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DiRT Rally 2.0

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DiRT Rally 2.0
DiRT Rally 2.0 cover
Developers
Codemasters
Engines
EGO 4.0[1]
Release dates
Windows February 26, 2019
Reception
Metacritic 84
OpenCritic 83
IGDB 81
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Subscription gaming service
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Controls Direct control
Genres Racing, Simulation
Vehicles Automobile, Off-roading
Art styles Realistic
Series Colin McRae Rally
DiRT Rally 2.0 on HowLongToBeat
DiRT Rally 2.0 on IGDB
DiRT Rally 2.0 guide on StrategyWiki
DiRT Rally 2.0 on MobyGames
DiRT Rally 2.0 on Wikipedia
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

DiRT Rally 2.0 is a singleplayer and multiplayer simulation racing game developed and published by Codemasters. It is part of the Colin McRae Rally series.

Unlike DiRT 4 which features procedurally generated stages, DiRT Rally 2.0 returned to traditional bespoke rally tracks. The game supports a wide selection of input peripherals and a VR mode is available through Oculus SDK and OpenVR.

It was released on February 26, 2019 via Steam, followed by the release on Microsoft Store and Oculus (VR-only) later in the same year.

The career mode requires a constant internet connection in order to play.[2]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Oculus Store
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Steam
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Included with EA Play (Steam).
Windows
Developer website (unavailable)
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg (unavailable)
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Green Man Gaming (unavailable)
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
Humble Store (unavailable)
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows

Version differences

The Deluxe Edition includes four days Early Access, a Season Pass I, a Season Pass II, a Porsche 911 RGT Rally Spec, upgraded "My Team" starter cars, and five early vehicle unlocks (added to "My Team" garage).

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC The DLC include new cars and tracks.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via EA Play.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Deluxe Upgrade Store Package (Season 1+2)
Windows
Citroën C4 Rally
Windows
ŠKODA Fabia Rally
Windows
Opel Kadett C GT/E
Windows
H2 RWD Double Pack
Windows
Porsche 911 RGT Rally Spec
Windows
Monte Carlo (Rally Location)
Windows
BMW M1 Procar Rally
Windows
Opel Manta 400
Windows
Sweden (Rally Location)
Windows
Ford Focus RS Rally 2007
Windows
Subaru Impreza
Windows
German (Rally Location)
Windows
Ford RS200 Evolution
Windows
Peugeot 205 T16 Rallycross
Windows
Latvia Rallycross
Windows
Bikernieki, Latvia (RallyCross Track)
Windows
Porsche 911 SC RS
Windows
Lancia 037 EVO 2
Windows
Wales (Rally Location)
Windows
Lancia Delta S4 RX
Windows
MG Metro 6R4 RallyCross
Windows
Estering, Germany (RallyCross Track)
Windows
Subaru Impreza 2001
Windows
Ford Focus RS Rally 2001
Windows
Deluxe 2.0 (Season 3+4)
Windows
Greece (Rally Location)
Windows
Peugeot 306 MAXI
Windows
Seat Ibiza KIT CAR
Windows
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi (RallyCross Track)
Windows
Peugeot 206 Rally
Windows
Volkswagen Golf Kitcar
Windows
Finland (Rally Location)
Windows
Killarney International Raceway, South Africa (RallyCross Track)
Windows
Lydden Hill, UK (RallyCross Track)
Windows
Season 4 Stage 1 Liveries
Windows
Audi S1 EKS RX Quattro
Windows
Ford Fiesta RXS EVO 5
Windows
Peugeot 208 WRX
Windows
Renault Megane R.S. RX
Windows
Ford Fiesta RallyCross (MK8)
Windows
Seat Ibiza RX
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Move, delete or rename files
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\video.
  2. Move, rename or remove studio_logo.bk2.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DiRT Rally 2.0\hardwaresettings\
Microsoft Store %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\DiRT Rally 2.0\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/690790/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\690790\remote
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\CodemastersSoftwareCompan.DiRTRally2.0Windows_4cfye3zbe1gaw\SystemAppData\wgs\<user-id>\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/690790/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud
1024 mb available
Xbox Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
In-game AF suffers from inferior quality compared to forcing AF through the graphics card control panel.[3]
Anti-aliasing (AA)
CMAA, FXAA, TAA, MSAA, EQAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Input

The game can send telemetry data to supported software like SimHub and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. Also support D-Box haptic/motion platforms through a proprietary protocol.[4] Requires editing the hardware_settings_config.xml file to enable them. (See Enable telemetry)

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse is only used as a cursor, not in-race.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge
PlayStation button prompts
Games do show the DualShock 4 prompt, but only when a PlayStation-compatible racing wheel is connected. (See Controller support)
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth), Wireless (DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adapter)
Generic/other controllers
See Controller support for sim-racing device support.
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg Button prompts changes depending on the racing wheel/wheel base/wheel rim connected.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Only with XInput controller.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

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 map each action.
Devices listed with Italics denotes unofficial support and are found in the device_defines.xml file[5], xml files located in <path-to-game>\input\actionmaps as well as support through compatibility mode on the wheels/wheel bases.
Compatible steering wheels Notes
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S/Carrera/GT2/GT3 RS No supported preset.
Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR No supported preset.
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 Requires PC Compatibility Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Requires PC Compatibility Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport DD Requires Comp V2.5 Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ Requires Comp V2.5 Mode.
See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs.
Logitech Driving Force Recognized as a Driving Force EX. No supported preset.
Logitech Driving Force Pro No supported preset.
Logitech Formula Force EX Recognized as a Driving Force EX. No supported preset.
Logitech Driving Force EX No supported preset.
Logitech GT Force RX Recognized as a Driving Force EX. No supported preset.
Logitech MOMO Racing No supported preset.
Logitech Driving Force GT No supported preset.
Logitech G25 Game is showing generic button prompts.
Logitech G27 Game is showing generic button prompts.
Logitech G29 Game is showing DualShock button prompts.
Logitech G920 Game is showing Xbox button prompts.
Logitech G923 Game is showing Xbox button prompts and DualShock button prompts for Xbox-specific model and PlayStation-specific model respectively.
Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel Requires G923 Mode.
Game is showing Xbox button prompts and DualShock button prompts for Xbox-specific model and PlayStation-specific model respectively.
Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel No supported preset.
SimSteering Game is showing generic button prompts.
Simucube No supported preset.
Simucube 2 Sports No supported preset.
Simucube 2 Pro No supported preset.
Simucube 2 Ultimate No supported preset.
SimXperience AccuForce Pro Game is showing generic button prompts.
Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro No supported preset.
Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback No supported preset.
Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Spider Racing Wheel No supported preset.
Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Racing Wheel No supported preset.
Thrustmaster T80 Game is showing DualShock button prompts.
Thrustmaster T500 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster TX See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster T300 See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster T150 Game is showing DualShock button prompts.
Thrustmaster TMX Game is showing Xbox button prompts and colored button prompts.
Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster TS-XW Racer See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Thrustmaster T-GT/T-GT II See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims.
Compatible pedals Notes
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V1 Connect to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V2 Connect to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 Either to PC directly or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec CSL Elite Pedals V1 Either to PC directly or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Logitech G Pro Racing Pedals Connect to a Logitech wheel. (G29, G920 and G923 requires the G Racing Adapter.)
Thrustmaster T2PA Pedals Connect to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Included with several versions of Thrustmaster racing wheel bundles (Notably T300RS and T150).
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 Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base.
Fanatec ClubSport Handbrake V1.5 Either to PC via USB adapter, to a compatible Fanatec pedals or to most Fanatec wheel base except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel BMW GT2 V1 Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V1 Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2 Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Porsche 918 RSR Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.
Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 for Xbox Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1.
Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V1 Compatible with 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 Universal Hub V1 Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases.
Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster TSS Handbrake Sparco Mod+ Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster TH8RS Shifter Connect to PC directly.
Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base.
Thrustmaster 599XX EVO 30 Wheel Add-On Alcantara Edition Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Competition Wheel Add-On Sparco P310 Mod Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Italia Edition Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster TX.
Included with TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition.
Thrustmaster Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster TS-PC.
Included with TS-PC Racer Ferrari 488 Challenge Edition.
Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Leather 28 GT Wheel Add-On Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster Rally Wheel Add-On Sparco® R383 Mod Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases.
Thrustmaster GT Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster T500.
Included with T500.
Thrustmaster PS Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster T300.
Included with T300.
Thrustmaster T-GT Wheel Compatible with Thrustmaster T-GT and T-GT II.
Included with T-GT and T-GT II.

Enable telemetry

Applies to both UDP telemetry and D-Box support.
Enable telemetry[6]
  1. Open the hardware_settings_config.xml file located in <user>\Documents\My Games\DiRT Rally 2.0\hardwaresettings\ with a text editior.
  2. Search for the field with the word <motion_platform>.
  3. Set the "udp enabled" parameter to "true" and change the "ip" and "port" fields to match that of what was set on the supported telemetry software. For example, <udp enabled="true" extradata="3" ip="127.0.0.1" port="30500" delay="1" />
  4. If user have the D-Box haptic/motion platforms, set the "dbox enabled" parameter to "true".
  5. Save the file.

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
Versus
PvE, PvP

Connection types

VR support

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer Racenet
Anti-cheat Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC)

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i3-2130
AMD FX-4300
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 110 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti
AMD Radeon HD 7750
DirectX 11 compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
Other Broadband Internet connection
A 64-bit operating system is required.
The game is compatible with Intel Core 2 processors, despite the minimum requirements.

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/690790/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (690790) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. DiRT Rally 2.0 PC vs PS4 Pro vs Xbox One X Graphics Comparison, EGO Engine Analyzed - last accessed on 2021-09-29
  2. RaceNet Connectivity Update and Clarification :: DiRT Rally 2.0 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  3. AF Comparison - last accessed on 2021-10-16
  4. DiRT Rally 2.0 - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023
  5. Verified by User:Yuuyatails on June 29, 2023
    Upon checking the device_define.xml file in the <Steam-folder>/steamapps/common/DiRT Rally 2.0/input/devices folder, it's clear that the game does, albeit unofficially, support older wheels going back as far as the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel.
  6. Verified by User:Yuuyatails on November 5, 2023