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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|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}}
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{{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}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|dakar-desert-rally|62}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|dakar-desert-rally|63}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|13780/dakar-desert-rally|66}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|dakar-desert-rally|rating}}
 
|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 | }}
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{{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            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person, Third-person }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{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          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Automobile, Motorcycle, Truck, Off-roading }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{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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|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
 
|gogcom id side =  
|official site=  
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|official site= https://www.dakarthegame.com/
|hltb        =  
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|hltb        = 116194
|igdb        = dakar-desert-rally
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|igdb        =
|lutris      =
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|lutris      = dakar-desert-rally
|mobygames    = dakar-desert-rally
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|mobygames    = 192246
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
 
|wikipedia    =  
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{{Introduction
 
{{Introduction
|introduction      =  
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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.
  
|release history  =  
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|release history  = The game was released on October 4, 2022.
  
 
|current state    =
 
|current state    =
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dakar-desert-rally | Epic Games Launcher |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | dakar-desert-rally | Epic Games Launcher |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1839940 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1839940 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
}}
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 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|cross-game bonus            =
 +
|dlc                        =
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = None
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| Audi RS Q e-tron Hybrid Car |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Audi RS Q e-tron Hybrid Car | Pre-order bonus. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| Classics Vehicle Pack #1 |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Legends Pack |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Legends Pack |  | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Saudi Arabia Map Extension | Free. | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Season Pass |  | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Season Pass |  | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| SnowRunner Trucks Pack |  | Windows }}
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}}
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==Essential improvements==
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===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=<ref name="bymastan"/>|fix=
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# Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Dakar2Game\Content\Movies\}}.
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# 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|
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Dakar2Game\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Dakar2Game\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\|{{p|localappdata}}\Dakar2Game\Saved\SteeringWheelConfigs\*.json}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[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
|discord                  =
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|epic games launcher      = false
|discord notes            =
 
|epic games launcher      = unknown
 
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
 
|gog galaxy                =  
 
|gog galaxy                =  
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==Video==
 
==Video==
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{{Image|Dakar Desert Rally graphics.png|Graphics settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Hor+}}<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2024-02-18|comment=Tested at 3440x1440 and 3840x1080 custom resolutions.}}</ref>
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = Separate settings for Cockpit, Dashboard, Front, and Hood cameras set individually for each class of vehicles in the Gameplay settings.
|windowed                  = unknown
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = unknown
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|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = true
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Scales with '''Textures''' setting from 0 to 8.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2024-02-18|comment=Tested using [[Engine:Unreal Engine 4#Enable developer console|Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker]].}}</ref>
|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|upscaling                  = true
 
|upscaling                  = true
|upscaling tech            = DLSS 2
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|upscaling tech            = DLSS 2.3.11
|upscaling notes            = Game will be updated with [[DLSS]] 3 implementation in January 2023.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/ces-2023-rtx-dlss-game-updates/|title=Dakar Desert Rally DLSS 3 Update Arrives In January - DLSS Momentum Continues: 50 Released and Upcoming DLSS 3 Games, Over 250 DLSS Games and Creative Apps Available Now - Nvidia GeForce News|date=2023-01-04}}</ref>  
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|upscaling notes            = '''DLSS Frame Generation''' is supported since November 15, 2022.{{note|Mentioned as '''DLSS 3''' in the notes.}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1839940/announcements/detail/5379014706391343865|title=Steam :: Dakar Desert Rally :: November 15, 2022 Patch Notes|date=2024-02-18}}</ref>
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
 +
Dakar Desert Rally gameplay.png|Gameplay settings
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</gallery>
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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{{Image|Dakar Desert Rally controls.png|Control settings}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
|key remap                = unknown
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = always on
|acceleration option notes =  
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|acceleration option notes = Heavy negative acceleration.
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = true
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = '''Camera sensitivity''' in the Gameplay settings.
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
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|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          = unknown
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|controller sensitivity notes= '''Camera sensitivity''' in the Gameplay settings.
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|playstation controllers  = false
|dualshock 4 notes         =  
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|playstation controller models =  
|dualshock prompts         = unknown
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|playstation controllers notes =  
|dualshock prompts notes   =  
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|playstation prompts       =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|playstation prompts notes =  
 +
|light bar support        =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support =
|dualshock 4 modes notes   =  
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|dualsense adaptive trigger support notes =
 +
|dualsense haptics support  =
 +
|dualsense haptics support notes =
 +
|playstation connection modes =  
 +
|playstation connection modes notes =
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = true
|other controllers notes  =  
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|other controllers notes  = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]] for sim-racing device support.
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|digital movement supported = unknown
 +
|digital movement supported notes=
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
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|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 +
}}
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<gallery>
 +
Dakar Desert Rally steering wheel config.png|Steering wheel device configuration
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Dakar Desert Rally keyboard controller config.png|Keyboard/controller configuration
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</gallery>
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===[[Controller|Controller support]]===
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{{ii}} The developer has provided a [https://support.saber.games/hc/en-us/articles/9588376627601-Dakar-Desert-Rally-Steering-Wheels 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.
 +
{{ii}} Devices listed with ''Italics'' denotes unofficial support.
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{{Standard table|Compatible steering wheels|Notes|content=
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec ClubSport|Fanatec ClubSport V1]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec ClubSport|Fanatec ClubSport V2]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec ClubSport|Fanatec ClubSport V2.5]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec CSL Elite|Fanatec CSL Elite V1]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec CSL Elite|Fanatec CSL Elite V1.1]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec CSL Elite|Fanatec CSL Elite+]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Podium|Fanatec Podium DD1]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Podium|Fanatec Podium DD2]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Podium|Fanatec Podium DD1 F1]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec CSL DD|Fanatec CSL DD]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro|Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro]]''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''[[Controller:Fanatec ClubSport DD|Fanatec ClubSport DD]]''''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''[[Controller:Fanatec ClubSport DD|Fanatec ClubSport DD+]]''''' | See '''Compatible add-ons''' for compatible rims and hubs.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G25|Logitech G25]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G27|Logitech G27]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G920 and G29|Logitech G29]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G920 and G29|Logitech G920]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G923|Logitech G923]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel|Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Simucube 2 Pro''' | }}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Spider Racing Wheel''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Thrustmaster T80''' | }}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster TX|Thrustmaster TX]]''' | With TX Leather Edition Wheel only.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster T300|Thrustmaster T300]]''' | With PS Wheel only.}}
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{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster T150|Thrustmaster T150]]''' | }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster TMX|Thrustmaster TMX]]'''| }}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster TS Racer|Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer]]''' | With Thrustmaster Competition Wheel Add-On Sparco P310 Mod (Xbox) only.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster T-GT|Thrustmaster T-GT/T-GT II]]''' | With T-GT Wheel only.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''[[Controller:Thrustmaster T248|Thrustmaster T248]]''' | }}
 +
}}
 +
{{Standard table|Compatible pedals|Notes|content=
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3''''' | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V1''''' | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Fanatec CSL Elite LC Pedals V1''''' | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Fanatec CSL Pedals''''' | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base.<br/>Included with [[Controller:Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro|Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro]]}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Fanatec CSL Pedals LC''''' | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V2''''' | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Logitech G Pro Racing Pedals''''' | Connect to a Logitech wheel base. (G29, G920 and G923 requires G Racing Adapter.)}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Thrustmaster T2PM Pedals''''' | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base.<br/>Included with [[Controller:Thrustmaster T128|Thrustmaster T128]].}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Thrustmaster T3PA Pedals''''' | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base.<br/>Included with several versions of Thrustmaster racing wheel bundles (Notably [[Controller:Thrustmaster T300|T300RS Gran Turismo Edition]] and [[Controller:Thrustmaster T-GT|T-GT]]).}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Thrustmaster T3PA Pro Pedals''''' | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Thrustmaster T3PM Pedals''''' | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base.<br/>Included with [[Controller:Thrustmaster T248|Thrustmaster T248]].}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Thrustmaster T-LCM Pedals''''' | Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base.}}
 +
}}
 +
{{Standard table|Compatible add-ons|Notes|content=
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5''''' | Connect to a Fanatec wheel base.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V1.5''''' | Either to a compatible Fanatec pedals or to most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 for PlayStation 4''' | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel P1 for Xbox One''' | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel WRC''' | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel RS''' | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''Fanatec GT Pro Wheel''' | Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.<br/>Included with [[Controller:Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro|GT DD Pro]].}}
 +
{{Standard table/rowalt2| '''''Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Porsche 918 RSR''''' | Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
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{{Image|Dakar Desert Rally audio.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Master, Menu Music, Race Music, Effects, Voice-over
|surround sound            = unknown
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|surround sound            = true
|surround sound notes      =  
+
|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                = unknown
+
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost        = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost        = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
+
  |subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
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|ref      =
 +
}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  =
 
|shader model notes    =
 
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux 68k app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
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|mac os 68k app        = unknown
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|mac os executable notes=
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          =  
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|physics          = SpeedTree
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
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|audio            = FMOD
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
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|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minHD    = 50 GB
 
|minHD    = 50 GB
|minGPU  =  
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
|minGPU2  =  
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|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 570
 
|minVRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minDX    = 12
 
|minDX    = 12
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|recRAM  = 16 GB
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
|recGPU  =  
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070
|recGPU2  =  
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|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 5700
 
|recVRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 8 GB
 
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 18 February 2024

Dakar Desert Rally
Dakar Desert Rally cover
Developers
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
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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

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions None

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Audi RS Q e-tron Hybrid Car Pre-order bonus.
Windows
Classics Vehicle Pack #1
Windows
Legends Pack
Windows
Saudi Arabia Map Extension Free.
Windows
Season Pass
Windows
SnowRunner Trucks Pack
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete or rename video files[1]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Dakar2Game\Content\Movies\.
  2. Delete or rename bnk_Dakar_Logos_Intro.bk2 and bnk_Dakar_Logos_Intro_4K.bk2.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
Epic Games Launcher
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics settings
Graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
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]
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

Control settings
Control settings

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
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
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
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 settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
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
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
Physics SpeedTree
Audio FMOD

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2300
AMD FX-6300
System memory (RAM) 8 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
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.27.2.0[1]
  2. 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  3. Mentioned as DLSS 3 in the notes.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-02-18
  2. Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-02-18
    Tested at 3440x1440 and 3840x1080 custom resolutions.
  3. Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-02-18
    Tested using Universal Unreal Engine 4 Unlocker.
  4. Steam :: Dakar Desert Rally :: November 15, 2022 Patch Notes - last accessed on 2024-02-18
  5. Verified by User:Mastan on 2024-02-18
    Tested in 7.1 using Special K.