Codemasters revealed today that a sequel to its slick rally racer DiRT is in the works, with the game slated to hit retail for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, DS and PSP sometime in 2009.
DiRT 2 will feature a roster of contemporary off-road events, taking players to the most diverse and challenging real-world environments. This World Tour will have players competing in aggressive multi-car and intense solo races at extraordinary new locations, from canyon racing and jungle trails to city stadium-based events.
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DiRT 2’s garage will house a best-in-class collection of officially licensed rally cars and off-road vehicles, specifically selected to deliver aggressive and fast paced racing. Covering seven vehicle classes, players will be given the keys to powerful vehicles right from the off. In DiRT 2 the opening drive is the Group N Subaru; essentially making the ultimate car from the original game the starting point in the sequel and the rides just get even more impressive. — Codemasters Press Release
The DiRT series will continue to be headlined by the late Colin McRae, who died in a helicopter accident in 2007. Both the McRae family and Codemasters were involved in the decision to continue to include McRae’s image and likeness in the game.
“He could do things with a car that no one else would and that’s where we’re taking the series with new events at the extreme edge of rally and autosport,” said Codemasters’ Gavin Raeburn. “It will be a great tribute to an incredible champion.”
