for Xbox One | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. |
Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. |
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel RS | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. |
Fanatec GT Pro Wheel | Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. Included with GT DD Pro. |
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Porsche 918 RSR | Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Menu Music, Race Music, Effects, Voice-over | |
Surround sound | 7.1 Surround when Speaker Configuration is set to Home Cinema.[5] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play | Versus |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 12 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | SpeedTree | |
Audio | FMOD |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2300 AMD FX-6300 |
Intel Core i7-4790K AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti AMD Radeon RX 570 4 GB of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 AMD Radeon RX 5700 8 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.27.2.0[1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1839940/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1839940) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ Mentioned as DLSS 3 in the notes.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-02-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-02-18
- Tested at 3440x1440 and 3840x1080 custom resolutions.
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-02-18
- Tested using Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker.
- ↑ Steam :: Dakar Desert Rally :: November 15, 2022 Patch Notes - last accessed on 2024-02-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-02-18
- Tested in 7.1 using Special K.